I prefer a story: a beginning, a middle, and an end. It should include concept(s), character(s), theme(s), and structure. The main character should face some type of conflict (man vs. man, man vs. nature, man vs. himself, etc.) The amount of dialogue is irrelevant.
Any recommendations for mainstream erotic novels?
I checked out a copy of Fifty Shades of Grey from the library, read ten or so pages, skimmed another twenty to thirty pages, then promptly returned it.