10 STEAMY Reads To Hold You Over Until '50 Shades Darker' Comes Out
You won't want to put these down.
weheartit When Fifty Shades of Grey hit the bookshelves in 2011, women figuratively lost their sh*t. All over the country and the world, women were starting to explore the underground of kink, BDSM, and were eager to tap into their hidden fetishes with erotic stories.
Fans of the book grew even hotter and more excited (if you know what we mean) when it was announced that there would be a film. How would this erotic story of fantasy and pleasure play out on the big screen?
It's been a year since Fifty Shades of Grey came out in theaters and fans still just can't get enough. Unfortunately, both fans of the book series and the movie had to wait for some time before the next installment. And now that Fifty Shades Darker is coming out this year — with the ever-sexy Jamie Dornan as Christian Gray and the beautiful Dakota Johnson as Ana Steele — we're ready for the steamy new film to stir up our passionate minds again.
We’re also obsessed with the latest Fifty Shades Darker track from Zayn and Taylor Swift, but we have a confession: we need more risqué entertainment to hold us over until the film’s big February release. (I know, we can't wait, either!)
But there's good news! Erotic stories like Fifty Shades of Grey are not in short supply. You just have to know the right places to look for them.
We all have kinks, some a bit more odd and intense than others, but there's nothing wrong with that. Erotic stories are just one way to indulge these kinks.
With that, here are 10 best adrenaline-inducing erotic stories dripping with romance, seduction and a satisfying plot every Fifty Shades fan will fervently devour. Read these at home alone in your bedroom, or in the tub while taking a warm bubbly bath, or even out in public (with no shame, right?).
These erotic stories in book form are about to become your greatest affair of 2017.
1. Tell Me a Story by Tamara Lush
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What happens when a Floridian bookshop owner shares her personally penned erotica with a suave businessman customer? The steamy (and oh-so-passionate) romance of a lifetime blooms and we promise you won’t be able to put it down. By the time you finish this, you won’t even remember who Christian Grey is.
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2. When the Lights Go Out by David Rodriguez
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Undefeated boxing champion (and seriously hunky) David Rodriguez was on the road to being the heavyweight star of the world... until someone attempts to murder him. With both his spirit and body permanently disfigured, Rodriguez falls into a racy battle of vices. This poignant memoir details the fight of his life — one that brought him to rock bottom to a celebrated advocate for bullied children.
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3. Marriage Lie by Kimberly Belle
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When Iris’ husband Will flies out for a business trip in Florida, her world is shattered when she discovers a devastating truth: he was actually on a plane to Seattle and it crashed. Left to puzzle together his lies and deception, Iris goes on a quest that leads her to an unnerving reality. The Marriage Lie proves that the darkest of dramas are often found in the bonds of marriage.
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4. Sweet Lake by Christine Nolfi
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Craving a literary trifecta of romance, small town drama and soul searching? That’s exactly what you’ll find in Linnie Wayfair’s life as she tries to restore an inn in Sweet Lake, Ohio to glory — all while navigating affairs of the heart. This is the literary answer to Gilmore Girls withdrawals, and we don’t give that compliment lightly.
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5. Hitched by Kendall Ryan
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If you were a fan of Taming of the Shrew by Shakespeare, you’re going to absolutely devour every word of Hitched. A business mogul has three months to win over the woman he’s always desired in order to save his dad’s company. The caveat? She absolutely hates him.
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6. Sweet Southern Hearts by Susan Schild
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Not all love stories have a linear smooth road to romance. Linny Taylor is on marriage number three and it comes with plenty of surprises. A charmingly sweet tale of finding the courage to love with all your heart (even when it’s aching) will leave your nightstand full of teary tissues.
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7. Unexpected Love by Kristy Kryszcsak
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Still looking for a Manhattan drama to balm the pangs of missing Carrie Bradshaw? Inez Champlain has the New Yorker dream life on lock — that is, until she falls in love with two brothers. A classic love story brimming with plenty of confusion, hilarity, and heartache, Unexpected Love is the romance every sentimental heart needs on their bookshelf.
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8. The Mistress by Danielle Steel
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The queen of romance Danielle Steel returns with a powerful global reading escape that will fill every reader with fervent passion. Rescued by Russian billionaire Vladimir Stanisla, Natasha Leonova is forever in her hero’s servitude as his mistress... until she falls in love with an artist. This is the intriguing international romance you’ll be madly obsessed with for years to come.
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9. Darkness by Karen Robards
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Dr. Gina Solomon’s dream comes true when she’s selected to conduct research on a remote Alaskan island. The professional milestone quickly deteriorates into a nightmare when she witnesses a plane crash, one that appears to be intentional. This addictive thriller has a glorious dose of romance, so good luck not consuming it in one sitting.
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10. The Wicked City by Beatriz Williams
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What do a flapper from the 1920s and a modern hustling Manhattanite have in common? A Greenwich Village apartment — and trust us, these walls talk. An unforgettable New York City historical tale of romance, society drama and the forces of history, The Wicked City will have your heart swooning until the last page.
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