Daunted by the singular tastes and dark secrets of the beautiful, tormented young entrepreneur Christian Grey, Anastasia Steele has broken off their relationship to start a new career with a Seattle publishing house.

But, desire for Christian still dominates her every waking thought, and when he proposes a new arrangement, Ana cannot resist. They rekindle their searing sensual affair, and Ana learns more about the barrowing past of her damaged, driven, and demanding Fifty Shades.

While Christian wrestles with his inner demons, Ana, must confront the anger and envy of the woman who came before her, and make the most important decision of her life.