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Addicted to Ellis D by S.E. Harmon
5.0
This book was so addictive, I couldn’t put it down! I loved the banter between Ellis and Luca. If you like an age gap romance, than this book is for you! The pacing is well executed, there’s engaging dialogue, and the character portrayals are stellar! This book really held my interest.
Ellis has been down on his luck for most of his life. Ellis has lots of snark and attitude. He’s used to being left behind by everyone he cares about in his life. His parents. Foster homes. The social worker who wants to adopt him. Ellis is scrappy but he’s also a really thoughtful and determined individual. He takes on a stray dog, despite not having a steady place to live. He’s had a hard life and needs a soft place to land. After getting fired from his job and after his friend and roommate decides to move to another state with a companion, Ellis decides to do the one thing he didn’t want to do - be a sex worker. His friend Jamie leaves him a list of clients that are easy enough to handle. Ellis meets Luca and the rest is history.
Luca is trying to divorce his ex, Colin, but Colin is making it rather difficult. Luca has taken over his father’s restaurant and debts after his dad’s sudden passing in a car accident. Luca lives for food and family. He’s a natural caretaker and his love language is cooking for people. Luca is strong and loyal. He’s intrigued by Ellis and immediately captivated by him. Ellis is so brusque at first, it’s a wonder he keeps any clients. Ellis and Luca are drawn to one another and can’t explain the budding connection they feel. Almost from the start, they both treat each other differently than their arrangement should allow.
I loved the connection between these two. They are so real with one another. It’s obvious they care for one another but don’t want to blur any lines. I thought it was admirable of Luca to not want Ellis to think that he was taking advantage of him after he offered him a job in his restaurant. While Luca pumps the brakes on their physical relationship, their emotional connection continues to grow. Eventually the pair find their way back to one another and their chemistry is pure fire! I loved how Luca refused to let Ellis (or anyone else) look down on himself.
There’s naturally some insecurities and uncertainty because of how they met and their different stages in life, but once this pair lock it in as a couple, they stay super committed. I loved their dynamic. Hayden, Gio, and Luca’s family are a nice addition to the cast of characters. Charlie, the stray dog, is such a scene stealer. I really enjoyed Ellis and Luca’s journey to figuring out their dreams and how to make them a reality. The epilogue was super cute and I can’t recommend this book highly enough.
Ellis has been down on his luck for most of his life. Ellis has lots of snark and attitude. He’s used to being left behind by everyone he cares about in his life. His parents. Foster homes. The social worker who wants to adopt him. Ellis is scrappy but he’s also a really thoughtful and determined individual. He takes on a stray dog, despite not having a steady place to live. He’s had a hard life and needs a soft place to land. After getting fired from his job and after his friend and roommate decides to move to another state with a companion, Ellis decides to do the one thing he didn’t want to do - be a sex worker. His friend Jamie leaves him a list of clients that are easy enough to handle. Ellis meets Luca and the rest is history.
Luca is trying to divorce his ex, Colin, but Colin is making it rather difficult. Luca has taken over his father’s restaurant and debts after his dad’s sudden passing in a car accident. Luca lives for food and family. He’s a natural caretaker and his love language is cooking for people. Luca is strong and loyal. He’s intrigued by Ellis and immediately captivated by him. Ellis is so brusque at first, it’s a wonder he keeps any clients. Ellis and Luca are drawn to one another and can’t explain the budding connection they feel. Almost from the start, they both treat each other differently than their arrangement should allow.
I loved the connection between these two. They are so real with one another. It’s obvious they care for one another but don’t want to blur any lines. I thought it was admirable of Luca to not want Ellis to think that he was taking advantage of him after he offered him a job in his restaurant. While Luca pumps the brakes on their physical relationship, their emotional connection continues to grow. Eventually the pair find their way back to one another and their chemistry is pure fire! I loved how Luca refused to let Ellis (or anyone else) look down on himself.
There’s naturally some insecurities and uncertainty because of how they met and their different stages in life, but once this pair lock it in as a couple, they stay super committed. I loved their dynamic. Hayden, Gio, and Luca’s family are a nice addition to the cast of characters. Charlie, the stray dog, is such a scene stealer. I really enjoyed Ellis and Luca’s journey to figuring out their dreams and how to make them a reality. The epilogue was super cute and I can’t recommend this book highly enough.