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Mine, Yours & Ours
Spite built her armor. Desire might be her downfall.
Melissa DuBois
I despised Dante Kincaid. Arrogant. Reckless. Stupid enough to marry me. Now he’s dead, and freedom is within reach—until his twin walks in with the same perfect face and a darker, sharper fire that fuels my desire like no one before.
Dominique Kincaid
I swore I wouldn’t come back until I was ready, but Dante’s disappearance drags me home to a family I hate and a war I never asked for. If I’m going down, I’m taking everyone with me. Starting with the beautifully dangerous wife my brother left behind.
Melissa DuBois
I despised Dante Kincaid. Arrogant. Reckless. Stupid enough to marry me. Now he’s dead, and freedom is within reach—until his twin walks in with the same perfect face and a darker, sharper fire that fuels my desire like no one before.
Dominique Kincaid
I swore I wouldn’t come back until I was ready, but Dante’s disappearance drags me home to a family I hate and a war I never asked for. If I’m going down, I’m taking everyone with me. Starting with the beautifully dangerous wife my brother left behind.
282 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 20, 2026
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Karmen Lee
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February 12, 2026
I love it
See when it comes to murderous women, yes. And if they're Black Queens.. EFFING YESSSS. I love not only the hunger these two had for one another, but the hesitancy as well. And when the genuine emotions kicked in, now that was sweet.
Side note: if this is a series, this opinion is moot. But, there are some gaps. Especially when the epilogue comes along, the story didn't feel there yet for that. Yes, I enjoyed the book, but still. For example, the Hayden arc, Virginia too, how about Melissa's restaurant, and Luke (?) - I think that was his name, the one who was doing shady stuff to the restaurant. And yes, Caleb.. and the whole plot of the known and planned assassination of M. There are more of stuff, with the dad and board meetings and take overs..
BUT
It was still an amazingly good entertainment reading this book. And extra points to the funny scenes being actually funny. I loath books where the characters are supposedly laughing and I am trying to find what's funny. This baby had me smiling and grinning, sometimes giggling. Coz Dominique... you dog *heart eyes*
See when it comes to murderous women, yes. And if they're Black Queens.. EFFING YESSSS. I love not only the hunger these two had for one another, but the hesitancy as well. And when the genuine emotions kicked in, now that was sweet.
Side note: if this is a series, this opinion is moot. But, there are some gaps. Especially when the epilogue comes along, the story didn't feel there yet for that. Yes, I enjoyed the book, but still. For example, the Hayden arc, Virginia too, how about Melissa's restaurant, and Luke (?) - I think that was his name, the one who was doing shady stuff to the restaurant. And yes, Caleb.. and the whole plot of the known and planned assassination of M. There are more of stuff, with the dad and board meetings and take overs..
BUT
It was still an amazingly good entertainment reading this book. And extra points to the funny scenes being actually funny. I loath books where the characters are supposedly laughing and I am trying to find what's funny. This baby had me smiling and grinning, sometimes giggling. Coz Dominique... you dog *heart eyes*
February 13, 2026
Duel 1st Person POV. 4.5🌟 3🌶️. 282 pages
5 Spicy Scenes
I adored everything about this book, from the calculating ways these women navigate a male dominated world to the jaw dropping spice, I was enthralled from the beginning!
Yours, Mine & Ours follow Melissa Dubois a woman forced into a marriage of convenience to help elevate her family’s status. Until she’d had enough and exacted her escape plan, which brings her husband’s twin to town. Dominique Kincaid is all cold calculations and adamantly remains detached, until her sister-in-law catches her eye and she’s ready to burn her entire family to the ground to secure both of their places!
The book embodies female strength and rage while dealing with sexist men and both MCs do not shy away from getting their hands dirty. On the surface Dominique is not a very likeable character, she’s cold, calculated, detached and self serving, in fact she almost toes the line of psychopathy. However, I fell in love the instant she was introduced and the further into the book I got, the more I began to understand why. While at surface level Melissa is subservient and demure, she is just as calculating as Dominique and willing to do whatever it takes to survive, which makes her another strong FMC to fall in love with.
If like me you support women’s wrongs and want to watch the patriarchy burn, this might be the book for you. So do yourself a favour, go read it!
Read if you LOVE:
✨Dark Mafia Romance
✨Tabooish Relationship
✨Forced Proximity
✨Hate to Love
✨Morally Grey FMCs
✨Secrets & Deception
✨Mafia Dealings
✨Touch Her & 💀
✨SPICE!
5 Spicy Scenes
I adored everything about this book, from the calculating ways these women navigate a male dominated world to the jaw dropping spice, I was enthralled from the beginning!
Yours, Mine & Ours follow Melissa Dubois a woman forced into a marriage of convenience to help elevate her family’s status. Until she’d had enough and exacted her escape plan, which brings her husband’s twin to town. Dominique Kincaid is all cold calculations and adamantly remains detached, until her sister-in-law catches her eye and she’s ready to burn her entire family to the ground to secure both of their places!
The book embodies female strength and rage while dealing with sexist men and both MCs do not shy away from getting their hands dirty. On the surface Dominique is not a very likeable character, she’s cold, calculated, detached and self serving, in fact she almost toes the line of psychopathy. However, I fell in love the instant she was introduced and the further into the book I got, the more I began to understand why. While at surface level Melissa is subservient and demure, she is just as calculating as Dominique and willing to do whatever it takes to survive, which makes her another strong FMC to fall in love with.
If like me you support women’s wrongs and want to watch the patriarchy burn, this might be the book for you. So do yourself a favour, go read it!
Read if you LOVE:
✨Dark Mafia Romance
✨Tabooish Relationship
✨Forced Proximity
✨Hate to Love
✨Morally Grey FMCs
✨Secrets & Deception
✨Mafia Dealings
✨Touch Her & 💀
✨SPICE!
February 17, 2026
3.50
I was really so excited to have a black, SPECIFICALLY, a black lesbian mafia romance but instead this kind of just gave business moguls?
I enjoyed our mains but I feel I needed more from them. I would've loved to had see Melissa murdering Dante in the beginning chapters as well as more of the "war". I just feel like the ending was lackluster and leading up to the big issue was kind of dull?
I still enjoyed my read and it was steamy! I wouldn't mind another story expanding on Melissa and Dominque together with the kid.
I was really so excited to have a black, SPECIFICALLY, a black lesbian mafia romance but instead this kind of just gave business moguls?
I enjoyed our mains but I feel I needed more from them. I would've loved to had see Melissa murdering Dante in the beginning chapters as well as more of the "war". I just feel like the ending was lackluster and leading up to the big issue was kind of dull?
I still enjoyed my read and it was steamy! I wouldn't mind another story expanding on Melissa and Dominque together with the kid.
March 8, 2026
I enjoyed this a lot but for a Mafia it wasn’t very mafia to me idk, it felt a little bland. There was a lot of talking and not enough showing for me. I liked the romance of it all but I expected more rage and blood and a lot more people dead.
January 31, 2026
Mine, Yours & Ours by Karmen Lee is a sharp turn from Lee’s softer sapphic stories, and the shift works. The tone definitely runs darker. The stakes feel more personal. And the desire burns hot.
Dominique Kincaid stands out immediately. Ruthless. Edgy. Direct. Dominique moves through every scene with control and menace, and the confidence lands. The character reads as dangerous without posturing. That presence carries the book. Dominique can crack me in half and I'd say thank you.
Melissa DuBois meets Dominique with equal force. Calculated. Rigid. Unrelenting. Melissa knows survival requires precision, and every choice reflects that truth. The chemistry between Melissa and Dominique hits hard and fast and sets the page on fire.
Each woman understands the other’s hunger for autonomy, and that shared drive fuels the connection.
The marketing promises mafia romance, and that label raises expectations the story does not fully meet. The Kincaid family holds power and wealth, yet the source of that clout stays vague. We don't ever get clear details about the family business. Readers expecting explicit violence, criminal structure, or defined illegal operations may feel let down. Though it's a dark romance, it's definitely on the lighter side of dark, but I love direction Lee is going in and I'm so here for more feminine rage.
Another unanswered thread centers on Dante. His death drives the plot, yet the details remain a mystery.
The ending took me out. The final pages land with shock and set the stage for future books.
For me, Karmen Lee takes risks here, and those risks pay off. This story offers heat, control, and morally complex women who refuse submission. The book serves as a strong entry point into darker sapphic romance era for Lee and I cannot wait to see where she takes us.
Dominique Kincaid is my new book girlfriend.
Dominique Kincaid stands out immediately. Ruthless. Edgy. Direct. Dominique moves through every scene with control and menace, and the confidence lands. The character reads as dangerous without posturing. That presence carries the book. Dominique can crack me in half and I'd say thank you.
Melissa DuBois meets Dominique with equal force. Calculated. Rigid. Unrelenting. Melissa knows survival requires precision, and every choice reflects that truth. The chemistry between Melissa and Dominique hits hard and fast and sets the page on fire.
Each woman understands the other’s hunger for autonomy, and that shared drive fuels the connection.
The marketing promises mafia romance, and that label raises expectations the story does not fully meet. The Kincaid family holds power and wealth, yet the source of that clout stays vague. We don't ever get clear details about the family business. Readers expecting explicit violence, criminal structure, or defined illegal operations may feel let down. Though it's a dark romance, it's definitely on the lighter side of dark, but I love direction Lee is going in and I'm so here for more feminine rage.
Another unanswered thread centers on Dante. His death drives the plot, yet the details remain a mystery.
The ending took me out. The final pages land with shock and set the stage for future books.
For me, Karmen Lee takes risks here, and those risks pay off. This story offers heat, control, and morally complex women who refuse submission. The book serves as a strong entry point into darker sapphic romance era for Lee and I cannot wait to see where she takes us.
Dominique Kincaid is my new book girlfriend.
January 23, 2026
Disappointing Review
I had such high hopes for this book, and it completely fell flat. You rarely see Mafia romances that are sapphic or feature a woman in charge, and BIPOC sapphic stories are even harder to come by, those usually live in contemporary romance or fantasy/sci-fi spaces. As someone who loves urban and dark romance, this felt like it should’ve been right up my alley.
Instead, it was Mafia-lite at best. I’ve encountered darker themes and higher stakes in Hallmark Mystery books than in this so-called dark romance. The spice wasn’t spicy, the plot wasn’t well developed, and the writing never fully committed. Honestly, it felt like a Tubi movie in book for: big premise, low execution.
⚠️ Potential Spoilers — STOP NOW ⚠️
The main FMC kills her husband in hopes of inheriting a large sum of money, banking on the fact that she’s carrying his heir and will secure her place in the family hierarchy. Naturally, the family grows suspicious, and her husband’s long-lost twin sister suddenly appears.
The two women fall for each other while both are hiding 50-11 secrets from one another and their families. They slowly build trust, mostly through sexual intimacy, while basic logic and common sense quietly exit the story. Eventually, the FMC gets herself into trouble (again, due to poor decision-making), and the sister has to swoop in to save her. After conveniently dealing with traitors on both sides of the family, they ride off into the night.
The concept had so much potential, but the execution lacked depth, tension, and true darkness. For a genre that thrives on risk, grit, and emotional intensity, this was a major letdown.
I had such high hopes for this book, and it completely fell flat. You rarely see Mafia romances that are sapphic or feature a woman in charge, and BIPOC sapphic stories are even harder to come by, those usually live in contemporary romance or fantasy/sci-fi spaces. As someone who loves urban and dark romance, this felt like it should’ve been right up my alley.
Instead, it was Mafia-lite at best. I’ve encountered darker themes and higher stakes in Hallmark Mystery books than in this so-called dark romance. The spice wasn’t spicy, the plot wasn’t well developed, and the writing never fully committed. Honestly, it felt like a Tubi movie in book for: big premise, low execution.
⚠️ Potential Spoilers — STOP NOW ⚠️
The main FMC kills her husband in hopes of inheriting a large sum of money, banking on the fact that she’s carrying his heir and will secure her place in the family hierarchy. Naturally, the family grows suspicious, and her husband’s long-lost twin sister suddenly appears.
The two women fall for each other while both are hiding 50-11 secrets from one another and their families. They slowly build trust, mostly through sexual intimacy, while basic logic and common sense quietly exit the story. Eventually, the FMC gets herself into trouble (again, due to poor decision-making), and the sister has to swoop in to save her. After conveniently dealing with traitors on both sides of the family, they ride off into the night.
The concept had so much potential, but the execution lacked depth, tension, and true darkness. For a genre that thrives on risk, grit, and emotional intensity, this was a major letdown.
January 30, 2026
“I want you. I want us and I will do anything to have it.”
If you are looking for a dark romance but, make it Black & sapphic then, this is the book for you:
-smart mouth & smarter mouthed FMCs
-marriage of convenience
-forbidden romance
-fire igniting spice
-complicated family dynamics
-violence & revenge
-based in Atlanta
-height difference trope
-Black wealth & family heirs
-cheating trope & marital betrayal
-getting with the sibling trope
Dominique Kincaid is one BAD mf & I am here for it!
She is ruthless, edgy & direct in a way that will have you smirking with how smooth her character is.
Melissa DuBois is calculated, rigid & unrelenting. The chemistry between both characters was *chefs kiss*
My only qualm is not understanding how this is a mafia romance. It wasn’t clear what the Kincaid family actually did to get the clout & riches that come with their name. I expected violence along with other typical mafia associations in books but, this wasn’t that.
It doesn’t take away from the story but it can be disappointing if you’re expecting what was advertised.
I also wanted to know the daunting question about how Dante was killed. I was 100% waiting for the tea about how his death happened. Not knowing had me waiting for an inevitable nothing.
Overall, if Karmen Lee writes it. I’m reading it.
This is different than the cozy sapphic books that she writes and I love that.
I can’t wait to see what else she explores with her writing within the sapphic genre.
If you are looking for a dark romance but, make it Black & sapphic then, this is the book for you:
-smart mouth & smarter mouthed FMCs
-marriage of convenience
-forbidden romance
-fire igniting spice
-complicated family dynamics
-violence & revenge
-based in Atlanta
-height difference trope
-Black wealth & family heirs
-cheating trope & marital betrayal
-getting with the sibling trope
Dominique Kincaid is one BAD mf & I am here for it!
She is ruthless, edgy & direct in a way that will have you smirking with how smooth her character is.
Melissa DuBois is calculated, rigid & unrelenting. The chemistry between both characters was *chefs kiss*
My only qualm is not understanding how this is a mafia romance. It wasn’t clear what the Kincaid family actually did to get the clout & riches that come with their name. I expected violence along with other typical mafia associations in books but, this wasn’t that.
It doesn’t take away from the story but it can be disappointing if you’re expecting what was advertised.
I also wanted to know the daunting question about how Dante was killed. I was 100% waiting for the tea about how his death happened. Not knowing had me waiting for an inevitable nothing.
Overall, if Karmen Lee writes it. I’m reading it.
This is different than the cozy sapphic books that she writes and I love that.
I can’t wait to see what else she explores with her writing within the sapphic genre.
January 31, 2026
📖 AT A GLANCE
STARS 4 stars
SPICE medium/hot (lots of spicy scenes)
CHEMISTRY strong
ANGST medium
SLOW BURN medium
CLIFFHANGER no
CHARACTERS Melissa and Dominique
💬 LINES THAT LIVE RENT-FREE
.“You’re not prey,” Dominique said. “You’re just surrounded by predators who think you are.” - Dominque
“Say it,” Dominique demanded again. “Say you want me. Say you want this with me, and I’ll burn this whole fucking family to the ground and build it up into something we both want. Something we both need.” -Dominque
🖤 MY READING EXPERIENCE
I really enjoyed this book. What a wild ride. The storyline carries a sharp edge of mystery throughout, and when you hit the ending, everything just explodes. It’s fun, chaotic, and impossible to look away. Plus, the author can write some seriously spicy scenes. Her writing style pulls you in and refuses to let go.
🫀CHARACTER THOUGHTS
Dominique is one of the most confident, sexy characters I’ve ever read. She never tries to redeem herself (she truly does not care) and that’s what I loved most about her. Melissa may seem like she cowers at times, but once Dominique enters the picture, she absolutely steps up. She is not a weeping willow, she’s tough in her own right.
🔥 MOMENTS I’M STILL THINKING ABOUT
Their first meeting. The author writes that introduction in such a show-stopping way. I was completely fixated on Dominique from that moment on.
⚠️ ONE SMALL NOTE
This is not a soft book. There’s a lot of death and chaos, and some things may feel left unanswered. Definitely check trigger warnings if that’s something you need.
📚 READ THIS IF YOU LOVE…
Mafia, Touch her and die energy, confident woman, twist and turns, complex storyline
STARS 4 stars
SPICE medium/hot (lots of spicy scenes)
CHEMISTRY strong
ANGST medium
SLOW BURN medium
CLIFFHANGER no
CHARACTERS Melissa and Dominique
💬 LINES THAT LIVE RENT-FREE
.“You’re not prey,” Dominique said. “You’re just surrounded by predators who think you are.” - Dominque
“Say it,” Dominique demanded again. “Say you want me. Say you want this with me, and I’ll burn this whole fucking family to the ground and build it up into something we both want. Something we both need.” -Dominque
🖤 MY READING EXPERIENCE
I really enjoyed this book. What a wild ride. The storyline carries a sharp edge of mystery throughout, and when you hit the ending, everything just explodes. It’s fun, chaotic, and impossible to look away. Plus, the author can write some seriously spicy scenes. Her writing style pulls you in and refuses to let go.
🫀CHARACTER THOUGHTS
Dominique is one of the most confident, sexy characters I’ve ever read. She never tries to redeem herself (she truly does not care) and that’s what I loved most about her. Melissa may seem like she cowers at times, but once Dominique enters the picture, she absolutely steps up. She is not a weeping willow, she’s tough in her own right.
🔥 MOMENTS I’M STILL THINKING ABOUT
Their first meeting. The author writes that introduction in such a show-stopping way. I was completely fixated on Dominique from that moment on.
⚠️ ONE SMALL NOTE
This is not a soft book. There’s a lot of death and chaos, and some things may feel left unanswered. Definitely check trigger warnings if that’s something you need.
📚 READ THIS IF YOU LOVE…
Mafia, Touch her and die energy, confident woman, twist and turns, complex storyline
January 30, 2026
Steamy and suspenseful, Mine, Yours, & Ours is this the perfect introduction to dark/ mafia romance. Melissa’s main problem is her husband and when he disappears, it disrupts his family’s business endeavors and forces his twin sister, Dominique, to return stateside to try to find him. Their pull towards each other is impossible for them to ignore and they succumb to forbidden passions.
Melissa and Dominique’s irresistible connection crackles off the page and you will be caught up in their steamy moments and the maneuvering each has to do to try to secures their positions and autonomy in their respective families and their new relationship. I really enjoyed how they were each strong willed, self assured and knew exactly what they wanted, no matter the cost.
I would have enjoyed more context on the “mafia” part of this story and more clarity on why the stakes were so high. I’m a bit nosey and would have loved to know what the family business entailed, including information of their legal and illegal activities.
The ending left me shocked, mouth agape, and I can’t wait to see how their world develops in future installments.
✨ If you enjoy a steamy, forbidden relationship with side of suspense, Mine, Yours, & Ours should be on your reading list.
Melissa and Dominique’s irresistible connection crackles off the page and you will be caught up in their steamy moments and the maneuvering each has to do to try to secures their positions and autonomy in their respective families and their new relationship. I really enjoyed how they were each strong willed, self assured and knew exactly what they wanted, no matter the cost.
I would have enjoyed more context on the “mafia” part of this story and more clarity on why the stakes were so high. I’m a bit nosey and would have loved to know what the family business entailed, including information of their legal and illegal activities.
The ending left me shocked, mouth agape, and I can’t wait to see how their world develops in future installments.
✨ If you enjoy a steamy, forbidden relationship with side of suspense, Mine, Yours, & Ours should be on your reading list.
January 23, 2026
4.5 rounded up - and all I have to say is I’ve had the same top book girlfriend for like 4 years and I do fear she’s been dethroned LMAOOOOOOO
Dominique, my baby, I love you.
Not to rush an author cause I would neverrrrrr but I was in fact swiping at the end LOL I need more of these two ASAP.
I will say, I loved this as a mafia romance but if you’re looking for a true dark romance read, this may not be a perfect match for you. But if you like mafia romances that are messy and a bit gritty, and love a possessive and protective love interest, you’ll LOOOOVE this book.
Can’t wait for more!!!!
Dominique, my baby, I love you.
Not to rush an author cause I would neverrrrrr but I was in fact swiping at the end LOL I need more of these two ASAP.
I will say, I loved this as a mafia romance but if you’re looking for a true dark romance read, this may not be a perfect match for you. But if you like mafia romances that are messy and a bit gritty, and love a possessive and protective love interest, you’ll LOOOOVE this book.
Can’t wait for more!!!!
February 21, 2026
A few typos and omissions of words that’s impacted the flow of reading.
Enjoyed how the story hooked me right away with the murder of Dante. We are taken on a ride as we watch characters navigate power, security, leadership, and implied love.
Would love to have more about business dealings of the Kincaid story. Parts of th story felt rushed without intention.
Enjoyed how the story hooked me right away with the murder of Dante. We are taken on a ride as we watch characters navigate power, security, leadership, and implied love.
Would love to have more about business dealings of the Kincaid story. Parts of th story felt rushed without intention.
March 11, 2026
4.5 stars the way it ended didn’t even cross my mind. The book didn’t start getting good until I reached 50% into the book. chapter 1 was good, but then the rest of the chapters was just boring. I realize that I don’t like enemies lovers but when they slowly became lovers is just a little bit of enemies. That’s where they really got good. The spicy scenes are very, very good. Highly recommend.
March 4, 2026
Syndicate family, power struggles, murder and mutual understanding and attraction.
When you underestimate the women you might just pay the biggest price.
I enjoyed this book. I love the strong women that take charge. They rage but in the most calculating way.
When you underestimate the women you might just pay the biggest price.
I enjoyed this book. I love the strong women that take charge. They rage but in the most calculating way.
January 30, 2026
Dominique is definitely book girlfriend material. Wish the book was darker but I still enjoyed it.
January 30, 2026
this was my first time reading a dark sapphic book definitely won't be the last. Hopefully there's a part two cause I feel like there is more story to tell.
February 6, 2026
I am at a loss for words with this book. I’m still processing the ending
February 12, 2026
So when is the second book coming out!!
I loved this book! The perfect blend of Distrusts and Temptation. The pacing is fantastic, and I was hooked after the second chapter.
I loved this book! The perfect blend of Distrusts and Temptation. The pacing is fantastic, and I was hooked after the second chapter.
February 19, 2026
This one is definitely worth a read!
March 2, 2026
Even better than expected
Karmen is an amazing author. This book was even better than expected, but I’m not surprised at all. She is a wonderful author in her stories always hit the mark.
Karmen is an amazing author. This book was even better than expected, but I’m not surprised at all. She is a wonderful author in her stories always hit the mark.
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