Addicted (The Outlaws Series Book 2)

"I go where you go."FINAL DECISION: Friends to lovers story that is emotionally complicated, sexy and a great second book in the Outlaws series.THE STORY: In the post-world outlaw world, Lennox and Jamie have known one another almost all their lives. They are the closet of friends -- almost family. After the events of the first book in the series, CLAIMED, the two have moved into the Outlaws compound. Jamie has a crush on one of the Outlaws, but Lennox knows that she will always return to him. Jamie loves her hot friend, but what she is not willing to do, however is risk giving into the strong sexual attraction between them because their friendship is more important than sex. When Jamie realizes that her crush is futile, she turns to her best friend and things seriously heat up between them. The two have to discover whether it is possible to be the best of friends and the best of lovers.OPINION: If a hot sexy, erotic romance can depict a hard violent life and yet have a sweet romance at its core, this book it is. Lennox and Jamie have a long relationship that they have kept as friends, but sexual attraction has been an underlying factor for a long time. The two have a deep relationship and understanding of one another. Once they begin their sexual relationship, they discover that no matter their hopes, things are different and they must learn to navigate their new feelings and desires. I thought the shifting relationship between Lennox and Jamie was particularly complex and subtle. These two love one another but learn to be in love with one another.I was impressed with how Lennox and Jamie dealt with their sexual history with others (you have to accept that these two had sex with other people while in the same room) with such equanimity. I also loved how these two highly sexed people come to realize that they are so possessive of one another that they don't want other people involved in their sex life at all.This book begins to flesh out more the overarching story of the series. I have a great fondness for storylines which span a series. I believe this gives the books more depth and reward readers, like me, who like to commit to reading multiple books. This book doesn't pick up that story right where CLAIMED left it (and if you haven't read claimed, you can figure out all the pertinent points in ADDICTED). Instead, ADDICTED gives a new viewpoint and a new set of problems that I expect with intersect at some point with the events in the first book.Finally, this book managed to surprise me. I didn't expect the death of a character. I like it when writers can do the unexpected. I ended up liking this book better than the first one because the romance and conflict felt much more cohesive. I may even end up liking the first book better because the world these characters inhabit is becoming more familiar. I can't wait until the next book (the romantic conflict begins here).WORTH MENTIONING: The book depicts both the hero and heroine having sex with other people before they get together and a couple of MMF scenes including the hero and heroine together.CONNECTED BOOKS: ADDICTED is the second book in the Outlaws series. While a reader of the first book will be ahead in knowing about this world, ADDICTED can be read as a standalone since all the relevant information is given here.STAR RATING: I give this book 4.5 stars.NOTE: I received an ARC of this book at the RT Convention from the publisher in order to write a review. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions contained herein are my own.

I said it before but I'll say it again, this series is not for the faint of heart. This one is rough because you know that Lennox and Jamie belong together, even if they can't get themselves in a place to BE together.There's a lot in this story. A lot of good and a lot of sad. If you didn't love the first one and were torn on reading forward, I think you'll want to keep going because this is the story where you will really get invested in these characters.

Elle knows what she's doing : ) I've been a long time fan and she never disappoints!I recommend reading book 1, Claimed, first. I feel like it will help understand Addicted and all the characters. Great story and world building. As in the Claimed there is m/m/f action and it is hot!

A good read. This book is not going to change your life but might take your mind to another place for a few hours. An easy read and it kept me interested.

This was such a good book! I absolutely adore Elle Kennedy! This latest installment of the Outlaw Series, was an action packed, thrill ride. Absolutely can not wait for Rylan and Reese's book.

Loved it. Little heartbroken at the end. But I loved it.

So disappointed especially when you waste your money. I tried and tried but could not get into this book. I Enjoy Elle Kennedy's books but this one was not one of them

Loved it!!!

well written. great plot, characters and very good steamy interactions that gets your pulse going!!

I didn't enjoy this story about Lennox and Jamie as much as I enjoyed reading the first book, it was still good and I still recommend it. But if your comparing the books in the series so far the first book about Con and Hudson is my favourite.

Good book

Lennox and Jamie have always been two halves of the same whole now that they have finally given into their baser instincts they're now a complete unit till whatever comes along to alter that whether it be a child or enforcers they will do it together

Look this series and this book didn't disappoint!! Gutted when the snippet of #3 ended and can't wait for it to be out!!