Having red #1, I wouldnt want to win the whole set! It got 3* from me, an easy read, but with some serious issues with the repetitive use of words and phrases, and the fact it really is Twilight, only more f-d up. I reckon the best reviews are on goodreads. Seriously funny thoughts there!

I think you described it perfectly when you said you read all three in one weekend. An easy read, a Mills and Boon book with a darker twist. I read the first book after giving in to the peer pressure of everyone having read them and constantly being in the media. The relationship between the two main characters and the mystery of not knowing much about Christian was the only thing that kept me going through this book. I ended up skipping most of the 'raunchy' parts. They just seemed to get in the road of getting onto the story. If you want a 'erotic' book read a Mills and Boon. If you want a good story there are plenty out there. If you want to give into peer pressure of the latest popular book, then read this.

I just finished the first book, and I have to agree with Mel #1, seriously repetitive use of words and phrases. I was surprised that it managed to get published without an editor picking up on this. Saying that it was pretty well paced, so I raced through it, and drove my husband crazy by reading some of the catch phrases out loud every time I came across them... "Oh my!" "Fifty shades of..." "down there!"

Thanks for starting a book club blog, I'm looking forward to reading more!

I have yet to read these books - but felt very risque putting my name down on the colossal waiting list at my local library. I love that it has drawn attention to this audience though. On a particularly rainy family camping holiday, I was desperate for an escape and came across a particularly well-read book at the back of a Mills and Boon collection sentanced to spend an eternity moulding in the cupboard of our caravan. My mum was so shamefaced in admitting to owning the trashy novel. I vaguely remember that the storyline centered around a pirate and some kidnapped proper English woman, but I clearly remember the hilarious and frank conversations it opened up amongst the women in our party about these sort of books after it all came out. The series appears to have encouraged more people into reading, which is something that can only be praised really.

A friend recently loaned me the first two of this series. I haven't started them yet but seeing as there is such hype around the books I feel like it is almost a must.

Love this book club blog! Fabulous idea. Looking forward to the next review.

I haven't read these books either but I think it's time that I did – I feel like I’m missing out! I am stoked to see that Stuff finally have a book blog. It’s great to have you on board Karen.

I love all 3 books. I have never read anything like them. My friends and I call our book club tango , and have so much fun talking to each other about the books !!!!!!!!!!! Please write more E.L James

These books have more to do with marketing and the bandwagon phenomenon than good writing.

But in saying that good on her. She could probably also get away with writing 2 more before most people cotton on to they are complete waste of time and move on to the next fad.

Not much different to Dan Brown or the Spice Girls in that respect.

Just finished reading this rather dreadful load of rubbish that has been doing the office rounds. Like most workplaces all the females raved about it so felt obliged to see what the fuss was about. I am glad I didn't waste my money buying this book and have no intentions of reading the rest of them.

Personally, I haven't read these books due to the fact that the author has made a bunch of money on the back of another author. (was originally a fan-fiction from twilight...) She even used the names Edward and Bella until someone told her to change the names. I'm all for new authors, and I'm all for different genres, just not taking from someone else's hard work for your own profit.