25 Best BDSM Romance Novels to Read That Will Tie You in Knots

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Surrendered Control (The Control Series Book 1)Surrendered Control (The Control Series Book 1) by Anna Edwards

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Vanilla: Book 1Vanilla: Book 1 by Ella Price
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Bound to Submit (Blasphemy Book 1)Bound to Submit (Blasphemy) by Laura KayeView on Amazon
The Winning Bid: Billionaire Auction RomanceThe Winning Bid (The Auction Series Book 1) by Michelle Windsor
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Total Control: Part 1Total Control: Part 1 by Ashna Emerson
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You’re going to love these top picks…

I is For ...

I is for...: Standalone Billionaire Club Romance (BDSM Checklist Book 9)

Author Dubois

Master Raine is a dominant whose life inside his favorite BDSM club is what he looks forward to the most. Chastity is a great submissive, but also loves getting her way, and when she pulls the letter “I” for a game the participants play with one another, she assumes it stands for Impact Play. But, Chastity is in for a surprise, because Raine is about to turn her on to numerous toys she’s never experienced before, and he won’t take “no” for an answer on any of them.

Knocked Up by the Master

Knocked Up by the Master: A BDSM Secret Baby Romance (Babies for the Doms Book 2)

Author Penelope Bloom

Lysa and Leo have an intense dominant-submissive experience and completely satiate all of their desires, then they go back to their own lives. The only problem is, not too much later Lysa discovers she’s pregnant. She makes the decision to keep the baby a secret from Leo, until she runs into him several months later and confesses it to him. But, she is surprised when he doesn’t turn around and run fast in the other direction. The only complication is, he still wants her to call him Master.

Surrender to Me

Surrender to Me (BDSM Connections Book 2)

Author Claire Thompson

Rylee is strong and independent, and she is both an excellent swimmer and a big fan of BDSM. When she goes in to make a promotional video for the club she plays in, she meets Taggart, AKA Leather Master, an experienced Dom who always keeps his heart out of the equation. Rylee keeps telling him she isn’t a Sub, but can Taggart really believe that? Is she lying to him or only to herself? And what will it take for the Leather Master to lead her to ecstasy with his own Dom escapades?

Kneel

Kneel: A Dark BDSM Romance (Sins of Seven Book 1)

Author Dani Rene

Nate and Eva both have demons in their past, but they come together because they both love BDSM. And even though Eva is a submissive, she is a strong person who knows what she wants and goes after it. This is an exciting, but dark story that shows you both the beautiful and the not-so-beautiful sides of a kinky relationship, so be prepared for lots of passion, hot sex, and sizzling sex scenes that will always have you wanting more.

Polished

Polished: MMF Menage Romance

Author Alyssa Turner

Spencer and Rory have a great relationship and a great sex life, but underneath the surface Spencer finds he wants more. When he and a man named Jack are trapped in a subway tunnel together, Spencer realizes where those desires might be coming from. Soon, he and Jack are participating in BDSM with Rory, but it isn’t long before Rory realizes that she, too, can benefit from their escapades. In fact, she feels like this is what has been missing from her life for a very long time.

Leather & Lace

Leather & Lace (Trident Security Book 1)

Author Samantha A. Cole

Kristen has written a best-selling novel about kinky sex and needs some inspiration to write the sequel. When a private club owner named Devon offers to give her some practical experience in the game of BDSM, she agrees to the proposition. But, it isn’t long before all of these games lead to the most important question on both of their minds – where does all of this kink fit into their relationship? And is it going to eventually lead to the most important feeling of all, love?

The Billionaire's Desires

The Billionaire's Desires: A Billionaire BDSM Romance (Mercury Billionaires Book 4)

Author Nicole Casey

Marcus is a billionaire who loves dominating women in his spare time – lots of women. But, when he meets Natasha, he immediately notices something different about her. She is shy and innocent, but also beautiful, and all Marcus wants to do is see her on her knees in front of him. He is convinced that she has the capability to satisfy all of his desires, so in the end he prepares for the inevitable by providing her with a contract to sign and letting the games again.

Secrets

Secrets (BDSM Connections Book 1)

Author Claire Thompson

Allie and Liam enjoy a Submissive/Dominant relationship, but it is somewhat held back because they both have secrets they’d rather not share with anyone. They both want to spice up their sex life, and this seems the perfect way to do it, but if they can’t completely give in to one another, how will their BDSM relationship last? They will both have to open up for the escapades to be worth their time, and neither is sure they are completely ready for that type of commitment.

Cuffed & Dominated

Cuffed & Dominated: A Daddy's Best Friend Romance (Forbidden Passion Book 1)

Author Melissa Davenport & Camille Crosby

After Charlene’s father dies, his business partner Clayton suddenly comes back into the picture. When she was very young, Charlene had a crush on Clayton, and when she sees him again she realizes that the crush never really went away. When Clayton invites her to his home on the other side of the country, Charlene accepts, and soon a limousine is at her home ready to take her to the airport. But, this isn’t the only surprise she’ll get from Clayton, because his lifestyle is one taboo after another, all to Charlene’s surprise and excitement.

The Brat with the Phoenix Tattoo

To Break A Devil: A Dark Bully Romance

Author Lilah E. Noir

In high school, sexy vixen Sage seduced a boy named Paul, and years later he is ready to turn the tables on her. Although they both have strong wills, Paul is determined to have his way with Sage. To break her. To fulfill her every sexual fantasy. This time, Paul is going to be in control. And Sage will finally know what it feels like to be pushed too far. A sexy story with likeable characters and a storyline that will keep you excited.

The House of Pain

The House of Pain (A BDSM Romance Novel)

Author Tara Crescent

Sara is a good girl, an office worker who spends her days doing her job diligently. But, deep inside, she has the desire to be controlled. To be spanked. When she walks into a private club and discovers they do spanking shows in the back room in front of an audience, she immediately signs up. But, soon afterwards, a young man from her office, Doug, asks her to be his submissive at the club. She wants to agree, but she is afraid it may make their working relationship a bit complex. What will she decide to do in the end?

The Gypsy and the Rogue

The Gypsy & the Rogue (BDSM Connections Book 4)

Author Claire Thompson

Evan is a Dominant who satisfies numerous women weekly, and his rule is simple – never fall in love. Ruby seeks adventure in every aspect of her life, including her sex life, and loves being a Submissive. When the two meet, sparks fly immediately, but even though each of them is determined not to get too involved with the person on the other end of the whip, they find themselves a little more interested in one another than they should be. But, the stakes become much higher when Ruby admits her deepest desires to Evan, and it is possible that nothing will ever be the same again.

In His Silks

In His Silks (Restrained Book 1)

Author Patricia D. Eddy

Alexander and Elizabeth have a rough start, but eventually she allows him to show her what a real Dom/Sub relationship is like and how much fun it can be. But, Elizabeth has scars from the past, and Alexander has no idea what they are. Then, his company is involved in a tax fraud case and he is in danger of losing it – and of losing Elizabeth. He realizes he loves her, and from that moment on he will stop at nothing to protect her.

Grace

GRACE: A Disgrace Trilogy Novel: Book Three (The Disgrace Trilogy 3)

Author Dee Palmer

Surprise is the new element in Sam and Jason’s relationship, and Sam realizes that Jason needs to be all in for their future to stand a chance. When her brutal past comes back to haunt her, Jason is determined that he will protect the woman he loves, regardless of what it takes. But, truth is sometimes difficult to handle, and Jason eventually wonders if all of this new information will tear them apart or make their relationship even stronger.

Torn

Torn: A Dark BDSM Romance Novel (Shattered Lives Book 1)

Author Lexie Syrah

Maggie is horribly poor and has had a very difficult life, so when Mr. Sheffield offers her a job cooking and cleaning for him, she immediately accepts. And through it all, with all of her mistakes made because she couldn’t actually cook or clean, Mr. Sheffield was patient with her. But soon, their relationship is more than just employer-employee, and he takes her into a world she never knew existed. Heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time, this is an emotionally filled book that you will never forget.

Daddy Wanted

Daddy Wanted (Rent-a-Dom Book 1)

Author Susi Hawke & Piper Scott

Toby and Thorne find themselves in a Dom/Sub relationship, even though Thorne’s excitement is somewhat subdued because he feels he is babysitting a brat. These two men go through a lot to be together, and the story is filled with an unexpected pregnancy, a nut-case stalker, a band’s cross-country tour, and lots of BDSM. Naughty, but enjoyable, you will be anxious to turn the next page.

Author Emma York

Bill is Lucy’s boss and things are going well until he reveals to her that he is not just her boss, but also wants to discipline her. In fact, Bill has planned this confession down to the smallest detail so that it would succeed, and Lucy feels as though her only choice is to say “yes.” The only thing they didn’t plan on was falling in love. A hot, steamy BDSM story with a happy ending and no cliffhangers.

Author Emma York

Rosa is a journalist going undercover in a businessman’s world, and when she enters a special room that she wasn’t supposed to know about, it brings her into a world she never knew existed. Jason saw her walk into the room and followed her, and when he starts explaining himself in an attempt to get her to join him in an escapade, she feels she has no choice, but to agree. After all, it’s part of the story, and she doesn’t want to blow her cover, even if she does feel later on like Jason is falling in love with her.

No Entry

No Entry

Author Claire Thompson

Marissa is ready to make her sex life more exciting, and she agrees to train as a Submissive with a Master Dominant named Cam. Even though they are colleagues during the day, they participate in their BDSM as though nothing else matters, but when one of the other players in the club suddenly has his eye on Marissa and doesn’t intend to take “no” for an answer, things become complicated. Not only is their working relationship changed, but their Dom/Sub arrangement is also threatened.

Feather

Feather: A BDSM Romance (Discovering BDSM Book 2)

Author Drew A. Lennox

This is the second book in a series that allows the reader to explore what BDSM is really like. It shows the sensual side of the practice, and this particular book tells the story of Xander and Charlie. A captivating storyline that will leave you breathless and wanting more, with intriguing characters and a fast pace that will keep you interested from the very first page.

Knocked Up and Punished

Knocked Up and Punished: A BDSM Secret Baby Romance (Babies for the Doms Book 3)

Author Penelope Bloom

Mylie has sworn off of dominant men, but Jayce has other ideas. He decided to dominate her completely and show her the way a real man treats a woman. Mylie decides to be the Submissive one more time with Jayce, but gets the shock of her life when she later turns up pregnant. Since Mylie doesn’t always attract the best kind of men, she keeps her secret to herself, but how long will this last? And what will Jayce do if he ever finds out?

Daddy's Secret Mountain House

Daddy’s Secret Mountain House: Baby’s First Spanking (BDSM Story Book 1)

Author Nina Rains

With lots of steamy eroticism from beginning to end, this book goes into graphic details about the BDSM lifestyle. Thomas is an experienced Dominant who likes to take young, inexperienced women under his wing and teach them all about this decadent, but delicious lifestyle. When a woman who is only in it for the research – at least in the beginning – comes to him next, he is happy to oblige, and everything that happens to her afterwards is pure ecstasy.

No Refusal

No Refusal

Author Claire Thompson

When the Master Dom wants you, it is impossible to say “no.” Jordan is used to playing the Dominant herself and has done just that with numerous male Subs, but when Donovan wants to see what experience she has, he insists that she be the Submissive this time. In Jordan, Donovan sees things she doesn’t even see in herself, but he won’t stop until he gets exactly what he wants from her, because he wants her to prove she can take it as well as dish it out.

Keep Me

Keep Me: A BDSM Romance (The Club Book 3)

Author Cate Bellerose

This is the story of a woman who wants to perfect the art of being a Submissive, particularly when she finds the perfect Dominant. He knows she is just acting, but he loves what she is willing to do for him. But, what he doesn’t know is that this Submissive is hiding a secret, because she not only wants him to dominate her and show her what the perfect BDSM relationship is like, but she wants something more – she wants him to keep her.

Disgrace

DISGRACE: A Disgrace Trilogy Novel: Book One (The Disgrace Trilogy 1)

Author Dee Palmer

With many, many five-star ratings, this book is so hot readers are surprised the pages don’t melt while reading them. Lots and lots of BDSM in its rawest, most delicious form, and the book truly offers something for everyone. Follow Sam and Jason while they allow you a glimpse into some of the hottest BDSM you can imagine, with absolutely no cliffhangers and a happy ending to boot. If you’re into the perfect Dom/Sub relationships and expect lots of role play, suspense, and dark erotica, this book is for you.

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