DNF at 40%

I know lots of people love this book and series, but its really not for me. I can’t connect with either main character and I find myself skimming. The hero is an alcoholic and the heroine is a sex addict with nothing else going.... too much drinking and too much sex does not make a story in my opinion.

This was an interesting book, with a much heavier take on fake dating. Most fake dating books I read are fun and light. This one was definitely not that. There is a lot of talk about addiction in this book, and how it is controlling both of their lives. I really liked how at the end of the book they both faced their addictions and got help. I would like to see more about how they are now though. I also liked the way it ended with Loren giving Lily something that she couldn't bear to lose in order to start the process of overcoming her addiction. I also wanted to know more about the twist at the end with the family members. I feel like that left me with some unanswered questions. (I know there is a second book in this series, so maybe that will answer some of these questions, but I would have loved for them to have been answered in this book). 

3 stars
I received this book for free in return for an honest review.

I did not have a chance to read this book, but it is effecting my feedback rating.  I am giving books 5 stars that I haven't read to improve my feedback rating.  I am not recommending the book for my classroom or students since I have not read the book.  There needs to be a better system of leaving feedback for books not read.

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I quite enjoyed Lily and Lorens story. It was difficult subject matter and I found it was handled very well.

Well, this was not at all what I was expecting. I had originally picked this one up because it was getting great reviews from friends, and I loved the thought of how far outside of my comfort zone it was. I figured it was time to mix things up and assumed it would be light and fun.
Yeah, no.
The writing style was about what I was anticipating, but it was a lot darker than I ever could have prepared myself for. I know Lily’s addicted to sex, but this story was so far from being sexy. I felt really uncomfortable on more than one occasion, even going so far as putting the book down to take a break. There were a lot of anxiety-inducing scenes, to see two addicts enabling each other. I certainly wanted to slap them both and then force them into treatment. Easier said than done, I know.
I don’t have a ton of life experience with addiction, so I would love to hear the opinion of someone who has. I can’t speak for how accurate the characters’ action were, but they certainly felt realistic. I do wish I had more time with the secondary characters. They were really intriguing, but they seemed so outside of the drama that was Lily and Loren. I really want more of Lily’s sisters, so it’s a good thing there’s a spinoff series, Calloway Sisters.
The editing was iffy. I tried to make sure I had the newest version, but there were still a few issues. I wouldn’t say it affected my enjoyment, per se, but it was enough to take note of. I’m still on the fence about whether or now I’ll continue with the rest of the series, but I would certainly consider it for more Connor Cobalt and Rose Calloway! I would have to be in the right frame of mind for something so intense, though. Addicted to You was a bit of a soul-sucking experience… and I mean that in a good way!

So it’s been a while since I’ve read this book, but felt it need exploring. 

This book deals with abuse......really and not really. He abuses booze and she abuses sex.
They emotionally abuse each other, best friends, lover....could they be more! I’m sure they could. I really enjoyed this book and their plights. I want so much to read the next book. It’s something that has been speaking to me for a while now!

This is a really well-written book that focuses on the lives of two college students who both struggle with different addictions. To their families, they're together, but they're actually only friends living together to help cover one another's tracks. Lily is addicted to sex, has to have it, but she won't use Loren for that fix. Loren is an alcoholic. At some point though, they know it'll all come crashing down. 
I enjoyed this book and the perspectives of both main characters. He sees her, she sees him, and they're both in denial. Not only about their addictions, but also their feelings.