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Can you have love without trust?
Sports-Agent Nicholas Brooks will never forgive himself for compromising his clients. It was rare, but he placed his heart and trust in the hands of a woman who not only deceived him, but wiped out his client’s bank account.

It was a sting operation gone bad. There was no other way Ericka Kennedy could explain what happened. Oh…she got what she wanted, she always did. But this time she made a fatal mistake…she fell in love with the target.

She was getting over it, until her brother needed help. Now she has to face the man she betrayed.
Will Nick help, or handcuff her on sight?

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First published April 29, 2015

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Iris Bolling

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Iris Bolling is an award-winning USA Today bestselling author of five series totaling over thirty romantic suspense novels. In addition to writing, she has produced and directed several books to film projects, and scriptwriting projects for other authors.

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690 reviews66 followers
October 4, 2017
****Please Note this is listed wrong on Goodreads. This is Book 2 in the Brooks Family Values series. Book 3 is "Propensity For Love" which is Vernon Brooks story.******

Nicolas....Nicolas....Ohhhhh Nicolassssssss!!!!!!!!

Nicolas is the fraternal twin of Nichole (her story is "Sinergy" book 1 of the Brook's Family Values). Nicolas is a sports attorney who loves his job, he went into partnership with Ty Pendleton (his story is "The Pendleton Rule") who has an agency for celebrities, these two joined forces to create the Brooks & Ty Agency and as the held a gala celebrating their partnership, a woman comes across his vision by the name of Erika Kennedy. She is a con artist through and through, Erika has been sent to take down Nicolas what this poor woman wasn't expecting is Nicolas is not only smart but is able to see through anybody. She thought to set the trap but she became the mark.

Erika Kennedy (it was hard for me to like her in the beginning) but the more the story unfolded a picture of her became clearer, a victim of something that happened to her many years ago turned her into a hardened woman, who cared about nothing and no one except for her baby brother. Erika's encounter with a Brook's will change her attitude and her life, all of a sudden spending time with Nicolas didn't hold the appeal of making him a victim now here was a man who made her feel as if she no longer had to continue living the way that she had been living. All Nicolas asked of her was to trust him, he knew something was up with her and in fact his gut revealed it plus she didn't realize that a dossier was already pulled up on her, so he knew her history but what he didn't know was what was driving her to do it.

Nicolas and Erika embark on a journey of an awakening of two souls becoming intertwined together, will Erika trust Nicolas with the truth or will her fatal mistake cost her the only man she will ever love. Nicolas made me fall in love with him, he is just so patient, family man, kind, loving, fierce, loyal, understanding, gentle and a straight up alpha. Nicolas is all of that and then some more, I really loved how he was with Erika and he knew how to handle her, care for her and straight up love her. I love that the Patriarch Avery Brooks spoke two Nicolas about Erika and told Vernon how he fell in love with his mother and how the Matriarch Gwendolyn Brooks is the love of his life after all these years later.

Also in this story Vernon is on the scene (I love him at first I couldn't stand him, if you have read the "Heart Series" with his brother James Brooks you will know why). But Vernon has been making series changes in his life, he also has met a woman who has entered into his heart and he refuses to let her go, he knows things have to change so the process has been started. The whole scene takes an ugly turn and towards the end of the book we find Vernon is charged with the murder of his wife Constance and now his brother James Brooks (Chief Adviser to the President of the United States "JD" from of the "Heart Series") has taken his brother case and will representing him. Vernon's story is "Propensity for Love" book 3 and I can't wait to read it.

Well Until My Next Review Ciao Bellas!
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321 reviews
May 7, 2015
Brooks

There are sooooooo many things I want to say about this book. But I will just say it's a must read and if Iris is going to write a book this great she better have the next one available for download within a month.
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Author 1 book9 followers
May 20, 2015
Fatal Mistakes by Iris Bolling


This new installment brings more light on the 'Renowned Brooks Family' and their unknown enemy from their past, Isaac Singleton. What's done in the dark, mos def will come to the light as the little minions that have plagued family members at different times for no good reason is finally revealed...and it's motive...the love of money. Money is not an object for this family but there is an underlying threat, a family secret buried deep but is being brought to the surface. Will Vernon finally be released from the strongholds that entrap him in a loveless marriage or will a love be reignited? Nick and Nicole's twin telepathy and innate sense of protection is sharpened as they come to a crossroads where Nick must choose love and safekeeping or love and betrayal...which road will he take...will it prove to be his downfall or his comeuppance? Avery Brooks is the head of the household, but when hellacious darts are shot at his family, attacks that are meant to decimate his loved ones, will the King of the Castle be savvy enough to dismantle their evil adversary on all ends? Family is everything...but can this family stand against these constant vicious assaults as it manipulates and deviates to destroy their good name and reputation.
Fatal Mistake adds another chapter to this engaging saga as the number of characters increase and the threads are thickened with the growth of each new storyline. Of course, Ms. Bolling penned another enchanting tale and of course the romance was on point, but the depth of emotions was mediocre. The plots were more suspenseful than touching, death was prevalent but I never truly felt any genuine scenes with each developing scene. Not to say that there weren't any good scenes, but I was seeking more feelings. Also, I noted the editing and grammar issues which were too many for comfort, especially for an accomplished author. Ms. Bolling is an amazing author with incomparably natural skills and that is why I expected so much more. I love her writing, her characters, but I know that there is so much more she has to pen and the pedestal she has climbed is high...I am waiting on you My Sista!!! I know that the best is yet to come!! Kudo's to you! 3.68
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412 reviews
May 12, 2015
Iris Bolling COME HERE; how dare you leave me hanging like this. Another great read, I just love me some Brooks and I can't pick a favorite because I love them all. Nick, Nichole, Vernon and (silent but deadly) James; but they wouldn't be who they are without their loving parents Avery and Gwen.
I really enjoyed Nick and Ericka's story; Nick Brooks is a different kind of man so patient and forgiving. Now hurry up and Bring on VERNON!
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1,954 reviews13 followers
August 3, 2015
Very good storyline, but many errors in editing! I really enjoyed the novel but it seemed like the editing wasn't done very well in this book. I love Iris and all of her novels leave a very lasting impression however when I find error after error, it becomes distracting. Loved the love story between Ericka and Nicholas. They had a great story and Vernon oh my God can't wait to see how it turns out. Isaac Singleton will get what's coming to him! Awaiting the next novel in the Brook's saga!
346 reviews4 followers
June 11, 2018
Action-packed, but lacks a few of the bridges to tie books one and two to the series. Relies on the reader to remember a bit too much from previous books. It's been a while since I read the first two and I had a hard time following some of the plot because I didn't remember some details of the previous novels.
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123 reviews6 followers
May 26, 2015
Ms. Bolling does it again .......

OMG!!! This book was so good!!! Those Brooks boys are no joke!!! Only one question..... When does the next book come out???!!!! I can't wait!!!! Fatal Mistake!!! Wow!!!
789 reviews4 followers
May 9, 2022
Isaac Singletons will end up being the one who made a fatal mistake!

Isaac Singleton having gotten away with murder in the past with his self-serving nature used a woman used to conning rich men for a living to try to help him take down the Brooks family in an effort to discredit his biological child to keep from sharing his inheritance! Plot after plot he used backfired with the Brooks family coming out on top. Let's see false paternity allegations against Avery Brooks backfired and the woman who expected a big pay day, ended up without a job and nothing more. Then there was his half brother Bobby's sister that he hired to embezzel money from one of Nick Brooks' clients then leak it to the press to ruin his reputation, that too failed! Next up, he hired Trish the mean girl to try and ruin Nicole Brooks reputation! Reputation stayed intact however the deal she was working on for her family's real estate firm was impacted but the man who fell in love with Nicole and she him, decided to take her idea both nationally and internationally! Isaac killed his half brother's mother and allowed his own mother to fall to her death yet it still did not get him sole heir of his parent's estate. Finally, he kills his long lost son's wife and almost got away with framing Vernon for Constance' death but I don't think that is going to fly either! I guess in the next book, I can share with you just what happened to the evil Isaac Singleton! But one thing about the Brooks', Lassiter and Harrison families when one drama is thwarted, another is waiting around the corner to make a splash on the public scene so stay tuned. Until next time enjoy your reading experience!!!!
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768 reviews7 followers
July 21, 2023
A lot going on

The start of this book had me scratching my head wondering what the heck was going on but by the time I got to chapter two I was hooked. There was so many people who seemed to be working for Issac Singleton in his effort to take the Brooks Family down all I could do was shake my head. I thought I wasn’t going to be able to keep up. I found myself giggling
When con artist Erika Kennedy thought she would be able to run a con on Nicholas Brooks and move on. She hadn’t counted on the strong attraction that they both had for each other. Needless to say that attraction lead to a fatal Mistake in more ways than you could even imagine.

Have your notebook and pen ready in order to keep up with all the folks that pop up that you haven’t met in the series before.
In spite of that it was still a really good read ❤️
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4,162 reviews
August 20, 2024
I thought the relationship between Ericka and Nick was more interesting than romantic. That did not bother me at all. I did not get the same feeling from Ericka and Nick as a couple that I got from Vernon and Naverone. There was some serious chemistry between those two.

The thing that I loved about this book was that the Brooks family was playing chess while others were playing checkers. There were some surprises that I did not expect. I also wondered how they were going to be resolved in this book. Well, they weren't.

Although parts of this story will be continuing in the next book probably, this did not feel like a cliffhanger situation. It felt more like an "I'm not done with you yet" situation.
I enjoyed the danger, intrigue, the suspense, the crossover with the Lassiters, and POTUS. 4.5 stars.

On to the next book.
206 reviews12 followers
June 17, 2025
Fatal Mistake

I Love Romance and Mystery! I Love series even better! I Love that this is a Black Family and Black Love! I Love Nick and his sister Nicole relationship, the twins! I liked Nick so much that I did not like him with Ericka and faith had other plans! I love the fact that a Black Family have clout in their environment, even if they are rich! Vernon was a dynamite defense lawyer and his brother is a Advisor for the President the United States. So now the is on with James helping to defend his brother Vernon in a murder trial of his wife! The upcoming book should be as good as the first two books! And what is going to happen to Xavier and Nikki and Nick and Ericka! But as a family the, Brooks have the power to stay on top!
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1,056 reviews1 follower
August 5, 2019
Wow!

Those Brooks. You gotta love them. They're a strong family unit that protects and support one another and truly believes in the saying" when a family prays together stays together. " This installment has me so on edge because of everything that is coming to fruition, except for a few road blocks in the way. Hopefully some light will shine through soon. This is really a great series with lots of drama and some serious action. On to the next great read in book 3. ReneeG 👍
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144 reviews1 follower
March 5, 2019
Good series

This is for sure a 4 star book, but the constant adding of people from many books ago, leaves more questions. I am commited to the series now so I have to finish. I love the main characters from this series, its just the others... who is Patrice and what is she to Nick??? Just hints at things and moves on and more things like this. Also editing is a problem again. I will finish the Brooks and thats it.
163 reviews
August 23, 2021
Fatal Mistake Whose Conning Who?

MS. Bolling has out done herself. This was a great read. Great story & great characters (especially Vernon). This book had me laughing out loud and crying. This was Nick and Ericka story but I enjoy all of the characters. Excited to read Vernon story next.
75 reviews1 follower
August 12, 2024
Loving this family

I’m new to author Iris Bolling’s books. Love it!!! The Brooks family exemplifies true black excellence. Their stories and connections that span decades highlight the ties that bind. Vernon is a hot mess, and learning the background and history of the family is wonderful. Can’t wait to read the next one!!
134 reviews
April 13, 2025
Fatal

Oh my, this kept you on the edge of your seat, on your toes and kept looking around the corner for more. The book starts out smooth but a little edgy, but you know you have to keep going. The rush, the pull, the togetherness, the family and friends…OOOOOHH MY! On to the next 📖.

Iris Bolling, mad respect!
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117 reviews
January 4, 2020
MsLady

Ms Bolling wow is all I can say is wow can’t wait to read the next book is Brooks family saga. I love this family connection and all the cloak and dagger that’s going on. Thanks again, onto the next book.
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May 31, 2021
I love Iris Bolling and her great family stories. I feel as if I know them personally. This story in the Brooks family values series does not disappoint. Now you want to find out how this saga will end in the next novel.
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481 reviews
September 1, 2021
Okay, to be honest I wasn't really feeling Nic and Erika's story line at all. Luckily the other plots kept my interest. Hopefully everything will be wrapped up in book 3 because I am sick and tired of Isaac Singleton.
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272 reviews4 followers
February 7, 2022
The saga continues from Synergy. As stated in my review of Syngery, the storyline and character development were great. I love home the story continued to flow from one book to the next. I could not put the book down.

Iris Bolling knows how to keep you on the edge of your seat.
31 reviews
February 12, 2022
At Last…

Prayer works. Prayer can make a believer out of any non believer when the situation calls for it. Erika was a non believer of prayer and love which both goes hand and hand.
8 reviews
February 5, 2024
Another Great Read

This book ends on a great cliff hanger, I'm jumping into the next book #3 immediately. This story had many layers and definitely primes you for the next 2 installments!
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406 reviews10 followers
June 23, 2018
What a ride!!

Them Brooks don't play!! The intrigue, the drama but most of all, the family values! They ride hard for each other and I'm all for it!
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212 reviews1 follower
August 18, 2019
Excellent!

OMG this was one of the most exciting reads in a very long time. Most enjoyable! Looking forward to the next read.
1,026 reviews1 follower
May 15, 2021
Oh yes

I laughed, I cried , hollered and every other emotion. I enjoyed this book so much and ready for part 3.
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174 reviews1 follower
March 14, 2024
Excellent

This series is so darn good. I can’t wait to start the next book. I’m telling you all of her books have so much love.
461 reviews
March 23, 2024
Nicolas and Ericka, The Brooks

I love this author,she continues her stories and gives the reader a glimpse of what's to come, in the book.
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189 reviews
June 11, 2015
Really loving this Brooks’ Family series!
In Fatal Mistake we get to hang out with Nick, the Sports Agent and twin to Nicole. Just as Nick is about to celebrate the pinnacle of his career, Ericka slides in with the sole purpose of wreaking havoc on the Brooks’ Family by way of discrediting Nick. What she didn’t expect was being transparent in the eyes of her target. Even though Nick was warned about her, he has taken to loving her through whatever crises she is in. So he is aware that he has enter into a possible hostile situation.

Now I hesitate to say that I enjoyed this union of Ericka and Nick, because Ericka was real shady. After reading this for the second time, I was able to understand Ericka was on this mission for the right reasons. I still feel Ericka has a little more redeeming to go, but believe she has a purpose and will be redeemed in the next book.

If you are looking for suspense, steam, intrigue, and lots of excitement, this is one you need to have.
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831 reviews8 followers
June 5, 2015
Wow, there was so much happening in this sequel. Some questions were answered, but at the end more were asked. We see Nick find his love, however she is con artist. Unlikely pair, oh yes. The plot thickens around Issac Singleton and he has not gained any friends at my house.
I love the Brooks family and you do gain more insight into how Avery and the love of his life came to be. Mom Books shows she is nothing to be played with.

This has a cliffhanger and leaves us wondering what will happen to Vernon. James the middle son, takes time out from his job with the President to help. I love this family and I am eagerly awaiting the next installment. Oh, by the way..X-man does make an apperance and so does Adam..

Ms. Bolling give us the sequel, and don't put so much ground covered in the next time...
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