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Red-Hot Romance
You like your romances sexy—the steamier, the better! You may not be ready to dive into BDSM or Ménage tales, but these steamy books will get your pulse racing.
BDSM
Dominance. Submission. Control. When you're in the mood for a book that takes charge and never lets go…of your attention, check out these recommended reads.
Ménage
Three isn't always a crowd! These sizzling stories are for adventurers who are ready to discover that when it comes to the bedroom, more is definitely merrier…
Steamy Historical Reads
Stories about the past filled with passion and red-hot happily-ever-afters. Indulge in spicy books for readers who like their corsets unlaced and their nobles naughty.
Othewordly Erotica
Enjoy erotic reads with a supernatural twist, including spicy sci-fi, red-hot paranormal stories and naughty fairy tales.
Glossary of Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 24/7: | Describes a kink relationship where the rules are in effect all day, every day. Can make phone conversations awkward, so yay for texting! |
| Aftercare: | An important period of downtime following a BDSM scene, during which partners communicate their physical and emotional reactions. |
| BDSM: | Bondage and Discipline, Dominance and Submission, Sadism and Masochism. An umbrella acronym for the kink lifestyle. |
| Bondage: | Acts involving physical restraint—everything from wrists tied with silk scarves to full-body binding. |
| Dom/Domme: | The dominant partner in a BDSM scene or relationship, aka the best boss you’ll ever have. |
| Exhibitionism: | A sexual fetish for being seen, whether it's performing for a crowd or simply doing things they really want in places they really shouldn’t! |
| F/F: | A scene or relationship involving two women. |
| Hard limits: | The absolutely non-negotiable limits of sex play, unique to each person. |
| Ménage à trois: | A threesome involving any combination of male and/or female players. (The French have a term for everything good!) |
| Monogamous ménage: | An exclusive relationship involving three people. Standard relationship rules apply—it’s just more difficult to find appropriate Valentine’s Day cards at the local mall. |
| M/M: | A scene or relationship involving two men. |
| M/F/F: | A scene or relationship involving one man and two women. |
| M/M/F: | A scene or relationship involving two men and one woman. |
| Safe word: | An agreed-upon code word that a sub can use to stop a BDSM scene. Probably best to avoid antidisestablishmentarianism. |
| Sub: | The submissive partner in a BDSM scenario or relationship, aka the YES! man (or woman). |
| Soft limits: | A scenario or activity one partner is hesitant to try, but may be willing to experiment with given the right…persuasion. |
| Training: | A period during which a dom instructs a sub in correct behavior, aka Best. Homework. Ever. |
| Vanilla: | A term describing a person or sexual scenario outside the BDSM lifestyle. Not adventurous, but still pretty yummy. |