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Britney King – The Bedrock Trilogy Reading Order

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Book #3 was JUST released so the trilogy is now complete (and OMG it sounds romatically-tumultous):

“…Like many women, Addison is defined in terms of marriage and motherhood, until she suddenly finds her life turned upside down by her husband’s decision to take a job thousands of miles away. When her tough-as-nails boss offers her an opportunity she can’t refuse, Addie is forced to make difficult choices…“

and Jeanie loves this!

“Holy cannoli I just finished Bedrock!!! OMG, talk about twists and turns!!! When I got to the end I was like what?!?!? Noooooo!!! That can’t be the end!!! … Omg! It’s like Love Square meets Fifty Shades – sooo good!!! 😀 “ read more

Grey: Fifty Shades of Grey as Told by Christian by E.L. James is LIVE!!

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<— BREAKING NEWS UPDATE!!!! Grey: Fifty Shades of Grey as Told by Christian IS NOW LIVE ON AMAZON!!! Our fellow readers are already reading it as we speak. :D

I’m hitting it next, as soon as I post my “rock star book” review!! But I’m dying to know your thoughts so far, on this one!! 😀 Who’s reading it right now, and where’re ya at?

Josephine: I’m 17% in and absolutely loving it!

Sianne: Im 7% in lol

Summer: I’m 2 pages in lol

Gabby: Page 40 out of 423!! I can’t put it down! read more

E.L. James is releasing “Grey: Fifty Shades of Grey as Told by Christian” on June 18th!!!!

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Grey: Fifty Shades of Grey as Told by Christian (PRE-ORDER ON AMAZON releasing June 18th!!! Just a coupla weeks!!!)

Author E.L. James just said:

“Hello all. For those of you who have asked, Christian’s POV of ‪#‎FSOG‬ is published on 18th June for his birthday. It’s called GREY… I hope you enjoy it.”

<— NO. FREAKING. WAY!!!!!! eek *thud*

Amy: FSoG lovers…did you see that she is releasing his POV on his “birthday” June 18?!? Getting ready for Maryse’s *squeeeeee!!!!!* in three…two…one… read more

Anne Rice – The Sleeping Beauty Series Reading Order

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I remember hearing a TON about this series (started off as a trilogy) when Fifty Shades got so huge. Everyone was looking for “What to Read After Fifty Shades” and this one was recommended a bunch! And now, Anne Rice has just released a book #4!

Mandi: another suggestion for a read would be Anne Rice’s (or A. N. Roquelaure) Sleeping Beauty Trilogy……. WAY SEXY! And I read it years before 50 ever came out and I have always LOVED it! ***WARNING*** this series is SERIOUS eroticism, way more than normal BDSM books and should be read only by those with an open mind who are not easily offended LOL…… read more

C.J. Ellisson – A Walk on the Wild Side Series Reading Order

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This one was recommended to me as a good “What to Read After Fifty Shades” option, and then I received these reader recommendations!

Brenda: I just read Vanilla on Top by C.J. Ellisson. It was a yummy treat…

Sarah: My first intro into the book’s subject matter and I am glad it was a light version. 🙂 I loved the female character and could see myself in her position. The male character was pretty hot.

About book #1:

Heather Pierce is done being a wallflower, both personally and professionally. Desperate to live a different life for one night, she attends a speed dating event. Maybe here, anonymous unless she chooses otherwise, she can become someone new. When a man way out of her league sits across from her, Heather gathers her courage and takes charge of what she wants, secretly fearing he won’t desire the real person she’s desperate to hide. read more