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Addicted to You
She’s an addiction—one I thought I’d overcome. Then my band hires her as the PR manager and invites her on our first headlining tour.
Two years ago I couldn’t have fathomed Loose Threads being big enough to sell out venues and have fans lining up around the building. Sounds like bliss, right?
Wrong.
Not when I’m sharing a bus with the one person who never really left my system.
Sixteen weeks of gigs and groupies should be enough to keep me distracted. But avoiding her is impossible when she’s everywhere. Her laugh lingers, her smile lights up the dark corners of my soul, and the memory of her touch still haunts me.
Sneaking into her hotel room was supposed to curb my cravings, but one hit of her and I’m hooked all over again. Chasing the high that makes me feel most alive amid the loneliness of the road.
When the walls I’ve built start to crumble around me, Ellie’s there to pick up the pieces. Letting her in might save me…or it could destroy us both.
Two years ago I couldn’t have fathomed Loose Threads being big enough to sell out venues and have fans lining up around the building. Sounds like bliss, right?
Wrong.
Not when I’m sharing a bus with the one person who never really left my system.
Sixteen weeks of gigs and groupies should be enough to keep me distracted. But avoiding her is impossible when she’s everywhere. Her laugh lingers, her smile lights up the dark corners of my soul, and the memory of her touch still haunts me.
Sneaking into her hotel room was supposed to curb my cravings, but one hit of her and I’m hooked all over again. Chasing the high that makes me feel most alive amid the loneliness of the road.
When the walls I’ve built start to crumble around me, Ellie’s there to pick up the pieces. Letting her in might save me…or it could destroy us both.
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Published January 15, 2026
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January 13, 2026
3.5 stars rounded up!
I flew through this book and genuinely enjoyed it! The pacing kept me hooked, and I loved getting to spend more time in this world, especially watching Travis and Ellie slowly (and sometimes messily) find their way to each other. Drawn to You, the first book in this series, was one of my top reads of 2025! Someone give me a playlist that sounds like the band, Loose Threads, ASAP! I also need a t-shirt, please and thank you!!
Tropes:
🎸 Rockstar romance
🚐 Forced proximity
🗒️ PR manager x lead singer
❌ No third act breakup
💞 Second Chance
💊 Addiction Rep
One important note: please check trigger warnings, as addiction plays a significant role in the story. I appreciated that the topic was handled with care and compassion. Personally, I found myself wishing this aspect had been explored a bit more deeply, especially around long-term support and healing. That said, I truly respected the hopeful message around recovery and resilience, and it was clear how much passion the author put into portraying that journey!
The spice level is definitely high 🌶️🌶️🌶️, and while it will absolutely work for many readers, I did find myself skimming some of those scenes, not because they weren’t well written, just because they weren’t always what I personally gravitate toward. A good balance of plot and spice is what I always look for!
Overall, this was a fast, engaging read with strong chemistry between the MMC and FMC!! I’m rounding this up to four stars because I had a great time reading it and stayed invested from start to finish. Love ya, Kassie Mak! Can’t wait to read book 3!
Thank you to Kassie Mak Luna Literary Management for the e-ARC! 💿✨
I flew through this book and genuinely enjoyed it! The pacing kept me hooked, and I loved getting to spend more time in this world, especially watching Travis and Ellie slowly (and sometimes messily) find their way to each other. Drawn to You, the first book in this series, was one of my top reads of 2025! Someone give me a playlist that sounds like the band, Loose Threads, ASAP! I also need a t-shirt, please and thank you!!
Tropes:
🎸 Rockstar romance
🚐 Forced proximity
🗒️ PR manager x lead singer
❌ No third act breakup
💞 Second Chance
💊 Addiction Rep
One important note: please check trigger warnings, as addiction plays a significant role in the story. I appreciated that the topic was handled with care and compassion. Personally, I found myself wishing this aspect had been explored a bit more deeply, especially around long-term support and healing. That said, I truly respected the hopeful message around recovery and resilience, and it was clear how much passion the author put into portraying that journey!
The spice level is definitely high 🌶️🌶️🌶️, and while it will absolutely work for many readers, I did find myself skimming some of those scenes, not because they weren’t well written, just because they weren’t always what I personally gravitate toward. A good balance of plot and spice is what I always look for!
Overall, this was a fast, engaging read with strong chemistry between the MMC and FMC!! I’m rounding this up to four stars because I had a great time reading it and stayed invested from start to finish. Love ya, Kassie Mak! Can’t wait to read book 3!
Thank you to Kassie Mak Luna Literary Management for the e-ARC! 💿✨
Review of advance copy received from Author
5 stars
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Travis and Ellie's story was so freaking good! Just what I needed to start off this new year. Addicted to You did not disappoint at all 👏. I devoured this book in one day. Kassie just has that way of pulling a reader in and I love it! The tension was everything I needed. We first met Travis and Ellie in book 1, Drawn to You, Travis is Penn's bandmate and Ellie is Olivia's bff, who has been hired as the PR manager for Penn's band Loose Threads. Before all of this though, Ellie and Travis had a friends with benefit relationship that was teased in book 1. In Addicted to You, we finally get to learn what happened in the past and I just needed these two to be together and be happy.
In Addicted to You, we get to see Trav and Ellie navigate life on tour together, Travis battle addiction and both of them fight their feelings for one another. We learn that Ellie herself has had a bit of a tough past, but that it shaped her into the woman she is today. Ellie is an fmc I adored. I loved how she was there for Travis. And the girl gang 🫶. Ellie, Liv and Pacey are so cute. Reading about their first mosh pitt experience was so good. I loved Pacey and how excited she was 😂. My heart went out to Travis this entire book. Every time something went wrong for him I wanted to just hug him. Or shake him. Or tell him to ask for help. He's so hardheaded and playful and I loved getting to learn about who Travis really was and to see him be vulnerable.
But let's talk about the real tea, the spice 🔥. When I tell you that Kassie knows how to write spice 👏. I was yearning with Travis on this one. Some serious kudos to these two for holding out as long as they did. I was pleasantly shocked at that. And then that thing that happens in ch 23?! I did not see it coming at allll! I loved the banter, the angst, the tension, the romance, just about everything. Oh and that scene where a certain manager gets his comeuppance? I died because he deserved that lol.
I love the Loose Threads gang so much. And I cannot wait for book 3. Will it be Liam? Tanner? Pacey?!
Thank you Kassie Mak and Luna Lit for the opportunity to read an ARC!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Travis and Ellie's story was so freaking good! Just what I needed to start off this new year. Addicted to You did not disappoint at all 👏. I devoured this book in one day. Kassie just has that way of pulling a reader in and I love it! The tension was everything I needed. We first met Travis and Ellie in book 1, Drawn to You, Travis is Penn's bandmate and Ellie is Olivia's bff, who has been hired as the PR manager for Penn's band Loose Threads. Before all of this though, Ellie and Travis had a friends with benefit relationship that was teased in book 1. In Addicted to You, we finally get to learn what happened in the past and I just needed these two to be together and be happy.
In Addicted to You, we get to see Trav and Ellie navigate life on tour together, Travis battle addiction and both of them fight their feelings for one another. We learn that Ellie herself has had a bit of a tough past, but that it shaped her into the woman she is today. Ellie is an fmc I adored. I loved how she was there for Travis. And the girl gang 🫶. Ellie, Liv and Pacey are so cute. Reading about their first mosh pitt experience was so good. I loved Pacey and how excited she was 😂. My heart went out to Travis this entire book. Every time something went wrong for him I wanted to just hug him. Or shake him. Or tell him to ask for help. He's so hardheaded and playful and I loved getting to learn about who Travis really was and to see him be vulnerable.
But let's talk about the real tea, the spice 🔥. When I tell you that Kassie knows how to write spice 👏. I was yearning with Travis on this one. Some serious kudos to these two for holding out as long as they did. I was pleasantly shocked at that. And then that thing that happens in ch 23?! I did not see it coming at allll! I loved the banter, the angst, the tension, the romance, just about everything. Oh and that scene where a certain manager gets his comeuppance? I died because he deserved that lol.
I love the Loose Threads gang so much. And I cannot wait for book 3. Will it be Liam? Tanner? Pacey?!
Thank you Kassie Mak and Luna Lit for the opportunity to read an ARC!
January 18, 2026
Book 2 follows Loose Threads and Ellie while they are touring for the first time. Touring is stressful but doing it with your previous friends-with-benefits person is even harder.
Travis experiences the hardships of touring the hardest especially when someone exploits his past for their own benefit. Ellie is trying to keep everything together for the band but sometime personal life bleeds into professional.
I LOVED this book so many good moments. Travis started out as someone who I was not sure of but by the end his growth is amazing especially when he realizes someone believes in him. Ellie also has an awesome growth in this book and went from being very unsure of herself to a confident person in her own skin. Watch out for chapter 23 its HOT!
Thank you Kassie Mak for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Travis experiences the hardships of touring the hardest especially when someone exploits his past for their own benefit. Ellie is trying to keep everything together for the band but sometime personal life bleeds into professional.
I LOVED this book so many good moments. Travis started out as someone who I was not sure of but by the end his growth is amazing especially when he realizes someone believes in him. Ellie also has an awesome growth in this book and went from being very unsure of herself to a confident person in her own skin. Watch out for chapter 23 its HOT!
Thank you Kassie Mak for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
January 17, 2026
The first book in the series was my absolute favourite, and I was just so excited and pumped up for the next book in the series. I genuinely liked Ellie and Travis’s story and had so many expectations, but they all went down the drain.
Honestly, I don’t know—maybe there were some scenes, but I felt like the story wasn’t going anywhere, and it just wasn’t working for me. Maybe for other people it might be great, but for me, it wasn’t.
I had seen on the author’s page that people were raving about chapter 23—how it was so good, mind-blowing, and unexpected. And yes, it was unexpected for sure, but honestly, it grossed me out. It weirded me out, and that was the last straw for me. While making that decision, I was genuinely sad because I had such high expectations. I was so excited to read this book and had been waiting for it ever since finishing the first one. Even when the news came out that this book was releasing, I was one of the first people excited about it.
I’m not going to give spoilers or specific reasons. Maybe while reading the book, you may understand my reasons and feel that they’re valid—or maybe you won’t. For me, it was hard to process. At the same time, I wanted to continue reading because what I had read wasn’t even half of the book yet, and maybe it would get better after that. I honestly didn’t know.
I kept wanting to go on. I don’t know why, but I felt that there might be scope for improvement and that maybe what I read was a mistake. But for me, a threesome involving his supposed partner and his best friend or bandmate just didn’t sit right. I have nothing against reverse harem, and honestly, I don’t have a problem with it. But when it comes to romance novels—where we already know who the couple is supposed to be and that they are meant to be in love—it feels off when the story shows the main lead being involved with multiple people.
Especially when the male lead is shown sleeping with practically anyone and suddenly has a realization like, “No, I want her.” That just didn’t work for me. I know the book is 431 pages long, and chapter 23 ends around page 167. I also know that this was likely a mistake that would be rectified later, because I’ve read book one and had faith in the author. I believed that maybe it would get better and that nothing serious would come out of it.
In the end, I decided to give the book another chance. I thought maybe chapter 23 happened in the spur of the moment and wasn’t meant to be anything serious. And yes, it did turn out to be a one-time thing and nothing more.
Still, something felt lacking. Seeing the love Pen has for Liv made me realize that the same depth was missing in Ellie and Travis’s story. It felt like Ellie deserved someone much better. Travis didn’t really fight for her in the true sense, and I don’t know why, but the story felt incomplete to me.
I know it’s meant to be a raw, emotional story with imperfect characters, but my expectations from the story weren’t met. It felt like Ellie gave everything, but in return, she didn’t even receive 70% of that back. I know love isn’t a barter system where feelings are exchanged equally, but to me, it felt like Ellie poured her whole heart into it while Travis didn’t truly reciprocate. He was still confused, still messed up, still stuck in his own head.
Yes, he was protective of her. Yes, he was her friend. Yes, he stood up for her. But still, something was missing. For me, this definitely wasn’t a five-star read, and Travis isn’t the kind of fictional partner one would hope for.
That said, I’m still looking forward to the next book in the series. I’m excited to read Tanner and Pacey’s story, and I truly hope the next book turns out to be better.
Honestly, I don’t know—maybe there were some scenes, but I felt like the story wasn’t going anywhere, and it just wasn’t working for me. Maybe for other people it might be great, but for me, it wasn’t.
I had seen on the author’s page that people were raving about chapter 23—how it was so good, mind-blowing, and unexpected. And yes, it was unexpected for sure, but honestly, it grossed me out. It weirded me out, and that was the last straw for me. While making that decision, I was genuinely sad because I had such high expectations. I was so excited to read this book and had been waiting for it ever since finishing the first one. Even when the news came out that this book was releasing, I was one of the first people excited about it.
I’m not going to give spoilers or specific reasons. Maybe while reading the book, you may understand my reasons and feel that they’re valid—or maybe you won’t. For me, it was hard to process. At the same time, I wanted to continue reading because what I had read wasn’t even half of the book yet, and maybe it would get better after that. I honestly didn’t know.
I kept wanting to go on. I don’t know why, but I felt that there might be scope for improvement and that maybe what I read was a mistake. But for me, a threesome involving his supposed partner and his best friend or bandmate just didn’t sit right. I have nothing against reverse harem, and honestly, I don’t have a problem with it. But when it comes to romance novels—where we already know who the couple is supposed to be and that they are meant to be in love—it feels off when the story shows the main lead being involved with multiple people.
Especially when the male lead is shown sleeping with practically anyone and suddenly has a realization like, “No, I want her.” That just didn’t work for me. I know the book is 431 pages long, and chapter 23 ends around page 167. I also know that this was likely a mistake that would be rectified later, because I’ve read book one and had faith in the author. I believed that maybe it would get better and that nothing serious would come out of it.
In the end, I decided to give the book another chance. I thought maybe chapter 23 happened in the spur of the moment and wasn’t meant to be anything serious. And yes, it did turn out to be a one-time thing and nothing more.
Still, something felt lacking. Seeing the love Pen has for Liv made me realize that the same depth was missing in Ellie and Travis’s story. It felt like Ellie deserved someone much better. Travis didn’t really fight for her in the true sense, and I don’t know why, but the story felt incomplete to me.
I know it’s meant to be a raw, emotional story with imperfect characters, but my expectations from the story weren’t met. It felt like Ellie gave everything, but in return, she didn’t even receive 70% of that back. I know love isn’t a barter system where feelings are exchanged equally, but to me, it felt like Ellie poured her whole heart into it while Travis didn’t truly reciprocate. He was still confused, still messed up, still stuck in his own head.
Yes, he was protective of her. Yes, he was her friend. Yes, he stood up for her. But still, something was missing. For me, this definitely wasn’t a five-star read, and Travis isn’t the kind of fictional partner one would hope for.
That said, I’m still looking forward to the next book in the series. I’m excited to read Tanner and Pacey’s story, and I truly hope the next book turns out to be better.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 19, 2026
Addicted to You by Kassie Mak completely consumed me and then refused to let me go 🖤🎸
This is book two in the series and my first book by this author, which meant I very quickly had to binge-read book one so I could be fully caught up, and honestly? No regrets. Travis and Ellie’s story is raw, emotional, and layered in a way that sinks under your skin and stays there. We first met them in Drawn to You, and the tension teased there? Yeah, it DELIVERED. Finally getting their full story, and the past that shaped them, had me fully invested from page one.
Ellie is an FMC I absolutely adored. She’s strong, capable, and independent, but still deeply human. Her past shaped her, not hardened her, and I loved how she never abandoned herself even when things got messy. Watching her support Travis while also holding her own boundaries made her such a standout. And the girl gang?? Ellie, Liv, and Pacey had my whole heart 🫶 Their scenes brought so much warmth and levity, and I was smiling through every one.
Travis, though… my heart hurt for him. He’s playful, stubborn, and deeply flawed, battling addiction while trying to hold everything together on tour. Watching him spiral, resist help, and slowly learn how to be vulnerable was heartbreaking and rewarding all at once. I wanted to hug him, shake him, and scream at him to ask for help, sometimes all in the same chapter.
The chemistry between Travis and Ellie is unreal. The banter, the angst, the push-and-pull, the longing, it was EVERYTHING. Kassie Mak knows how to write tension, and the slow burn here was painful in the best way 😮💨🔥 And yes, the spice absolutely hits. Certain scenes (and THAT chapter 👀) are permanently engraved in my brain.
What really stood out was how strong the story itself was. The plot carried real weight, the emotional stakes mattered, and nothing felt rushed or unnecessary. I didn’t want to skim a single page.
Emotional, addictive, sexy, and devastating in the best way, this book gave me everything I want from a rock-star romance and more. I’m obsessed with the Loose Threads crew and already desperate for what’s next. Liam? Tanner? Pacey?? I’m READY.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🎸🖤
This is book two in the series and my first book by this author, which meant I very quickly had to binge-read book one so I could be fully caught up, and honestly? No regrets. Travis and Ellie’s story is raw, emotional, and layered in a way that sinks under your skin and stays there. We first met them in Drawn to You, and the tension teased there? Yeah, it DELIVERED. Finally getting their full story, and the past that shaped them, had me fully invested from page one.
Ellie is an FMC I absolutely adored. She’s strong, capable, and independent, but still deeply human. Her past shaped her, not hardened her, and I loved how she never abandoned herself even when things got messy. Watching her support Travis while also holding her own boundaries made her such a standout. And the girl gang?? Ellie, Liv, and Pacey had my whole heart 🫶 Their scenes brought so much warmth and levity, and I was smiling through every one.
Travis, though… my heart hurt for him. He’s playful, stubborn, and deeply flawed, battling addiction while trying to hold everything together on tour. Watching him spiral, resist help, and slowly learn how to be vulnerable was heartbreaking and rewarding all at once. I wanted to hug him, shake him, and scream at him to ask for help, sometimes all in the same chapter.
The chemistry between Travis and Ellie is unreal. The banter, the angst, the push-and-pull, the longing, it was EVERYTHING. Kassie Mak knows how to write tension, and the slow burn here was painful in the best way 😮💨🔥 And yes, the spice absolutely hits. Certain scenes (and THAT chapter 👀) are permanently engraved in my brain.
What really stood out was how strong the story itself was. The plot carried real weight, the emotional stakes mattered, and nothing felt rushed or unnecessary. I didn’t want to skim a single page.
Emotional, addictive, sexy, and devastating in the best way, this book gave me everything I want from a rock-star romance and more. I’m obsessed with the Loose Threads crew and already desperate for what’s next. Liam? Tanner? Pacey?? I’m READY.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🎸🖤
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC Review
3.5/5 spice. There are spicy times by themselves, a spicy Chapter 23, and then a good amount of spicy time together. There is also yearning and a well-written slow burn!
I am so grateful for being picked to receive an ARC copy of this book. I loved the first book, and this one was just as good! A great way to start the New Year! Olivia and Penn were so cute in the first book that I was afraid I wouldn't feel the same about Travis and Ellie. However, the way the author wrote their journey was amazing. Travis is the lead singer in the band "Loose Threads," which we were introduced to in the first book, and Ellie was a big part of that book, too. In fact, you can say that if Ellie wasn't so obsessed with the band in the first book, then Ellie and Olivia wouldn't have met their boys.
This book continues the story from the first book, in which the band got their first full tour as the main act, and Ellie joins the band as their PR manager. She was originally their social media assistant, and then the band hired her full-time for the tour, and she was a rockstar in her own right! The drama, bullshit, and petty antics that she had to deal with would make any other person quit, but she stuck by them and helped all the way until the end, and she earned her HEA.
Travis is a decent pain-in-the-ass, but he also has moments where he is sweet and protective and sexy. The rockstar has heartbreak in his past, but he works through his emotional baggage, and it was written so well that I was gasping and giggling constantly while reading. This is a really good rockstar second-chance romance, and I am loving what this author comes out with! I did read book 1, but this is written in a way that you could read this one without reading book 1. There are some mental health moments, but it mostly revolves around addiction and drug use, so if this is a problem for you, then don't read this book, as your mental health matters!
3.5/5 spice. There are spicy times by themselves, a spicy Chapter 23, and then a good amount of spicy time together. There is also yearning and a well-written slow burn!
I am so grateful for being picked to receive an ARC copy of this book. I loved the first book, and this one was just as good! A great way to start the New Year! Olivia and Penn were so cute in the first book that I was afraid I wouldn't feel the same about Travis and Ellie. However, the way the author wrote their journey was amazing. Travis is the lead singer in the band "Loose Threads," which we were introduced to in the first book, and Ellie was a big part of that book, too. In fact, you can say that if Ellie wasn't so obsessed with the band in the first book, then Ellie and Olivia wouldn't have met their boys.
This book continues the story from the first book, in which the band got their first full tour as the main act, and Ellie joins the band as their PR manager. She was originally their social media assistant, and then the band hired her full-time for the tour, and she was a rockstar in her own right! The drama, bullshit, and petty antics that she had to deal with would make any other person quit, but she stuck by them and helped all the way until the end, and she earned her HEA.
Travis is a decent pain-in-the-ass, but he also has moments where he is sweet and protective and sexy. The rockstar has heartbreak in his past, but he works through his emotional baggage, and it was written so well that I was gasping and giggling constantly while reading. This is a really good rockstar second-chance romance, and I am loving what this author comes out with! I did read book 1, but this is written in a way that you could read this one without reading book 1. There are some mental health moments, but it mostly revolves around addiction and drug use, so if this is a problem for you, then don't read this book, as your mental health matters!
Review of advance copy
5 STARS!!! I admit I didn't think I would like this one as much as the first book, but after reading I think this honestly takes first place!!
This story picks up after the ending of book 1. Loose Threads is on their first ever headlining tour, and Ellie has officially been hired on as PR/Marketing Manager. We get to see firsthand how much of an exhausting rollercoaster a tour is through the eyes of Travis and Ellie: late nights, little to no sleep, not having any breaks or space from your band members. This hits Travis especially hard, and all the pressure and lack of sleep have him giving into something he promised he wouldn't do again, no thanks to their manager. As he stumbles deeper and deeper into mental health and addiction issues, Ellie frantically tries to keep him together along with managing the bands venues, merch stands, social media, and keeping all the guys from tearing each other apart. Along the way, deeper feelings surface between them, but admitting it would mean risking another heartbreak, and both of them had vowed never to be hurt like that again.
The character arc with Travis is SO strong. Kassie expertly showcases the whiplash of emotions that come from mental health and addiction issues; lashing out at people yet feeling desperately alone. Feeling so high and then tumbling so damn low. We watch as ever so slowly he realizes why he can't stop thinking about Ellie, why he compares everyone to her, why he can't stay away. Watching him realize he cares about her happens so slowly and smoothly that it isn't until you look back at where they started that you realize how far he's come. Ellie being the mother hen for all the guys is no joke, she's got way too much on her plate but she wouldn't give it up for anything. She's a lover AND a fighter, and determined to show Travis he's worthy. She's his rock, and he's her shiny joystick (ifkyk).
Thank you to Luna Literary Management and the author for allowing me to read and review!
This story picks up after the ending of book 1. Loose Threads is on their first ever headlining tour, and Ellie has officially been hired on as PR/Marketing Manager. We get to see firsthand how much of an exhausting rollercoaster a tour is through the eyes of Travis and Ellie: late nights, little to no sleep, not having any breaks or space from your band members. This hits Travis especially hard, and all the pressure and lack of sleep have him giving into something he promised he wouldn't do again, no thanks to their manager. As he stumbles deeper and deeper into mental health and addiction issues, Ellie frantically tries to keep him together along with managing the bands venues, merch stands, social media, and keeping all the guys from tearing each other apart. Along the way, deeper feelings surface between them, but admitting it would mean risking another heartbreak, and both of them had vowed never to be hurt like that again.
The character arc with Travis is SO strong. Kassie expertly showcases the whiplash of emotions that come from mental health and addiction issues; lashing out at people yet feeling desperately alone. Feeling so high and then tumbling so damn low. We watch as ever so slowly he realizes why he can't stop thinking about Ellie, why he compares everyone to her, why he can't stay away. Watching him realize he cares about her happens so slowly and smoothly that it isn't until you look back at where they started that you realize how far he's come. Ellie being the mother hen for all the guys is no joke, she's got way too much on her plate but she wouldn't give it up for anything. She's a lover AND a fighter, and determined to show Travis he's worthy. She's his rock, and he's her shiny joystick (ifkyk).
Thank you to Luna Literary Management and the author for allowing me to read and review!
January 15, 2026
📕BOOK REVIEW📕
This is book 2 in the series, and my first book by the author.
Travis and Ellie were once friends with benefits, until she caught feelings and he ghosted her. Ellie is the band’s PR manager, and deciding to remain on tour with them means she has to put their history aside and do the job has signed up for. Whilst Travis and Ellie are on relatively good terms, she cannot stand back and watch Travis ruin everything he has worked hard for.
Okkkk. I’m going to be real. I nearly DNF this book after about ten chapters. I’m sooo glad I talked myself out of it. I just want to say, Ellie owns this book. She’s the main reason I continued. I loved her. I thought she was such a fantastic character; she was funny, sassy, held people accountable for their actions, and she didn’t chase Travis like some lovesick puppy, even though she had feelings for him. I loved she made grown men scared of her 🤣 I also loved how confident she was with her sexuality, and the way she treats Travis is TOP TIER. You go girl!!!!
I did like Travis…I just didn’t agree with the way he treated Ellie, and in my opinion, he didn’t grovel enough. He was literally all over the place with her, and I actually felt like he didn’t deserve her. That being said, you could see how much he actually trusted and needed Ellie. When he was with her, he was himself, and I loved that. He also didn’t take too kindly to people being rude to her. I thought his character was actually on one side, incredibly sweet and protective, but then there were parts to him I just didn’t like. However, it’s a sign of a fantastically written character, who is going through some addiction.
Now, let me tell you something. *Chapter 23* will have you moister than an oyster 🤣
I really enjoyed it, and I’m glad I didn’t give up on it.
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
This is book 2 in the series, and my first book by the author.
Travis and Ellie were once friends with benefits, until she caught feelings and he ghosted her. Ellie is the band’s PR manager, and deciding to remain on tour with them means she has to put their history aside and do the job has signed up for. Whilst Travis and Ellie are on relatively good terms, she cannot stand back and watch Travis ruin everything he has worked hard for.
Okkkk. I’m going to be real. I nearly DNF this book after about ten chapters. I’m sooo glad I talked myself out of it. I just want to say, Ellie owns this book. She’s the main reason I continued. I loved her. I thought she was such a fantastic character; she was funny, sassy, held people accountable for their actions, and she didn’t chase Travis like some lovesick puppy, even though she had feelings for him. I loved she made grown men scared of her 🤣 I also loved how confident she was with her sexuality, and the way she treats Travis is TOP TIER. You go girl!!!!
I did like Travis…I just didn’t agree with the way he treated Ellie, and in my opinion, he didn’t grovel enough. He was literally all over the place with her, and I actually felt like he didn’t deserve her. That being said, you could see how much he actually trusted and needed Ellie. When he was with her, he was himself, and I loved that. He also didn’t take too kindly to people being rude to her. I thought his character was actually on one side, incredibly sweet and protective, but then there were parts to him I just didn’t like. However, it’s a sign of a fantastically written character, who is going through some addiction.
Now, let me tell you something. *Chapter 23* will have you moister than an oyster 🤣
I really enjoyed it, and I’m glad I didn’t give up on it.
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
January 16, 2026
Addicted to You completely consumed me. Travis and Ellie’s story is raw, emotional, and layered in a way that sinks deep under your skin. From the start, their connection feels inevitable—one of those soul-deep bonds where distance doesn’t lessen the pull, no matter how hard they try to resist it. Every interaction crackles with tension, longing, and unresolved history, making it impossible to look away.
Ellie is an absolute standout. She’s confident, stubborn, and fiercely independent, yet never closed off to vulnerability. Her inner thoughts felt painfully real, and I related to her overthinking, her strength, and the way she refuses to abandon herself even when her heart is on the line. Travis, on the other hand, is complicated and deeply wounded. At times his emotional responses felt immature, but watching him slowly confront his pain, spiral, and eventually learn how to lean on others made his growth incredibly satisfying—and heartbreaking.
The chemistry between them is unreal. Their banter, push-and-pull, and quiet possessiveness kept me glued to the page, and even when they weren’t together, their connection never faded. Kassie Mak’s writing shines here—intimate, gut-wrenching, and immersive. She doesn’t shy away from heavy topics, and while some moments were genuinely hard to read, they felt necessary and true to the characters.
And yes, the spice absolutely delivers. If you know, you know—certain moments and that chapter are permanently engraved in my brain. 😮💨
Emotional, addictive, sexy, and devastating in the best way, this book gave me everything I want from a rockstar romance and more. I’m fully obsessed with this world, already feral for what’s coming next, and desperately need more—especially when it comes to Liam. If you love intense chemistry, flawed characters, and stories that make you feel everything, this series is a must-read. 🖤🎸
Ellie is an absolute standout. She’s confident, stubborn, and fiercely independent, yet never closed off to vulnerability. Her inner thoughts felt painfully real, and I related to her overthinking, her strength, and the way she refuses to abandon herself even when her heart is on the line. Travis, on the other hand, is complicated and deeply wounded. At times his emotional responses felt immature, but watching him slowly confront his pain, spiral, and eventually learn how to lean on others made his growth incredibly satisfying—and heartbreaking.
The chemistry between them is unreal. Their banter, push-and-pull, and quiet possessiveness kept me glued to the page, and even when they weren’t together, their connection never faded. Kassie Mak’s writing shines here—intimate, gut-wrenching, and immersive. She doesn’t shy away from heavy topics, and while some moments were genuinely hard to read, they felt necessary and true to the characters.
And yes, the spice absolutely delivers. If you know, you know—certain moments and that chapter are permanently engraved in my brain. 😮💨
Emotional, addictive, sexy, and devastating in the best way, this book gave me everything I want from a rockstar romance and more. I’m fully obsessed with this world, already feral for what’s coming next, and desperately need more—especially when it comes to Liam. If you love intense chemistry, flawed characters, and stories that make you feel everything, this series is a must-read. 🖤🎸
Review of advance copy received from Author
Travis and Ellie's story is emotional, angsty, and full of so much depth. Kassie is a new to me author, and while this is book 2 in the series, I didn't feel like I was missing any major plot points by not reading book 1 with all of the details she included. I will be going back and reading Drawn to You though!
Rockstar romance
Addiction rep
Forced proximity
Friends with benefits
PR manager x lead singer
Travis and Ellie have had their share of fun, until things got too real. Now Ellie has been hired as the PR manager for the band and has to watch Travis being Travis.
Ellie is a bad*** and I just loved her character SO much! She knows what she wants and she is hella confident, while still allowing herself to care and be vulnerable when the time calls for it.
Travis is a complex character, who has been really hurt by the people in his life. Sometimes he felt like he was a teenager, instead of a full grown adult, but the way his brain handled situations. I loved seeing him grow and learn to lean on people in his life more.
These two share a deep-rooted, in your soul kind of connection and that's what I loved most about them. They didn't want to get too close, but there was no way that they could stay away.
This book deals heavily with addiction issues and that was so hard to read and see these characters go through. Kassie navigated this beautifully and while it was gut wrenching at times hearing their internal thoughts, it felt so, so real.
I am looking forwarding to seeing the other members of the band find their HEA's!
Rockstar romance
Addiction rep
Forced proximity
Friends with benefits
PR manager x lead singer
Travis and Ellie have had their share of fun, until things got too real. Now Ellie has been hired as the PR manager for the band and has to watch Travis being Travis.
Ellie is a bad*** and I just loved her character SO much! She knows what she wants and she is hella confident, while still allowing herself to care and be vulnerable when the time calls for it.
Travis is a complex character, who has been really hurt by the people in his life. Sometimes he felt like he was a teenager, instead of a full grown adult, but the way his brain handled situations. I loved seeing him grow and learn to lean on people in his life more.
These two share a deep-rooted, in your soul kind of connection and that's what I loved most about them. They didn't want to get too close, but there was no way that they could stay away.
This book deals heavily with addiction issues and that was so hard to read and see these characters go through. Kassie navigated this beautifully and while it was gut wrenching at times hearing their internal thoughts, it felt so, so real.
I am looking forwarding to seeing the other members of the band find their HEA's!
January 18, 2026
I found myself totally zoned in and immersed in Ellie, the bands PR Manager and Travis the lead singer of Loose Threads.
This book takes you on a fantastic journey of will they finally get together or will there be too many things fighting against their HEA? That helps make a great book in my eyes. Especially when it is so obvious that they belong together and the chemistry between the Ellie and Travis is pure fire!
Travis and Ellie both have demons that they fight throughout this book. They both have prior relationship baggage that keeps them for a lot of this book from giving in to each other and their relationship. Not to mention the clause in their contracts that Tanner( another member of the band that is more of band mate/ manager). That clause had them coming up with original ways to be together without touching each other IYKYK....
Kassie Mak sure knows how to write the SPICE!!!
Thank you for those Very steamy and original scenes!
The way the Author tied in the title Addicted To You into the story was genius. “I’m not scared anymore, Ellie. I’m all in. I’m so fucking addicted “I’m not scared anymore, Ellie. I’m all in. I’m so f###### addicted to you. Your presence, your sass, your laugh. Everything that makes you you. I want it all.”
This story had me wanting more. I am going back to read book one. I cannot wait for the rest of the band and their families to get their own stories!
Thank you @kassiemakauthor and @lunaliterary.management for the opportunity to read and review this arc!
Story: 5⭐️
Characters: 5⭐️
Character Growth: 5⭐️
Spice: 3.5🌶️
This book takes you on a fantastic journey of will they finally get together or will there be too many things fighting against their HEA? That helps make a great book in my eyes. Especially when it is so obvious that they belong together and the chemistry between the Ellie and Travis is pure fire!
Travis and Ellie both have demons that they fight throughout this book. They both have prior relationship baggage that keeps them for a lot of this book from giving in to each other and their relationship. Not to mention the clause in their contracts that Tanner( another member of the band that is more of band mate/ manager). That clause had them coming up with original ways to be together without touching each other IYKYK....
Kassie Mak sure knows how to write the SPICE!!!
Thank you for those Very steamy and original scenes!
The way the Author tied in the title Addicted To You into the story was genius. “I’m not scared anymore, Ellie. I’m all in. I’m so fucking addicted “I’m not scared anymore, Ellie. I’m all in. I’m so f###### addicted to you. Your presence, your sass, your laugh. Everything that makes you you. I want it all.”
This story had me wanting more. I am going back to read book one. I cannot wait for the rest of the band and their families to get their own stories!
Thank you @kassiemakauthor and @lunaliterary.management for the opportunity to read and review this arc!
Story: 5⭐️
Characters: 5⭐️
Character Growth: 5⭐️
Spice: 3.5🌶️
Review of advance copy received from Author
Book Review: Addicted to You by Kassie Mak
I’m a huge sucker for rockstar romance, and Addicted to You gave me everything I wanted—and more. From the very beginning, the tension between Ellie and Travis was thick. They clearly wanted each other, but fear held them back for completely different reasons, and it made every interaction feel electric. I swear, I just wanted to jump into the book and make them kiss already.
Ellie’s stubbornness and fierce independence paired perfectly with Travis’s playboy attitude and refusal to take anything seriously. Their banter, push-and-pull, and chemistry were insanely hot, and every scene they shared had me glued to the page. And Travis? How can you not fall for him. Every word that came out of that man’s mouth was pure sin.
I related so deeply to Ellie—her bravery, her inner dialogue, the way she overthinks yet still stands her ground. She felt real, raw, and incredibly easy to love. She’s the kind of FMC you root for without hesitation.
This book doesn’t shy away from heavier topics like alcohol and drug abuse, and watching Travis spiral was genuinely hard. But it felt necessary for his growth, and the journey made his character arc that much more impactful.
The way Ellie and Travis were secretly possessive of each other? Absolute fire. And Chapter 23… I won’t say anything except: thank you, Kassie Mak. That scene is permanently etched into my brain, and I’m not mad about it.
Final thoughts: Emotional, addictive, sexy, and heartbreaking in all the right ways. If you love rockstar romance with intense chemistry, flawed characters, and a story that pulls you in deep—Addicted to You is a must-read.
🖤🎸 Highly recommend 🎸🖤
I’m a huge sucker for rockstar romance, and Addicted to You gave me everything I wanted—and more. From the very beginning, the tension between Ellie and Travis was thick. They clearly wanted each other, but fear held them back for completely different reasons, and it made every interaction feel electric. I swear, I just wanted to jump into the book and make them kiss already.
Ellie’s stubbornness and fierce independence paired perfectly with Travis’s playboy attitude and refusal to take anything seriously. Their banter, push-and-pull, and chemistry were insanely hot, and every scene they shared had me glued to the page. And Travis? How can you not fall for him. Every word that came out of that man’s mouth was pure sin.
I related so deeply to Ellie—her bravery, her inner dialogue, the way she overthinks yet still stands her ground. She felt real, raw, and incredibly easy to love. She’s the kind of FMC you root for without hesitation.
This book doesn’t shy away from heavier topics like alcohol and drug abuse, and watching Travis spiral was genuinely hard. But it felt necessary for his growth, and the journey made his character arc that much more impactful.
The way Ellie and Travis were secretly possessive of each other? Absolute fire. And Chapter 23… I won’t say anything except: thank you, Kassie Mak. That scene is permanently etched into my brain, and I’m not mad about it.
Final thoughts: Emotional, addictive, sexy, and heartbreaking in all the right ways. If you love rockstar romance with intense chemistry, flawed characters, and a story that pulls you in deep—Addicted to You is a must-read.
🖤🎸 Highly recommend 🎸🖤
January 16, 2026
Title : Addicted To You
Author : Kassie Mak
❗️ Possible Spoilers ❗️
Rating 5/5 ⭐️
Spice 4/5
Started & Finished 1/1/26
490 Pages
Favorite Quote - " You're worthy May. Enough to bring any man to his knees. You're a fucking queen. A goddess that deserves nothing less." She deserves more than me. She knows that. I start to crawl and her eyes widen, mouth falling open. "I'm sorry, can I be your good boy again?" Only for her.
♡ ARC Read ♡
Well, starting the new year off strong as my first read was a definite 5 star. I literally could not put this book down!
Kassie's characters always have this absolutely insane depth to them, it blows me away! Travis definitely had to be a hard character to write, but my goshhh she absolutely nailed it. His growth was phenomenal. Then we have Ellie, she made it to my list of all time favorites FMC's. Shes a fierce, bad ass queen. She takes no shit from anyone for any reason.
This book is also incredibly spicy, both MC's are very very ehmmm... naughtyyy. I did mark each truly spicy chapter but bassicly every chapter you see their extremely dirty thoughts. I loved that while its extremely spicy, the plot is incredibly strong and keeps you hooked for the entire book. I couldn't put it down without knowing what was going to happen next.
Also ... Chapter 23 👀 you uhhhh you need to be PREPARED for that one cause holy moly. Your going to need a fan because it gets HOT.
Author : Kassie Mak
❗️ Possible Spoilers ❗️
Rating 5/5 ⭐️
Spice 4/5
Started & Finished 1/1/26
490 Pages
Favorite Quote - " You're worthy May. Enough to bring any man to his knees. You're a fucking queen. A goddess that deserves nothing less." She deserves more than me. She knows that. I start to crawl and her eyes widen, mouth falling open. "I'm sorry, can I be your good boy again?" Only for her.
♡ ARC Read ♡
Well, starting the new year off strong as my first read was a definite 5 star. I literally could not put this book down!
Kassie's characters always have this absolutely insane depth to them, it blows me away! Travis definitely had to be a hard character to write, but my goshhh she absolutely nailed it. His growth was phenomenal. Then we have Ellie, she made it to my list of all time favorites FMC's. Shes a fierce, bad ass queen. She takes no shit from anyone for any reason.
This book is also incredibly spicy, both MC's are very very ehmmm... naughtyyy. I did mark each truly spicy chapter but bassicly every chapter you see their extremely dirty thoughts. I loved that while its extremely spicy, the plot is incredibly strong and keeps you hooked for the entire book. I couldn't put it down without knowing what was going to happen next.
Also ... Chapter 23 👀 you uhhhh you need to be PREPARED for that one cause holy moly. Your going to need a fan because it gets HOT.
January 8, 2026
This book completely swept me away. I’m a sucker for a rockstar romance, and the second-chance element made everything hit even harder emotionally. The chemistry between the MCs was undeniable from the start, and the history they shared added so much depth and tension to every interaction.
Travis’s battle with addiction was handled with care and realism. It wasn’t glossed over or romanticised, and watching him struggle, fall, and fight his way toward healing made his character feel raw and real. His journey added real emotional weight to the story and made the redemption arc incredibly satisfying.
And the spice? 🔥 Absolutely on point. It was intense, well-paced, and perfectly balanced with the emotional connection between the characters. Nothing felt forced, it all flowed naturally from their unresolved feelings and shared past.
I really loved Kassies first book in the loose threads series. It left me with sooo many questions about the relationship between Ellie and Travis and Addicted to you did not disappointment in answering them. The side stories of the other characters (as well as updates on Penn and Olivia from the previous book) were amazing, I look forward to the next instalment of the series.
If you love rockstar romances with high spice, emotional depth, and a powerful second-chance love story, this one is absolutely worth picking up.
Travis’s battle with addiction was handled with care and realism. It wasn’t glossed over or romanticised, and watching him struggle, fall, and fight his way toward healing made his character feel raw and real. His journey added real emotional weight to the story and made the redemption arc incredibly satisfying.
And the spice? 🔥 Absolutely on point. It was intense, well-paced, and perfectly balanced with the emotional connection between the characters. Nothing felt forced, it all flowed naturally from their unresolved feelings and shared past.
I really loved Kassies first book in the loose threads series. It left me with sooo many questions about the relationship between Ellie and Travis and Addicted to you did not disappointment in answering them. The side stories of the other characters (as well as updates on Penn and Olivia from the previous book) were amazing, I look forward to the next instalment of the series.
If you love rockstar romances with high spice, emotional depth, and a powerful second-chance love story, this one is absolutely worth picking up.
January 15, 2026
Travis and Ellie’s story is pain, pining, mess, and a love that refuses to stay buried. It’s raw, it’s emotional, and it feels real in a way that sneaks up on you. This book never slows down. The pages were flying, the tension was tensioning, and the spice absolutely showed up. Add in band life chaos and forced proximity on tour and I was locked in.
This was a new-to-me author, but rockstar romance is my kryptonite, so I took the risk and I’m so glad I did. This story is complicated in the best way. Addiction plays a real role here, not brushed over, not romanticized, and definitely something to check trigger warnings for. Travis and Ellie are messy, flawed, and deeply connected, and I was fully lost in their story. The emotional pull, the longing, the history, and the chemistry kept me glued. Also, Ellie’s girl gang with Liv and Pacey? Elite. I loved getting a front-row seat to Loose Threads’ first headlining tour and everything that comes with it. I immediately need to go back and read book one and I’m already waiting for whatever comes next.
Tropes:
•Rockstar Romance
•Second Chance
•Reformed Playboy
•Workplace Romance
•Lead Singer MMC x PR Manager FMC
•Forced Proximity
•Friends with Benefits to Lovers
•Addiction Rep
•One Bed
•No Third Act Breakup
Thanks to Luna Literary & Kassi Mak for providing this ARC read 🫶🏽
This was a new-to-me author, but rockstar romance is my kryptonite, so I took the risk and I’m so glad I did. This story is complicated in the best way. Addiction plays a real role here, not brushed over, not romanticized, and definitely something to check trigger warnings for. Travis and Ellie are messy, flawed, and deeply connected, and I was fully lost in their story. The emotional pull, the longing, the history, and the chemistry kept me glued. Also, Ellie’s girl gang with Liv and Pacey? Elite. I loved getting a front-row seat to Loose Threads’ first headlining tour and everything that comes with it. I immediately need to go back and read book one and I’m already waiting for whatever comes next.
Tropes:
•Rockstar Romance
•Second Chance
•Reformed Playboy
•Workplace Romance
•Lead Singer MMC x PR Manager FMC
•Forced Proximity
•Friends with Benefits to Lovers
•Addiction Rep
•One Bed
•No Third Act Breakup
Thanks to Luna Literary & Kassi Mak for providing this ARC read 🫶🏽
January 18, 2026
This book had me on a rollercoaster of emotions. Travis was all over the place, fighting for his life bc he didn’t want to have feelings for Ellie. This man tried has hardest but in the end all he had to do was give in.
Travis doesn’t want anyone to be able to leave him anymore in life. Ellie is the very person who could ruin him forever. These two try to act like they are just friends after having a fling and now going on tour together, him being the lead singer of Loose Threads and her the PR manager, but they are fighting a losing battle. Once they both realize they have feelings, real, raw and true feelings for each other, all bets are off.
Travis was all over the place in this book, trying his best not to look too closely at Ellie. Even using vices to quiet his thoughts. But his vulnerability of being alone, made me so sad for him.
Ellie has everything at her fingertips. This girl loves shows about love but doesn’t think it’s for her. She is in this man’s corner no matter what. If that isn’t love, I don’t know what is.
I loved the span of them figuring everything out on tour and getting BTS looks at the band when they are tour. I loved getting to see the other books being set up. I just loved getting to know each character more in this second book. And Cinnamon. Making Travis a cat daddy was everything!
Travis doesn’t want anyone to be able to leave him anymore in life. Ellie is the very person who could ruin him forever. These two try to act like they are just friends after having a fling and now going on tour together, him being the lead singer of Loose Threads and her the PR manager, but they are fighting a losing battle. Once they both realize they have feelings, real, raw and true feelings for each other, all bets are off.
Travis was all over the place in this book, trying his best not to look too closely at Ellie. Even using vices to quiet his thoughts. But his vulnerability of being alone, made me so sad for him.
Ellie has everything at her fingertips. This girl loves shows about love but doesn’t think it’s for her. She is in this man’s corner no matter what. If that isn’t love, I don’t know what is.
I loved the span of them figuring everything out on tour and getting BTS looks at the band when they are tour. I loved getting to see the other books being set up. I just loved getting to know each character more in this second book. And Cinnamon. Making Travis a cat daddy was everything!
January 19, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
I absolutely love this series and I’ve been waiting on this one for so long!! I highly recommend reading Drawn To You before this one so you get the whole backstory.
Ellie and Travis were such a wild ride in book 1 so I knew their story would be our chaos. And this author definitely delivered! Travis puts you (and everyone else) through the wringer with this one and it just makes you want to shake some sense into him. His POVs give you insight to how he interpreted each situation during his addiction. Even though that’s definitely not how everything was playing out, this is how he truly believed and you see his downfall.
I feel like the author did a great job showing how easy it is to fall down that slippery slope, especially for those with an addictive personality. But then his redemption was so much sweeter because of it. I loved how no one gave up on him but you can still feel the tension and conflict within the group. And I LOVED how much Penn and Olivia are in this book because they are my absolute favs ❤️🔥❤️🔥
Also….that one scene with the donut?? 👀👀 The spice in this story definitely surprised me but I am not complaining! It was such a fun time and definitely added to the build up.
#addictedtoyou #kassiemak #rockstarromance #books
I absolutely love this series and I’ve been waiting on this one for so long!! I highly recommend reading Drawn To You before this one so you get the whole backstory.
Ellie and Travis were such a wild ride in book 1 so I knew their story would be our chaos. And this author definitely delivered! Travis puts you (and everyone else) through the wringer with this one and it just makes you want to shake some sense into him. His POVs give you insight to how he interpreted each situation during his addiction. Even though that’s definitely not how everything was playing out, this is how he truly believed and you see his downfall.
I feel like the author did a great job showing how easy it is to fall down that slippery slope, especially for those with an addictive personality. But then his redemption was so much sweeter because of it. I loved how no one gave up on him but you can still feel the tension and conflict within the group. And I LOVED how much Penn and Olivia are in this book because they are my absolute favs ❤️🔥❤️🔥
Also….that one scene with the donut?? 👀👀 The spice in this story definitely surprised me but I am not complaining! It was such a fun time and definitely added to the build up.
#addictedtoyou #kassiemak #rockstarromance #books
January 10, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 Stars
Addicted to You – by Kassie Mak
I was lucky enough to dive back into this world, and wow—Addicted to You absolutely wrecked me in the best way. I already thought Penn and Olivia’s story in Drawn to You was incredible, but Travis and Ellie are right up there with them. Their connection felt raw, messy, and painfully real in a way that pulled me in from the very first chapter.
This book doesn’t shy away from the hard stuff. The emotional struggle is intense, layered, and honest, making every high feel earned and every low hit deeper. And Chapter 23… I’m still not okay. Shocking! and completely unforgettable—it had my heart racing.
Travis and Ellie’s journey is one of growth, vulnerability, and learning how to love when things aren’t easy. Their story stayed with me long after I turned the last page. Kassie Mak has a gift for writing characters who feel real, flawed, and impossible not to root for.
If you love emotional romance with depth, tension, and moments that absolutely gut you, this one is a must-read. 💔❤️
Addicted to You – by Kassie Mak
I was lucky enough to dive back into this world, and wow—Addicted to You absolutely wrecked me in the best way. I already thought Penn and Olivia’s story in Drawn to You was incredible, but Travis and Ellie are right up there with them. Their connection felt raw, messy, and painfully real in a way that pulled me in from the very first chapter.
This book doesn’t shy away from the hard stuff. The emotional struggle is intense, layered, and honest, making every high feel earned and every low hit deeper. And Chapter 23… I’m still not okay. Shocking! and completely unforgettable—it had my heart racing.
Travis and Ellie’s journey is one of growth, vulnerability, and learning how to love when things aren’t easy. Their story stayed with me long after I turned the last page. Kassie Mak has a gift for writing characters who feel real, flawed, and impossible not to root for.
If you love emotional romance with depth, tension, and moments that absolutely gut you, this one is a must-read. 💔❤️
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 11, 2026
Thank you for the ARC read! Addicted to You is the second book in the Last Threads series. While it can be read as a standalone, I highly recommend both books!
Addicted to You takes place while the band is on tour, which I was obsessed with. I loved the relationship between Ellie and Travis. It was so different from Penn and Olivia's and brought a whole new energy. It had fewer spicy scenes but a higher level of spice, which was a significant change IMO. The plot is never lost, but the chemistry is so raw.
Travis does dumbsh!t things, but you can't help but root for him. Watching the love story unfold was tense in all the right places while also satisfying. The addiction component was handled authentically and I was on the edge of my seat the entire time.
I left this book with one question: Is Tanner or Liam next? Whoever Kassie Mak features next, it's an autobuy. Cannot wait to see where the story goes next!
Review of advance copy received from Author
“I love you so f***ing much it actually makes me sick.”
Rockstar romance
Reformed playboy
Second chance
Addiction rep
Band on tour
Friends with benefits to lovers
One bed
No third act break up
Forced proximity
Lead Singer MMC x PR Manager FMC
“I’m ready to shed my clothes and lie on this bed like his own personal platter.”
YOU DESERVE TO BE CELEBRATED, TRAVIS. TO KNOW PEOPLE CARE AND ARE PROUD OF YOU.
I'M PROUD OF YOU. SO DAMN PROUD.
“ Every interview caused to every inch of me. Because we fit. We fit everywhere.”
THIS SHIT IS PERMANENT.
ME AND HER? INEVITABLE.
I'M NOT SCARED ANYMORE, ELLIE.
I'M ALL IN.
I'M SO FUCKING ADDICTED TO YOU.
I love how we got to meet Travis and Ellie in the first book. I couldn’t wait for their story! And I was not disappointed! We continue after the first book so I definitely recommend reading Drawn to you. Ellie is now the band’s PR manager, originally their social media manager, but being promoted full-time. They put her through the ringer. She had to deal with a lot of crud. She was definitely a warrior. Ellie is strong and try’s to keep the lead singer Travis from falling apart, but he’s barely keeping it together dealing with his emotional baggage and addictions. But somewhere along the way their feelings grow for each other as he starts to heal. And they develop feelings for each other all over again.
Their story was so beautiful and heartbreaking with healing. I couldn’t get enough of this.
I would 1000% recommend this story. This series. If you love an emotional depth rockstar romance that shows emotional strength, addiction, healing, heartbreak, and love. I was completely blown away, captivated by their story. Please read with caution and read TW though. But I’m so obsessed with this series I can’t recommend this enough! What are you waiting for??
Rockstar romance
Reformed playboy
Second chance
Addiction rep
Band on tour
Friends with benefits to lovers
One bed
No third act break up
Forced proximity
Lead Singer MMC x PR Manager FMC
“I’m ready to shed my clothes and lie on this bed like his own personal platter.”
YOU DESERVE TO BE CELEBRATED, TRAVIS. TO KNOW PEOPLE CARE AND ARE PROUD OF YOU.
I'M PROUD OF YOU. SO DAMN PROUD.
“ Every interview caused to every inch of me. Because we fit. We fit everywhere.”
THIS SHIT IS PERMANENT.
ME AND HER? INEVITABLE.
I'M NOT SCARED ANYMORE, ELLIE.
I'M ALL IN.
I'M SO FUCKING ADDICTED TO YOU.
I love how we got to meet Travis and Ellie in the first book. I couldn’t wait for their story! And I was not disappointed! We continue after the first book so I definitely recommend reading Drawn to you. Ellie is now the band’s PR manager, originally their social media manager, but being promoted full-time. They put her through the ringer. She had to deal with a lot of crud. She was definitely a warrior. Ellie is strong and try’s to keep the lead singer Travis from falling apart, but he’s barely keeping it together dealing with his emotional baggage and addictions. But somewhere along the way their feelings grow for each other as he starts to heal. And they develop feelings for each other all over again.
Their story was so beautiful and heartbreaking with healing. I couldn’t get enough of this.
I would 1000% recommend this story. This series. If you love an emotional depth rockstar romance that shows emotional strength, addiction, healing, heartbreak, and love. I was completely blown away, captivated by their story. Please read with caution and read TW though. But I’m so obsessed with this series I can’t recommend this enough! What are you waiting for??
Review of advance copy received from Author
Wow! So much emotion
Such an amazing story full of emotion and longing.
Not everything was easy going for Travis the lead singer of Loose Threads.
Even though becoming well known his journey is a long hard one, with plenty of bumps in the road.
Luckily he has Ellie on his side.
They work closely together and have history which neither has quite fully gotten over.
This story was heartbreaking at times, so emotional yet the way Travis and Ellie were with each other was more than just friends.
They were sweet at times and electric together others.
It was a beautiful, slow burn then spicy story which also saw them going through hard times, addressing both drug and alcohol addiction.
Perfectly written story by an author that really made me feel what the characters were going through.
Great series, looking forward to the next book.
Such an amazing story full of emotion and longing.
Not everything was easy going for Travis the lead singer of Loose Threads.
Even though becoming well known his journey is a long hard one, with plenty of bumps in the road.
Luckily he has Ellie on his side.
They work closely together and have history which neither has quite fully gotten over.
This story was heartbreaking at times, so emotional yet the way Travis and Ellie were with each other was more than just friends.
They were sweet at times and electric together others.
It was a beautiful, slow burn then spicy story which also saw them going through hard times, addressing both drug and alcohol addiction.
Perfectly written story by an author that really made me feel what the characters were going through.
Great series, looking forward to the next book.
Review of advance copy
ARC Read | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½
I demolished this book... if I hadn’t had to go to work, I’m convinced I would’ve finished it in a single day. This is the second book in the series, but it can absolutely be read as a standalone.
We follow Ellie and Travis, former friends-with-benefits who start the book in a strictly “professional” relationship. Ellie is working for the band Loose Threads, where Travis is the lead singer, and the tension between them is immediate. Throughout the story, both are deep in denial about what they truly want. They’ve been hurt in the past and believe that sex is all they deserve from a relationship.
There’s a lot of emotional denial on both sides, but the slow burn and buildup make it completely worth it. Kassie Mak’s writing style pulls you in effortlessly and makes it easy to connect with the characters and their emotional walls.
I demolished this book... if I hadn’t had to go to work, I’m convinced I would’ve finished it in a single day. This is the second book in the series, but it can absolutely be read as a standalone.
We follow Ellie and Travis, former friends-with-benefits who start the book in a strictly “professional” relationship. Ellie is working for the band Loose Threads, where Travis is the lead singer, and the tension between them is immediate. Throughout the story, both are deep in denial about what they truly want. They’ve been hurt in the past and believe that sex is all they deserve from a relationship.
There’s a lot of emotional denial on both sides, but the slow burn and buildup make it completely worth it. Kassie Mak’s writing style pulls you in effortlessly and makes it easy to connect with the characters and their emotional walls.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 16, 2026
Review:
✨Addicted To You✨
Loose Threads #2
By Kassie Mak
✨ Rockstar Romance
✨ Second Chance Romance
✨ Forced Proximity
⭐ 4/5
Travis and Ellie
This romance follows Travis and Ellie. This is a rockstar romance with a second chance. Travis has some serious addictions to fight and everytime something goes wrong for him, I want to help him.
Ellie herself has won issues to handle. Here we see how they handle being on tour together, given their past.
Ellie handles the drama and everything else with the band perfectly. And boy, did she have to handle things. Anyone else would have quit.
Travis is a lot but he also has some sweet moments. A rockstar with a troubled past who has a lot to work through.
Their romance is rocky, emotional in many different ways and ends with a perfect happy end.
✨Addicted To You✨
Loose Threads #2
By Kassie Mak
✨ Rockstar Romance
✨ Second Chance Romance
✨ Forced Proximity
⭐ 4/5
Travis and Ellie
This romance follows Travis and Ellie. This is a rockstar romance with a second chance. Travis has some serious addictions to fight and everytime something goes wrong for him, I want to help him.
Ellie herself has won issues to handle. Here we see how they handle being on tour together, given their past.
Ellie handles the drama and everything else with the band perfectly. And boy, did she have to handle things. Anyone else would have quit.
Travis is a lot but he also has some sweet moments. A rockstar with a troubled past who has a lot to work through.
Their romance is rocky, emotional in many different ways and ends with a perfect happy end.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Addicted to You, book two in the Loose Threads series by Kassie Mak, delivers yet another top-tier rockstar romance. After the phenomenal first book, Drawn to You, this sequel does not disappoint. While it carries the addictive rockstar vibes fans love from stories like Reverse and First Verse, the series still feels fresh and uniquely its own.
This installment follows lead singer Travis Beckett as he navigates life on tour, addiction, and his constant battle with running from his own heart. Ellie, who once gave Travis a chance, is now determined to keep things professional as the band’s PR manager—but the undeniable pull between them refuses to be ignored.
Emotional, raw, and deeply engaging, Addicted to You captures the highs and lows of fame, love, and personal demons with incredible intensity. This series is, without question, a must-read, and I cannot wait to see where book three takes us with our favorite band, Loose Threads.
This installment follows lead singer Travis Beckett as he navigates life on tour, addiction, and his constant battle with running from his own heart. Ellie, who once gave Travis a chance, is now determined to keep things professional as the band’s PR manager—but the undeniable pull between them refuses to be ignored.
Emotional, raw, and deeply engaging, Addicted to You captures the highs and lows of fame, love, and personal demons with incredible intensity. This series is, without question, a must-read, and I cannot wait to see where book three takes us with our favorite band, Loose Threads.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I didn’t think it was possible to love a couple more than Penn and Olivia, but Travis and Ellie just gave them a run for their money! The chemistry between these two is electric, and the depth of their hidden feelings kept me hooked from page one.
The professional stakes added such a great layer of tension; seeing them fight their mutual attraction because of Ellie’s PR contract made for a wild ride. Beyond the heat, and trust me, Chapter 23 is everything, the emotional core of this book is beautiful. Travis’s personal growth was incredible to witness, and I loved seeing Ellie support him through the highs and lows of the tour. Plus, his soft spot for Cinnamon was the icing on the cake.
Huge thanks to Kassie for the ARC. I’m already counting down the days until we get Tanner and Liam!
The professional stakes added such a great layer of tension; seeing them fight their mutual attraction because of Ellie’s PR contract made for a wild ride. Beyond the heat, and trust me, Chapter 23 is everything, the emotional core of this book is beautiful. Travis’s personal growth was incredible to witness, and I loved seeing Ellie support him through the highs and lows of the tour. Plus, his soft spot for Cinnamon was the icing on the cake.
Huge thanks to Kassie for the ARC. I’m already counting down the days until we get Tanner and Liam!
Review of advance copy received from Author
This is my first rock band/rockstar romance and wow. It was so casual but chaotic at the same time I’m convinced the mystical Care Bears above sent it to me. It gave Daisy Jones And The Six vibes and I loved that book! Not only does may get chosen by the cat distribution system but she gets the joy of hitting her ex coworker?!?! Not to mention the lead singers song dong doesn’t work unless he’s with her?! Umm what Etsy witch do I have to pay to have that power over a man?? Also we need a book for Liam, because that sweet boy needs to be obliterated by a ginger ASAP.(you’ll get the joke if you read it) anyways I have to go dry out my cooch coz she’s been acting out ever since I started this book byeeee
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 14, 2026
Wow! I kept seeing everyone talk about chapter 23, and boy were they right! Wasn’t expecting that at all, but it was a special surprise ! 🥵
This is book 2 in the Loose Threads series and a perfect second chance, rockstar romance. Ellie and Travis had a friends with benefits thing going on in book 1, and there’s so much yearning and tension in book 2. Ellie is now the bands, Loose Threads, PR/marketing manager, and Travis is the lead singer. So having Ellie on tour with them, living on their bus, has been a little harder than expected. Travis struggles with sleep while touring and being on the road, so he turns to drugs thinking he wouldn’t have a problem with them again.
I absolutely loved this book and how Ellie never gave up hope for Travis. She would drop literally everything to be there for him. And even after so many girls threw themselves at him every single night, he only had eyes for one girl.
This is book 2 in the Loose Threads series and a perfect second chance, rockstar romance. Ellie and Travis had a friends with benefits thing going on in book 1, and there’s so much yearning and tension in book 2. Ellie is now the bands, Loose Threads, PR/marketing manager, and Travis is the lead singer. So having Ellie on tour with them, living on their bus, has been a little harder than expected. Travis struggles with sleep while touring and being on the road, so he turns to drugs thinking he wouldn’t have a problem with them again.
I absolutely loved this book and how Ellie never gave up hope for Travis. She would drop literally everything to be there for him. And even after so many girls threw themselves at him every single night, he only had eyes for one girl.
January 15, 2026
A new to me author, but rockstars I had to read it. I am thrilled I took the chance; this book is exactly what I needed. I do need to go back and read the first book ASAP. This book is messy, complicated and addiction does play a big part in the story. Please check the trigger warning if you need to.
I was lost in Travis and Ellie’s story, the pages were just flying. The tension, the emotions, the story and the spice kept me reading. I love a good girl gang, and Ellie, Liv, and Pacey are the best. It is the trials and tribulations of Loose Threads first ever headlining tour, and I was glad to have the window into this journey.
I am headed to read book one and waiting for the next one.
Thank you to the Author for the advanced copy; this is my voluntary review.
I was lost in Travis and Ellie’s story, the pages were just flying. The tension, the emotions, the story and the spice kept me reading. I love a good girl gang, and Ellie, Liv, and Pacey are the best. It is the trials and tribulations of Loose Threads first ever headlining tour, and I was glad to have the window into this journey.
I am headed to read book one and waiting for the next one.
Thank you to the Author for the advanced copy; this is my voluntary review.
January 18, 2026
🎸Kassie Mak does it again! I flew through this book! This is the second book in The Loose Threads series but can be read as a standalone.
🎸The MMC, Travis, deals with a lot of inner turmoil. Travis seems to have been dealing with a lot while being on tour. His addiction, his feelings for Ellie, and not sleeping well. My heart broke for him. The FMC, Ellie, is feisty and a force to be wrecking with. She’s the PR manager for the band and has a history with Travis. She fought hard against her feelings for Travis but despite all of that I loved the way she was there for him.
🎸And let’s not forget the spice because WOW!!! A perfect balance of plot and spice! 2 words: Chapter 23. 🥵🥵🥵 I did not see that coming but I loved every minute of it. 🫣🤭
🎸The MMC, Travis, deals with a lot of inner turmoil. Travis seems to have been dealing with a lot while being on tour. His addiction, his feelings for Ellie, and not sleeping well. My heart broke for him. The FMC, Ellie, is feisty and a force to be wrecking with. She’s the PR manager for the band and has a history with Travis. She fought hard against her feelings for Travis but despite all of that I loved the way she was there for him.
🎸And let’s not forget the spice because WOW!!! A perfect balance of plot and spice! 2 words: Chapter 23. 🥵🥵🥵 I did not see that coming but I loved every minute of it. 🫣🤭
January 20, 2026
If you loved the first book in the Loose Threads series then you are going to love this one too. A great second book with lots of familiar characters and a few new ones. This book has a great plot and pace that will keep you hooked. Addicted to you follows Travis and Ellie’s story as the mange their way through Loose Threads first tour and the highs and lows that go alongside it. Ellie and Travis have a past and a pretty good one at that but the tour puts a stop to that as they are both bound to being professional but Kassie Mak doesn’t fail and still provides all the spice in a very imaginative and creative way.
This is a fantastic easy to read, stay up way too late, just one more chapter kinda book. I can’t wait for book 3!!!
This is a fantastic easy to read, stay up way too late, just one more chapter kinda book. I can’t wait for book 3!!!
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