If you’re a fan of soft romance with a healthy dose of passionate intimacy, then you’re in the right place! Spicy books are known for their steamy scenes, emotional intensity, and unforgettable chemistry between characters. Whether you enjoy fantasy stories with forbidden love, romances with unconventional twists, or rom-coms, there’s a spicy book out there for everyone.

Here are some suggestions of the best spicy books across different genres. We’re sure you’ll find something from this list that will make your heart race. 

Best Spicy Fantasy Books

Here are our two favorite books for spicy fantasy books:

1. “A Court of Thorns and Roses” by Sarah J. Maas

“A Court of Thorns and Roses” is a fantasy novel with the protagonist Feyre Archeron, who is a young huntress. She is taken to the fae realm of Prythian after killing a faerie wolf. That is where she meets Tamlin, who is a powerful High Lord, and becomes involved in a world of magic, danger, and forbidden romance. 

Why Should You Read It?

If you enjoy fiction with a strong flavor of spicy intimacy, seductive scenes and emotional romance, this book is perfect. There is a slow-burn romance between Feyre and Tamlin and builds into a passionate, steamy romance that will have you hooked and blushing. As the book progresses, the heat and intimacy of their relationships also intensifies and reaches new levels of tension and desire. The spicy scenes are intense, sensual, and explained with depth, which makes the romance not just physical but emotional.

2. “From Blood and Ash” by Jennifer L. Armentrout

The story is centered around Poppy, a young “Maiden” woman, who is supposed to be isolated from society and forbidden from being touched or spoken to. Her life takes a turn when she meets Hawke, a mysterious and deadly guard who challenges everything she knows about duty, desire, and destiny. As Poppy struggles to stay loyal to her duties, the lines start to get blurred with her growing passions.

Why Should You Read It?

If you love intense and forbidden romance, this is the perfect book. The chemistry between Poppy and Hawke is undeniable from the start and filled with sexual tension that builds into some incredibly spicy scenes. The forbidden love angle adds an extra layer of heat because of the restriction on Poppy, and when the sparks finally fly, the romance goes from sizzling to scorching. The seductive moments between the guards are full of desire, tension, and intensity.

Best Spicy Romance Books

If you are inclined towards with spicy romance, these two book are for you! 

“The Kiss Quotient” by Helen Hoang

This book is a heartwarming sweet romance with a unique twist. It has both emotional romance and physical one. The main character is Stella Lane, who is an accomplished econometrician and is on the autism spectrum. Stella struggles with intimacy and decides to hire a male escort, Michael Phan, to help her learn about romance and relationships. What starts as a straightforward arrangement quickly grows into a spicy, steamy romance with hints of deep intimacy.

Why Should You Read It?

This book is perfect for fans of steamy, sweet and unconventional romance. The chemistry between Stella and Michael is electric, with plenty of sensual, spicy scenes that are a perfect mix of tenderness and passion. Stella’s autism brings an added layer of concern and tenderness from Michael, making the romance spicy and deeply personal and heartfelt. The intimate moments are both soft and passionate and create a balance that will keep you blushing and emotionally invested in their love story. 

“Birthday Girl” by Penelope Douglas

“Birthday Girl” is an intense, forbidden romance that is centered around a female protagonist, Jordan, who finds herself attracted to Pike, her boyfriend’s father. After Jordan and her boyfriend move in with Pike due to their financial struggles, the tension between Jordan and Pike builds in secret, which leads to a slow-burn romance that is risky and irresistible.

Why Should You Read It?

If you enjoy forbidden romance with an edge and sexual tension, this is the perfect spicy read. The attraction between Jordan and Pike is undeniable and full of slow-building sexual tension that will keep you on edge. The taboo nature of their relationship adds extra layers of heat and danger, which makes the romance feel all the more forbidden and exciting. The book is filled with angst, chemistry, and steamy scenes, that will have you hooked from start to finish.

Best Spicy Books On Audible

“Credence” by Penelope Douglas

“Credence” is a dark, unconventional romance. The protagonist is a female named Tiernan de Haas, who is sent to live with her father’s stepbrother in a remote mountain cabin after her parents’ death. While isolated from the world, Tiernan starts to get attracted to his father’s stepbrother Jake, and his two sons. This creates a complicated and fiery love triangle that pushes the moral and emotional boundaries. The audiobook is available on Audible, Amazon, and other audiobook platforms.

Why Should You Read It?

This is one of those books that you would enjoy more if you listened to it. It is bold and spicy, and really brings the tension and heat to life. The voice acting is so well done, with every character portrayed in a way that they capture the intense emotions and chemistry of the book. It’s a taboo romance full of daring, sensual scenes that will keep you hooked.

“The Hating Game” by Sally Thorne

“The Hating Game” is an enemies-to-lovers romance about Lucy and Josh. These two are coworkers who can’t stand each other and keep nitpicking at each other’s work. The tension between them is explosive, and as they compete for a promotion at work, their hate slowly transforms into something much hotter and more complicated. The audiobook is available on Audible, Amazon, and other audiobook platforms.

Why Should You Read It?

If you’re obsessed with the enemies to lovers genre and like that romantic tension and slow-burn chemistry, this book will fulfil all your fantasies. The two characters are always engaged in witty banter, which slowly, flirtatiously lead to steamy moments between Lucy and Josh. There are plenty of flirty scenes, sensual moments, playful banter and sizzling intimacy that will keep you smiling, blushing and gasping.

Best Spicy Rom-Com Books

“The Un-honeymooners” by Christina Lauren

This is a laugh-out-loud, enemies-to-lovers rom-com that will make you smile and laugh in public. The story follows Olive, a woman who’s forced to go on her twin sister’s non-refundable honeymoon with Ethan, the best man. The twist is that Ethan is her sworn enemy. With no escape, they are stuck together on a romantic trip to Maui, where they discover their attraction towards each other.

Why Should You Read It?

If you’re a fan of enemies-to-lovers with a good dose of humor and spice, this is for you. The tension between Olive and Ethan is filled with witty banter that builds into steamy moments, and makes their eventual love-making incredibly satisfying and passionate. The setting of a Hawaiian honeymoon adds to the romance and tension, and the spicy scenes add just the right amount of heat while keeping the story light-hearted and fun.

“Red, White & Royal Blue” by Casey McQuiston

“Red, White & Royal Blue” is a charming queer rom-com about Alex Claremont-Diaz, the First Son of the United States, and Prince Henry of Britain. This story starts as a fake friendship to manage a public relations issues. But it quickly turns into a real, fiery romance as Alex and Henry’s relationship progresses to some steamy hidden romance.

Why Should You Read It?

This book is perfect for those who love a romantic comedy with plenty of heartfelt romance  and heat. The slow-burn romance between Alex and Henry is filled with intense chemistry and spicy scenes that will have you swooning. Their relationship develops from hidden glances and secret meetings to full-on passion, which makes their love story sensual, romantic, and deeply moving.

No matter your preference of romance, these spicy books suggestions are sure to awaken your imagination and leave you craving more. From slow-burn tension to sizzling chemistry, each book on this list is packed with emotional depth and intense romance that will sweep you off your feet. So whether you’re looking for a love story full of forbidden desire or something more playful and fun, these titles are ready to keep you hooked from start to finish. Happy reading!