only romance books. all summer long.

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only romance books. all summer long. 〰️

introducing london’s first romance bookshop!

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welcome to saucy books!

We are London’s first indie bookstore dedicated to love stories!

You can find us in the heart of Notting Hill at 232 Westbourne Park Road, London W11 1EP

Our Shop Hours are

  • Wednesday thru Sunday from 12 pm until 7 pm

  • Monday & Tuesday - Closed

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join us for a special publication party for author Dilan Dyer

let’s go girls!

Saddle up for a hot pink night of books, spicy margs & bold women as we celebrate the release of Dilan Dyer’s new novel The Brave and the Reckless at Saucy Books.

Expect delicious drinks, mexican favs, and a dynamic chat with Dilan herself — plus your own copy of the book to take home.

📍 Saucy Books, 232 Westbourne Park Road
📅 Thursday, July 24
🕖 7:00 PM
🎟️ £30 — includes book, food, drinks, and author talk

Spots are limited — bring your boldest self and book your place now.

We have a jam packed month ahead! Make sure to subscribe to our newsletter for early access to events and follow us on Instagram for the latest saucy events, giveaways, and more.

We can’t wait to hang out with you (in store & online) all summer long!

temperatures are rising…

why wait? here are some spicy saucy recs to add to your TBR today

Book cover of 'Silver Elite' by Dani Francis, featuring a stylized bird and decorative patterns with the text 'Her mind is her deadliest weapon' and a review by Ali Hazelwood.

Debut author (is it SJM?) dystopian romantasy with plenty of spice, magic, & power.

Colorful book cover for "Great Big Beautiful Life" by Emily Henry, featuring two illustrated characters reading books against a vibrant sunset background.

The RomCom Queen is back! What happens when the MMC is vying for the same story.

Illustrated book cover featuring a woman in a pink dress reclining and holding a book, and a man in black pants and boots on a beach with a scenic view for "Problematic Summer" by Ali Hazelwood.

Brother’s best friend, summer wedding, age gap, forced proximity - plus a MMC with secrets!

Alex’s debut romance novel (she’s done YA fantasy). Billionaire MMC and a fake relationship!

Book cover of 'Hotter in the Hamptons' by Tinx with an illustration of a pink and orange bikini top on a mint green background.

Tinx’s debut novel. Sapphic enemies-to-lovers, packed with sun, sex, and scandal.

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only romance books. all summer long.

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only romance books. all summer long. *

Illustration of Saucy Books "Summer of Love" book box containing seashell drawings, starfish illustration, books, a bookmark with a heart, sticker saying 'I love saucy books,' and doodle of waves around.

order the “summer of love” box - £55

Snag our limited-edition book box before it’s released in the shop!

Our “summer of love” box includes three summer new releases, collectible Chapter One postcards and custom bookmarks, plus our exclusive “I 💖 Saucy Books” enamel pin and some other saucy goodies — all wrapped up and ready for your next beach day, park picnic, or couch escape.

Whether you're packing for holiday or just manifesting one, the “summer of love” box is your ultimate summer companion!

Note: Limited Availability. Boxes ship with 5 days of checkout.

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“meet-cute” with the saucy squad

at the intersection of books, culture, and creativity, meet the world-class team turning the page.

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meet sarah maxwell

Sarah Maxwell is the founder of Saucy Books — a lifelong romantic with a sharp eye for storytelling. Before launching London’s flirtiest bookstore, Sarah led teams and built brands for some of the world’s most innovative companies, including Uber, Spotify, and Epic Games. Equal parts entrepreneur and bookworm, Sarah created Saucy Books as a love letter to independent bookstores, bold women, and the belief that pleasure is a worthy pursuit.

To her inner circle, she’s just Saucy — a nickname that stuck and a reminder that desire, drive, and a good book go hand-in-hand.

  • favorite trope: enemies-to-lovers

  • currently reading: silver elite by dani francis

  • ideal book boyfriend: team rhysand

  • favorite book series: throne of glass by sarah j maas

  • comfort read: bridget jones’s diary by helen fielding

  • favorite reading snack: rosemary crisps

“Romance is the most popular genre in the world—and yet it’s rarely given the spotlight it deserves.

Saucy Books is the place where love stories are taken seriously and readers are celebrated for their passion, not judged for it.”

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Black and white portrait of Mia Caven with curly hair and a nose ring, smiling in a restaurant setting.

Our resident community cupid — Mia leads all things social media and keeps us deeply tapped into #booktok, bookish content, book clubs, and every hot take in the romance universe.

mia caven

Black and white photo of Allison Holman with long hair, wearing a sweater, looking to the side outside.

Sourcing sorcerer, hidden gem hunter, and PR queen — Allison is responsible for finding the stories, objects, and buzz that makes every chapter of saucy books unique and special.

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Black and white photo of Adele Barlow sitting indoors at a table with a stack of books to sign.

Writing wizard, acclaimed author, and fairy godmother for author relations — Adele connects us with the storytellers and diverse voices we love.

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Retail whisperer and brand builder behind the likes of Apple, Zara, Zazzle, and Boss Cloth - Julie’s expertise and advice shapes our in-store magic from the ground up.

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Black and white portrait of Dorothy Chou smiling with wavy hair, wearing a collared jacket against a brick wall.

Angel investor & advisor, Dorothy is leading the way in finding and supporting next-generation businesses (and we’re lucky to be one of them)!

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Black and white portrait of a Dave Gifford with short hair, wearing a checkered shirt and dark sweater.

From exclusive Netflix premieres to Maggie Rogers concerts, Dave is the mastermind behind the scenes — turning every saucy books event into a memorable moment.

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Black and white portrait of Alya Randall Khan with long hair, wearing a necklace and earrings.

Advisor & powerhouse backer of women-led brands (Glossier fans, take note) — Alya brings strategic insight and big vision to the saucy books universe and network.

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Black and white photo of Lawrence Kao smiling at an event making a peace sign, with a crowd in the background.

Our IP & fandom guru — building experiences for James Patterson, Stargate, and Penguin — Lawrence helps us build new worlds that readers never want to leave.

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“I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading! How much sooner one tires of anything than of a book!

— Jane Austen

This ain’t Texas… but it’s close enough!! Our first ever event with the incredible @authordilandyer is July 24th at 7 pm! 🤠 Tickets are on our website (Link in bio) and included in your £30 ticket is a Dilan Dyer book, food
This ain’t Texas… but it’s close enough!! Our first ever event with the incredible @authordilandyer is July 24th at 7 pm! 🤠 Tickets are on our website (Link in bio) and included in your £30 ticket is a Dilan Dyer book, food, drinks, and the incredible author herself✨ Spaces are LIMITED due to our gorgeous forced proximity space😉grab your tickets now!! P.S event calendar coming soon🤫
Before our doors opened for the week, @authorljshen popped in and signed some books!! If a @taylorswift coded romance with steamy spicy scenes is up your alley, pop down, and grab a copy of Wildest Dreams!💅🏼✨ We loved having LJ Shen visit with us a
Before our doors opened for the week, @authorljshen popped in and signed some books!! If a @taylorswift coded romance with steamy spicy scenes is up your alley, pop down, and grab a copy of Wildest Dreams!💅🏼✨ We loved having LJ Shen visit with us and hope to have her pop over to London again soon 🌸💗!!
What is prime week?🫠Not here! Come in store this week and support your local indie bookshop! We have sports goodies all week in lieu of Wimbledon, F1 and more✨🪸
What is prime week?🫠Not here! Come in store this week and support your local indie bookshop! We have sports goodies all week in lieu of Wimbledon, F1 and more✨🪸
Happy Pride weekend! What did you pick up today to celebrate? We’re open all weekend with plenty of beautiful LGBT+ books to pick up! Here are some of our faves✨🏳️‍🌈 #pride
Happy Pride weekend! What did you pick up today to celebrate? We’re open all weekend with plenty of beautiful LGBT+ books to pick up! Here are some of our faves✨🏳️‍🌈 #pride
Thank you so much to Monica and Georgia for popping down to Saucy to sign some goodies!! Who do you want to see next?👀🪸
The incredible Olivia Spring joined us in store last week to sign some books! Thanks so much for coming down Olivia, hope to see you again soon!✨
You loved our last giveaway… so here’s another!✨🎉 GIVEAWAY TIMEEEE💐 To win a beautiful ARC copy of Olivia Rose Darling’s up and coming Wrath of the Dragons 🐉 and some Saucy Books 🌶️ goodies, enter by: - follow @zaffrebooks @
You loved our last giveaway… so here’s another!✨🎉 GIVEAWAY TIMEEEE💐 To win a beautiful ARC copy of Olivia Rose Darling’s up and coming Wrath of the Dragons 🐉 and some Saucy Books 🌶️ goodies, enter by: - follow @zaffrebooks @saucybooks @itslivdarling @miacaven - tag a friend that’s LOVES fantasy / romantasy 📚 - share to your story! Ends on 6th July - UK only💌
Happy Friday from the saucy team! To help with your weekend ideas, we’ve selected our favourite books in store to snuggle up with whilst melting in the London sun!🫠📚 what are your favourites this week?
The incredible Amy True popped in today and signed a lovely copy of her new book which has already been snapped up! (Duh!) Thanks Amy for coming in, hope to see you again soon!✨🪸
Congrats to Sophia Hanna and thanks to everyone who joined in on the raffle by coming to our opening week! We had so much fun meeting you all and can’t wait to keep the fun going! Sophia we will email you! ✨🪸💅🏼

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It takes a village to build the next generation reader experience!

Indie bookshops are the cornerstones of community. Help us shape the future by contributing a donation or considering becoming an Angel Investor today. For details on investing please email hello@saucybooks.com

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