We’re taking you to pound town
While those living in the real world steer well clear of engaging in risque sexcapades, that doesn’t mean they can’t enjoy exploring them fictionally. Whether you’re looking for good girl praises, a certain type of kink or just a little spicy, we think adding a steamy romance book to your repertoire will whet your appetite and satiate any cravings you have.
From off-the-charts tension, bumping and grinding and captivating storylines, steamy romance books are lighthearted fun reads that will keep you entertained during those bland days. If you’re a hopeless romantic, then jump on this bandwagon. These books will spark your sexual awakening and trust us, it’s for good.
Scroll below to see steamy romance books that burn bright and wild in the romance world. If you need more book recommendations, take a look at our January, February and March guide. Our most anticipated books to read in 2025 list is also a stellar guide to look at.
The best steamy romance books of 2025:
Deep End
Ali Hazelwood
“You’ll take what you’re given and thank me for it”—from good girl praises to a variety of kinks being played out, Deep End is peppered with delicious lustful scenes that will make your draw drop. Exploring new horizons, the best-selling author of The Love Hypothesis takes on sports romance in this steamy read about a competitive diver and an ace swimmer—Scarlett Vandermeer and Lukas Blomqvist—who get into a friend-with-benefits arrangement to whet and sate their unique appetite when it comes to sex. But, as secrets are unravelled and the pressure gets heated, so does their fling—Scarlett must thread the waters carefully now regarding her heart.
First Time Caller
B.K. Borison
If you need a slow-burn romance that has minimal bonking, but enough to satiate your cravings, then this is perfect for you. Inspired by Sleepless in Seattle, this romantic comedy follows Lucie Stone, a hopeless romantic who meets a jaded radio host, Aiden Valentine when her daughter calls into the station asking for dating advice. When the interview goes viral, thrusting Aiden and Lucie together, they begin to question love and what it means to have a happily ever after when sparks ignite between them. Full of humour, angst and even good girl praises, this one is a goodie.
Onyx Storm
Rebecca Yarros
From a broken table to a promiscuous scene tied-up scene on an armchair, there’s one sure thing Rebecca Yarros is good at: Xaden-filled sex scenes. Just like Fourth Wing and Iron Flame, Onyx Storm is brimmed with immaculate spice that will have you squeezing your thighs. But, let’s not forget the beauty of the fantasy plot. Onyx Storm is the third book in the Empyrean series where Violet Sorrengail must work with her dragons and friends to seek allies from unfamiliar lands to stand with Navarre when enemies are closing in. She must do whatever it takes to save what she loves and keep secrets so big before it destroys everything.
The Charlie Method
Elle Kennedy
Two guys and one girl—a little bit unorthodox, but so much fun. Set in the same world as Off Campus and Briar U, this steamy, playful and hilarious book follows Charlotte Kingston, an overachieving STEM student who gets caught flirting with two anonymous hotties on a dating app—who turns out to be two charming Briar U hockey players who like to dominate in the bedroom together. When they finally meet up in person, things get steamy fast, and lust starts to look a lot like love, but real life seems to threaten their promiscuous bubble.
Scythe and Sparrow
Brynne Weaver
In a closed concession stand, on a sex swing and in bed, Scythe and Sparrow explore all kinds of lovemaking and risqué scenes. The dark romance follows circus performer Rose who meets lonely small-town doctor Fionn after a night of murderous adventure goes awry. What she didn’t expect was for the tension and attraction to be palpable.
All The Missing Pieces
Catherine Cowles
In a lake? On a table? All The Missing Pieces melds true crime, romance and spice that will keep you captivated. The novel follows Ridley Sawyer a true crime podcaster that covers cold cases all over the country until Sheriff Colter Brooks gets in her way. But, when Ridley gets in trouble, Colt unexpectedly becomes her guard dog and surprises him with her true self—propelling him into liking her more than he expected.
Wild Side
Elsie Silver
Brimmed with words of enderment, feral sex scenes, downright desperation and good girl praises, Wild Side is wild to say the least. Wild Side is a marriage of convenience romance packed with “my wife”, angst and humour. The book follows follows Tabitha who jumps into a fake marriage with the broody, secretive and infuriating, Rhys Dupris after her nephew’s guardianship gets contested. Doing whatever it takes to keep him with her, she agrees to marry the enemy—someone who is secretly obsessed with her. As tension rises when they start living under the same roof, loving her fake husband seems easier than hating him.
