7 of the hottest smut books to read right now
WORDS BY PENNY FOX
The ultimate form of escapism.
I think we could all agree that during the cooler months, curling up with a book, blanket and warm beverage is truly unmatched. There’s something so therapeutic in getting lost in someone else’s story for a while – we need something to drown out the inner monologue, after all.
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If you’ve found yourself recently replacing reading with TikTok scrolling (guilty), it might be time to pick up something a little spicier. Sexy books are surely a great form of escapism, right? Below, find a curated list of smutty reads that’ll make your Kindle overheat.
Milk Fed by Melissa Broder
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Star rating: 3.59 of 43,854 ratings on Goodreads
Described as “scathingly funny” and “wildly erotic”, Milk Fed is a story from Melissa Broder, the acclaimed author of The Pisces and So Sad Today. Melissa weaves a tale about appetites – physical, sexual and spiritual in nature, challenging the reader to question what it is we are all being fed on.
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A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
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Star rating: 4.20 of 165,2207 ratings on Goodreads
This is a booktok read that stands out amongst the others. A Court of Thorns and Roses – coined ACOTAR by its fanbase – set TikTok alight with buzz about the upcoming TV series release. As readers bicker in the comments about who should play their leading fairy loves, this is your sign to find out what all of the hype is about.
Described as ‘fairy porn’ by the internet community, this story has readers clutching their pearls on their morning public transport commute to work (that’s right, I see you). This seductive read blends romance and adventure as we follow the story of 19-year-old huntress Feyre after she’s dragged to the dangerous, magical land of the fae.
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From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout
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Star rating: 4.26 of 439,825 ratings on Goodreads
From Blood and Ash tells the story of Poppy, who is forbidden to experience pleasure after being chosen for the life of the Maiden. But Poppy’s soul has a longing for something more than the life that has been laid out for her. As her duty to the kingdom and desire for romance become increasingly tangled, she begins to question everything she believes in.
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It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey
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Star rating: 4.01 of 424,544 ratings on Goodreads
Piper Bellinger is fashionable and influential, with a reputation for being a wild child and a talent for getting herself into trouble. When too much champagne and an out-of-control rooftop party combine, Piper finds herself ringing her stepfather to bail her out of jail.
Outraged by her latest scandal, he decides to cut Piper off, sending her and her sister to their late father’s dive bar to learn some responsibility. Here, Piper meets bearded sea captain Brendan, who is convinced she won’t last the week out of Beverly Hills. Piper is determined to prove her step-father – and the hot, grumpy local – wrong. After all, how bad could it really be?
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The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
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Star rating: 3.92 of 396,274 ratings on Goodreads
Stella Lane believes maths is the only thing to unite the world, and she’s used this theory to design algorithms that predict customer purchases. Now, she has more money than she knows what to do with and though she is financially stable in her thirties, she can’t say the same of her love life. Stella realises she needs a lot of practice, so she employs the help of professional escort Michael Phan to tick items off her carefully curated list.
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Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover
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Star rating: 4.11 of 1470516 ratings on Goodreads
I know – a Colleen Hoover book? While she’s made some problematic literary decisions, Ugly Love is a solid, uncomplicated smutty read. In the book, Tate Collins doesn’t like Miles Archer – and they definitely wouldn’t consider each other friends. One thing they would agree on, however, is their undeniable mutual attraction. These two have the perfect set-up, as long as Tate can stick to two rules. Never ask about the past. Don’t expect a future. They can handle that, right?
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Normal People by Sally Rooney
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You might’ve seen the BBC series, but I’d like to introduce you to the book that inspired it all. Normal People follows the story of Irish students Connell and Marianne. They have abysmal communication, their fair share of terrible fights and passionate, page-turning sex. It’s messy, it’s realistic and it’s not a love story.
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