Book Title: You Could Do Damage
Author: K.C. Mills

What’s it about?
An emotional and intense urban romance about two people trying to heal while navigating betrayal, secrets, and deep emotional scars.

Favorite Part:
The emotional tension between the leads. Their chemistry was real, flawed, and addictive.

Thoughts on Characters:
Both main characters were complex, carrying heavy baggage that shaped how they loved and lived. Their growth was authentic and satisfying.

Would You Recommend It?
Yes. Perfect for readers who enjoy emotional romance with high stakes, drama, and strong Black leads.

Thank you to NetGalley and Black Odyssey Media for providing me with the opportunity to review this book!

I really tried to get into this but this kind of romance just isn’t for me. It was well written but yeah… not for me.

Nari and Kincaid had good chemistry together. However, we didn't really get much of their backstory until the end of the book, so it was hard to understand where they were coming from. I'm still a bit confused about what exactly Kincaid's "business" is - mafia? Cartel? Rich criminal? Would've liked more history on the families, the supporting cast, etc.

This gripping romance pulls you in from the start with high stakes and undeniable chemistry. Nari Collette is thrust into a world of danger and power after betrayal leaves her vulnerable. Her reluctant alliance with the brooding and intense Kincaid Akel sets the stage for a sizzling marriage-of-convenience story that’s anything but convenient.

The push and pull between Nari and Kincaid adds emotional depth to their fiery connection, while the looming threats around them raise the tension. Packed with passion, secrets, and a fight for trust, this story blends romance and suspense in a way that keeps you hooked until the very end. Left my mouth Wide open .

really good mystery. Kept me on my toes and loved all of the characters and what they went through on this journey. Loved that they a happy ending happened.

I thought the overall storyline was good! KC Mills always delivers in her storytelling with the details, twists, endearing characters, etc. Kincaid had such a strong personality and demeanor as a MMC, an arc type that KC does well! While an arranged marriage is not my favorite trope, I did find myself engaged in their relationship and yearning to see how their dynamics were going to change once their feelings were acknowledged. I would rate this overall a 3.5 because while I enjoyed the story, I didn’t expect the book to end on a cliffhanger or that this was a re-release.

You Could Do Damage is a story of passion, betrayal, survival, and loyalty that had me hooked from the start!

Nari and Kincaid’s arrangement was supposed to be simple, but their intense chemistry and the secrets surrounding them made it anything but. Just when one problem is solved, another comes knocking, keeping the tension high and the pages turning. I need book two ASAP—do I recommend? Absolutely! Am I buying the physical? YES

Thank you, NetGalley, for this ARC. My thoughts are entirely my own.

This book was not really for me. I was initially intrigued by the story but then it felt like it developed into a “damsel in distress” story with a lot of red flags. There were some parts where I was hooked and invested in what would happen next, but in other parts the pacing felt off and it was hard for me to stay engaged. It also didn’t feel very realistic that all of the MMC’s friends and family would take little to no convincing to take this random girl into their family. There was one major twist that took me by surprise. I disliked that it ended on a cliffhanger and am unsure at this time if I actually care enough about these characters to read the sequel and find out what happens next. Thank you to NetGalley, K.C. Mills, and Black Odyssey Media for the gifted ARC in an exchange for an honest review.

KC Mills has done it again, this book was so good I had to add it to my shelf. I love a good marriage of convenience and Kincaid and Nari's love story check all the boxes.

You Could Do Damage by K.C. Mills is a captivating and emotional read that kept me hooked from start to finish. The characters are complex, and their journeys are both gripping and heart-wrenching. Mills does a great job of balancing tension and vulnerability, making it easy to connect with the story. The pacing is just right, with twists that keep you on your toes. If you're a fan of emotionally charged dramas with strong character development, this one is definitely worth reading.

You Could Do Damage Is one of those books that I am on the fence about. While the premise checks all the boxes. We have an arranged marriage, OK I’m in. Mafia! OK, that's a favorite. A very strong alpha for the lead male character. I guess with an arranged marriage, we get a forced proximity there as well. I tend to love these kinds of stories a lot.

Nari and Kincaid were just kind of OK to me. I did not feel a lot of depth from either one of them. He made her an offer that she could not refuse and she accepted. However, I thought there would be just a little more to it. Which I find interesting because the spice was, let’s just say spicy. Physically together, Nori and Kincaid were truly off the charts. I think the pacing was a little wrong for the book. That it could have either done without some things or had them incorporated in a different way. Just my opinion. K.C. Mills picks it up really well at the end of the book and then leaves us with that horrible cliffhanger. We all know I’m not a fan of cliffhangers so that’s that. I can’t say that I truly overwhelmingly like the book, but I didn’t dislike it either. Although that cliffhanger had me wanting to throw my Kindle across the living room floor, I do plan on reading the second part of the story. If I made it all the way to the end, I’m invested, and I also have faith that with those last few chapters the next book will have something special going on.

Thanks to NetGalley and Black Odyssey Media. First of all K.C. Mills...enough said! This was well written and also very much written in her style. I am glad to see that the authors writing didn’t change even though it is trad. Published. This was good.

Loved this so much the story was told in a way that kept you interested, entertained, and engaged throughout. Mills did not disappoint with this one!

This is about a woman named Nari, one night at work she catches the eye of the rich and powerful Kincaid. Kincaid is being taken down the path of arranged marriage by the powerful people above him and he's looking for a way out, as soon as he lays eyes on Nari sparks fly and he knows she's it for him. But he has to find a way out of his arranged marriage and get Nari's attention so he can see if the sparks he felt between them are real. This was dual point of view, which I always appreciate. This story was fun, entertaining, and a good read! But I was not expecting it to end on a cliffhanger like that! Book 2 better be coming soon! ❤️📚

Thank you to the author and to the publisher for this ARC of You Could Do Damage, in exchange for an honest review.

With the recent release date, I thought it’d be perfect to read now! I loved this mafia/mob romance with a marriage of convenience that leads to real love and relationship building. He for sure falls first but is very mysterious about his ways that she doesn’t of course understand as an outsider to “The Families”, but makes a friend in the process as well. Everything was fantastic until a surprise about 80% of the way in, but was still very well written and didn’t become the main focus of the last part of the book.

Nari has no family. She has no support system at all and is struggling to keep a roof over her head. Kincaid has a prominent position in the Family. He’s expected to take a bride soon. However, the father of his fiance has nefarious motives. Although I wouldn’t classify this story as instalove, there is definitely a strong attraction between Nari and Kincaid from the very beginning. What begins as a business arrangement becomes much more. I love how Kincaid takes care of Nari and anticipates her needs. The story ends with an opening to a sequel (that I look forward to reading). Although I love an alpha male, Kincaid sometimes takes it too far.

I usually enjoy this author's work, but this book fell flat for me. I found it a little underwhelming, and there were quite a few errors that made it tough to get through at times. The main characters didn’t have much depth, so connecting with or remembering anything about them was hard.

4/5 ⭐️

Arranged marriage
Fake marriage
He falls first
Touch her and die
Organized crime

Opens with Nari or FMC, having the worst day ever. Goes to work and it gets worse but it’s where our MMC finally interacts with her.

Things escalated quickly and she is soon made an offer it is hard for her to refuse due to her life slowly going downhill. She is having to always try to figure out her new arrangement all while not falling for Kincaid.

So many revolutions happen for Nari throughout the book for better and for worse. This book had a lot of ups and downs and ends on a cliffhanger.

Truthfully, I fell in love with the cover and then the blurb, and knew I had to read this one. I immediately devoured it & enjoyed it immensely, for the most part. It was a bit more of a slow burn than I anticipated, but that’s fine. I loved how much chemistry the two had, the angst of a one sided enemies to lovers. I thought this story has a lot of potential and I can’t wait to read the sequel.

I love me some Nari and Kincaid. I loved the build up. I loved the arranged marriage which is one of my favorite tropes which made this book even more enjoyable. The cover is stunning!