There’s still so much sun to soak up this summer! And why not curl up on the beach or in your backyard with a delicious romance read while you do so? 

Seriously, though. We *all* remember the summer when 50 Shades of Grey came out. It really changed things for women of all ages!  We finally had the opportunity to read steamy, sexy romance like never before.

All that said, whether you haven’t picked up a book since then or you’re an avid reader, it's still beach read season, folks. 

We’ve rounded up a list of the six best sexy books to read in the heat. (Some are similar to 50 Shades, others have their own flavor of romance.) 

An added bonus: We’ve ranked them by spiciness level! (Because half of the reason to read romance is to get a lil’ turned on, hah.) 

Beach Read by Emily Henry

Spice Level Rating: 🔥

Two novelists falling in love while staying on a small beach town in Michigan? Sign me up. 

Bridgerton: The Duke and I by Julia Quinn

Spice Level Rating: 🔥🔥

For fans of the Netflix series, you’ve got to read the (super horny!) books this summer. This one is the first in the series!

Sorry, Bro by Taleen Voskuni 

Spice Level Rating: 🔥🔥

This queer Armenian rom-com has it all: a story that begins with a breakup, a friends to lovers plotline, a gorgeous San Francisco backdrop. 

A Long Time Coming by Meghan Quinn

Spice Level Rating: 🔥🔥🔥

As the title suggests, this book will definitely get you hot and bothered. Author Meghan Quinn turns up the heat with this best friends to lovers story of jealousy, longing, and steamy sex. 

Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert 

Spice Level Rating: 🔥🔥🔥

Chloe Brown is a certified geek, but she has a plan to “get a life” with the help of her neighbor, Red, who’s all tattoos, motorcycles, and red hot sex appeal. 

True Love by Christina Lauren

Spice Level Rating: 🔥🔥🔥

When a romance novelist and a filmmaker ~come together~ to make a reality TV show, their relationship heats up, if you know what I mean. 

Have fun soaking up the rest of the summer with these romance reads 💜. See you next week!