Mad Addiction (Crazy Beautiful #2)
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Authors: Jessica Huizenga
Mad Addiction
Copyright © 2016 by Jessica Serra Huizenga
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This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.
Crazy Beautiful Series
Mad Addiction (Book 2)
(Look for Book 3 Coming Fall 2016!)
Author’s Note:
While each story in the Crazy Beautiful Series can be read as a standalone book, I recommend reading them in order to fully understand the world and characters. <3
Kelley Brooks is saving herself for Prince Charming.
Ryan Blake, while charming, is definitely not a prince.
Always straightforward and realistic, Kelley Brooks and Ryan Blake know they are not right for each other. Kelley believes in fate and waiting for “the one” while Ryan prefers maintaining distance and control with unattached one-night stands.
But after indulging in a single, meaningless wedding hookup, unexpected circumstances force them into one hell of a complicated situation.
After agreeing to a fake engagement, both Ryan and Kelley must confront their pasts—and true feelings—causing them to question everything they thought they knew about family, commitment, and most importantly, love.
A lie brought them together, but will the truth tear them apart?
And what the heck does happily ever after really mean, anyway?
Books by Jessica Serra Huizenga
For the best mom I know, my own.
Your sacrifice, encouragement, and support have shaped who I am. When my world has felt either broken or whole, you have always been my one constant.
Love up. xx
Kelley
“I
can’t believe you, Kinsley I-Don’t-Need-Anyone-Else Moore, actually tied the knot. The same girl who, eight months ago, told me Prince Charming didn’t exist. I don’t know if I should laugh or cry.”
Despite my teasing, I lean in to give my best friend a giant hug. She looks beautiful—simple white dress, brown hair set in loose curls, blue eyes dusted with a hint of sparkly shadow, and cheeks pink and glowing—but it’s her sincere happiness that makes her truly radiant. She hugs me back and whispers so only I can hear, “Thanks for helping me believe in happy endings.”
She pulls back and smiles such a genuine smile that I can’t help but return it. In just a few short months I’ve witnessed firsthand how much Kinsley has changed, going from lonely and guarded and afraid of love to opening up, letting go, and committing to someone who is a perfect match for her in every way.
I swallow down an involuntary pang of jealousy. I really am happy for her.
I give Kinsley’s hand a squeeze before setting my sights on her new husband. “And you, sir, better take care of her, or else.” I pretend to threaten him with a stern glare, but from the way Lucas Graham looks at his bride, I know I don’t have anything to worry about.
“Don’t worry, Kell. You know I’ve got her back. Yours, too.” Lucas winks before leaning down and enveloping me in his own friendly embrace. I’ve gotten to know him better over the last few months and know he can be trusted. Last night at the rehearsal dinner he even pulled me aside to thank me for not giving up on Kins five years ago when her parents were in a car accident and her jerk of an ex betrayed her and she had nobody else to look out for her. He doesn’t have to thank me—I love Kins and will of course always be here for her—but I appreciate he took the time to acknowledge what our friendship means. After everything she’s been through, Kinsley deserves someone as good and loyal as Lucas.
Now if only I could find my own perfect prince . . .
The night is winding down so I let Lucas and Kinsley get back to mingling and make my way between the crowded tables to the bar. While she doesn’t have any family of her own, Kinsley insisted Lucas invite all of his to share in their special day. I imagine the whole idea of family means a lot more to her these days now that she actually has people she can trust in her life. I notice Eli, Lucas’ father, leading Kinsley to the dance floor, and the look of adoration on both of their faces makes me tear up.
I never guessed my friend would have any sort of wedding, let alone such a traditional one. At first I questioned why she of all people would want to get married at a swanky place like Woodwind Hills, but since she admitted it’s the spot Lucas and she first noticed each other, it makes perfect sense. Kinsley and I are pretty much polar opposites when it comes to believing in things like soul mates and fairy tale weddings . . . well at least we used to be. Now it’s as if I’m staring at my own vision board come to life.
The thing is I can’t help but feel somewhat envious of how this all ended up. Don’t get me wrong, I am one hundred percent happy for Kinsley and Lucas, but I find it ironic that up until a few months ago Kinsley didn’t even believe in love, yet here she is, marrying the man of her dreams.