Close Encounters: Books Beyond Fifty Shades of Grey
If you are a child who has stumbled across this post, you should stop reading it and go do something more fun with your Internet time.
The movie based on E.L. James' bestselling novel Fifty Shades of Grey is being released on Friday February 13. Pre-release publicity has not been overwhelmingly positive. Instead of going to a theatre this weekend, why not read a book? These books are similar to Fifty Shades of Gray but be warned–they are very racy.
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Bared to You by Sylvia Day
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Talking Book: CD Format (restricted to Print Disabled patrons)
The chemistry between young billionaire Gideon Cross and witty, rich Eva Tramell is undeniable but can'they overcome past traumas to commit to each other? The first book in the Crossfire series.
Belong to Me by Shayla Black
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Submissives at a BDSM club are going missing so FBI analyst Tara Jacobs infiltrates it and unexpectedly encounters the man who once broke her heart.
Destined to Play by Indigo Bloome
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A married psychologist runs into a former lover at a conference. He promises her a weekend of passion beyond her wildest dreams but she must agree to two conditions–she must ask no questions and she must agree to lose her sight for the duration of the experience. [She should probably ask a few questions!] Book one of the Avalon Trilogy.
Eighty Days Yellow by Vina Jackson
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Summer, a feisty violinist catches the eye of Dominik, a university professor. Together they explore the world of dominance and submission. Some readers have criticised the book for its lack of romance. The first book in the Eighty Days Trilogy.
The Submissive by Tara Sue Me
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From the publisher's description: "Yearning to experience a world of pleasure beyond her simple life as a librarian, Abby offers herself to Nathaniel, to fulfill her most hidden desires." The first in The Submissive series.
Prefer something a little less explicit? A list of tame romance novels will be posted on February 12, 2015.
2 thoughts on “Close Encounters: Books Beyond Fifty Shades of Grey”
I can’t speak for any of these, but the 50 Shades of Grey trilogy is largely romanticizing an abusive and demeaning relationship, and I doubt that the movie will handle the material any better than the books. I would discourage everyone – especially young women – from going to watch the movie or reading the books, from further perpetuating the idea that men like Christian Grey are the ideal when looking for a dominant partner. I don’t mean to shame people who enjoy reading these types of books, but wouldn’t it be more refreshing to write a blog about some of the healthier romantic relationships in books today?
Thank you for your comment, Liane.
I’ve now added the link to a blog post published last night about more traditional romance novels.