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E.L. James, the author of Fifty Shades of Grey, is releasing a new version of the book – told from Christian’s perspective – on time for his birthday June 18.

Yes, the alternate Fifty Shades is coming on Christian Grey’s birthday.

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James made the announcement today, adding that fans have asked her for this Christian-centric version for some time, and soon they shall get it.

E.L. is excited to “return to my happy place” as she put it.

“Hello all. For those of you who have asked, Christian’s POV of #FSOG is published on 18th June for his birthday. It’s called GREY,” she tweeted.

“I hope you enjoy it. #FiftyShades #Grey.”

“Christian is a complex character, and readers have always been fascinated by his desires and motivations, and his troubled past,” James added.

“Also, as anyone who has ever been in a relationship knows, there are two sides to every story. It’s been a great pleasure to return to my happy place.”

Not the Red Room of Pain, James says, but “writing, being with Christian and Ana in their universe, and working with the fantastic team at Vintage.”

The Fifty Shades of Grey movie was a critical flop but a box office bonanza, with sequels Fifty Shades Darker and Fifty Shades Freed soon to come.

It’s no surprise that the author is looking to grow the billion-dollar franchise, even with the two Fifty Shades of Grey sequels confirmed for release.

Fans will probably eat it up too.