Kelly
Written on May 8, 2017
Connor was an absolute delight. No filter and called them out on their bullshit. I liked it in parts but didn't love it.
9 Books. 6 Friends. 3 Couples. 1 Epic Series
She's addicted to sex. He's addicted to booze...the only way out is rock bottom.
No one would suspect shy Lily Calloway's biggest secret. While everyone is dancing at college bars, Lily stays in the bathroom. To get laid. Her compulsion leads her to one-night stands, steamy hookups and events she shamefully regrets. The only person who knows her secret happens to have one of his own.
Loren Hale's best friend is his bottle of bourbon. Lily comes at a close second. For three years, they've pretended to be in a real relationship, hiding their addictions from their families. They've mastered the art of concealing flasks and random guys that filter in and out of their apartment.
But as they sink beneath the weight of their addictions, they cling harder to their destructive relationship and wonder if a life together, for real, is better than a lie. Strangers and family begin to infiltrate their guarded lives, and with new challenges, they realize they may not just be addicted to alcohol and sex.
Their real vice may be each other.
- ISBN10 0989339211
- ISBN13 9780989339216
- Publish Date 29 June 2013
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Krista & Becca Ritchie
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 334
- Language English
Reviews
Connor was an absolute delight. No filter and called them out on their bullshit. I liked it in parts but didn't love it.
whisperingchapters
Written on Apr 11, 2015
"We’re in a three year long fake relationship. We live together. He’s heard me orgasm from one room over. I’ve seen him sleep in his own puke. And even though our parents believe we’re one small step from engagement, we’ll never have sex again."
Lily and Lo have kept their secrets hidden from everybody, especially their wealthy family in order to keep their trust funds. They pretended they were a couple in public, but in the privacy of their house, the secrets would come to light. How long will it be until their secrets are no longer secrets and everyone knows about their addiction?
She's addicted to sex.
I had no idea what to expect of this book...none. I have heard that sex is an addiction but it never occurred to me how bad it can get and this book delves into the story of a sex addict and the consequences it can have. I was surprised by all of it. The story was definitely interesting...very interesting and in a good way. Lily Calloway is definitely something else from the girl main characters I am used to. She needed sex, she needed to masturbate, she craved all of it. Diving deep into Lily's head was at times a bit much for me. I liked Lily's character but at the same time, I didn't really like her. I was in between and I couldn't decide. I couldn't figure out why I didn't like her but I did. She never really helped Lo. I know she was dealing with her own addiction but I believe she could have helped Lo someway, somehow. Yes, Lo wouldn't have listened at all, but at least she had tried. She kept him alive, but barely.
He’s addicted to booze.
Loren Hale is the son of a very wealthy man who basically inhales alcohol. Lo followed his father's footsteps since he was a teen and alcohol became his coping mechanism from being called a failure by his father. I love Lo's character a lot. Even though he would make poor choices, he was entertaining to read about. I fell in love with his character and wanted more of him (which I got in Addicted For Now). He is very troubled, which made me love him even more.
The only way out is rock bottom.
They have been hiding their secrets for long that they have no one to turn to other than themselves. When things start getting out of hand, they need to deal with it without help and it's taking a toll on both Lily and Lo.
I was so frustrated with the story because I wasn't expecting this story to be so realistic and it really messed with my head at times because of the intensity but it was really good. I got this first book for free and halfway through it, I 1-clicked Ricochet and Addicted For Now. This book is very messed up but because it is messed up, I love it. Gen, how can you love such a messed up story? Well, because this it is realistic, like I mentioned above. It is so real and so raw. Lily and Lo's story can be found today in our world, more than one would think. This book showed me a side of sex addiction that I didn't even know existed. The characters have so many flaws and that's what make them unique characters because they feel real.
I recommend this series to everyone that is looking for a mature New Adult Romance story that is real and will help you understand more about two addictions that are very common in society.
KitsuneBae
Written on Dec 23, 2013
This post first appeared on: Thoughts and Pens.
Howdy, my bloggy friends? We have 2 more hours to go and it’s jingle bells already. Since most of you are spending a White Christmas, I decided to post a steamy review to make things warmer.
Guys…guys…this book…this book is nothing like I’ve encountered before. It’s disturbing… it’s thought provoking and definitely an eye-opener. I admit that I got this because of the hype and the curious premise. A story about sex addiction is not something I encounter every day. And I intend to know if the authors were be able to portray the addiction in a convincing manner.
Highly orgasmic, Addicted To You follows the story of two bestfriends whose lives are screwed because of their addiction. Lily Calloway is a slave to her sexual needs. She pro-actively seeks the company of men just to satisfy her carnal hunger. On the other hand, Loren Hale is already contented with his liquor bottles to warm his bed at night. His motto: I live to drink. Determined to hide their hideous secrets from their families, they come to an arrangement of pretending to be a couple so that they’ll have an excuse to live together and cover up their addictions.
Sex addiction is a new subject for me. Call me naïve but it has never occurred to me that sex could be as destructive as alcoholism. Lily’s struggle with her sexual needs was painfully real and it’s a sickness I would never wish on anyone, male or female. And with the way the authors depicted the sickness was so natural that I 100% felt Lily’s inner turmoil. All throughout the story, all I felt for her is sympathy even if she’s acting like a selfish bitch sometimes. Understandable because who wouldn’t be if your daily life is controlled by an unhealthy need? And you have no one to turn to but your screwed up bestfried who just tolerates your crutch.
Speaking of Lily’s bestfriend, Loren, as an alcoholic is very convincing. I should know because let’s just say that I do have an experience about the said addiction… an addiction that I fear because sadly, it runs in our family. I completely understood his mood swings, his need to get wasted and how everything goes fucked up if he’s not able to drink his regular fix of liquor. While I am sometimes disgusted with how he treats Lily, my compassionate side is hellbent on understanding him. What he does is realistic and I’ve seen for real how alcohol addiction could transform a person into someone different. Alcohol addiction is not something to trifle with and I’ve seen men and women succumbed to the alcohol’s intoxicating powers without hope of recovering. Despite Lo’s flaws, I couldn’t help rooting for him. He accepted and desired Lily with no qualms, with no questions even if he had seen the number of men she had been with.
Addicted To You, with its character and relationship driven plot offered something fresh to the table of New Adult stories. Lo and Lily’s friendship is impressive albeit disconcerting. They really had each other’s back, sticking to each other through thick and thin no matter how twisted it is. They enable each other’s destruction to the point that you start questioning yourself, “What does friendship really means?” Things became more challenging when the two mofos decided to breach the friendship boundary and be a real couple. Seeing them together gave me a lot of feelings: 1. giddiness because they’re perfect for each other, 2. nervousness because d—mmit, they’re struggling to feed each other’s needs without hindering the other’s capability to satisfy his/her hunger, 3. Sadness because, left to their own devices, they’ll just destroy each other in the end. Their romance, though with a hint of cliché, perfectly blends the steamy aspect with the delicate subject of sex addiction and alcoholism. Aside from the romance, the dynamic familial relationships shared by our MCs with the secondary characters are also worth reading.
And that ending, friends…that ending… I just want to give Lo a hug for finally stepping up and braving the uncertain.
For me, the only drawback of Addicted To You was its pacing and the twist that was not done well. Sure, I didn’t see it coming but I wasn’t that mindblown. I guess, it has something to do with the insufficient tension building and the timing being somewhat off.
Seriously, if you are looking for a New Adult read that is not mindless porn under the guise of a contemporary romance story, then pick this up. It is explosive and very addictive. If you’re scared about reading hardcore sex scenes, no worries, this one has none. All the steamy scenes are light but hot enough to make your legs turn into jelly.
**A free ARC was provided to me by the authors/publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review**
anastasia
Written on May 28, 2013
I really enjoyed this.
This is a deeply flawed couple who’s behaviour I really should find abhorrent but this is clever writing and I found myself sympathising strongly with them, even wanting them to succeed in their deception.
I was hooked by their story.
The story ends, not on a cliffhanger, but with so much left to tell and thankfully the next books are out already so I won’t have long to wait.