Smut is a type of erotic literature that intentionally devotes a lot of time to “on stage” sex scenes. And between BookTok influencers and steamy book lovers conventions, it’s safe to say that smut is having its well-earned moment in the spotlight. Today, we’ve partnered with our friends at Creampie Cafe to share 15 books that might pleasantly surprise even the most devoted of smut readers. 

Creampie Cafe is the passion project of two women who bonded over their love of smut. Yearning for a safe space and an opportunity to build a community of like minded individuals, their smutty bookstore was born. With a penchant for kink, dark romance, and inclusivity, they offer as broad a spectrum of reads as possible. If you are a Toronto resident, you’ll be able to visit Creampie Cafe in person very soon. To be the first to know when they open (or, if you’re not a lucky Canadian), connect with Creampie Cafe on Instagram!

Let’s dive into Creampie’s delicious list of smut recommendations. But first, let’s take a quick look at the history of smut…

A Brief History of Smut

Smut has pretty much been around since the written language. You can find it as far back as you can trace literature, from Daphnis and Chloe in Ancient Greece, through the Medieval and Victorian times, all the way up to today. To read more about the history of smut, click here to read a quick and interesting blog about it from Maude.

One of the coolest things about smut is the stronghold it’s taken in popular culture. What used to be a “shameful” pastime primarily for women, is now a global conversation. From Bride, to A Court of Thorns and Roses and so much more, smut lovers no longer have to label their favorite genre as a “guilty pleasure.” 

15 Smutty Books to Add to Your TBR

We’ll let the smut pros at Creampie take it from here, sharing what they love about 15 of their favorite smutty books–

LOLA AND THE MILLIONAIRES BY KATHRYN MOON

Anything Kathryn Moon writes is a complete win. Reverse Harem, omegaverse love

story featuring a reluctant Beta on her healing journey with the pack of her dreams.

Check it out here!

A SOUL TO KEEP BY OPAL REYNE

A fantastical, world building monster romance for those craving a love story to

end all love stories.

Get it here!

LORD OF PAIN BY ANGEL LAWSON & SAMANTHA RUE

Hands down the one book we both agree is our number one. Very dark, bullies to

lovers, reverse harem. The entire series is everything. Read the trigger list.

Read it here!

THE WORDS BY ASHLEY JADE 

A beginner level dark romance read. All of the broken hearted, second chance angst

with the draw of childhood love and a rockstar to boot.

Check it out here!

THE DEAL BY ELLE KENNEDY

Great beginner read, college aged hockey romance with the angst of fake dating.

Get it here!

PRETTY LITTLE TEASE BY A.J. MERLIN

Advanced level dark romance featuring two serial killers (graphic on page scenes).

Kink adjacent.

Read it here!

THE ALIEN’S RANSOM BY ELLA MAVEN

Beginner alien romance featuring humanoid blue aliens with fancy… tools. A sweet,

complicated love story of survival and chemistry.

Check it out here!

THE LADY AND THE ORC BY FINLEY FENN

Beginner’s monster romance (we love an orc). Captive, enemies to lovers that

touches on the more primal side of love.

Get it here!

DISTRUST BY G.N. WRIGHT

Bad ass MC princess comes back to rule. Dark romance reverse harem with MM. High

trigger warnings of abduction, abuse and violence.

Read it here!

BROKEN BONDS BY J. BREE

Sassy heroine and her mates try to save the world. Magic worldbuilding for those

that enjoy spice and story.

Check it out here!

VIPER BY NAOMI LUCAS

Beginner monster romance featuring humanoid snakes. For those looking for a bit of

Strange.

Get it here!

ENSNARED BY TIFFANY ROBERTS

Mild to moderate alien romance, non-humanoid monster MMC. World building multi-series.

Read it here!

DANCING IN THE DARKNESS BY LEXA LUTHOR

Sapphic omegaverse romance for those that love adventure, sci-fi and forbidden

Love.

Check it out here!

MOON TOUCHED BY ELIZABETH BRIGGS

Dip your toe into shifter romance with this fated mates, paranormal, fight for

Freedom.

Read it here!

DON’T STOP ME BY EDEN EMORY

A sapphic, age gap dark romance. Forbidden love set in a BDSM club, featuring

praise kink and general kink training

Get it here!

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Thank you again to Creampie for helping us out with this post! If you’re excited to dive into the world of smut, you’re in luck!

Creampie will be hitting up some awesome events soon:

• Modern Makers Fall Market at The Morrow Building in Peterborough on Sept. 29th, 2024
• Carnival of Curiosities Halloween in July event at the Georgina Pioneer Village in Keswick (perfect for you Toronto folks!) on July 28th, 2024 from 10am-5pm.

Make sure you follow along with them on Instagram or DM them the next time you’re near Peterborough, Ontario! You won’t want to miss out!