
These books either have plenty of PG-rated (compared to the rest of the stories on this list) smut, or have less than a handful of sexy scenes.

These are the kind of books that make for the perfect introduction into erotica. So without further ado, here are some of the best erotic novels that will leave you seriously blushing and maybe, just maybe, needing a cold shower afterward. Because everyone has a different comfort level on the subject, we’ve arranged this list according to spice level: Mild, meaning plot-driven stories with a few sex scenes thrown in Medium, a happy middle ground between plot and sex and Hot, the steamiest of stories for when you couldn’t care less about what actually happens. Whether you’re a newbie looking to dip your feet into one of the hottest genres on the planet, or a returning reader in search of a new title to pore over, this list has something hot for everyone. I mean, where else could you find hot billionaires, rugged war heroes, professors that don't mind giving you a "D" (jokes!), or actors who are just as hot on the screen as they are off? Nowhere but NSFW stories! In other words, erotic novels are fun, they're sexy, and they can be prestigious. Some of these books have inspired Golden Globe-nominated shows, after all (hi, Outlander!). Ultimately, Johnson admitted that she didn’t sign up for what Fifty Shades turned into.Erotica often gets labeled a "guilty pleasure," and while, I mean, yes-there are many campy books to read, some of which are on this list-there are plenty of erotic novels that overlap with genre and literary fiction. “There were parts of the books that just wouldn’t work in a movie, like the inner monologue, which was at times incredibly cheesy,” she explained, adding that James wouldn’t bulge, and they ended up adding these scenes to the movie. “She had a lot of creative control, all day, every day, and she just demanded that certain things happen,” Johnson said of the author. However, this caused many issues with the cast and crew. So, she served as the film’s assistant director to make make sure her novel was adapted just like she had envisioned. James had previously worked as a television executive before publishing 50 Shades of Grey in 2011.


Related: Dakota Johnson's Life Before 'Fifty Shades Of Grey,' RevealedĮ.L. But ultimately, the biggest issue “was also the author of the books.” It just became something crazy.” The actress explained that the problems came from a combination of factors, including the studio and the directors. I was 23,” Johnson recalls, “so it was crazy. All of this made the filming process weird and psychotic.
