Fifty Shades of Happiness

I had many friends tell me, "YOU HAVE TO READ Fifty Shades of Grey" it is amazing! I knew the overall tone of the book from the media and friends. I was hesitant to read it because I figured it was all soft porn or too kinky for my style of reading. Needless to say I gave in a began to read the first book. I finished it in a day and a half. I literally could not put it down! The character description and detailed moment by moment scenes were written perfectly. However, it is kind of kinky, full of sex, passion and love. It is a love story with a decent amount of passion, love and crazy sex. However, I found myself in love with the way the author wrote the book. She painted the main characters beautifully with every small detail and a vivid look into their thoughts and emotions. I laugh because my mother called me and said she heard on the news they called the series "Mommy Porn". I guess you could say that in one way, but when I think of porn I think of kinky sex with no passion, love or relationship. It is simply sex to arouse people, and yes the vivid scenes in the books may have that affect on people. However they are more than just sex (although there a lot of that). I like to give books the benefit of the double and read them cover to cover before making an opinion. I felt awakened by this book. It made me remember passion, dedication, love, and reading some crazy sexual scenes for the first time in a book.

I believe the main character Christian Grey appeals to women in so many ways:
-He is described as a Greek God, very attractive and Rico Swave
-He is screwed up mentally from a horrific childhood but is working through his fears
-He has an incredible love and dedication from his heart for Ana
-He is always concerned with her well being and making sure she is happy
-He has a kinky, crazy side which is simply a turn on

I am currently half way through the last book, and anxiously anticipating finishing it this weekend.

It has hit the $20million mark and surpassed Harry Potter book sales ;)
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/jacketcopy/2012/07/50-shades-of-grey-series-20-million-sold.html