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Here are some of the most popular creators of sexy fantasy worlds.

.Anne McCaffrey

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The dragons elaborate mating rituals spark similar lusty feelings between their riders.

This can, at times, get a little rape-y.

Generally, the narration cuts off right as the dragons get down to it.

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The mating passion of the two dragons at that moment spiraled wide to include Lessa.

A tidal wave rising relentlessly from the sea of her soul flooded Lessa.

With a longing cry she clung to Flar.

Turns out Bradleys ex-husband Walter Breen was a convicted pedophile who died in prison.

He undid her clothing.

Creatures:None here just some rocks scattered around the world that transport humans into the past.

Smut factor:Our romantic leads get a real kick out of pleasuring each other with regularity.

A healthy, vanilla sex life!

My lips were still tingling from step one.

then I shall spread open your thighs, take down my breeks, and He paused, waiting.

I said, obligingly.

The grin widened substantially.

And well see what sort of noise it is ye dont make then, Sassenach.

Creatures:Descendents of angels who dabble in magic and view sex as a religious act.

May your patrons have the joy of breaking you, he murmured.

Ive no interest in it.

But Ive taken a fee to ensure youll not go to them in complete ignorance.

He beckoned me to a cabinet and began pointing out items.

(The pair are parabatai, or bonded fighting partners, a sacred relationshipwhich prohibits romance.)

Now, he whispered, and covered her mouth with his own as he joined their bodies together.

But its also very physical.

I bowed off the table as my climax shattered through me, splintering my consciousness into a million pieces.

He kept licking me, fingers still moving.

Rhys, I rasped.

I wanted him now.

But he remained kneeling, feasting on me, that hand pinning me to the table.

Creatures:Witches, Norse/seafaring gods.

I love you, he said, his lips grazing against hers.

And I will love you, no matter what the future brings.

No matter how hard I need to fight.

I will always love you.

The words undid her, broke her apart completely, then forged her into something new.

Creatures:Vampires, werewolves, and sorcerers.

Smut factor:Consistentlytops listsas the smuttiest of these franchises.

The male lead also proceeds in sexual circumstances withdubious consent.

Something about his features softened even though stark need shone through the thin slits of his eyes.

His hands went to my hips.

He lifted me up a few inches and brought me back down.

A deep sound radiated from him.

You cant do anything wrong.

How have you not learned that yet?

My palm slipped, angling me forward.

A spot deep in me was touched, sending out bolts of intense pleasure in waves.

His hands tightened on my hips.

Creatures:Greek gods.

Smut factor:Reads like Greek-mythology fan fiction these two are endlessly horny for each other.

There have been complaints of toomuchsex.

I see your sex life is vibrant.

Persephone stiffened and then narrowed her eyes.

How do you know that?

I can smell it, Aphrodite said.

Hades is all over you.

Must have been a wild night.

Thats a horrific power, Persephone said, and Aphrodite shrugged.

The guy she most loathes, Orion, is a do-gooder Harry Potter bang out.

Creature:Maleficaria gruesome demons who take on different forms and are intent on physically and mentally torturing students.

I stood up and let the dress fall the rest of the way off me.

Smut factor:Theres a Should I kill him or fuck him?

slow burn that pays off for an entire chapter.

People did all kinds of nonsensical things when blinded by good sex.

Shes the weakest but bonds with the strongest dragon there.

Creature:Lotta dragons!

Fuck, that feels good.

But then he stills again, his breath hot and wet against the side of my neck.

Fourth Wing(2023)

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