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Steamy fantasy books are the best of both worlds—enchanting adventures with a little (or a lot of) extra heat!
These stories bring together magical realms and sizzling romance in ways that will leave you totally hooked.
You’ll find forbidden loves, enemies-to-lovers dynamics, and those can’t-look-away connections that make your heart race.
Plus, with fantasy settings full of witches, warriors, and maybe even a sexy fae prince or two, you’ll get lost in the magic while fanning yourself over the romance.
Grab a cozy spot, and check out these spellbindingly spicy reads!
1. The Winter King by C.L. Wilson
This story brings the heat—and a little ice too!
Wynter, a brooding king with an icy curse, demands vengeance by marrying the daughter of his enemy.
Enter Khamsin, a storm-wielding princess who’s been exiled all her life.
Their marriage is supposed to be punishment, but sparks (and snowstorms) fly as passion melts Wynter’s icy heart.
I love how this story mixes a slow-burn romance with high stakes and dangerous magic.
If you adore enemies-to-lovers tales, this one will sweep you off your feet like a winter storm.
2. Gild by Raven Kennedy
Imagine a world dripping in gold—literally. Auren has been turned to gold by King Midas, her so-called savior.
She’s his prized possession, but behind all the glitter is a woman trapped in a gilded cage.
When war comes, everything she thought she knew crumbles, and she starts questioning if King Midas is a hero…or her captor.
This reimagining of the King Midas myth is so addictive!
It’s perfect for fans of dark fantasies with twists, heartbreak, and a heroine finding her strength.
3. Kushiel’s Dart by Jacqueline Carey
Phèdre is no ordinary girl—she’s marked by Kushiel’s Dart, destined to experience both pleasure and pain.
Raised as a courtesan and spy, she discovers a web of treachery threatening her homeland. The stakes are high, the politics are sharp, and the romance? Full of longing and heartbreak.
This book is a lush, sweeping epic that feels like poetry. It’s a slow, luxurious read, so savor it like a fine wine. Trust me, it’s worth every page!
4. Flames of Chaos by Amelia Hutchins
Aria is no ordinary witch—she’s fierce, stubborn, and willing to face anything to save her family, including the cocky, devastatingly handsome Knox.
He’s all kinds of dangerous and hides more secrets than a spellbook. Their chemistry is sizzling, their arguments are fiery, and the stakes? Deadly.
This book is an explosion of magic, heat, and intense emotions. If you like your fantasy with a side of sizzling enemies-to-lovers tension, you’ll be hooked.
5. Queen of Myth and Monsters by Scarlett St. Clair
Isolde’s love story with Adrian, the vampire king, is far from your typical fairytale.
She’s a newly crowned queen dealing with betrayal, tricky gods, and deadly politics in a vampire stronghold. Add in a blood mist threatening their kingdom, and things get intense.
Scarlett St. Clair delivers romance with bite (literally). If you love vampire stories with drama and passion, you’ll devour this one.
6. A Kingdom of Stars and Shadows by Holly Renee
Adara’s arranged marriage is supposed to save the kingdom, but her heart has other ideas.
She’s drawn to the dark and dangerous half-breed prince, Evren, whose promises of forbidden passion tempt her at every turn.
But with betrayal and war on the horizon, Adara faces impossible choices.
This book is full of angst, forbidden romance, and jaw-dropping twists. If you love a love triangle and impossible stakes, don’t miss it.
7. The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent
Oraya, a human adopted by a vampire king, enters a deadly tournament to earn her place in a brutal world.
Teaming up with Raihn—a rival who’s as dangerous as he is captivating—puts her heart and survival at risk. Vampires, betrayal, and a touch of forbidden romance? Yes, please!
This one’s for fans of gritty, action-packed fantasies with swoony moments. I dare you to read it and not fall for Raihn!
8. Dragon Unleashed by Grace Draven
Halani, a secret earth witch, and Malachus, a draga hiding in plain sight, are drawn together by fate and danger.
As the Krael Empire hunts them both, Halani must decide if she can risk everything to protect Malachus and his deadly secret.
If you’re into forbidden magic, slow-burn romance, and dragons (who isn’t?), this book is a gem waiting to be uncovered.
9. Lore of the Wilds by Analeigh Sbrana
Lore takes a dangerous deal with a Fae lord to unlock an enchanted library that could change her life forever.
But as she navigates a world of curses, power, and two very alluring Fae, she finds herself risking more than just her life.
This book has everything: magic, romance, and a deadly library! It’s perfect if you love Fae fantasies with strong-willed heroines and irresistible heroes.
10. To Bleed a Crystal Bloom by Sarah A. Parker
Orlaith has been kept safe in a castle her whole life—but safety comes at a price.
Her forbidden love for the High Master burns, and the dark truths of her past threaten to shatter her carefully crafted world.
This is a haunting, dark twist on Rapunzel that will tug at your heartstrings and keep you up all night reading. It’s mysterious, angsty, and utterly captivating.
11. The Bridge Kingdom by Danielle Jensen
Lara is a warrior princess on a mission to take down King Aren of the Bridge Kingdom. She’s sent to marry him, but that’s just a cover—she plans to destroy his kingdom from the inside.
As she spends more time with him, she starts questioning everything. Is she the hero or the villain? With passion, betrayal, and a romance that will leave you swooning,
The Bridge Kingdom is a wild ride. If you’re into slow-burn romance and high stakes, you’ll totally want to dive into this one!
12. Dark Wizard by Jeffe Kennedy
Lord Gabriel Phel is all about revenge, and he’s got magic on his side to make it happen. Veronica Elal, on the other hand, is trying to outsmart the system and take control of her own fate.
But when Gabriel and Veronica meet, things get a little more complicated than either expected.
Magic, power plays, and sizzling chemistry make Dark Wizard a total page-turner. If you love complex characters and a romance that keeps you guessing, you’re going to enjoy this one!
13. From Blood and Ash by Jennifer R. Armentrout
Poppy has lived a life of isolation as the Maiden, but when Hawke, her golden-eyed guard, enters the picture, everything starts to change.
The lines between duty and desire blur as they grow closer. With a kingdom in chaos and plenty of twists and turns, From Blood and Ash will have you hooked from the very first page.
If you’re all about high-stakes action and a romance that will make your heart race, don’t miss this one!
14. A Court of Crows by Eliza Eveland
Eris never thought she’d end up ruling her city, but after her brother’s assassination, she has no choice.
To survive the siege, she needs help from Ruith, an elven mercenary who’s just as deadly as he is charming. As the battle rages on, so does the tension between them.
A Court of Crows is filled with action, betrayal, and a romance that builds over time. If you love strong heroines, slow-burn romance, and intense action, you’re going to want to read this!
15. Rhapsodic by Laura Thalassa
Callie’s a siren with a serious problem—she owes a bunch of magical favors to the mysterious Bargainer.
After years of keeping her distance, he finally shows up to collect, and things get complicated fast. There’s magic, tension, and a sizzling romance that you’ll get completely hooked on.
Rhapsodic is a dark fantasy romance full of twists and a slow-burn connection that’s impossible to resist. If you love stories with magic, danger, and undeniable chemistry, you’ve got to check this one out!
I hope you found your next read in this list.
Got a spicy YA book that you love and didn’t see here?
Share it in the comments—I’m always up for more recommendations!
