Shades of Grey Trilogy by E L James

I decided to wait until I read all three books in the trilogy to post my blog about them.  I was hesitant to join the bandwagon, just because I usually don't do something I'm told I should do.=)  I could relate to Anastasia Steele in this sense!  But I finally read all three and am SO happy I did.  These were such great books.  They were each 350-400 pages each and I read them all three in one week.  Mind you I have a full time job, 2 kids with one on the way and am taking two online college courses.  I MADE time to read these books!  My advice is to not listen to the media about these books, just read them!  The characters are amazing.  EVERY character in these books I fell in love with.  It does get pretty erotic, I will warn you, but it is tactfully done and there is nothing that made me sick or anything like that.  There's nothing "gross" in there.  It is a GREAT romance story that will have you wanting to read until you finish.  E.L. James captured every woman's fantasy.  Having a man that was dominant without losing yourself in the relationship.  When Anastasia literally stumbles into Christian Grey's office you will never expect where the story will take you.  It will make you smile, take your breath away, and tear up in some parts because events will break your heart.  You will become a part of this book and wish you were there!  But I will warn you, buy some panty liners.  Your boyfriend/husband will appreciate you reading these books!  AWESOME story, love love love these books. There's talk of a movie coming out and I will most definitely be in line at midnight for this one!  VERY happy reading with these, I know you'll enjoy!

City of Lost Souls by Cassandra Claire

As usual this series keeps getting better and better.  I have to admit the last book wasn't as great but this one I absolutely did not want to put down.  It really got into Clary and Jace's relationship.  They are a lot closer than in past books and their romance just keeps getting bolder and bolder and it gets intense at some points in the book.  Clary's character is much stronger in this book also.  She's full blown shadow hunter and shows her capabilities well.  Jace's character shows a softer side.  He's more into showing Clary emotion and not afraid of those emotions.  Sebastian is back and the plot gets thicker and thicker as the story progresses.  In the end some of the problem is solved but in true mortal instruments fashion, even more trouble is brought on by the events in the end of the book.  It was such a great book.  The characters have grown so much and I can't wait for the next one!  Very happy reading!!!