This book has been re-edited and reformatted.Michelle is my addiction. She’s sweetness and light wrapped up in a delicious package. Almost as delicious as the confections she makes. Until now, I’ve kept my distance to make sure my darkness doesn’t taint her. She’s better than a killer who sits behind a scope. I watch her from afar. Getting dragged under her spell a little further with every sweet … with every sweet smile and mischievous grin. I know I’ll cave one day, give into the craving to be near her. Being in her presence is a feeling like no other, one I can’t seem to resist.
Unfortunately, I’m not the only one living under her influence. While I was watching her, someone else was watching too. But she belongs with me, no matter what anyone else wants.
Now I need to make sure she gives me my next fix of her, even if she’s too stubborn to admit she wants to. She’s my addiction, cure and redemption all rolled into one. Her soul calls out to my own. I’ll make sure she’s as addicted to me as I am to her. She’ll crave me – if it’s the last thing I do.
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Addicted to You by Nikki Mays was a sweet read! The title is perfect for Michelle and Damon’s story. This read was sweet and hilarious at times. I also can’t forget that the dynamic of the characters relationships together was amazing. I really enjoyed this book and would highly recommend this to fellow readers.
It’s kinda fun to see a big, tough, alpha guy afraid and nervous around a sweet, sexy little baker. Damon and Michelle’s story is fun, sexy, has some twists, and is a well paced read. I though it was well developed and an interesting read on the “She’s too good for me” storyline. Solid read!!
*I read Book 1 & 2 back to back so this is a review for both*
(I’ve seen a lot of reviews for both books claiming that a good editor would help a lot. I don’t know if I had final versions or ARCs but there were a lot of mispellings and grammar issues. As a regular reader of review copies though, this kind of thing doesn’t really affect me but I wanted to put this out there as a warning to others who may be a little more discerning 🙂 )
There are authors that write characters that could be straight out of Gilmore Girls (I’m looking at you Susan Mallery), always ready with a snappy comment. Then there are those characters who are sophisticated, never saying a wrong thing and who always make me feel like I need to work better at this adulting thing. Mays seems to have found a voice that is like that conversation you have with your bestie after a couple of glasses of wine. It’s unfiltered and sometimes graceless, but it is real for the homespun characters she’s created.
In Surrender to You, Morris has had a thing for Mellie for a while but since she’s his friend’s sister he tried to stay away. Unfortunately, his feelings are pretty apparent and after a while her brother is so tired of his awkwardness that he gives the OK. Mellie is just as dorky when Morris is around so there is a lot of fun to be have while the two are dancing around each other. And it doesn’t stop when they get together because these two definitely have a lot of personality. (Mellie fighting with her brother is the best thing ever!)
Addicted to You is a fun follow-up that has a lot of the same vibe. Damon is a pretty curt guy, but I love the way he and Michelle mesh. She’s so full of sass that it helps bring him out of himself just a bit. I got such a kick out of these two together, and their interactions with their friends are both sweet and hilarious.
The SAPD SWAT stories are delightfully fun romantic comedies with entertaining characters. I enjoyed how the couples got together & watching them piece together a life with each other. The friendships help make it a winner as well. It is quite obvious that Michelle and Mellie have been friends for ages because those two are a hoot together. The guys are your typical guy’s guys – giving each other a hard time, a little rough around the edges – but they have good hearts and are supportive of each other. The lack of angst is a real winner for me and overall I felt the suspense parts, while not a huge part of the story (especially the second), are done well.
The SAPD SWAT series isn’t going be for everyone, but I think that it will be a huge hit with the right audience.
**Review given honestly and freely after receipt of a reader copy. This opinion is completely my own and was not influenced in any way.**
This is the second book by Nikki Mays that I have read. I read the first installment in the SAPD SWAT series that focused on Mellie and Morris, and I liked it enough that I wanted to read Addicted to You, which focused on Mellie’s best friend, Michelle, and Damon, who was the moody, broody SWAT member. I liked this book, as well. I like the characters, although, again the inner monologue got annoying after a while. But there is something about Nikki Mays’ writing that keeps me coming back, which says something.
While this book wasn’t a book that I will probably reread, I am glad that I read it, and know that many people will love it!
Michelle and Damon’s story was amazing and funny. I loved every moment of it, especially Damon’s stalker tendencies. A real page turner. Must read.
Damon is the quiet, broody, grumpy man of the swat team. He has one thing he loves more then anything and that is Michelle- but she doesn’t know it. He’s spend two years keeping his eyes on her while keeping his distance. Even with Morris finally getting Mellie.
Til finally…
Michelle wants what her best friend has, as co-owners of the Sweet grind, they share a lot. But Michelle getting Damon seems to be out of the question.
I really loved the plot behind this story and each time I get to learn more about the Swat team the happier I am.
Loved the epilogue- Does that mean we get to see Marc’s story next?
I would love to see Declan, Rocco and JJ all have their HEAs. Even in novella sized books I’d be happy.
This story has action, steam, banter, strong independent women with lots of silliness and mighty fallen police officers.
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For me this was an easy laid back read, which was just a nice love story. Given it is the second book in the SAPD SWAT series I would have expected some action, however this is sadly lacking with only a couple of scenes where this might have happened, but didn’t. You do get a good undeniable chemistry between the characters Shell & Damon and some heartwarming interactions between them. There is also a few places guaranteed to make to you smile, if not laugh which was pleasantly unexpected.
This book is one that the alpha man didn’t feel like he was worth bringing this women into his life. So instead of sharing his feelings he decided to be jerk around her. He didn’t know that she actually had feelings for him as well, but with the way he treats her she felt that he didn’t like her. This kind of reminded me of grade school when a boy or a girl like someone and they would tease them instead of telling them they liked them. Saying this it still was a great story line. When he wakes up and realize he better step up before she is gone the story really starts getting really good. Author did a great job telling this story.
Once again I really loved the characters. They were the right amount of funny and sexy. There was a good amount of suspense and plot twists you didn’t coming. Can’t wait to see who’s going to find their match next
Disappointed in the book! Plot is rushed and errors multiple places where editing could be fixed. Damon and Michelle have a sweet story but it for me is lost in the errors.
Great book. Michelle is a wonderful character and her relationship with Damon is sweet. Their sexual chemistry is addictive. I just love small town romance. Very funny read.
I have mixed feelings about this book… definitely a 5 star read!!! Loved the characters and the story line. The reason for the 3 star rating is the grammar was not good…so many errors!!! I don’t usually leave bad reviews I just move on but this book was so great if only it would have been proofread before release. I will definitely be reading more from this author!!!
This is book 2 complete stand-alone this is Damon & Michelle’s story!! Damon has want Michelle all his life but to scared to do anything to do it! If you love alpha males read this you will love it!!
Great unique characters, storyline and you will be at the edge of your seat so engrossed in the twist that was both interesting and well thought out.
Unrequited love from afar, mystery stalker and one hot baker! This book is the second in the SWAT series and is another great story. Michelle owns The Sweet Grind along with her friend Mellie (read the first in this series -Surrender to You). Damon has had it bad for Michelle but doesn’t think he is good for her. He won’t act upon his feelings, so he barely talks to her and doesn’t act nice around her. Michelle thinks he doesn’t like her since he barely says two words to her. She couldn’t be more wrong. Will Damon finally let her know how he feels and be able to protect her from someone who wants to harm her? This was a fun, sexy book with a mystery thrown in to keep the reader engaged in this story. Definitely recommend this series and I look forward to more stories.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I giggled and laughed throughout this book! It’s the 2nd in a series but can be Read as a stand-alone. I haven’t read book 1 and had no problem enjoying. I loved both main characters. They had a great chemistry and the heat level was deliciously hot and steamy.
I good story to follow up in the series. I liked the characters and the story had a good dose intrigue and action. And of course a HEA. My only issue was the editing seemed incomplete and I struggled a bit with the reading flow of the story over all. But still a good story.
He had been watching her for so long as he addicted to her and not just the sweets she makes. Then he finds someone else is watching her. She will be his no matter what. Follow him and see what will happen
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This is book number two in the series and it’s great!! This is the story of bossy and broody alpha male Damon and super sweet, doesn’t take crap Michelle. The chemistry is off the charts for them and the banter between these two will have you laughing for pretty much the entire book and you won’t be able to put it down. This one is a must read!!
I was excited to see book 2 of the SAPD SWAT out. I enjoyed the storyline of book one and had high hopes of two…. but unfortunately ended up with the same rating.
3 stars. It once again has good plot potential, but seriously lacking in editing. By page 3 there was a typo Multiple spelling errors, wrong tenses used and just grammar issues throughout the book.
Another thing I noticed… Michelle doesn’t swear… “fluffing” is used a lot. But throughout the book, it’s as if that was forgotten and in her internal dialogue she starts swearing. Sorry, but if someone doesn’t like to swear, they wouldn’t call someone an Asshole or refer to your best friend as “ride or die bitch”.
If the series continues, I will probably read it because I see the plot potential. Maybe she just needs beta readers or a different editor?