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 07/07)

 

Medieval Romances
Regency Romances
European Historical Romances
American/Frontier Historical Romances
Contemporary Romances
Alternate Reality Romances
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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

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