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 Saturday from 12 pm until 7 pm

  • Sunday from 12 pm until 5 pm

  • Monday & Tuesday - Closed

visit our virtual smut hut !

our favorite saucy books & exclusive merch are on now available on our online store!

Plus, you can pre-order select titles, purchase special editions and signed copies from our favorite authors, and pick-up new releases!

only romance books. all summer long.

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only romance books. all summer long. *

We have a jam packed schedule! Make sure to subscribe to our newsletter below 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!

Upcoming Events

August 28th - Baby Dragon Bakery Pub Day Party!

Join us in store for the release of the next installment of A.T Qureshi’s Baby Dragon series. We’ll have brownies and other sweet treats to celebrate from 3 pm onwards!

August 31st from 5:00 pm til 7:00 pm

Aperitivos & Author Q/A with Kirsty Greenwood — The Love of My Afterlife

Fresh, funny, and gloriously heartfelt — join us for Aperitivos with Kirsty Greenwood at Saucy Books as we celebrate her dazzling new romcom The Love of My Afterlife right here in Notting Hill. Not only are we’re so lucky to call Kirsty a neighbor, but her book is a team favorite and one of our most popular summer titles! Whether you’re already a fan or just learning about Kirsty for the first time, we hope you join us for an evening of laughs, love, and so much!

What’s included:

  • £15 Ticket: Aperitivo drink + light bites, plus entry to the author chat & Q&A

  • £25 Ticket: All of the above + a copy of The Love of My Afterlife (collect at check-in)

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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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our amazing team!

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mia caven

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allison holman

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dave gifford

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kaitlyn holland

jessica roberts

ellen mulholland

sophie milburn

hadley day

jane chun

isabella viecelli

julie boss

sanna mansson

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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

Whilst we’re closed from tomorrow until Wednesday, when we reopen with our normal hours & days, we’re still actively celebrating Notting Hill Carnival✨ Pop in today to find some of these, and if you already have them, read them over
Whilst we’re closed from tomorrow until Wednesday, when we reopen with our normal hours & days, we’re still actively celebrating Notting Hill Carnival✨ Pop in today to find some of these, and if you already have them, read them over the weekend if you’re not joining in 🎉
You’ve got your copy of Sunburn—now it’s time to dive in together. Join us tonight for our next Saucy Reads bookclub as we gather to discuss Chloe Michelle Howarth’s unforgettable novel. 📖 Sunburn takes us through the highs
You’ve got your copy of Sunburn—now it’s time to dive in together. Join us tonight for our next Saucy Reads bookclub as we gather to discuss Chloe Michelle Howarth’s unforgettable novel. 📖 Sunburn takes us through the highs, lows, and heat of first love and self-discovery—it’s the perfect read to wrap up the summer. Hosted by our amazing booksellers Sanna & Zelda, this will be an evening of lively conversation, laughs, and a little bit of spice (both in the book and in-store). 📍 Saucy Books, 232 Westbourne Park Road 📅 Wednesday, August 20th ⏰ 6:30 pm This event is free, but please RSVP so we can plan for the right number of readers - link in bio & story! We can’t wait to see you and hear your thoughts on the ultimate summer read! ☀️
With chapter 1 coming to a close, we are looking back at all the lovely authors that popped in and signed stock and made the saucy experience even lovelier for our customers! We can’t thank all of you enough and we are so excited for chapter 2, however there’s still so many books in store to come and see, we hope to see you soon!✨
Make a Sunday Stopover to grab your signed copy of @authorbethreekles perfect summer read - The Layover! 🧳🌴👰‍♀️ It’s been one of our hottest beach reads and a such a fun premise! Snag your copy today and a BIG thank you to @authorbethreekles for visiting @saucybooks! We’re so grateful!
This weekend we’re celebrating world relaxation day by suggesting books and a little spa treatment to go with it! Don’t forget to pop in, feel free to wear your pyjamas, and rest all you want at saucy today!🧘🏻‍♀️
Emma Lucy popped in yesterday and signed a bunch of gorgeous stock!! Don’t walk, run! 🤠✨
The incredible Asli Jensen came in to tell us about her new book and we are so excited to read it! You had it here first @idriselba we have our eyes on you!! 👀✨ signed copies in store now💌
The vibes we bring to the function (Saucy Books) tomorrow (spa day!)🧖‍♀️
The vibes we bring to the function (Saucy Books) tomorrow (spa day!)🧖‍♀️
A huge thank you to @elise.kova for stopping by Saucy Books and signing her new release, Arcana Academy! ✨🌙🔮🧿 If enemies to lovers, forced proximity, magic and mystery is your vibe, come down to @saucybooks and grab your own signed copy🪄🔥👑💖
A huge thank you to @elise.kova for stopping by Saucy Books and signing her new release, Arcana Academy! ✨🌙🔮🧿 If enemies to lovers, forced proximity, magic and mystery is your vibe, come down to @saucybooks and grab your own signed copy🪄🔥👑💖
Spots are still available for Monday night with the amazing @imanharirikia !✨ You now don’t have to join cosmo and can go straight to our LIB at saucy 🌶️ Who’re we seeing there?👀
Spots are still available for Monday night with the amazing @imanharirikia !✨ You now don’t have to join cosmo and can go straight to our LIB at saucy 🌶️ Who’re we seeing there?👀

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we believe in happily ever after…

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

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