LOVE ADDICTS ANONYMOUS
(PART ONE)
by J.C. Reed and Jackie Steele
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Blurb
From New York Times bestselling author J.C. Reed and Jackie Steele comes a hot, new romantic comedy…
Kade Wright is an expert in rocking any woman’s world. Sexy, rich, and the type you don’t bring home to meet your mother, he has broken more hearts than he can remember, and there is no end in sight. Until one mistake lands him in boiling hot waters. When his company orders him to the LOVE ADDICTS ANONYMOUS Rehab Center, he better get his affairs in order or else he loses his seat on the company board.
Love isn’t supposed to be addictive.
But for Vicky Sullivan it is.
A true romantic at heart, she comes with a bit of a stalking tendency, and is completely not adverse to commitment. But who’s Kade to judge? As someone who’s seeking commitment and afraid of never finding love, she’s the type of woman he wouldn’t usually hit on. Except, she’s hot and keeps avoiding him…yes, even after seeing his private parts naked in all their glory.
Kade isn’t known as the tall, dark and ruthless businessman for no reason. Romance isn’t in the air, more like wild between the sheets action with no expectations. Vicky’s convinced she can resist, but Kade has other plans for her.
Can Vicky stay away from the one man who seems so easy to get and so hard to keep?
*Note: This ends in a cliffhanger. This sexy romantic comedy is the first part of a three-part series of novellas between 25k and 35k words each. A story you don’t want your nan to read! Told from alternate point of view, it will have you blushing hard and laughing out loud. Parts Two and Three will be released within the next few weeks.
Review
3.5 stars!
Love Addicts Anonymous: Part One is the first book I have read by J.C. Reed and Jackie Steele. It’s the beginning of a three part series of novellas and a great start to the story. Since it is only the first part, we get the set up and some background of the characters and not much else, but what we do learn is interesting and I’ll definitely continue with the series.
Vicky is hilarious. She is a borderline stalker and completely blind to the truth behind the love she shares with the man she thinks is “The One.” After we meet her, it is clear she may have a problem, she just doesn’t see it that way.
People are addicted to books. They’re addicted to caffeine. To alcohol or drugs. But to love? Sweet, tender love?
How can someone love too much?
But apparently when you violate your restraining order three times, they have no sense of humor.
No matter how much she denies being addicted to love, we see her misconstrue everything and we are left wanting to know exactly what went down.
And then there is Kade. Kade is a sex addict and wow what an addict he is. He is cocky, blunt, and knows exactly what he wants…one-night stands and no repeats; he has zero desire for a relationship.
What I’m looking for is the small percentage (of an already small pool) that actually wants to stay single and enjoys sex without any sort of commitment.
I admit, that’s my favorite kind of woman.
Unfortunately, they’re not easy to find. The majority are romantics pining for “The One.” I call them then “deluded lunatics.”
Both Kade and Vicky end up at Love Addict Anonymous Rehab Center (LAA) and as it turns out, they are roommates. Co-ed roommates for a sex addict and a love addict, you ask?! It does sound like an interesting combination. The new therapy includes pairing people with these addictions to help heal each other and I cannot see how this will end in any other way than a disaster.
One of the biggest rules at LAA is no hooking up with the roommate which may prove to be difficult when it seems it’s bound to happen between Vicky and Kade.
My gaze meets hers again, and in that moment something happens. I don’t know what it is, except that it feels like a valut’s just opened. It’s deep, intense, and a hell of a lot intimate.
I enjoyed this quick little read. It was funny and a great set up to what will be an interesting story for sure. The characters are different and I cannot wait to see how they end up interacting. The banter is silly and you can tell that there will be increasing sexual tension between them as the story goes on.
I felt really bad for Vicky’s situation. I just don’t know what to believe though. On the outside she comes across as a bit crazy but since we don’t know the whole story I refuse to blame her at the moment. I am giving her the benefit of the doubt and can’t wait to see what happens next.
Kade. Hmm. He’s a toss up. I’m not so sure that I like him yet. I cringed after he described his 365-day sex challenge. I am hoping he changes when he and Vicky have a thing, because lets be honest, you know there will be a thing. I think Kade’s casual stance on woman bugs me more than usual but not because of his sex drive and addiction. I think it’s the way he thinks about it. I have read a book with a sex addict that I loved so it’s not the addiction that irritates me. I think it’s the lack of respect for the women that comes across when he is thinking about his addiction, or the lack there of because he does not think he has a problem. I beg to differ.
Overall I enjoyed the first installment in this new series. Though I didn’t love it, I still liked it and sped through it. It’s long enough to set up the story but I would have wanted a bit more. And with that ending, I am looking forward to diving into the next book!
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About the Authors
J.C. Reed
J.C. Reed is a New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestselling author. She writes steamy contemporary romance with a touch of mystery and suspense. When she’s not typing away on her keyboard, forgetting the world around her, you can find her chatting with her readers on Facebook.GOODREADS | FACEBOOK | WEBSITE | FB FAN GROUP | NEWSLETTER
Jackie Steele
Jackie Steele is a USA Today Bestselling author and a true romantic at heart. Whether reading or writing, Jackie loves dark, emotional stories that twist with your head and take you on a journey. As an ever romantic, she believes in happy endings and true love in all forms, which is reflected in all of her books.