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Fifty Shades as Told by Christian Trilogy: Grey, Darker, Freed Box Set
Christian Grey exercises control in all things; his world is neat, disciplined, and utterly empty—until the day that Anastasia Steele falls into his office, in a tangle of shapely limbs and tumbling brown hair. He tries to forget her, but instead, is swept up in a storm of emotion he cannot comprehend and cannot resist. Unlike any woman he has known before, shy, unworldly Ana seems to see right through him—past the business prodigy and the penthouse lifestyle to Christian's cold, wounded heart. But Christian knows a relationship with Ana will not be easy, and that being together will pose challenges that neither of them would anticipate. Just when it seems that their strength together will eclipse any obstacle, misfortune, malice, and fate conspire to turn Ana and Christian's deepest fears into reality.
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Published November 16, 2021
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September 24, 2022
I get it
I totally get the hype now. Christian Grey is a very complicated man with so many layers, but at his core is that little boy who was so badly neglected and hurt and healing him would be lifelong process. Ana is perfect for him because she may look soft and delicate on the outside but inside is pure steel. She challenges him like no-one else and makes want to be at his best for her.
I totally get the hype now. Christian Grey is a very complicated man with so many layers, but at his core is that little boy who was so badly neglected and hurt and healing him would be lifelong process. Ana is perfect for him because she may look soft and delicate on the outside but inside is pure steel. She challenges him like no-one else and makes want to be at his best for her.
December 21, 2021
An Absolute Must Read For Fans! A Colossal Trilogy That Tells So Much More About The Couple’s Story.
This Box Set Is A Deep & Emotional Read As Christian’s Character Digs Deeper To Overcome The Emotional Damage That Has Prevented Him From Living A Normal Life. Anastasia’s Safety Becomes An Obsession As He Recognizes That Her Life May Be In Danger. Yes, This Is A Steamy Story. Christian & Anastasia Have Incredible Chemistry & Those Scenes Burn Up The Pages. But They Also Serve To Bring The Couple Closer, & Due To Their Dark Nature, They Promote Trust & Deepen Intimacy. That Carries Over Into The Rest Of The Story – And There Really Is A Story Here, Despite The Hype. The Characters Are Complex & Real, Even If The Story Itself Is A Fantasy. Christian May Be Dictatorial & Brash, But This Tells The Story Of A Boy & Teen Who Suffered From Abuse & Grew Into A Man Whose Self Worth Had Been Beaten Down.
ABOUT THE FIFTY SHADES AS TOLD BY CHRISTIAN SERIES:
This book is absolutely a must-read for fans. It is colossal – and tells so much more than Anastasia’s story. There are new scenes in Christian's story, shedding light on him and his family.This story pulls in more characters, and here we get to know how Christian feels about them all. From the changing relationship between him and his employees to Jose Rodriguez and Ethan Kavanagh. This book really adds to Christian and Anastasia’s story.
Everyone is familiar with the Fifty Shades of Grey series. That is Anastasia Steele’s story. This is the third book in the series that tells the Fifty Shades of Grey story from the male point of view: this is Christian Grey’s story. Whether you have read the first series makes no difference here. It is essentially the same story, but here the reader gets to discover more about Christian, who is a far more fascinating character than Anastasia. Her story is captivating – makes no mistake – but hers is more of a dark coming-of-age story. Unlike Anastasia, Christian has a past – one that is out of the ordinary in almost every respect. He has demons. Combined with the power he has amassed, that makes him dangerous, especially to someone like Anastasia. Anastasia’s story has her finding her own power and her own voice when she finds herself swept into a whirlwind relationship with a dark and powerful man. Christian’s story obviously goes further to shed light on what he is feeling throughout Anastasia’s story, and it doesn’t disappoint. Christian is a broken and misunderstood man who believes himself both incapable and undeserving of love until an unassuming college senior stumbles into his office and has him rethinking all the rules in his well-ordered world.
Christian’s character is broken and compelling, and his story is well worth reading even if you already know Anastasia’s. This book picks up after Christian’s formal proposal at the tail end of his birthday party. For fans, book two in Anastasia’s story ended just a little after this story begins. This is a happy time for the couple, whose short relationship has seen big highs and lows.
For the naysayers, just keep in mind while reading that this is a fantasy. There are certainly many happily married real-life couples that meet and marry in record-breaking time, and there are likewise real-life billionaires who are entitled to their own happy stories. There are also people that are healed by the love of someone special in their life. But this doesn’t pretend to be more than a fantasy – a love story.
Anastasia walking out on Christian in book one changed his life. It forced him to begin a process of earnestly confronting his demons and considering the possibility that he might be capable of a normal vanilla relationship. In book two, he began in earnest to win back her affections. He still has a lot to learn, however, as he works through the kinks (no pun intended).
Yes, this is a steamy story. Christian and Anastasia have incredible chemistry and those scenes burn up the pages. Those scenes serve to bring the couple closer, and due to their dark nature, they serve to promote trust and deepen intimacy. That carries over into the rest of the story. And there really is a story here, despite the hype. The characters are complex and real, even if the story itself is a fantasy. Christian is a young billionaire and leads a life most could never attain. In that respect their story is a modern version of the classic fairy tales, such as a modern Cinderella story – or perhaps Beauty and the Beast would be more appropriate. But even if it were scaled down and Christian’s success moderated, the dynamics between him and Anastasia would still make for a great story.
FROM GREY: FIFTY SHADES AS TOLD BY CHRISTIAN
The first book in this series takes place between May 9, 2011 and June 9, 2011.
Christian Grey, twenty-seven, has a lot of rules. Rules keep his world safe and afford him the control he craves. He is CEO of Grey Enterprises Holding, Inc., the Seattle-based company he started after graduating from Harvard. He devotes himself to his work, and it has paid off well. He owes it to his discipline and drive – and that he owes to Elena. Without her, he probably would have ended up like his mother – a druggie who overdosed when he was just four. He has horrible memories of those days, and the nightmares still haunt him. He barely spoke for a long time afterward, even after being adopted by his parents, Carrick and Grace. Despite all the support of his parents, Christian struggled with anger as a child. He was heading down an ugly road until Elena entered his life at age fifteen.
Elena introduced Christian to the BDSM lifestyle. Following her rules helped him channel his anger and gave him the ability to focus on goals. He stayed with her five years before spreading his wings. He works long hours and doesn’t have much downtime, but in addition to flying and boating, he enjoys unwinding with a sub in his playroom. It is a secret pleasure – and he intends to keep it that way. His family hasn’t a clue – he has never brought a girl home before; Elliot thinks he is a monk. Christian has since gone through many submissives over the years. He always enters into contractual agreements with the women so there are never any misunderstandings. It is the only kind of relationship he is capable of, and once the women want more from him he cuts ties. Susannah was his latest, and that ended about two months ago.
Christian is feeling restless and in need of a diversion when Miss Anastasia Steele stumbles into his office on an uneventful Monday. She is there to interview him for the WSU student newspaper, as he is giving the upcoming commence address. She is uncoordinated and lacks good fashion sense, and is someone he would normally dismiss, but something about her fascinates him. He finds humor where he would usually be irritated, and he sees possibility even though he knows he has no business pursuing her. Christian has never pursued a woman before – Elena has always helped him find a new sub. By the time Miss Steele bumbles through the interview, though, he is entirely lost to her unassuming beauty and klutzy charm.
As the couple tentatively moves forward, Christian hopes to establish boundaries and rules, bringing Anastasia into his world. She is open to trying new things but doesn’t hide the fact that she wants more. She wants a relationship. Christian knows he is holding back on her. She wants him to open up, but he only really shares with Dr. Flynn – and of course Elena. He has secrets that he cannot share with Anastasia because they would scare her away, and he is too selfish to let her go. This story ends in a cliffhanger, but it is one of hope.
Christian Grey has become a household name. He represents the quintessential broken and reclusive billionaire who is incapable of a standard relationship or love. He lives a very private life – which is necessary to keep his BDSM lifestyle under wraps. Christian may be dictatorial and brash, but this tells the story of a boy and teen who suffered from abuse and grew into a man whose self-worth had been beaten down. His anger never left him; he just channels it into his work and his rules. He hides his vulnerability from the world, too afraid to open himself up to more pain. His story is wonderfully written. The plot is somewhat complex. The characters are carefully crafted and three-dimensional. They feel very real. The story is written in first person in Christian’s POV. I rate this book five full stars.
FROM DARKER: FIFTY SHADES DARKER AS TOLD BY CHRISTIAN
This book takes place between Jun 9.2011 and Jun 18, 2011.
Christian is more determined than ever to win Anastasia back. After speaking with Dr. Flynn and considerable self-reflection, he has a plan. He had hoped to win her over to his lifestyle, but that had been a colossal mistake. Ms. Steele, he learned, does not enjoy nor does she understand the mindset involved in severe punishments. Christian thought he needed that until she left, but now he will have her any way he can. He has discovered that he wants her more than he needs the safety of his playroom and the punishments he so enjoys administering. And most significantly, he wants more with her, too. He will do whatever it takes to keep her by his side.
The couple works on building a vanilla relationship, but that is easier said than done. Christian remains a man that craves control in his life, and learning to let go is difficult for him. Anastasia is challenging, yet he enjoys the challenge (when he isn’t angry). But even as they begin to find happiness again, there are obstacles that threaten the couple. Leila Reed, his former sub, remains on the loose after her attempted suicide in his home. In her current state, Christian cannot be certain that she won’t cause further harm to herself or others – including Ana. And letting Anastasia go to work at her new job is hard enough for Christian to stomach, control freak that he is, but learning that her boss at SIP has a history of going through assistants is troubling. Christian has his eye on the editor, but Jack Hyde doesn’t seem easily intimidated. Elena, too, seems insistent on making herself relevant at a most inconvenient time given Anastasia’s animosity towards her. Christian and Anastasia’s confusing relationship is thus further complicated, pushing them into situations they aren’t prepared to face just as they go public. Their relationship is put to the test over a very short period of time. This book has a happy for now ending, but there are still some rather unsettling questions that remain to be answered.
This book is a deep and emotional read as Christian’s character really begins to come to life. He asks for faith and patience as he tries things Anastasia’s way. His story is wonderfully written. The plot is somewhat complex. The characters are carefully crafted and three-dimensional. They feel very real. The story is written in first person in Christian’s POV. I rate this book five full stars.
FROM FREED: FIFTY SHADES FREED AS TOLD BY CHRISTIAN
This book takes place between June 19, 2011, and September 21, 2011.
Christian is at the top of the world after proposing to Anastasia. After an emotional week – dealing with Leila, firing Jack, and surviving a helicopter crash – his birthday had reduced all that to insignificance, despite all the drama with Elena and his mother. But that bubble is quickly burst when he and Anastasia leave the boathouse. His father, always his harshest critic, has some words for him, and it seems the two don’t see eye to eye. Christian still sees Elena as a positive force in his life, and his father couldn’t disagree more. Carrick suggests Christian isn’t ready for marriage, and some of those words make an impression, sending him back to Dr. Flynn for answers. Flynn contends that Christian essentially skipped his adolescence and is now learning the lessons he missed earlier in life, but that alone does little to ease his insecurities. Christian may have made tremendous progress since meeting Anastasis, but he still has a lot to learn about relationships.
Christian deals with the emotional fallout with his parents over their discovery of his past with Elena while also facing the very real possibility of danger. Leila may be getting therapy now, but Christian continues to worry about her progress and the potential threat she poses to Anastasia and himself. But the biggest concern brewing is the crash of Charlie Tango. It looks like his helicopter may have been sabotaged. He and his team are soon hard at work looking for suspects while the investigation into the cause of the crash continues. Anastasia’s safety becomes almost an obsession as Christian recognizes that her life may be in danger. His overbearing ways only lead to more problems for the couple.
All this takes place while planning a quick wedding. Christian and Anastasia do finally tie the knot, and their honeymoon is epic, but the story doesn’t stop there. They still face challenges as they adjust to married life, and some of their biggest challenges yet remain. Christian still has women in his life that would love to interfere with his newfound happiness. His past is a problem. But perhaps the biggest challenge to his happiness is himself. Christian repeatedly gets in his own way, sabotaging his happiness. There are tears along his journey, but he finally earns his happy ending.
Christian’s story is dark, but it humanizes his brokenness. It is different than Anastasia’s story in that it takes the reader into his world, showing several of his nightmares and flashes of memory. Some of those reflect back on his childhood in Detroit, before he was adopted. Some are reflections of his childhood with the Greys, and there is a little with Elena and his submissives, too. There are also some scenes about his business dealings, giving a look at the confident and put-together man that has achieved so much success professionally. That view of him stands in stark contrast to the unsure man who fears opening himself up and becoming vulnerable. There are some fabulous scenes with Dr. John Flynn that shed more light on Christian’s inner fears, contrasting them with Flynn’s sound encouragement. This story goes further into showing Christian’s relationship with his family, and that glimpse is worthwhile. The biggest bonus found in Christian’s story is simply getting to know his character intimately. In Anastasia’s story, it takes time to unravel his tragic past and the abuse he suffered. Here, readers get to see how he reflects back on those times and how it impacts his life. There are several things that he kept from Anastasia, and in reading this it explains a lot of his behavior and decisions.
This book is a deep and emotional read as Christian’s character digs deeper to overcome the emotional damage that has prevented him from living a normal life. He has embraced his new life with Anastasia and is committed to facing the challenges. He is devoted to keeping them safe in the face of danger. He and Anastasia build new dreams together, and together they bring them into reality. Christian’s story is wonderfully written. The plot is somewhat complex. The characters are carefully crafted and three-dimensional. They feel very real. The story is written in first person in Christian’s POV. I rate this book five full stars.
This Box Set Is A Deep & Emotional Read As Christian’s Character Digs Deeper To Overcome The Emotional Damage That Has Prevented Him From Living A Normal Life. Anastasia’s Safety Becomes An Obsession As He Recognizes That Her Life May Be In Danger. Yes, This Is A Steamy Story. Christian & Anastasia Have Incredible Chemistry & Those Scenes Burn Up The Pages. But They Also Serve To Bring The Couple Closer, & Due To Their Dark Nature, They Promote Trust & Deepen Intimacy. That Carries Over Into The Rest Of The Story – And There Really Is A Story Here, Despite The Hype. The Characters Are Complex & Real, Even If The Story Itself Is A Fantasy. Christian May Be Dictatorial & Brash, But This Tells The Story Of A Boy & Teen Who Suffered From Abuse & Grew Into A Man Whose Self Worth Had Been Beaten Down.
ABOUT THE FIFTY SHADES AS TOLD BY CHRISTIAN SERIES:
This book is absolutely a must-read for fans. It is colossal – and tells so much more than Anastasia’s story. There are new scenes in Christian's story, shedding light on him and his family.This story pulls in more characters, and here we get to know how Christian feels about them all. From the changing relationship between him and his employees to Jose Rodriguez and Ethan Kavanagh. This book really adds to Christian and Anastasia’s story.
Everyone is familiar with the Fifty Shades of Grey series. That is Anastasia Steele’s story. This is the third book in the series that tells the Fifty Shades of Grey story from the male point of view: this is Christian Grey’s story. Whether you have read the first series makes no difference here. It is essentially the same story, but here the reader gets to discover more about Christian, who is a far more fascinating character than Anastasia. Her story is captivating – makes no mistake – but hers is more of a dark coming-of-age story. Unlike Anastasia, Christian has a past – one that is out of the ordinary in almost every respect. He has demons. Combined with the power he has amassed, that makes him dangerous, especially to someone like Anastasia. Anastasia’s story has her finding her own power and her own voice when she finds herself swept into a whirlwind relationship with a dark and powerful man. Christian’s story obviously goes further to shed light on what he is feeling throughout Anastasia’s story, and it doesn’t disappoint. Christian is a broken and misunderstood man who believes himself both incapable and undeserving of love until an unassuming college senior stumbles into his office and has him rethinking all the rules in his well-ordered world.
Christian’s character is broken and compelling, and his story is well worth reading even if you already know Anastasia’s. This book picks up after Christian’s formal proposal at the tail end of his birthday party. For fans, book two in Anastasia’s story ended just a little after this story begins. This is a happy time for the couple, whose short relationship has seen big highs and lows.
For the naysayers, just keep in mind while reading that this is a fantasy. There are certainly many happily married real-life couples that meet and marry in record-breaking time, and there are likewise real-life billionaires who are entitled to their own happy stories. There are also people that are healed by the love of someone special in their life. But this doesn’t pretend to be more than a fantasy – a love story.
Anastasia walking out on Christian in book one changed his life. It forced him to begin a process of earnestly confronting his demons and considering the possibility that he might be capable of a normal vanilla relationship. In book two, he began in earnest to win back her affections. He still has a lot to learn, however, as he works through the kinks (no pun intended).
Yes, this is a steamy story. Christian and Anastasia have incredible chemistry and those scenes burn up the pages. Those scenes serve to bring the couple closer, and due to their dark nature, they serve to promote trust and deepen intimacy. That carries over into the rest of the story. And there really is a story here, despite the hype. The characters are complex and real, even if the story itself is a fantasy. Christian is a young billionaire and leads a life most could never attain. In that respect their story is a modern version of the classic fairy tales, such as a modern Cinderella story – or perhaps Beauty and the Beast would be more appropriate. But even if it were scaled down and Christian’s success moderated, the dynamics between him and Anastasia would still make for a great story.
FROM GREY: FIFTY SHADES AS TOLD BY CHRISTIAN
The first book in this series takes place between May 9, 2011 and June 9, 2011.
Christian Grey, twenty-seven, has a lot of rules. Rules keep his world safe and afford him the control he craves. He is CEO of Grey Enterprises Holding, Inc., the Seattle-based company he started after graduating from Harvard. He devotes himself to his work, and it has paid off well. He owes it to his discipline and drive – and that he owes to Elena. Without her, he probably would have ended up like his mother – a druggie who overdosed when he was just four. He has horrible memories of those days, and the nightmares still haunt him. He barely spoke for a long time afterward, even after being adopted by his parents, Carrick and Grace. Despite all the support of his parents, Christian struggled with anger as a child. He was heading down an ugly road until Elena entered his life at age fifteen.
Elena introduced Christian to the BDSM lifestyle. Following her rules helped him channel his anger and gave him the ability to focus on goals. He stayed with her five years before spreading his wings. He works long hours and doesn’t have much downtime, but in addition to flying and boating, he enjoys unwinding with a sub in his playroom. It is a secret pleasure – and he intends to keep it that way. His family hasn’t a clue – he has never brought a girl home before; Elliot thinks he is a monk. Christian has since gone through many submissives over the years. He always enters into contractual agreements with the women so there are never any misunderstandings. It is the only kind of relationship he is capable of, and once the women want more from him he cuts ties. Susannah was his latest, and that ended about two months ago.
Christian is feeling restless and in need of a diversion when Miss Anastasia Steele stumbles into his office on an uneventful Monday. She is there to interview him for the WSU student newspaper, as he is giving the upcoming commence address. She is uncoordinated and lacks good fashion sense, and is someone he would normally dismiss, but something about her fascinates him. He finds humor where he would usually be irritated, and he sees possibility even though he knows he has no business pursuing her. Christian has never pursued a woman before – Elena has always helped him find a new sub. By the time Miss Steele bumbles through the interview, though, he is entirely lost to her unassuming beauty and klutzy charm.
As the couple tentatively moves forward, Christian hopes to establish boundaries and rules, bringing Anastasia into his world. She is open to trying new things but doesn’t hide the fact that she wants more. She wants a relationship. Christian knows he is holding back on her. She wants him to open up, but he only really shares with Dr. Flynn – and of course Elena. He has secrets that he cannot share with Anastasia because they would scare her away, and he is too selfish to let her go. This story ends in a cliffhanger, but it is one of hope.
Christian Grey has become a household name. He represents the quintessential broken and reclusive billionaire who is incapable of a standard relationship or love. He lives a very private life – which is necessary to keep his BDSM lifestyle under wraps. Christian may be dictatorial and brash, but this tells the story of a boy and teen who suffered from abuse and grew into a man whose self-worth had been beaten down. His anger never left him; he just channels it into his work and his rules. He hides his vulnerability from the world, too afraid to open himself up to more pain. His story is wonderfully written. The plot is somewhat complex. The characters are carefully crafted and three-dimensional. They feel very real. The story is written in first person in Christian’s POV. I rate this book five full stars.
FROM DARKER: FIFTY SHADES DARKER AS TOLD BY CHRISTIAN
This book takes place between Jun 9.2011 and Jun 18, 2011.
Christian is more determined than ever to win Anastasia back. After speaking with Dr. Flynn and considerable self-reflection, he has a plan. He had hoped to win her over to his lifestyle, but that had been a colossal mistake. Ms. Steele, he learned, does not enjoy nor does she understand the mindset involved in severe punishments. Christian thought he needed that until she left, but now he will have her any way he can. He has discovered that he wants her more than he needs the safety of his playroom and the punishments he so enjoys administering. And most significantly, he wants more with her, too. He will do whatever it takes to keep her by his side.
The couple works on building a vanilla relationship, but that is easier said than done. Christian remains a man that craves control in his life, and learning to let go is difficult for him. Anastasia is challenging, yet he enjoys the challenge (when he isn’t angry). But even as they begin to find happiness again, there are obstacles that threaten the couple. Leila Reed, his former sub, remains on the loose after her attempted suicide in his home. In her current state, Christian cannot be certain that she won’t cause further harm to herself or others – including Ana. And letting Anastasia go to work at her new job is hard enough for Christian to stomach, control freak that he is, but learning that her boss at SIP has a history of going through assistants is troubling. Christian has his eye on the editor, but Jack Hyde doesn’t seem easily intimidated. Elena, too, seems insistent on making herself relevant at a most inconvenient time given Anastasia’s animosity towards her. Christian and Anastasia’s confusing relationship is thus further complicated, pushing them into situations they aren’t prepared to face just as they go public. Their relationship is put to the test over a very short period of time. This book has a happy for now ending, but there are still some rather unsettling questions that remain to be answered.
This book is a deep and emotional read as Christian’s character really begins to come to life. He asks for faith and patience as he tries things Anastasia’s way. His story is wonderfully written. The plot is somewhat complex. The characters are carefully crafted and three-dimensional. They feel very real. The story is written in first person in Christian’s POV. I rate this book five full stars.
FROM FREED: FIFTY SHADES FREED AS TOLD BY CHRISTIAN
This book takes place between June 19, 2011, and September 21, 2011.
Christian is at the top of the world after proposing to Anastasia. After an emotional week – dealing with Leila, firing Jack, and surviving a helicopter crash – his birthday had reduced all that to insignificance, despite all the drama with Elena and his mother. But that bubble is quickly burst when he and Anastasia leave the boathouse. His father, always his harshest critic, has some words for him, and it seems the two don’t see eye to eye. Christian still sees Elena as a positive force in his life, and his father couldn’t disagree more. Carrick suggests Christian isn’t ready for marriage, and some of those words make an impression, sending him back to Dr. Flynn for answers. Flynn contends that Christian essentially skipped his adolescence and is now learning the lessons he missed earlier in life, but that alone does little to ease his insecurities. Christian may have made tremendous progress since meeting Anastasis, but he still has a lot to learn about relationships.
Christian deals with the emotional fallout with his parents over their discovery of his past with Elena while also facing the very real possibility of danger. Leila may be getting therapy now, but Christian continues to worry about her progress and the potential threat she poses to Anastasia and himself. But the biggest concern brewing is the crash of Charlie Tango. It looks like his helicopter may have been sabotaged. He and his team are soon hard at work looking for suspects while the investigation into the cause of the crash continues. Anastasia’s safety becomes almost an obsession as Christian recognizes that her life may be in danger. His overbearing ways only lead to more problems for the couple.
All this takes place while planning a quick wedding. Christian and Anastasia do finally tie the knot, and their honeymoon is epic, but the story doesn’t stop there. They still face challenges as they adjust to married life, and some of their biggest challenges yet remain. Christian still has women in his life that would love to interfere with his newfound happiness. His past is a problem. But perhaps the biggest challenge to his happiness is himself. Christian repeatedly gets in his own way, sabotaging his happiness. There are tears along his journey, but he finally earns his happy ending.
Christian’s story is dark, but it humanizes his brokenness. It is different than Anastasia’s story in that it takes the reader into his world, showing several of his nightmares and flashes of memory. Some of those reflect back on his childhood in Detroit, before he was adopted. Some are reflections of his childhood with the Greys, and there is a little with Elena and his submissives, too. There are also some scenes about his business dealings, giving a look at the confident and put-together man that has achieved so much success professionally. That view of him stands in stark contrast to the unsure man who fears opening himself up and becoming vulnerable. There are some fabulous scenes with Dr. John Flynn that shed more light on Christian’s inner fears, contrasting them with Flynn’s sound encouragement. This story goes further into showing Christian’s relationship with his family, and that glimpse is worthwhile. The biggest bonus found in Christian’s story is simply getting to know his character intimately. In Anastasia’s story, it takes time to unravel his tragic past and the abuse he suffered. Here, readers get to see how he reflects back on those times and how it impacts his life. There are several things that he kept from Anastasia, and in reading this it explains a lot of his behavior and decisions.
This book is a deep and emotional read as Christian’s character digs deeper to overcome the emotional damage that has prevented him from living a normal life. He has embraced his new life with Anastasia and is committed to facing the challenges. He is devoted to keeping them safe in the face of danger. He and Anastasia build new dreams together, and together they bring them into reality. Christian’s story is wonderfully written. The plot is somewhat complex. The characters are carefully crafted and three-dimensional. They feel very real. The story is written in first person in Christian’s POV. I rate this book five full stars.
November 8, 2023
Couldn't put it down ...
Having a different perspective, from Christian, I felt like I was reading both books at the same time. Already knowing Ana's side ... This was put together perfectly. My husband even enjoyed hearing a few pages here and there haha.
Having a different perspective, from Christian, I felt like I was reading both books at the same time. Already knowing Ana's side ... This was put together perfectly. My husband even enjoyed hearing a few pages here and there haha.
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June 1, 2025This showed up as a BookBub $1.99 deal and I was just curious enough to check it out. Didn't make it to the halfway mark.
January 29, 2022
I really enjoy this series of books! I read the 50 Shades of Grey books when they first came out and I was first in line to see the movies. They all did not disappoint.
So when I saw the Fifty Shades as Told by Christian Trilogy contest I had to enter, and I can't believe I won. I was patiently awaiting them to be mailed to reread the first one and read the other two that I never got to read before.
I was so exited to see that the set came with extra postcards and the wedding invitation. It was the greatest surprise.
I just love the way E.L. James writes and I'm never disappointed in her books. I can always re-read them again and again.
I love Christians view on what happened during their love story. It makes the story of 50 Shades expand into a new story and I always have wanted more to read in this series!
So when I saw the Fifty Shades as Told by Christian Trilogy contest I had to enter, and I can't believe I won. I was patiently awaiting them to be mailed to reread the first one and read the other two that I never got to read before.
I was so exited to see that the set came with extra postcards and the wedding invitation. It was the greatest surprise.
I just love the way E.L. James writes and I'm never disappointed in her books. I can always re-read them again and again.
I love Christians view on what happened during their love story. It makes the story of 50 Shades expand into a new story and I always have wanted more to read in this series!
December 9, 2021
Five stars
Wot a brilliant set of books,yes it's another go of fifty shades,But from a a different prospective. You are feel his guilt his pleasures. His sheer madness sometime at wonting, to protect anna. He also loved her so fiercely it frightens himselfs. He's never had that that kind of love. Until anna she tells him and shows how much she love him.she save mia,s , life almost loosing, her own. Christian loved her.
Wot a brilliant set of books,yes it's another go of fifty shades,But from a a different prospective. You are feel his guilt his pleasures. His sheer madness sometime at wonting, to protect anna. He also loved her so fiercely it frightens himselfs. He's never had that that kind of love. Until anna she tells him and shows how much she love him.she save mia,s , life almost loosing, her own. Christian loved her.
October 3, 2023
Read a few chapters to see what the hype was about. VERY misogynistic, couldn’t get past how he infantalized his woman. Didn’t read whole thing.
September 3, 2023
Wow!! Great Read!
I loved the movies, the original series as described in Ana's words BUT... THIS WAS THE GREATEST OF ALL OF THEM! As I read the first trilogy, my mind kept going to that place of wonder: how did Christian get to be the person he was and this trilogy tells it in plain understanding. I was so emotionally overwhelmed by his story that at times I had to step away from the book and do something for distraction, then come back to read more. I loved learning his thoughts and memories; good, bad and ugly ones. I finally understood why he was how he was. I cried with him and laughed with him through the entire 2000 plus pages. Ana was his light as was written and she grounded him there with her. I would recommend this trilogy to anyone who has read the original books and like me want to understand Christian better. This was definitely worth the week long investment if my time.
I loved the movies, the original series as described in Ana's words BUT... THIS WAS THE GREATEST OF ALL OF THEM! As I read the first trilogy, my mind kept going to that place of wonder: how did Christian get to be the person he was and this trilogy tells it in plain understanding. I was so emotionally overwhelmed by his story that at times I had to step away from the book and do something for distraction, then come back to read more. I loved learning his thoughts and memories; good, bad and ugly ones. I finally understood why he was how he was. I cried with him and laughed with him through the entire 2000 plus pages. Ana was his light as was written and she grounded him there with her. I would recommend this trilogy to anyone who has read the original books and like me want to understand Christian better. This was definitely worth the week long investment if my time.
March 14, 2024
Trylogia Grey to jedna z tych, dzięki którym bardziej zagłębiłam się w świat erotyzmu oraz książek tego gatunku. Opowiada historię zwykłej szarej myszki, która ma zupełnie przypadkiem musi przeprowadzić wywiad z najbogatszym i najbardziej tajemniczym biznesmenem w mieście. Christian szybko wprowadza ją do swojego życia, skąd nie ma już ucieczki. Anastasia nawet nie zdaje sobie sprawy, jak wiele twarzy i mroku ma w sobie ten mężczyzna. Autorka do samego końca trzyma czytelników w słodkim erotycznym napięciu, co sprawia, że nie idzie się oderwać ani na moment!
April 25, 2022
I read all of these books as they came out and couldn’t wait for the next one every time. I loved reading Christian’s POV instead of Anna as it gave us an insight into his mind and what he was thinking throughout the whole story. I thoroughly enjoyed these books and was so glad E L James brought out all three.
March 26, 2023
so many questions answered!
As someone who loves to know the whole story, this set of books provides so much insight into Fifty Shades and the kind of love everyone deserves. Beneath all the hot sex, the love story is really center stage, and it’s refreshing for it to be from the male perspective. I hope men really do love like this. Women deserve it.
As someone who loves to know the whole story, this set of books provides so much insight into Fifty Shades and the kind of love everyone deserves. Beneath all the hot sex, the love story is really center stage, and it’s refreshing for it to be from the male perspective. I hope men really do love like this. Women deserve it.
June 15, 2023
Interesting
The story from Christian's point of view is very interesting. I don't know if ELJames is male or female but he/she did a good job on the male perspective. I was glad to finish the books. I was tried of their fighting and the constant description of their sexual escapades. I did enjoy their feelings of love especially the love they had for their child. Happy Reading!
The story from Christian's point of view is very interesting. I don't know if ELJames is male or female but he/she did a good job on the male perspective. I was glad to finish the books. I was tried of their fighting and the constant description of their sexual escapades. I did enjoy their feelings of love especially the love they had for their child. Happy Reading!
February 3, 2024
An entirely new view of my favorite story
I loved the original book series and after reading this new set from Christian’s POV I love him even more. His character is so deep and loving and it makes your heart swell to see how much he loves Anastasia. It was also great to see what happened “behind the scenes” between the story from Ana’s POV. Loved it!!!
I loved the original book series and after reading this new set from Christian’s POV I love him even more. His character is so deep and loving and it makes your heart swell to see how much he loves Anastasia. It was also great to see what happened “behind the scenes” between the story from Ana’s POV. Loved it!!!
February 12, 2024
4.5 Stars
This series is a classic and it was really interesting to read the story from Christians POV. To see the things, he was thinking but did not say really showed a new perspective to this series. I recommend if you love this trilogy. If you did not care for the originals, you may as well skip this one but for those who love them, I definitely recommend!
This series is a classic and it was really interesting to read the story from Christians POV. To see the things, he was thinking but did not say really showed a new perspective to this series. I recommend if you love this trilogy. If you did not care for the originals, you may as well skip this one but for those who love them, I definitely recommend!
July 1, 2022
wow
What was not to love about this story. It was great reading the story again from Christians pov. Was awesome to get in his mind and realise why he did the things he did. Or have the thoughts he did. Just loved it.
What was not to love about this story. It was great reading the story again from Christians pov. Was awesome to get in his mind and realise why he did the things he did. Or have the thoughts he did. Just loved it.
December 23, 2022
Fantastic
I was sceptical when I first started the book, thinking it may pretty much be a repeat of 50 shades but it’s so much more. It’s great to hear it from Christian’s point of view. Love it.
I was sceptical when I first started the book, thinking it may pretty much be a repeat of 50 shades but it’s so much more. It’s great to hear it from Christian’s point of view. Love it.
July 19, 2023
Love it
Was hesitant to read since I liked the other three so much. I was skeptical that it would just be a rehashing of the others, but this was wonderful! It opens up Christians' life experiences and helps the reader to understand why he is the way he is. Really enjoyed!
Was hesitant to read since I liked the other three so much. I was skeptical that it would just be a rehashing of the others, but this was wonderful! It opens up Christians' life experiences and helps the reader to understand why he is the way he is. Really enjoyed!
July 22, 2023
Excellent Love it
It is so refreshing to read this book from Christian point of view. It was refreshing, touching, and so nice to read how his love for Ana conquered some of his darker years by letting her light and love conquered his heart.
It is so refreshing to read this book from Christian point of view. It was refreshing, touching, and so nice to read how his love for Ana conquered some of his darker years by letting her light and love conquered his heart.
July 27, 2023
I read all three books back to back and I loved all of them. The author definitely has a great way of telling the story. I really wish there were more in this series. I feel like there is so much more that can be told.
October 21, 2023
Learning to love yourself and your family
I' !loved this book this book the best because it brought the
series to a satisfactory conclusion
Wouldn't mind more about the Grey's
I' !loved this book this book the best because it brought the
series to a satisfactory conclusion
Wouldn't mind more about the Grey's
January 2, 2024
Preferred this book to the original 3 books. I found Anastasia a little insipid and annoying so to read this was much more satisfying.
I've read this several times before going back to read the original 3 again and found it easier to read those after reading Christians POV
I've read this several times before going back to read the original 3 again and found it easier to read those after reading Christians POV
March 20, 2024
loved both versions of the book set. Grey's though let's just say are omg 😲 😍. The movie has nothing on the books. I do like getting his point of view when his helicopter 🚁 goes down. Hands down a great book set.
June 16, 2024
I was expecting these to be super awful, but since I have aged since reading the first round i was a little surprised. It was interesting to see all the things going on behind the scenes and what made him the way he is. It is definitely not for everyone tho.
October 11, 2021
Just don’t bother!!! Terrible
Want to read
January 26, 2022I was looking forward to getting these series but I never received them!! Please send them again or sent me a mail tracker?
January 26, 2022
loved it
I loved this so much. You get so many more details that are missing in the original series and so many things are explained ☺️
I loved this so much. You get so many more details that are missing in the original series and so many things are explained ☺️
February 20, 2022
I love seeing Christian's growth throughout this series. And the story is sooooooo much better from his point of view. IMO
March 8, 2022
Fabulous
Loved this story! I loved 50 Shades but I think as gold by Christian is my favorite. You understand so much more how Christian got to be 50 shades! Great Great read!!
Loved this story! I loved 50 Shades but I think as gold by Christian is my favorite. You understand so much more how Christian got to be 50 shades! Great Great read!!
April 5, 2022
I loved it too much i often read these 3 books alone leaving the first 3 out because the way Christian experiences this story is way better than that told by Ana
May 18, 2022
This series really brings the series as a whole together
I loved reading this story from Christians perspective. It brings a whole new depth to the first set of 50 Shades Of Grey.
I loved reading this story from Christians perspective. It brings a whole new depth to the first set of 50 Shades Of Grey.
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