Alte FriedmanEroticism is difficult to capture, even though we all know what it is. It’s a perfect example of a true feeling, because any definition does it justice.
The authors we’re recommending below, are actual magicians, though. We loved reading these books so much they’re officially re-readable (and that’s rare for books these days).
So warm up your imagination and capture the essence of what eroticism and arousal means to you. These books certainly bring it.
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#1 Stranger in the Wharf by Heather-Anne Paul
Set in Canary Wharf, Cayenne Richards is an attractive mother of three who happens to be a single parent and a woman of colour.
Kenneth Halpern-Smith is a single-ish professional father of none. He is a Caucasian and a successful accountant for a large international finance company.
One day during the hectic lunch period in Canary Wharf, the capital’s business centre, these two entities collide…
The fusion is explosive.”
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#2 Love, Lust, Love by Andrew Grossett
Tina and Stephen live for the moment with casual encounters with the opposite sex fuelled by plenty of wine and whisky. However this life is beginning to pall on each of them and a chance encounter brings the possibility of a more satisfying and serious relationship between them. The author has written a dramatic and blow by blow account of the development of their feelings for each other which includes every detail of their physical encounters, their feelings and the views of their friends on the likely outcome.
This ‘will they, won’t they’ saga is written with humour and insight which brings the characters to full-blooded life, with plenty of references to modern dating techniques and the use of social media. An enjoyable read for fans of erotic fiction.”
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#3 Sleeping with Amadeus, The Cross of Soot by Georgina Cusack
A little baby girl is born into a world of confusion, neglect and hunger. Saved from her drug addict mother by a kind lesbian couple, Maria Amari begins to show considerable music talent beyond her years. But her musical friendship with invisible friend ‘Mo, Mo’ begins to take on a creepy edge. Is Mo, Mo simply an imaginary outlet for a precocious and prodigal child, or something more sinister – the ghost of Mozart himself? Maria’s musical career blossoms, but not before tragedy, loss, love, family ties and the past all come to play a part in the symphony of emotion that becomes Maria’s life. Is Mozart and his music a force for good, or an eternal haunting presence? Maria and those she loves are about to find out…
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#4 Tempting the Temp By Ann Jones
Hiding behind her thick black glasses and overly large suits, shy and insecure Ella makes sure that no one can see past her dreary appearance. But, after a last minute temp assignment comes in for Adelaide’s most eligible bachelor, businessman Dane Harrison, Ella’s shyness is what first attracts his attention. Even with the adulation of incredibly stunning society women, Dane finds his thoughts returning time and again to his seemingly innocent temp.
But after an encounter with Ella’s drunken mother, Dane starts to unravel the tragedy in Ella’s past and puts in place a plan that could benefit both of them. Can Ella stick to her side of the bargain without falling in love with Dane… or will the threat of her former life cast too big a shadow?
New author Ann Jones’ novel is a modern, erotic yet romantic tale of love and lust. Stock full of the hottest love scenes since Fifty Shades of Grey, Tempting the Temp, will be one book that will be hard to put down – if only to take a good long, cold shower.”
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#5 The Door by Steve Davis
What if we had the chance to relive our lives, not to make the same mistakes again? Those of you who are happy would certainly say no chance. But what if your so-called happy life turned out to be a lie, a sham and the opportunity presented itself? Imagine you had a second chance to try again. How many of us would take the gamble to dip our toes into uncharted waters?
Well, the main character, Poppy Day, believes that indeed she is living that gifted life. Then one day, she discovers the ‘Door’, the all-powerful ‘Door’ that has the power to change her life forever. Does she make that leap into the unknown, or does she play it safe and persevere with her humdrum life with her partner, Simon?
Fortunately for her, she feels like she is at a crossroads in her life and yes, she takes that leap into the unknown. The ‘Door’ delivers her to a new place in her life.
Poppy then realises that things are not as they seem, she has travelled back in time by ten years. Poppy soon gets distracted by a new handsome man in her life called Samuel Devere. Together they go on a rollercoaster ride of intrigue, love and sexual fantasy.
They certainly find love but can they find a way through the frustrations and obstacles put in the way by the ‘Door’?
The question is, will they survive and still be together at the end of the journey?”
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#6 Expectations by Andrew Wilkes
In a rapidly changing world, Salarani finds herself in an uninhibited game of cat and mouse, where sex has never been more dangerous. With high expectations, she travels the kingdom, looking for lust and desire.
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#7 Masseuse by Valeria Tari
The book is a provocative and challenging true story, laced with imagination, rich in emotions and spiced with racy eroticism. It begins at a painful stage of life and is ridden with agony and constraints as it progresses towards a blossoming stage-living that offers fulfilment. A waltz of suffering and desire, a mix of reality and fantasy, an acceptance of present and past. This book is the essence of life.
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#8 The Endless Autumn by Annabelle Bell
Autumn thought she had everything: a gorgeous stud of a boyfriend, a practical if unexciting PA job at Thorne PR, a savvy best friend, and a soon-to-be earned journalism diploma.
But things in her perfectly constructed world shift when Autumn discovers a life shattering secret.
Needing to change her life drastically Autumn meets a mysterious and sexy stranger who could be the solution to her problems.
Autumn is thrown into a luxurious new world. One that is powered by high flyers, fantasies and carnal desires. How will she escape? Or, does this new world hold the key to her own fulfilment?
Annabelle Knight’s debut novel The Endless Autumn is a sizzling, steamy and sexually sinister story of how a girl next door, unwittingly – but perhaps not unwillingly – explores the fringes of desire and release.”
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#9 Under Purple Sheets by Coco Huston
The author has taken a brave step by writing her story based on an affair with a married man. It is honest, intriguing, as well as sexually explicit. It is sad and funny as we go through the roller coaster of the affair with her. She makes you laugh with her, and you feel her pain. You are the judge and can decide whether she gets what she deserves or not. She proves to us that self-inflicted destruction is the hardest medicine to swallow. Under Purple Sheets is like no other novel you have read before, and it is written in a way that it makes you question your own opinion and thoughts on having an affair. A dangerous game we all think about playing, yet the author makes us consider that if we engage in this, then we are either very brave or incredibly stupid to do so. Her personality is as magnetic as it is bewildering, and she stands out in a crowd, commanding attention. Under Purple Sheets is just as likely to pull from critics as much controversial opinions on the book as we all have about her life.
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#10 Taboo by Donna Lee
A fascinating collection of emotive poetry, written in a raw and unapologetic manner.
Every one of the poems is their own masterpiece, created with thought, sprinkled with grit and finished off with a whole lot of passion.
You will read poems within this book that you can relate to, be that personally or as the third person.
You can literally feel the pain and love within this book. As you read, you will be transported, left standing within the poem itself.
This book brings home topics that some wish to remain buried, taking you on a journey of truth that leads you to open your eyes, have opinions and to question your viewpoints.
This is a book you will not be able to put down, one you will discuss with your friends, recommend and reread time and again.
Taboo is truly a MUST-READ… a modern-day piece of art poetry.”
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