They rekindle their searing sensual affair, and Anastasia learns more about the harrowing past of her damaged, driven and demanding Fifty Shades. For a moment, I allow myself the illusion that all will be well, and it soothes my ravaged soul.'ĭaunted by the singular tastes and dark secrets of the beautiful, tormented young entrepreneur Christian Grey, Anastasia Steele has broken off their relationship to start a new career with a Seattle publishing house.īut desire for Christian still dominates her every waking thought, and when he proposes a new arrangement, Anastasia cannot resist. He smells of linen, fabric softener, bodywash, and my favorite smell? Christian. 'I rest my head against him, and he kisses my hair repeatedly. This book is intended for mature audiences. This beautiful hardcover edition includes navy sprayed edges, navy matte cover with silver foil, silk ribbon bookmark, custom end sheets, and new additional content. 133 Weeks on the New York Times Bestseller List One of 100 Great Reads in the Great American Read

More than 165 Million Copies Sold Worldwide An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller When the couple embarks on a daring, passionately physical affair, Ana discovers Christian Grey's secrets and explores her own dark desires. For all the trappings of success - his multinational businesses, his vast wealth, his loving family - Grey is a man tormented by demons and consumed by the need to control. Shocked yet thrilled by Grey's singular erotic tastes, Ana hesitates. Unable to resist Ana's quiet beauty, wit, and independent spirit, Grey admits he wants her, too?but on his own terms. The unworldly, innocent Ana is startled to realize she wants this man and, despite his enigmatic reserve, finds she is desperate to get close to him. When literature student Anastasia Steele goes to interview young entrepreneur Christian Grey, she encounters a man who is beautiful, brilliant, and intimidating. And in spite of all he's said, and what he hasn't said, I don't think I have ever been so happy.' 'And in this quiet moment as I close my eyes, spent and sated, I think I'm in the eye of the storm. A gorgeous special anniversary edition hardcover with a foreword from E L James.

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