fiction in which sex is a truly integral part of the plot
Explore top fiction books where sex is a truly integral part of the plot. Discover compelling stories that weave intimacy into their core narrative for deeper character and thematic development.

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The Catch Trap
by Marion Zimmer Bradley
Tommy Zane's dreams of becoming a trapeze flyer bring him under the tutelage of Mario Santelli, who sees in Tommy's dreams and ambition the chance …


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Prodigal Summer
by Barbara Kingsolver
Barbara Kingsolver's fifth novel is a hymn to wildness that celebrates the prodigal spirit of human nature, and of nature itself. It weaves together three …

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The Sparrow
by Mary Doria Russell
A visionary work that combines speculative fiction with deep philosophical inquiry, The Sparrow tells the story of a charismatic Jesuit priest and linguist, Emilio Sandoz, …


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To Sail Beyond the Sunset
by Robert Anson Heinlein
The millions of fans of Lazarus Long--probably Heinlein's most beloved character--will flock to this new tale, which continues adventures of the characters of The Cat …