The best raunchy reads
After the amazing success of the Fifty Shades trilogy, we've rounded up the best raunchy reads. Take a look through these saucy books now...
After the amazing success of the Fifty Shades trilogy, we've rounded up the best raunchy reads. Take a look through these saucy books now...
The world has gone Fifty Shades mad! Whether you've read the entire trilogy, just started the first book, or not read them at all, you're bound to have heard women everywhere talking about the saucy reads. People just can't get enough of Christian Grey - and now we have the film version, too! So if you're a fan that's finished the books, seen the film and are feeling lost without your Fifty Shades fix then fear not. We've rounded up the sauciest, sexiest reads around. Put the kids to bed early and catch up on some much-needed 'me' time...
Grey - E L James
Good news for fans of the Fifty Shades trilogy - author E L James has just confirmed that there will be a sequel to the bestselling series, and this time, it's going to be told from Christian's perspective.
The book, entitled 'Grey', will be released on 18th June (the character's birthday) and once again focus on Christian's intense relationship with seemingly innocent Ana.
We imagine it's going to be just as controversial as the original books - will you be picking up a copy?
Of course, before you read Grey, you need to get through these...
Fifty Shades trilogy - E L James
Christian Grey is a ridiculously good looking multi-millionaire businessman, who is 50 shades messed up. Anastasia Grey is an innocent student, about to finish university. When Ana goes to interview Christian for the student newspaper there seems to be an instant connection. But, will she be able to put up with Christian's obsessive ways and strange games...
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Cost: £3.86
Publisher: Arrow
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Cry for me - Charlotte DeCorte
Ava and Sevastian are both workaholics who have emotional difficulties when it comes to relationships. To deal with the stress and pressures of their working life, they both like to play sexual submission and dominance games (just like the bedroom antics in Fifty Shades). But this dark love story changes when one night things are taken a little too far - how will they cope?
Cost: £1.53
Publisher: DelSin Publishing
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The Initiation of Ms Holly - K D Grace
When Rita Holly had sex with a stranger on a train, she didn't expect it to lead to her being initiated into the exclusive and secretive Mount Club. Rita soon learns that being a member is not the straight forward fun she was looking for. Plus, the club's head, Vivenne is intent on her failing her initiation and more than ready to punish her for her mistakes. Will she pass the test?
Cost: £1.96
Publisher: Xcite Books
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Delta of Venus - Anais Nin
A Hungarian adventurer seduces wealthy women then vanishes with their money. A veiled woman picks men from fancy restaurants for sexual fun. Sound interesting? Delta of Venus is a book of short stories that will certainly keep you entertained! Covering everything from homosexuality, to infidelity and prostitution, it's definitely one to read.
Cost: £1.89
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
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Lady Chatterley's Lover - D H Lawrence
Constance (Lady Chatterley), is an upper-class woman whose husband has been injured in war. Constance finds that this doesn't only damage their physical relationship, but she becomes emotionally separated from him too. So much so, that she begins an affair with their gamekeeper, Oliver Mellors...
Written originally in 1928 and banned straight away in the UK and USA, Lady Chatterley's Lover is one of the oldest and most powerful erotic novels.
Cost: £1.99
Publisher: Wordsworth Editions Ltd
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The Story of O - Pauline Réage
Rene is a woman who will do anything to please her man and she's met with some pretty challenging tasks. With plenty of saucy scenes it's a real page-turner!
Pauline Réage originally wrote this book to prove that a woman could write an erotic novel just as well as a man.
Cost: £4.95
Publisher: Corgi Books
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Yes Mr Collins - Charlotte DeCorte
Natasha Reynolds has been working for her demanding boss, Mr. Collins, for over a year. But things take an erotic turn one night, when he accuses her of making a mistake. She soon admits her submissive side and Mr Collins is all too pleased. But will this working relationship survive?
Cost: £1.78
Publisher: DelSin Publishing
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Carrie's Story - Molly Weatherfield
'I had been Jonathan's slave for about a year when he told me he wanted to sell me at an auction. I wasn't in any condition to respond when he told me...' and that is the beginning of Carrie's story.
This book is known to be one of the best erotic novels ever written - well, don't you want to find out what happens?!
Cost: £1.85
Publisher: Cleis Press
Buy 'Carrie's Story' from amazon.co.uk
Love Unscripted - Tina Reber
Ryan Christensen, is an A-list actor. Taryn Mitchell is a local pub owner. When the two of them meet by chance, there's an instant spark. But, Ryan is worried about getting her caught up in his lifestyle and she's scared of getting hurt...
Cost: £2.64
Publisher: Open published
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