"Isaiah and Lake find peace in the eye of a storm. Unfortunately, life will not allow the happiness they deserve. Family secrets have a way of tarnishing the strongest bonds, but only if you allow them.
For Lake, things are falling in place but an unexpected arrival threatens to destroy the happy world she’s transitioning to.
Isaiah has lost more than his fair share and refuses to allow anyone to be the reason he loses again. No man on earth will get in the way of what he wants, not even family.
When the deals are set and federal agents are involved, Isaiah has to keep a cool head or find himself on the wrong side of a bad situation. Lake is fighting to hold onto a man who makes her whole and Isaiah is struggling to ensure the woman who owns his heart doesn’t become a casualty from the consequences of his actions."
"Isaiah Cason is a man of means. His movements are calculated which has earned him respect and success while he smoothly navigates the light and dark. It only makes sense that matters of the heart follow the same blueprint, but he finds himself submerged in a complicated connection of deception and disloyalty.
Lake Patterson learned early in life that family can be your biggest downfall. With the secrets she keeps locked away, Lake finds it impossible to stay grounded and maintain any semblance of happiness. Trying to navigate and survive in the world alone, Lake’s only goal is to keep her head above water. There is little to no room for anything else.
When Lake and Isaiah’s worlds collide, they both feel a pull that can’t be overlooked nor denied. They are forced to open up in ways neither of them deemed possible, but life has a way of denying happiness, even to those who are most deserving.
You can’t always break the ties that bind, no matter how much your heart longs to be free. Casualties sometimes can’t be avoided, regardless of how pure the intentions of the heart."
"From USA Today bestselling author K.C. Mills comes a scorching romance about a ruthless crime boss who discovers his greatest weakness may be the woman he vowed to protect—a gripping tale of power, protection, and the kind of love that breaks all the rules.
“You Could Do Damage Too weaves a delicious tale of romance, arranged marriage, and family secrets. The character development, storytelling, and romance showcase K.C. Mills’s talent and the power of her stories. This is a must read!” —DANIELLE ALLEN, USA Today bestselling author of Curvy Girl Summer
In a world where power and survival intertwine, Nari—a resilient former foster child—finds herself unexpectedly married to Kincaid Akel, a ruthless businessman with a complicated past.
What begins as a calculated arrangement transforms into a passionate and dangerous journey of love, loyalty, and survival. Kincaid’s fierce devotion to Nari is matched only by his willingness to eliminate anyone threatening her safety. But when the shadows of their past—including Nari’s criminal father, Eli Manchester—begin to close in, their marriage is tested in ways neither could have imagined.
Pregnant and caught between her husband’s dark world and her own search for identity, Nari must decide how much she’s willing to sacrifice to protect the life they’re building together. With enemies lurking and secrets threatening to destroy everything, Kincaid and Nari must trust each other completely . . . or risk losing everything they’ve fought so hard to create."
"Sailor Addison wants one of the only men who refuses to end up in her bed.
Rival Hassan is determined to convince Sailor that what she wants extends beyond a one night stand.
One night. Too much to drink and Sailor Addison finds herself married to a man she only meant to seduce.
As an attorney with an undefeated record, Sailor knows how to talk her way in and out of any situation, except this. VirtualLoveLast.com has issued a legally binding marriage certificate and Sailor has crafted an airtight prenup. She has a husband who has no interest in letting her go. Rival Hassan isn’t just tall, quiet, and annoyingly irresistible, he’s convinced their drunken “I do” is exactly what he and Sailor need.
She wants out. He wants in.
Let the legal love games begin."
"Power. Blood. Loyalty.
These are the tenets that rule the De Santis family—until an arranged marriage potentially threatens all three.
Born into the most ruthless crime family in the South, Azreal De Santis is bred to lead, dominate, and rule. When a strategic marriage forces him to take Natoi Kingston as his wife, Azreal learns power is not always defined by strength, blood is not the strongest bond, and loyalty isn’t always black and white. Sometimes there are shades of gray.
Natoi Kingston is fire, rebellion, and nothing Azreal believes is beneficial in his world. She challenges, tempts, and makes him question everything he thought he knew about loyalty and love.
Natoi controls Azreal simply by existing in his world. Meant to be a pawn, a necessary transaction to solidify his rule, Natoi destroys Azreal’s expectations when he realizes she provides him balance.
As the lines between power and passion blur, betrayal lurks in the shadows, and families are destroyed. Power is shattered by the illusion of control, leaving Azreal with one undeniable truth, loyalty is earned not given. Natoi has to prove she deserves the De Santis name.
In a world where family means everything, love might be the most dangerous weakness of all."
"in-ten-tion: A thing intended; An aim or plan; A goal, purpose, or plan is your intention.
Never underestimate the power of the streets! There are those who live by the commandments that govern them and those who don't. Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. The hustle never stops so be prepared to execute with the skill of a warrior, a street warrior!"
"Trap Commandments: the carrying out or putting into effect a plan, order or course of action.
Never underestimate the power of the streets! There are those that live by the commandments that govern them and those who don't. Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.
The hustle never stops so be prepared to execute with the skill of a warrior, a street warrior!"
"When you give your heart to someone, the last thing you expect is to have it ripped out of your chest. One night and one bad decision create a lifetime of regrets when Grand loses the one woman he was willing to risk it all for.
Losing his freedom is nothing in comparison to the devastation he feels knowing that his son will never get to know the woman who loved him more than she loved herself.
Saniyah Montgomery learned at an early age what it means to be loved, but instead of setting the bar high, she chases the thrill of those who aren’t worthy.
Grand Sinclair is just another thrill on the long list of bad decisions. He warns Saniyah to stay away but she’s stubborn and determined. The minute his walls come down, Saniyah realizes that the tortured fighter with eyes that crush your soul is nothing she expects but everything she wants."
"Trap Commandments: Divine rules to be observed as strictly as one of the Ten Commandments; Rules that keep oxygen flowing through your lungs and money lacing your pockets.
Being a natural-born leader comes with a certain type of responsibility. The streets will never respect a man who is not rightfully holding down the position he was born to uphold. Some are created to lead while others were created to follow. Money will always keep stacking as long as everyone plays their position.
The weight of the world rests on those that are born to be great... Haze Ellis has no idea just how true that is until the moment he realizes that he is the descendent of a King... A 'Street' King!"
"A dangerous dance of passion and power unfolds when two wounded souls collide in this sizzling unconventional romance by USA Today bestselling author K.C. Mills.
Nari Collette finds herself on the brink of homelessness after a crushing betrayal. Desperate for stability, she reluctantly agrees to an unconventional proposal from the attractive and enigmatic Kincaid Akel.
Determined to reclaim his seat as heir of a dangerous criminal enterprise, Kincaid needs a wife to solidify his position, but he never expected his carefully selected bride to ignite such fierce desire. As Nari awakens feelings he long thought dead, Kincaid struggles to maintain control.
Their entangled marriage of convenience quickly becomes a battleground of wills as Nari fights to protect her heart, even as she's irresistibly drawn to her dangerous new husband."
"A neat freak Scrooge and a Christmas-loving ball of chaos must coexist for a week, and the friction and separation that ensue make the most magical time of the year highly remarkable.
After pumping her hard-earned savings into a business plan that doesn’t pan out, Noel Anderson is left financially strapped and needs a way to earn money to stay afloat. She decides to rent her apartment as an Airbnb for the Christmas holidays while visiting her family for Christmas. What she didn’t plan on was coming down ill and having to cancel the trip.
Kanton Joseph is on the cusp of securing a lucrative business deal. In order to get a one-up on his competition, he rents an Airbnb in the same apartment complex where his potential client resides. He’s surprised when he shows up, and the owner of the Airbnb not only wants to cancel the reservation but is still occupying the space.
With great reluctance, Noel and Kanton agree to cohabitate for one week. Noel attempts to stay out of Kanton’s way, but they undoubtedly cross paths, causing friction between them. They immediately clash on everything, most notably with their views on the holidays. Noel is determined to have a very Merry Christmas despite her temporary housemate, which is the source of Kanton’s irritation.
Eventually, the two begin to soften toward each other and Kanton learns to view things through Noel’s eyes.
Will the holiday magic fizzle, or will these two spark a connection they didn’t realize they needed?"
