Reviewed by Becca

TITLE: Addicted to Lust

SERIES: A Yakuza Path Romance #1

AUTHOR: Amy Tasukada

PUBLISHER: Macarons and Tea Publishing

LENGTH: 206 pages

RELEASE DATE: September 1, 2021

BLURB:

Can a night of passion lead to a happily ever after?

Yakuza captain Hayato’s life is a mess. His boyfriend broke up with him, changed the locks, and kept all his stuff. He can’t crash at his brother’s because his girlfriend is moving in. And just when Hayato thinks things can’t get worse, he accidentally gets blackout drunk and wakes up in the arms of a clingy underling.

Masuo believes he and his boss made a deep connection, but when he’s blown off the next morning, he feels lied to. Assigned to run a failing pachinko parlor, Masuo is determined to turn it around to prove himself to everyone…especially his sexy superior.

When Hayato realizes he’s falling for the young parlor manager, he is more than ready for fun. But as Hayato’s tragic past comes back to haunt him, Masuo wonders if he’s ready to carry all Hayato’s baggage.

Can the unlikely pair learn to accept each other and find their way to happiness even while new challenges arise, or is their love destined to fall like balls through a pachinko machine?

REVIEW:

So, I have to say, I really loved this book. For those that have Amy as a new to them author, I would recommend reading the Yakuza Path series first. You don’t have to, as this can be read as a standalone. HOWEVER, you will understand a lot more things like who Endo is and why she is the way she is and who Father Murata is and why he’s made such an impact on the yakuza. Just little details that make things a little easier to understand.

Having read the other series first, for me it was like coming home. New characters have arisen and are growing in the family. Father Murata has clearly taken good control of the reins and it’s become a great story. I will admit, I REALLY wanted to punch Hayato at first. Even the encounter in the bedroom after their one night stand….he was such an a**. And there was no need to be. But when he finds out who he’s going to ‘babysitting’, it becomes worse and it’s not at all Masuo has to feel the brunt of Hayato’s wrath because of Hayato’s own insecurities and issues. If he would just take 5 minutes out of his time of being a punk, he would realize Masuo has issues of his own but really wants to at least be a friend to Hayato. Something they both really need because of their pasts.

I really loved that these two were so relatable. Often in the yakuza, no one lets their guard down or tells anyone much of anything about themselves because it makes them vulnerable. One thing I love that Father Murata has obviously changed. It’s become a different family because of him. Sure, you still have to keep things close to the vest in some cases. There are still traitors in the midst and you never quite know who you can fully trust. Plus some of the bosses are still very old school and you don’t want to cross them. No matter how much Father Murata may have changed things, some still think they know better. But these two, despite their beginning and despite the ups and downs in their relationship, they became friends. They became relatable people that you felt you could just sit and have tea or something with. And after the other series, I love that.

I think this is going to be the start of another good series. I hope so anyway. I loved the other Yakuza series and I’m hoping this will be just as good.

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