It's summertime, which means it's time to chuck the latest annoying Jonathan Safran Foer tome (you didn't really want to read that crap, did you?) and pick up some light, breezy and utterly trashy summer reading. We've culled the bookshelves to find the best genre-bending romance novels around.

Alien-human mating? NASCAR romance? Sexy historical vampires? We've got you covered. Did we miss your fave page turner? Let us know in the comments!

Romance ... for the Alien Lover
"Forced Mate" by Rowena Cherry

"She's a fighting Saurian Knight." He put a slight emphasis on "fighting" and smiled self-deprecatingly. "Getting her into bed is more work than turning a Gravity-class war-star." Trust us, bro, we know exactly what you mean.

Romance ... for the Horse Lover
"Hearts Over Fences" by Toni Leland

The only thing Bethany and Brett had in common was their love of show-jumping. And each other!




Romance ... for the History Buff
"In the Highlander's Bed" by Cathy Maxwell

Scottish Highland warrior Lachland and English lass Constance are natural-born enemies. And yet, their fiery passion for one another can't be ignored!



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Romance ... for the Fantasy Lover
"The Lords of Satyr: Nicholas" by Elizabeth Amber

Nicholas is a Satyr with a half-faerie wife, but he's also sleeping around with nymphs, dryads and fauns. Man, this guy is busy.

Romance ... for Demon Slayers
"Pleasure Unbound" by Larissa Ione

Tayla's a demon hunter who lusts after the sexy and dark demon Eidolon. Eidolon knows that Tayla could kill him at any moment, but can't help himself. They're natural enemies who are irresistibly drawn to one another. Ironic!
Romance ... for Goth Chicks
"The Vampire's Seducation" by Raven Hart

A sexy 500-year-old vampire seeks out victims in genteel Savannah, Ga. Can his bloodlust ever be satisfied?

Romance ... for Gay Guys, and the Women Who Love Them
"Razor Burn" by Scott Pomfret and Scott Whittier

Blayne's strictly business and Ben's an incorrigible party boy. When the two get together, nothing can stop their passion -- not even Blayne's wife!

Romance ... for the NASCAR Fan
"Speed Dating" by Nancy Warren

Dylan's a fiery NASCAR driver. Kendall's a buttoned-up actuary with a messy past. When the two get together, engines rev.


Romance ... for Those Who Want to Go Back to the Future
"The Pleasure Master" by Nina Bangs

Ian Ross is the best lover around (that's how he got the nickname "The Pleasure Master," duh) but Kathy, who time-traveled to the 1500s from the 20th century, isn't having it. Will she cave in to her desires? Also, this book was written by a woman named NINA BANGS. Awesome!

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