Between the Sheets:

Dragons, dukes, and brooding anti-heroes; readers are devouring books that make them feel a little... steamy. But why just read erotic fantasy when you can feel it too?

Between the Sheets is a new online book club for smut lovers – where members get the chance to win a popular book, perfectly paired with a sex toy or lingerie.

Discuss, debate, or simply observe as Lovehoney's community of bookworms dives into the biggest page-turners in the smut world. Read on to find out why smut is all the rage and how you could be in with a chance to win.

Smut books are stories with a sexy side. But they’re not just guilty pleasures; these books are wildly popular, boldly erotic escapes that readers can’t get enough of.

Often set in different time periods, realities, or realms, smutty reads offer a safe, stigma-free space to explore your fantasies and work out what turns you on.

There are loads of reasons to love reading erotic scenes, including boosting your arousal, helping you explore your sexuality, or giving you inspiration for your next partnered sex or solo session. Plus, there’s an instant sense of community – finally, a reason to gush about that filthy plot twist with your new book club buddies!

With 39% of Gen Z and 40% of millennials admitting to masturbating to sexual content in books, this is no niche trend. There’s a little smut out there for everyone!

Literally, everyone: 52% of men and 55% of women have read a book with explicit sexual content and enjoyed it, while a further 12% and 13% respectively haven’t but would like to.

Smut crosses genders and generations. First of all, it’s sexy. But it also taps into something universal: pleasure of escapism.

Why now?

#BookTok has spoken – smut is in.

In fact, searches for “smut books” on TikTok surged by 78% in 2024. Plus, according to a Lovehoney survey, 62% of Brits have read a smutty novel in the past year, and nearly half admitted to pleasuring themselves while reading erotica.

That’s a whole lot of smut lovers... and we’re here for it.

Launching soon, Between the Sheets is an online community of like-minded people that offers a shame-free safe space to discuss the latest in smut (with the option to remain anonymous if you wish).

Whether you want to fiercely debate a character’s romantic desires, or merely rate your favourite books, Between the Sheets is the place to do it. Sign up below for your exclusive invite and early access to the club. But that's not all:

The first 100 members to sign up will win a special bundle featuring one steamy read and its perfect toy or lingerie pairing! Think: unicorn dildos, jewelled butt plugs, and other delights.

Whether you win or not, you'll also get your exclusive invite for early access to our Between the Sheets forum, where you can share your thoughts, theories, and (ahem) favourite parts. Ready to go? Check out the form at the bottom of this page.

So, what are we reading?

We’ve handpicked the hottest novels from trending genres – and matched them with sex toys for the ultimate solo or shared session.  Here’s what you can expect:

Romantasy

A mash-up of romance and fantasy, “romantasy” blends love stories with rich, imaginative worlds – expect magic, mythical creatures, epic quests, and intense slow-burn passion.

Period dramas

Set in historical times (think Regency, Victorian, or early 20th century), these books mix sweeping romance, forbidden desires, and steamy scenes – ideal for getting hot under the buttoned-up collar. Expect lavish balls, scandalous affairs, and plenty of corset-ripping energy.

Dark romance

Dark romance dives into the more dangerous, taboo, and edgy side of love. These stories often involve morally grey heroes, high-stakes emotions, power dynamics, and themes that can be intense – but deeply addictive.

LGBTQ+ romance

Centring queer love stories across the sexuality and gender spectrum, LGBTQ+ romance celebrates diverse identities with as much heat, heart, and happiness as their straight counterparts.

Sc-fi and paranormal

If you love your smut with a side of aliens, monsters, vampires, or otherworldly beings, this genre is for you. Expect steamy stories set in strange galaxies, alternate dimensions, or supernatural worlds where anything (and everything) goes.

Joining Between the Sheets is easy – simply sign up using the form below and we’ll add you to our mailing list, where you'll be the first to hear about your new favourite book club, coming very soon.

The first 100 people to sign up will win a steamy book and a free item from Lovehoney, which have been perfectly paired together. Will you get an infamous rose toy, a beautiful, scaly dragon dildo, or something else entirely? Let's find out!

Once signed up, you’ll also need to create a Lovehoney account (it’s super easy) to chat on the forum, where we’ll host our dedicated Between the Sheets community discussion thread.