Audiobook Review: Addicted for Now by Krista & Becca Ritchie

Addicted for Now (Addicted, #2) by Krista Ritchie, Becca Ritchie
Series: Addicted #2
Published by Audible Studios on January 13, 2015
Pages: 500
Format: Audiobook
Narrator: Charles Carr, Erin Mallon
Length: 16 hrs and 26 mins
Genres: New Adult, Romance


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He's addicted to booze. She's addicted to sex...staying sober is only half the battle.

No. More. Sex.

Those are the three words Lily Calloway fears the most. But Loren Hale is determined to be with Lily without enabling her dangerous compulsions. With their new living situation—sleeping in the same bed, for real, together—Lily has new battles. Like not jumping Lo’s bones every night. Not being consumed by sex and his body.

Loren plans to stay sober, to right all of his wrongs. So when someone threatens to expose Lily’s secret to her family and the public, he promises that he’ll do anything to protect her. But with old enemies surfacing, Lo has more at stake than his sobriety.

They will torment Lily until Lo breaks.

And his worst fear isn’t relapsing. He hears the end. He sees it. The one thing that could change everything. Just three words.

No. More. Us.

New Adult Romance recommended for readers 18+ for mature content

Now we’re getting somewhere! Addicted for Now was a far more enjoyable read for me than Addicted to You. Giving a series another chance even though the first book didn’t meet all your expectations can really pay off.

This book adds more depth to the characters of Lily Calloway and Loren Hale. We finally learn some of the catalysts for Lily’s sex addiction—a component I felt was severely lacking before. The story delves further into the misconceptions and stigma attached to sex addiction and the ways it impacts the loved ones of the sufferer.

I had a great deal of empathy for Lo and Lily’s struggles, and there is the right amount of tension as I constantly wondered if they could beat their addictions or if they would revert to enabling each to the point of relapsing. Their co-dependency is both heartbreaking and heartwarming. I also loved the devotion of Lo’s half brother, Ryke, and his determination to keep Lo sober at all costs, despite Lo’s objections. I’m excited to learn about the other distinct and colorful characters tied to Lily and Lo.

About the Audiobook
I’ve listened to several of Krista and Becca’s audiobooks, and I have been impressed with their quality. This book is no exception. Erin Mallon’s narration brings out the vulnerability of Lily’s nature. There is no female narrator who imitates men better than Erin, and her portrayal of Lo is superb. Charles Carr expertly conveys Lo’s confidence and fierce protectiveness.

Recommended for fans of:
Devoted siblings
Tabloids
Tough love

Krista and Becca Ritchie have recommended reading the Addicted series and the Calloway Sisters series in tandem for optimum enjoyment. This way you can seamlessly follow the timeline of events. You can enjoy the series separately, but here is the suggested reading order:

1. Addicted to You (Addicted)
2. Ricochet (Addicted)
3. Addicted for Now (Addicted)
4. Kiss the Sky (Calloway Sisters)
5. Hothouse Flower (Calloway Sisters)
6. Thrive (Addicted)
7. Addicted After All (Addicted)
8. Fuel the Fire (Calloway Sisters)
9. Long Way Down (Calloway Sisters)

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