Join fellow romance readers as we enjoy racy stories that range from
gentle heat to a 5-alarm fire!
Want to test the temperature of the book we're discussing? See our Racy Reads Romance Rating Scale.
Upcoming virtual discussions:
- December 20, 6:30 p.m.: Princess for Christmas by Jenny Holiday (Rating: Simmer). Register.
- February 28, 2022, 6:30 p.m.: Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston (Rating: Sizzling)
- April 18, 2022, 6:30 p.m.: Sweet Talkin' Lover by Tracey Livesay (Rating: Sultry)
- June 20, 2022, 6:30 p.m.: Bared to You by Sylvia Day (Rating: 5-Alarm Fire)
- Romance Awareness Month! August 15, 2022, 6:30 p.m.: TBD
Racy Reads Romance Rating Scale
- Gentle Heat: Very sweet, Hallmark movie story. Everything is left to the imagination, but there is light spice to the story.
- Warm: Affectionate read with some kissing, embracing and hold-holding. You sigh and imagine your Charming riding in a on white horse as your emotions are the focus of these stories.
- Simmer: Candlelight dinners with lingering and stealing glances. Intimate situations that activate your imagination.
- Sultry: Fire is beginning to smoke and things are heating up. Intense romantic scenes that only require some imagination.
- Sizzling: Steamy scenes that will have you grabbing your collar and clearing your throat. Stories that leave very little to the imagination.
- 5-Alarm Fire: Nothing is left to the imagination! You're taking a cold shower as scenes are explicit and detailed.
