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Get cozy with these sexy reads.

Every romance reader has their niche.

Obviously, spice levels are subjective.

Bustle gathers a list of steamy romance novels, from lesbian eroticism to historical dramas.

One persons three-alarm fire is anothers PG-rated rom-com.

Youll find LGBTQ+ and polyamorous pairings below, as well asbooks with fat protagonists.

So rest assured that theres a book here for just about any reader.

‘Can’t Resist Her’ by Kianna Alexander

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Cant Resist Her

Summer and Aiko shared a kiss at their senior prom.

It was romantic moment full of potential, but they havent spoken for years.

‘Not the Witch You Wed’ by April Asher

Sparks will fly when these two powerful, passionate women collide.

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Not the Witch You Wed

The Supernatural Laws compel witches and shifters to find mates.

Lincoln and Violet are not exempted, in spite of their prominent positions in supernatural society.

‘It Happened One Summer’ by Tessa Bailey

Fake-relationship shenanigans abound in this paranormal romance.

But a brewing attraction between him and Piper Bellinger makes Brendan hope hes wrong.

When the former kills the undead Drudges again!

‘The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy’ by Megan Bannen

he delivers them to the latter at Birdsall & Son Undertakers for a proper burial.

What will Hart and Mercy do when they discover theyre pen pals?

Her new boss, Amy, hopes that Sophies celebrity will draw diners to her restaurant.

‘The Romance Recipe’ by Ruby Barrett

Can they put on a friendly face for the cameras?

When a good friend makes her debut, Artemis heads to London to help.

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How to Find a Princess

Makeda and Bez couldnt have met at a worse time.

‘Up All Night with a Good Duke’ by Amy Rose Bennett

But it seems the only solution to save her grandmothers career, so Makeda agrees.

She ghosted him, and hes never forgiven her.

Can they manage to make it work, or are they doomed to be separated again?

‘Slippery Creatures’ by KJ Charles

Liz doesnt want to spend a minute longer than necessary there, but Raahosh has other plans.

She has to marry if she wants access to her trust fund.

Will he hold a grudge for the rejection?

‘How to Find a Princess’ by Alyssa Cole

And Hudson does want to reunite, but only temporarily.

His parents are visiting, and he wants Kian to pretend that theyre still together for one family dinner.

But when dinner begets a joint wedding invitation, theyre forced to keep up appearances for longer than anticipated.

‘Ship Wrecked’ by Olivia Dade

The former party girl wants nothing to do with Evans bad-boy ways.

Convincing her will be the real challenge.

But then she notices his new fiance wearing her familys heirloom, which her ex stole from her.

‘Barbarian Alien’ by Ruby Dixon

Now Vanessas spoiling for a fight, and the sheriffs got her back.

Its too bad she just cannot stand her co-host, the successful restaurateur Leo.

He didnt mean for one of his on-camera jokes to make her Nina her job.

‘A Caribbean Heiress in Paris’ by Adriana Herrera

His ally in the fight is Moth, a human-monster hybrid and the most infuriating creature hes ever met.

So why is Charlie spending so much time pining for him?

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Savvy Sheldon Feels Good as Hell

A string of misfortunes has left Savvy at rock bottom.

‘The Duke in Question’ by Amalie Howard

She needs to give her life a facelift, starting with a much-needed home renovation.

To make matters worse, she keeps crossing paths with her ex and the woman he left her for.

As things heat up between them, it seems theyll keep her secret.

‘Twisted Love’ by Ana Huang

But then a nosy reporter arrives, and its only a matter of time before Hope Channel finds out.

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The Companion

Madeline is an aspiring writer struggling to join New Yorks post-war literati.

She takes a job working as a companion to a reclusive writer.

‘Starry-Eyed Love’ by Helena Hunting

Victors only friend and confidante in his upstate enclave is Audrey, his fellow writer and erstwhile lover.

So what will Madeline do when she realizes shes falling for them both?

Sure, theyve always been enemies, but hes super hot.

‘The Accidental Pinup’ by Danielle Jackson

Plus shell never see him again, right?

Her one-night stand is back in Austin, and he holds the future of her hospital in his hands.

She feels totally alone in the world until she meets the punk-rock baker Ray.

‘I’m So (Not) Over You’ by Kosoko Jackson

Just when it seems things are finally looking up, she receives devastating news.

Her companys newest location is about to become Rays biggest competitor.

But for some reason, he just cant turn away.

‘Bad Girl Reputation’ by Elle Kennedy

But what if they should be dating for real instead?

The minute his estranged grandmother is able to live independently again, hes out.

But he didnt count on the very spicy chemistry between him and his grandmothers much-younger bingo partner, Aja.

‘Vanessa Jared’s Got a Man’ by LaQuette

The more time he spends with Aja, the more he questions his decision to leave.

When a video of Taft and someone who looks like Mandi goes viral, rumors start to spread.

What could go wrong?

‘For Butter or Worse’ by Erin La Rosa

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Do You Take This Man?

RJ is a divorce lawyer who moonlights as a wedding officiant.

But no one said she had to like him to be attracted to him.

‘The Stand-Up Groomsman’ by Jackie Lau

This article was originally published onNovember 10, 2022

‘Moth’ by Lily Mayne

‘Savvy Sheldon Feels Good as Hell’ by Taj McCoy

‘A Merry Little Meet Cute’ by Julie Murphy and Sierra Samone

‘Moon Blooded Breeding Clinic’ by C.M. Nascosta

‘The Companion’ by EE Ottoman

‘Court of the Vampire Queen’ by Katee Robert

‘The Hookup Plan’ by Farrah Rochon

‘A Touch of Moonlight’ by Yaffa S. Santos

‘Things We Never Got Over’ by Lucy Score

‘Dating Dr. Dil’ by Nisha Sharma

‘Bet on It’ by Jodie Slaughter

‘The Wedding Crasher’ by Mia Sosa

‘The Decoy Girlfriend’ by Lillie Vale

‘Do You Take This Man’ by Denise Williams

‘Mistakes Were Made’ by Meryl Wilsner