Fifty Shades of Grey
Summary
Now thatFifty Shades of Greyis on Netflix , it might have prompted readers to visit ( or revisit ) the rule book , but there are plenty of other book serial to scratch the itch after scan E.L. James ' erotic al-Qur’an series . TheFifty Shades of Greybooks ( and movies)exploded onto the pop polish sceneand show in a young era of erotic lit and kinky romanticism . While it had its detractors , and good deal of valid criticism about the perniciousness of the relationship , it was still an enormous smash – the bestselling volume of the ten .
That state , reader should be forewarned : Like theFifty Shades of Greybooks , some of the series on this list are problematic , so register with a cautious optic . Some in spades do BDSM well , in a healthier way that ’s truer to the lifestyle . Others , however , should be read purely for the erotic shot and not for any relationship or life sentence lessons .
The Fifty Shades flick have become quite the phenomenon within their genre , but plenitude of other great celluloid explore similar themes & story .
10The Christian Grey Series
E.L. James
This may seem like a no - brainer , but the best book serial publication to read afterFifty Shades of Grayis … Fifty Shades of Gray . Some readers may not know this , butE.L. James released a trilogy that ’s theFifty Shadesstory but told from Christian ’s POV.The three books – Grey , Darker , andFreed – are loosely much well find than the original trilogy , with their Goodreads slews reflecting as much . In general , they ’re a little better written with a more interesting protagonist . For those who loved theFifty Shadestrilogy , the best way to revisit that feeling may very well be to reread , this time through Christian ’s eyes .
9The Twilight Series
Stephenie Meyer
The next - closest thing toFifty Shades of Graythan reading the adopt - up trilogy is reading the script that inspired them . Fifty Shades of Greyoriginally started asTwilightfanfic , but finally , enough was alter for sound cause that they became the Word bed today . While the BDSM element is evidently missing from Stephenie Meyers ' rather chasteTwilight , the moral force of the cultured and wealthy love interest with a genitive , controlling run is well - document in the book . Those who also like the trope of the mousy , plain girl overtake the eye of the ( on paper , at least ) everlasting guy will also really likeTwilight , if they have n’t already understand it . Maybe it ’s clip for a reread .
8A Court of Thorns and Roses Series
Sarah J. Maas
It was thanks to theCourt of Thorns and Rosesseries by Sarah J. Maas that the conception of the savory romantasy ( and the word itself ) really picked up steam a few years ago . While the firstACOTARbook was issue in 2015,it was in the retiring few twelvemonth during the pandemic that BookTok stick ahold of them and blow up their popularity to Modern top . The erotica is very erotic , with some readers criticizing the books for throw perhaps a bittoomuch sex activity . If the spicier scenes were your favorite parts of theFifty Shades of Greybooks , thenA Court of Thorns and Rosesis sure to scratch that libidinous scabies .
7The After Series
Anna Todd
To be frank , there was some public debate about whether to admit theAfterseries by Anna Todd on this tilt . There ’s no other path to put it : theAfterseries is more toxic and unhealthy than theFifty Shades of Greyseries . like toFifty Shadesitself , theAfterseries started out as fanfic on Wattpad , this clip about Harry Styles of One Direction . If you ’re into messy drama and passionate romance between two immature people , however , then theAfterseries can be an entertaining read for you . Be forewarned , though : Tessa and Hardin sometimes make Ana and Christian ’s relationship seem salubrious and balanced . Just keep that in head as you take .
The popular Fifty Shades Of Grey book serial publication has been adjust to the screen , but there ’s a specific fiat you should interpret and watch the series in .
6The Eighty Days Series
Vina Jackson
Sometimes in a romance book , you do n’t want realism , but perfectly beautiful , talented , passionate people . Vina Jackson’sEighty Daysseries has all that and more , and , as a bonus , there are half a dozen Word of God in the series and a few scant stories to keep the seduction going . Summer is a gifted violinist in a passionless human relationship , but when she meets the suave university professor Dominik , his mania for her music heat a part of her she ’d kept leashed . Those who are into female agonist search their darker , kinkier desires will surely like theEighty Daysseries . There ’s a nice counterpoise of Latinian language and sexuality , so readers get a bit of both .
5Crossfire Series
Sylvia Day
In book recommendation likeFifty Shades , theCrossfireseries by Sylvia Day come up frequently . The consensus among those who study and enjoyedFifty Shades of Greyis that theCrossfirebooks are very similar toFifty Shades , but the penning is stronger and the dynamic between the characters is healthier . Granted , both the lovers can be quite toxic thanks to their troubled and abusive upbringings , but the character exploitation is far stronger and the duad in reality make an effort to work on themselves and their relationships . The gender scenes are well written and raging , so there ’s a good balance of taradiddle and sex between the pages .
4Salacious Players Club Series
Sara Cate
TheSalacious Players Clubseries by Sara Cate , starting with the first book , Praise , is also a complemental series that comes up often among the readership when discussingFifty Shades of Grey . This one has the eroticism built mightily in : the manly dear interestingness is the owner of a sex club that allows people to safely explore their most private desire and kinks . matter get more complicated when he hires his son ’s ex - girlfriend as his secretary . For those who love the boss - secretaire power dynamic or a more or less previous male supporter , Praise will fulfill those niches . The BDSM and kink are explored in aphrodisiac , interesting way , too , which is always a incentive .
3Masters Of The Shadowlands Series
Cherise Sinclair
Fifty Shades - inspired book get it on to pose part of the action in sex cabaret , and it ’s easy to see why : BDSM and kink rein supreme . Such is the pillow slip with theMasters of the Shadowlandsseries by Cherise Sinclair . It ’s a very extended serial publication , with at least 15 book of account so far . Masters differs from most of the series on this inclination in thatit follows a newfangled protagonist every book , but all revolves around the thrall gild , Club Shadowlands . Each book has a unexampled schoolmaster and a new educatee , keeping matter unused and kinky for readers . They ’re quick , seductive read for those who are more into the erotica than the account .
2The Stark Saga
J. Kenner
A raging , rich entrepreneur with a dark past and a restraint freak problem . A beautiful woman he ’s set his sights on . A contractual proposition that conduct to an intense relationship . Sound intimate ? TheStark Seriesby J. Kenner has quite a few beat that overlap withFifty refinement , including the deep boss / subservient low-level moral force . This sentence , though , the submissive female champion has some dark secrets of her own . There ’s less kink and BDSM in the sexuality than one might expect , but the titillating scenes are still red-hot and the beloved narrative is honestly earned . It ’s a nice Libra the Scales of love and lust , with neither wash up the other out .
1The Club Wyld Series
Violet James
The last book of account serial publication on the list , theClub Wyldseries by Violet James , s another that tilt heavy into the sub - dom , BDSM moral force of the characters . While protagonist Rebecca volitionally enters the subservient lifestyle at the cabaret , she finds it ’s not like she thought it would be and instead involves a peck of pain and misuse . UnlikeFifty Shades of Grey , however , Rebecca gets herself into a proper BDSM human relationship with a raw adult male , and the serial explores the life-style and sex with more refinement and esteem than the E.J. James novels , which have been heavily criticized for its " BDSM " not being a BDSM human relationship at all , but just abuse . Those who have it away the insta - honey trope , too , will ascertain much to enjoy in the quick , windy reads .
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