Lusciuos Love Stories
Luscious Love Stories feature the sexiest of love scenes. Some titles were included on this list because their love scenes boosted average reads into better-than-average books. Technically, Regency Romances should not be a part of this list, but some Regency Romance authors do push the envelope.
(List begun 04/96, updated 08/08) |

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European Historical Romances |
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American/Frontier Historical Romances |
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Contemporary Romances |
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Alternate Reality |
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Anthologies |
Medieval Romances
- The Secret Swan (2001) by Shana Abé
- The Truelove Bride (1999) by Shana Abé
- Wicked (1999) by Jill Barnett
- A Dove at Midnight (1993) by Rexanne Becnel
- Court of Love (1995) by Denée Cody
- Queen of the May (1997) by Denée Cody
- The Marriage Bed (2001) by Claudia Dain
- The Warlord (1995) by Elizabeth Elliott
- The Bride (1989) by Julie Garwood
- Honor's Splendor (1987) by Julie Garwood
- The Prize (1991) by Julie Garwood
- Saving Grace (1993) by Julie Garwood
- The Secret (1992) by Julie Garwood
- Golden Surrender (1985) by Heather Graham
- The Viking's Woman (1990) by Heather Graham
- Lord of the Wolves (1993) by Heather Graham
- The Blue Viking (2001) by Sandra Hill
- By Arrangement (2000) by Madeline Hunter
- By Design (2000) by Madeline Hunter
- By Possession (2000) by Madeline Hunter
- The Protector (2001) by Madeline Hunter
- Midnight Warrior (1994) by Iris Johansen
- The Conqueror (1990) by Brenda Joyce
- Shadowheart (2004) by Laura Kinsale
- Fearless (2006) by Helen Kirkman
- Hearts Aflame (1987) by Johanna Lindsey
- Prisoner of My Desire (1991) by Johanna Lindsey
- His Lady's Ransom (1995) by Merline Lovelace
- Untamed (1993) by Elizabeth Lowell
- Forbidden (1993) by Elizabeth Lowell
- Enchanted (1994) by Elizabeth Lowell
- Master of Desire (2001) by Kinley MacGregor
- A Bed of Spices (1993) by Barbara Samuel
- The Robber Bride (1999) by Deborah Simmons
- The Wolf and the Dove (1974) by Kathleen Woodiwiss
Regency Romances
- The Christmas Bride (1997) by Mary Balogh
- The Ideal Wife (1991) by Mary Balogh
- The Notorious Rake (1992) by Mary Balogh
- A Precious Jewel (1993) by Mary Balogh
- Snow Angel (1991) by Mary Balogh
- Tempting Harriet (1994) by Mary Balogh
- An Arranged Marriage (1991) by Jo Beverley
- A Christmas Angel (1992) by Jo Beverley
- Gallant Waif (2001) by Anne Gracie
- Tallie's Knight (2001) by Anne Gracie
- A Highly Respectable Widow (1992) by Melinda McRae
- Dedication (2005) by Janet Mullany
- The American Duchess (1983) by Joan Wolf
- The Counterfeit Marriage (1980) by Joan Wolf
- The Double Deception (1983) by Joan Wolf
European Historical Romances
- The Husband List (2000) by Victoria Alexander
- Love with the Proper Husband (2003) by Victoria Alexander
- The Marriage Lesson (2001) by Victoria Alexander
- Duke of Sin (2004) by Adele Ashworth
- My Darling Caroline (1998) by Adele Ashworth
- Stolen Charms (1999) by Adele Ashworth
- Winter Garden (2000) by Adele Ashworth
- The Bridemaker (2002) by Rexanne Becnel
- A Lady's Pleasure (2006) by Renee Bernard
- Brazen Angel (1997) by Elizabeth Boyle
- Upon a Moon Dark Moor (1988) by Rebecca Brandewyne
- Portrait of My Heart (1999) by Patricia Cabot
- Bride (1995) by Stella Cameron
- Impulse (1997) by Candace Camp
- The Blood of Roses (1989) by Marsha Canham
- The Iron Rose (2003) by Marsha Canham
- A Woman of Virtue (2001) by Liz Carlyle
- Lord of Scoundrels (1995) by Loretta Chase
- Your Scandalous Ways (2008) by Loretta Chase
- Heart of Deception (1999) by Taylor Chase
- Calypso Magic (1988) by Catherine Coulter
- Midsummer Magic (1987) by Catherine Coulter
- Moonspun Magic (1988) by Catherine Coulter
- Night Fire (1989) by Catherine Coulter
- The Sherbrooke Bride (1992) by Catherine Coulter
- Dance (1996) by Judy Cuevas
- That Scandalous Evening (1998) by Christina Dodd
- A Well Pleasured Lady (1997) by Christina Dodd
- Vice (1996) by Jane Feather
- Lord of Fire (2002) by Gaelen Foley
- To Have and To Hold (1995) by Patricia Gaffney
- The Lion's Lady (1988) by Julie Garwood
- Guardian Angel (1990) by Julie Garwood
- The Gift (1991) by Julie Garwood
- Castles (1993) by Julie Garwood
- Rebellious Desire (1986) by Julie Garwood
- If His Kiss Is Wicked (2007) by Jo Goodman
- My Steadfast Heart (1997) by Jo Goodman
- The Beloved One (1998) by Danelle Harmon
- The Defiant One (2000) by Danelle Harmon
- The Wicked One (2001) by Danelle Harmon
- The Wild One (1997) by Danelle Harmon
- The Affair (2003) by Sandy Hingston
- Beyond Innocence (2001) by Emma Holly
- Beyond Seduction (2002) by Emma Holly
- Absolute Pleasure (2003) by Cheryl Holt
- The Leopard Prince (2007) by Elizabeth Hoyt
- The Raven Prince (2006) by Elizabeth Hoyt
- The Serpent Prince (2007) by Elizabeth Hoyt
- To Taste Temptation (2008) by Elizabeth Hoyt
- Beast (1997) by Judith Ivory
- The Indiscretion (2001) by Judith Ivory
- Untie My Heart (2002) by Judith Ivory
- Lord Ruin (2002) by Carolyn Jewel
- The Seduction (2000) by Nicole Jordan
- To Tame a Rogue (2001) by Linda Kay
- Dreaming of You (1993) by Lisa Kleypas
- Lady Sophia's Lover (2002) by Lisa Kleypas
- Suddenly You (2001) by Lisa Kleypas
- Then Came You (1993) by Lisa Kleypas
- Where Dreams Begin (2000) by Lisa Kleypas
- Worth Any Price (2003) by Lisa Kleypas
- Devil's Bride (1998) by Stephanie Laurens
- A Rake's Vow (1998) by Stephanie Laurens
- A Rogue's Proposal (1999) by Stephanie Laurens
- Scandal's Bride (1998) by Stephanie Laurens
- A Secret Love (2000) by Stephanie Laurens
- All About Love (2001) by Stephanie Laurens
- Whitney, My Love (1985) by Judith McNaught
- Basket of Wishes (1995) by Rebecca Paisley
- Silk and Shadows (1991) by Mary Jo Putney
- Splendid (1995) by Julia Quinn
- When He Was Wicked (2004) by Julia Quinn
- Tapestry (1996) by Karen Ranney
- Upon a Wicked Time (1998) by Karen Ranney
- Almost a Gentleman (2003) by Pam Rosenthal
- Awaken, My Love (1995) by Robin Schone
- Gabriel's Woman (2001) by Robin Schone
- The Lady's Tutor (1999) by Robin Schone
- The Lover (2000) by Robin Schone
- The Devil Earl (1996) by Deborah Simmons
- The Vicar's Daughter (1995) by Deborah Simmons
- The Price of Innocence (1999) by Susan Sizemore
- A Love for All Time (1987) by Bertrice Small
- A Rose at Midnight (1993) by Anne Stuart
- A Fire in the Heart (1990) by Katherine Sutcliffe
- My Only Love (1993) by Katherine Sutcliffe
- Private Arrangements (2008) by Sherry Thomas
- Passion (2005) by Lisa Valdez
- Once in a Blue Moon (1993) by Penelope Williamson
American Historical/Frontier Romances
- Another Eden (1992) by Patricia Gaffney
- Wild at Heart (1997) by Patricia Gaffney
- Irresistible (1994) by Catherine Hart
- Never Marry A Cowboy (2001) Lorraine Heath
- Blaze (1986) by Susan Johnson
- Pure Sin (1994) by Susan Johnson
- Silver Flame (1988) by Susan Johnson
- The Heart Breaker (1998) by Nicole Jordan
- Day Dreamer (1996) by Jill Marie Landis
- Savage Thunder (1989) by Johanna Lindsey
- Winter Fire (1996) by Elizabeth Lowell
- Only His (1991) by Elizabeth Lowell
- Only Mine (1992) by Elizabeth Lowell
- Only You (1992) by Elizabeth Lowell
- Only Love (1995) by Elizabeth Lowell
- The Outsider (1996) by Penelope Williamson
- Ashes in the Wind (1979) by Kathleen Woodiwiss
- The Flame and the Flower (1972) by Kathleen Woodiwiss
Contemporary Romances
- Getting Her Man (2002) by Michele Albert
- Baby, Don't Go (2000) by Susan Andersen
- Be My Baby (1999) by Susan Andersen
- Phantom Waltz (2001) by Catherine Anderson
- A Date With Dr Frankenstein (9/1995) by Leanne Banks - SSE-983
- Expectant Father (5/1996) by Leanne Banks - SSE-1028
- A Crack In Forever (1998) by Jeannie Brewer
- Bodyguard (1999) by Suzanne Brockmann
- The Defiant Hero (2001) by Suzanne Brockmann
- Over the Edge (2001) by Suzanne Brockmann
- French Silk (2002) by Sandra Brown
- Mirror Image (1990) by Sandra Brown
- Slow Heat in Heaven (1990) by Sandra Brown
- Anyone But You (1996) by Jennifer Crusie
- Sizzle (1994) by Jennifer Crusie
- Welcome to Temptation (2000) by Jennifer Crusie
- Montana Man (1989) by Barbara Delinsky
- This Time Forever (1992) by Kathleen Eagle
- Taming the Beast (4/2001) by Amy J. Fetzer - SD-1361
- Lola Carlyle Reveals All (2002) by Rachel Gibson
- Truly, Madly Yours (1999) by Rachel Gibson
- All U Can Eat (2006) by Emma Holly
- Menage (1998) by Emma Holly
- After the Night (1995) by Linda Howard
- Dream Man (1995) by Linda Howard
- Duncan's Bride (9/1990) by Linda Howard - SIM-349
- Heartbreaker (8/1987) by Linda Howard - SIM-201
- Kill and Tell (1998) by Linda Howard
- Mackenzie's Mountain (4/1989) by Linda Howard - SIM-281
- Mr. Perfect (2000) by Linda Howard
- Absolute Trouble (1998) by Michelle Jerott
- High Energy (1996) by Dara Joy
- The Three Musketeers: Surrender the Dark (1995) by Donna Kauffman
- Wild Rain (1995) by Donna Kauffman
- All Tied Up (1/2002) by Alison Kent - HBZ-24
- The Shaunnessy Accord (2004) by Alison Kent
- Grand Passion (1994) by Jayne Ann Krentz
- Lady's Choice (1989) by Jayne Ann Krentz
- The Pirate (1990) by Jayne Ann Krentz
- Trust Me (1995) by Jayne Ann Krentz
- A Lick and a Promise (1/2005) by Jo Leigh - HBZ-165
- Scent of a Woman (1/2002) by Jo Leigh - HBZ-23
- Secret Games (2/2002) by Jeannie London - HBZ-28
- Too Hot to Handle (1986) by Elizabeth Lowell
- To the Ends of the Earth (1998) by Eliabeth Lowell
- This Matter of Marriage (1997) by Debbie Macomber
- Follow Your Heart (1998) by Raynetta Mañees
- Lofting (2001) by Alma Marceau
- Love In A Small Town (1997) by Curtiss Ann Matlock
- The Loves of Ruby Dee (1996) by Curtiss Ann Matlock
- Behind Closed Doors (2002) by Shannon McKenna
- Standing in the Shadows (2003) by Shannon McKenna
- Dancing Shoes and Honky-Tonk Blues (2007) by LuAnn McLane
- The Real Deal (2004) by Lucy Monroe
- Heaven, Texas (1995) by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
- It Had To Be You (1994) by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
- Kiss an Angel (1996) by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
- Lady be Good (1999) by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
- Nobody's Baby But Mine (1997) by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
- One Summer (1994) by Karen Robards
- Sea Swept (1998) by Nora Roberts
- Born in Fire (1994) by Nora Roberts
- Born in Ice (1995) by Nora Roberts
- Annie and the Outlaw (10/1994) by Sharon Sala - SIM-597
- Good Time Girl (2/2002) by Candace Schuler - HBZ-27
- Catch a Mate (2007) by Gena Showalter
- By the Book (5/2003) by Nancy Warren - HBZ-85
- The One I Want (2008) by Nancy Warren
- Whisper (7/2002) by Nancy Warren - HBZ-47
- Guilty Pleasures (10/2002) by Cathy Yardley - HBZ-59
Alternate Reality
- Inferno (2006) by Vivi Anna
- Bitten (2001) by Kelley Armstrong
- Full Moon Rising (2006) by Keri Arthur
- Bewitching (1993) by Jill Barnett
- Demon Moon (2007) by Meljean Brook
- The Changeling Bride (1999) by Lisa Cach
- Of Midnight Born (2000) by Lisa Cach
- A Hunger like No Other (2006) by Kresley Cole
- No Rest for the Wicked (2006) by Kresley Cole
- Derik's Bane (2004) by MaryJanice Davidson
- Lord of the Storm (1994) by Justine Davis
- Skypirate (1995) by Justine Davis
- To Hell with Love (2007) by Sherri Erwin
- Daughter of Fire (1996) by Quinn Taylor Evans
- Daughter of the Mist (1996) by Quinn Taylor Evans
- Night Life (2007) by Elizabeth Guest
- Son of the Morning (1997) by Linda Howard
- Knight of a Trillion Stars (1995) by Dara Joy
- Mine to Take (1998) by Dara Joy
- Rejar (1997) by Dara Joy
- Ritual of Proof (2001) by Dara Joy
- Driven (2007) by Eve Kenin
- Unleash the Night (2006) by Sherrilyn Kenyon
- Master of the Night (2004) by Angela Knight
- Warrior's Woman (1983) by Johanna Lindsey
- Tiger Eye (2005) by Marjorie Liu
- Slave to Sensation (2006) by Nalini Singh
- Visions of Heat (2007) by Nalini Singh
- Dark Lover (2005) by J.R. Ward
- Lover Revealed (2007) by J.R. Ward
Anthologies
- After Twilight (2001) by Ashley/Feehan/Thompson
- An All Night Man (2005) by Jackson/Jossel/Perrin/Sneed
- Bad Boys on Board (2003) by Foster/Kauffman/Warren
- Behind the Red Doors (2003) by Thompson/Bond/Kelly
- I Love Bad Boys (2002) by Foster/Denison/Kauffman
- Lovescape (1996) by Avery/Conn/Hill/Joy
- Once upon a Pillow (2002) by Brockway/Dodd
- The Only One (2003) by Feehan/Grant/Squires
- Outlaw Love (1997) by Brockway/Joyce/Logan/Mittman
- Secrets, Volume 6 (2000) by Fraser/Davidson/Gaines/Knight
- Secrets, Volume 7 (2001) by Welles/Lawless/Dubois/Knight
- Secrets, Volume 8 (2002) by Cesarini/Davidson/Gaines/Maverick
- Secrets of a Perfect Night (2000) by Laurens/Alexander/Gibson
- Tales from the Temple I (2004) by Leigh/Wilde/DeSalvo/Douglas/Kelly/Aames (all but Aames recommended)
This list is currently closed for submissions.
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