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Friday 27 January 2012

E.L. James Virtual Blog Tour - Fifty Shades Freed

Fifty Shades Freed
by E.L. James
When unworldly student Ana Steele first encountered the driven, damaged young entrepreneur Christian Grey it sparked a sensual affair that changed both their lives irrevocably. Shocked, intrigued, and ultimately repelled by Christian’s singular sexual tastes, Ana demanded a deeper commitment; determined to keep her, Christian agreed.

Now, together, they have more – love, passion, intimacy, and a world of infinite possibilities. But Ana always knew that loving her Fifty Shades would not be easy, and being together poses challenges neither of them ever anticipated. Ana must somehow learn to share Christian’s opulent lifestyle without sacrificing her own integrity, identity or independence; Christian must somehow overcome his compulsion to control, and lay to rest the horrors that blighted his past and haunt his present.

Just when it seems that together their love can conquer any obstacle, misfortune, malice and fate combine to make Ana’s worst nightmares come true. Alone and desperate, she must face down the poisoned legacy of Christian’s past.

Seductive, shocking, sad and funny, Fifty Shades Freed is the compelling final volume in the Fifty Shades trilogy.

Excerpt From Fifty Shades Freed

“I thought we’d spend our wedding night at thirty-five-thousand feet. It’s something I’ve never done before.”
Holy cow . . . another first. I gape at him, my heart pounding . . . the mile high club. I’ve heard about this.
“But first I have to get you out of this fabulous dress.” His eyes glow with love and something darker, something I love . . . something that calls to my inner goddess. He takes my breath away.
“Turn around.” His voice is low, authoritative, and sexy as hell. How can he infuse so much promise into those two words? Willingly I comply and his hands move to my hair. Gently he pulls out each hairpin one at a time, his expert fingers making short work of the task. My hair falls in swathes over my shoulders, one lock at a time, covering my back and down to my breasts. I try to stand still and not squirm, but I’m aching for his touch. After our long, tiring but exciting day, I want him—all of him.
“You have such beautiful hair, Ana.” His mouth is close to my ear and I feel his breath, though his lips don’t touch me. When my hair is free of pins, he runs his fingers through it, gently massaging my scalp . . . oh my . . . I close my eyes and savor the sensation. His fingers travel on down, and he tugs, tilting my head back to expose my throat.
“You’re mine,” he breathes and his teeth tug my ear lobe.
I groan.
“Hush now,” he admonishes. He sweeps my hair over my shoulder and trails a finger across the top of my back from shoulder to shoulder following the lace edge of my dress. I shiver in anticipation. He plants a tender kiss on my back above the first button on my dress.
“So beautiful,” he says as he deftly undoes the first button. “You have made me the happiest man alive today.” With infinite slowness, he unfastens each one, all the way down my back. “I love you so much.” Trailing kisses from the nape of my neck to the edge of my shoulder. Between each kiss he murmurs, “I. Want. You. So. Much. I. Want. To. Be. Inside. You. You. Are. Mine.”
Each word is intoxicating. I close my eyes and tilt my head, giving him easier access to my neck, and I fall further under the spell that is Christian Grey, my husband.
“Mine,” he whispers once more.
(c) E L James 2012


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22 comments:

therainhouse said...

I thought there was a character interview....

Andrea said...

I read the first 2 books earlier this week so I'm pretty new to Shades of Grey. I love books that I just can't put down and make me justify trying to live on 2 or 3 hours of sleep for a few days. I've caught up on my sleep now so I'm ready for Fifty Shades Freed :)

RoseD said...

Thanks for the great review and the chance to win one of the books.....I love being able to try authors that I've not read before.

Ivy said...

I have the first in the series. Discovered it via Sylvain Reynard after reading GABRIELS' INFERNO...

erin said...

Thanks for the great post and excerpt! I've read such great buzz about this book, I'm so glad that you're giving us a chance to try it!

Nancy Devault said...

This is & forever be my all time favorite book trilogy. What a ride. Christian, Christian, Christian. What can I say, I LOVE YOU! Ms. James's... wonderful, compelling writing. I laughed, cried, got pissed off. It was wonderful. I really enjoyed his point of view at the end of the book. I have been ruined for anything other than the Fifty Trilogy. I'm truly sad it has come to an end. But no worries, I will read this trilogy over & over again anytime I have the need for a Fifty fix.

Shelly said...

This sounds like a good series. Have not read this author. Enjoyed the excerpt.

Anonymous said...

I like the review!
Thank you for opportunity to win an ebook:)

Barbara said...

This sounds like a really GREAT series...I'm just now getting in on the end of it. Better late than never I suppose! :D

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Sophia Rose said...

I have been anticipating this book for some time. I am almost afraid to read it because then it will all be over.

Thanks for the excerpt!

divavixenqueen said...
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divavixenqueen said...

The series sounds fascinating and very intriguing

Lynn's Romance Enthusiasm said...

So does the couple make the mile high club? What happens next? I've got to read. Thank you for a great excerpt that leaves me wanting more.
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Kassandra said...

I LOVED Fifty Shades of Grey and can't wait to get my hands on more!!!! Wonderful excerpt!

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Anne R said...

I want to read this series so bad. It sounds absolutely fabulous. thanks for the great review.

Sariah said...

New to me author but this sounds like a series I would really enjoy! Thanks for the chance.

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Marlene said...

I haven't read this series yet but I want to it sounds really good.

Unknown said...

Not yet read the series. Sounds like a definite MUST HAVE!!

desitheblonde said...

im following him but the book sound great and would love to blog on it

VampedChik said...

Sounds like a great read!
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Christy said...

Sounds like a great book! I really enjoyed the excerpt.

Cheers :) said...

I've read both Fifty Shades of Grey and Darker and I absolutely love how fairy tale romance it is!
It takes me away from all my troubles and for that two and a half hours, there I am with my eyes glued onto how Christian and Ana further their relationship.
Thank you for giving such a great excerpt ( makes me want MORE)
and the post.
Also, the opportunity you give us is fantastic!
Money is tight with everything going on now, so this will really benefit us!
Thnak you so much!