A review by katkejt
Dirty Martini by Addison Beck

5.0

Rhys • Everest 

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“This means nothing.” - “Nothing.” 

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There is something about these Addison’s boys. I swear it. Every single time. Dirty Martini is the perfect set up for a new series that I can’t wait to experience as a guilty pleasure in all its fullness. Let’s see which drink will become my favorite on the XO menu. Elton and baby boy Knox are setting the bar up high and are up next. But when I tell you, the tension with Rhys and Eve ? You feel it. The tit for tat? It’s given. The war between? All is fair. The fear? Tamed. The forgiveness? Given voice. The vulnerability? Both sided. The intimacy? Fusilladed. The love? Unconditional. 

Dirty martini proportions:

2 1/2 ounces of passion
1/2 ounce of hurt  
1/2 ounce of deep affection 
Garnish: sit tight and give me that cake, cake, cake. 

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Artemas- i love you regardless 

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“Loud yet quiet like a whisper.” // “That damn affection I used to feel for him threatens to come up when our eyes meet and his cheeks turn that pretty pink they used to.” // “…he has to know that the bad blood between us runs thick.” // “…and I swear, if he touches him one more time⁠—“ // “Straight into the trouble I know he is.” // “It tastes a little like fuck you, Rhys.” // “You have no idea what you’ve done.” // “…but he initiated a challenge. Watch me. Want me.” // “The incredible sensation of commanding someone’s attention, of breaking down their walls, of exposing them…” // “You’d let me, wouldn’t you?” // “Thank you for the reminder.” // “You’re coming home tonight.” // “He’s playing the game so beautifully, and I’m too weak to resist.” // “Call me your baby…” // “I trusted that bashful guy to know he could turn to me for anything.” // “Because he’s still holding my hand.” // “…but if he keeps on drawing me in, I’ll become his too.” // “I like your laugh.” // “…and the way my whispered name leaves his lips when I kiss his cheek.” // “You take up all the space.” // “Because Everest was mine to hate and now he’s mine to keep…” …

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*I received an advance copy directly from the Author in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts are my own.

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