Erotic books: The top ten

Adult fiction, literotica, romance novels, clit lit - whatever you call it, it's back, and it's back with a vengeance.

Ever since E L James' erotic novel Fifty Shades of Grey was published, the demand for sex-filled stories has soared. House wives, working women, yes many ladies (and some men) around the world are reading these books and crediting them with boosting their sex life.

What's more, eBooks mean that it's easier to read these books on the sly - embarrassment free. Because when you're reading from a Kindle, everyone will obviously assume that you're reading Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment, not Fiona Locke's Over the Knee.

But erotic novels aren't new. Oh no. They've been around for a long time. So before the stream of brand spanking (sorry) sexy novels hit the shelves, we've put together a list of our favourite adult romance books.... Enjoy!

• Erotic books: The top ten
• Fifty Shades of Grey by E L James
• Story of O by Pauliene Réage
• Fear of Flying by Erica Jong
• In Bed With by various authors
• In Too Deep by Portia Da Costa
• Tropic of Cancer by Henry Miller
• The Apprentice by Carrie Williams
• With the Kisses of his Mouth by Monique Roffey
• Pride and Prejudice: Hidden Lusts by Mitzi Szereto
• Haven of Obedience by Marina Anderson