Addicted to an Addict

by Honey

In Honey's debut novel, a man must learn how to cope with his wife's heroine addiction while raising two daughters and being the mayor of Atlanta.

Atlanta's mayor, The Honorable Josiah J. Bishop, has an addiction to his wife, Mink, that is just as powerful as her toxic love affair with heroin. As her life spirals out of control due to her obsession with the needle, his love and devotion to her is slowly shredding his soul into tiny pieces. But he just can't let her go. The brotha's loyalty to the love of his life and the mother of his two young, adorable daughters is deeper than any ocean. No matter how far Mink drags Josiah down into the murkiness of drugs, booze, and danger on the streets of the ATL, he's determined to love, cherish, and honor her until death. He's hooked on her. It's just that simple.
The only thing Mink is faithful to is her next fix. She'll cop it wherever she can and by any means, trying desperately to escape from the secret demons of her past that haunt her daily. Mink's troubled soul remains a prisoner of addiction, twirling violently like a tornado and destroying everything in its path. Not even the love of a good man can set her free from emotional bondage.
As Election Day approaches, Josiah's bid to serve a second term in City Hall is jeopardized when Mink commits her most heinous act. The media is going wild to cover the tragic murder and robbery of one of Mink's fellow addicts, a wealthy and prominent Hollywood filmmaker who was more than generous to her after she left yet another treatment facility. She's on the run from justice, ignoring Josiah's pleas to turn herself in.
Mink realizes that she's at the end of her rope, but Josiah isn't sure if he has any more forgiveness in his heart for his wife. He will always love her, but finally, he desires love in return. His addiction to Mink has blinded him of that one basic need all this time. Now Josiah has a decision to make. Will he stay in the clutches of addiction to the drug called Mink? Or will he kick the habit once and for all and free himself forever?

416 pages, Paperback

Published December 18, 2018

Reviews

[Monique · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great book. I downloaded and listened on Audible. It was included in the membership so no credit needed.
This book held my attention. It was very real. You get to see how addiction can affect not only the addict but their spouses, kids, family, friends and others around them.
Overall it was a happy ending but as always someone is going to really see how their actions lead to hard reactions.

Read this book y’all. Even if you read with your ears like me. 😂

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[Iona R Sawyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

An addict truly can cause a loved one to get an addiction that does so much more damage to themselves. This is a read that will have all your emotions running. One that will keep you to turning pages.

[Jayrdrakefordyahoo.com · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was... WOW! I felt so bad for the husband and the kids but they got an happy ending. One well deserved.

[Nichole Walker · Rating 5 out of 5]

All I have to say is, “WOW”.

[Denyece Roberts · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent read I have not read a book that good in a long long time!

[Stacey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mayor Josiah Bishop is married to Mink but she is married to drugs... Heroin, cocaine, liquor it doesn't matter... This book took me through so many emotions... Not your average addiction story.

[Tyjwania Mercier · Rating 4 out of 5]

Real Life Situations

This book kept me wanting more and more. Coming from a life of family addiction, this book was so exciting and filled with real life emoticons.

[readchapterFree · Rating 3 out of 5]

Addicted to an Addict is a nice break from typical Urban Fiction. Mink is the First Lady of Atlanta, mother to 2 daughters, and a heroin addict. As her husband, Mayor Josiah Bishop does everything in is power to help her kick her habit not realizing he’s enabling her. Jeremiah, Josiah’s twin brother, hates his sister-in-law and goes above and beyond to find a suitable woman for his brother and nieces. After several trips to rehab, Mink finds herself at rock bottom with no one to blame but herself.

Honey tackles so many important issues in the African American community such as depression, substance abuse, co-dependency, and teenage pregnancy while showing how loyalty, faith, and prayer can change thing around for the better.

[JHamp · Rating 4 out of 5]

Much better than I thought. Not typical urban fiction. Worth the time

[Brittany Bell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the happy ended. It was super long but it was a real page Turner. I loved how the whole story played out. The fact that it didn't have to deal with a addict in the city really caught my attention.

[Dana Coley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Honey has never disappointed in any book. This novel was excellent. The plot was intriguing and I could not stop reading. I hope that there is eventually a sequel.

[Meka Meek · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dnt want to leave any spoilers so All I have to say is WOW, WOW, WOW The author Did very well with this book. i def thought it was a good read.

[Whitney · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book! I've never been disappointed by one of honeys books!

[Linda Strickland · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good book!

[Ruztique Kelly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mink did the absolute most omgggg, she put her family through so much. It took me a minute to get into it but I enjoyed it overall.

[Ericka · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, the life of Mink! Jojo was the ideal man. Supportive of his wife hands down! Such a great listen.

[KayBee's Bookshelf · Rating 3 out of 5]

solid characters, interesting plot, moderately paced, good narration
full review coming soon

[Jennifer · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is a very deep book. Once I was able to get over the ghetto speaking I can say I kinda did like it. It shows what folks have to put up with. I would say it is worth the read.