No, really — let’s talk about sex. In novels, that is. Sure, thanks to certain literary awards, we know who writes bad sex. But what about the good sex in fiction? As far as I know, there’s no such award (humph). I think there should be.
So I’m calling for nominations: Who do you think writes good sex in fiction? Any category/genre will do — literary, romance, fantasy, erotica, western (Brokeback Mountain, anyone?) — you name it. Give me the author and the book, and why you’re nominating the author. If someone already nominated the author/book you wanted to nominate, by all means, second, third and fourth it!
Next month’s post will list the top contenders for this fabulous Good Sex In Fiction contest.
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Emma Holly. She was the latest author whose writing I was impressed with. Her sex scenes meshed so well with the story that they couldn’t be skimmed over. Good stuff. 
by Paula
on November 30th, 2007 at 9:34 am
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Lisa Kleypas, thank you very much! I mean, raspberries, Suddenly You. . . enough said. 
Lois
by Lois
on November 30th, 2007 at 10:57 am
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Lisa Marie Rice. I love her Midnight Men series
by Katie R
on November 30th, 2007 at 12:21 pm
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Slave to Sensation (Psy-Changelings, Book 1) by Nalini Singh. I love her sensual heroes.
by barbara
on November 30th, 2007 at 12:56 pm
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JR Ward . I hope all her books in Black Dagger Brotherhood counts, I don’t know which of them I ‘d choose.. I love all her heroes!
by Eva S
on November 30th, 2007 at 1:27 pm
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Diane Whiteside in Northern Devil, Southern Devil, Irish Devil and River Devil.
by Estella
on November 30th, 2007 at 4:35 pm
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Leslie kelly, vicki thompson very good sex writinng lol
by kim h
on November 30th, 2007 at 7:29 pm
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I have two authors I’d like to nominate: Lora Leigh for her book Wizard Twins: MenageAMagick which was full of tension, passion and power. Keri Arthur for her Werewolf Ripley series which is full of intense scenes through every book.
by April
on November 30th, 2007 at 8:01 pm
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SEP of course, she also always includes great humor. I know I have picked a softer side. LOL.
by Pat L.
on December 1st, 2007 at 5:33 am
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Jill Shalvis- Love her sense of humor! Great Chemistry!
by Laurie
on December 1st, 2007 at 5:57 am
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I just recently finished reading Tempt Me Tonight by Toni Blake. She has very good sex scenes in this book!
by Teresa W.
on December 1st, 2007 at 1:00 pm
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I’ve recently read Flyboy by Karen Foley. I thought her love scenes were great and her hero has stayed with me long after finishing the book.
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For sex overall, Emma Holly, hands down, for the reason listed in comment #1, and because in addition to the hotness, her writing conveys a natural, comfortable grasp of the idea that the very best sex scenes aren’t about the orgasms or about “proving” love, but about characterization.
In terms of power exchange kink, Joey W. Hill is far and away the best I’ve scene, both in terms of hotness and in terms of demonstrating a firm, realistic grasp on the psychological dynamics of power exchange.
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That’s hard to pin down!
I love the erotic novels written by MaryJanice Davidson. Very Sexy!
And, Angela Knight has some super sexy erotic books.
Jet Mykles and Jade Buchanan both write some HOT m/m sex and romance!
by Robin Snodgrass
on December 1st, 2007 at 6:43 pm
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Sylvia Day’s erotic christmasy Secret Santa -Wish List with Nick & Steph also liked the relationship between Felicity and Thatcher in Elizabeth Boyle’s Love Letters From the Duke.
Bad sex?? sometimes it’s too short or too simple or you don’t see them getting together at all …But now a days that’s rare! I think most authors handle the chemistry very well.
by Laurie G
on December 2nd, 2007 at 5:47 am
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Sex makes the world go round!
by Clifton Wade
on December 2nd, 2007 at 11:02 pm
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Hi Jacki! I loved Helles Bells as you know! I have recently discovered Devyn Quinn and she writes some awesome sex scenes! Oh and I love Jasmine Haynes her stories make you all hot and bothered! 
Have a wonderful Christmas!!
