For fans of erotic literature, we compiled a list of some of the best erotic novels ever written, part 2 (first post here).

1. Kushiel’s Legacy Series

best erotic novels

A BDSM fantasy story which has become a bestseller. Not just a great erotic story, but it has depth and great character development.

2. Outlander – Diana Gabaldon

best erotic novels

Outlander by Diana Gabaldon is romance/scifi/fantasy/historical fiction and it’s got some great sex scenes and spanking!

3. Her Master’s Teacher – Lily White

best erotic novels

Her Master’s Teacher is a stunning combination of a student/teacher premise with taboo and captivity themes that lends itself to some serious introspection for all readers.

4. Delta of Venus – Anais Nin

best erotic novels

Delta of Venus joyously explores the art of human sexuality. Anais Nin’s writing style is at once lyrical and straightforward

5. Story of O: A Novel – Pauline Reage

best erotic novels

This was written in 1954; forget 50 Shades and give this a try for some classic erotic literature on bondage and submission.