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You Could Do Damage
“When you love, you have the ability to destroy. Those lines often become blurred and we hurt those who we vowed to protect...” Kincaid needs a wife, Nari needs a family. When the terms are negotiated, they both realize that they’ve taken on more than they have bargained for. Kincaid is they type of man who’s life is all about power and control. His new seat with The Families is weighing heavily as a challenge and a sacrifice, but Kincaid isn’t built to accept defeat. The idea of losing anything, including his heart, fuels the desire to dominate. Nari has no idea what she’s gotten herself into by agreeing to an arranged marriage. What she assumed would be an easy come up turns out to be a dangerous war of wills, which could potentially lead to the loss of her most invaluable asset, her heart. Unfortunately, she’s stuck between the urge to run and the need to stay. Kincaid Akel is a force like no other and she is struggling to stay grounded, while refusing to lose herself.
238 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 15, 2021
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K.C. Mills
199 books1,686 followersKC Mills is an international bestselling author, speaker, and CEO. Ranked along with well respected authors, Mills has over 100 books which have hit number 1 bestsellers. She has proven herself as a leader in her industry with over 120 successful books written and published within a five year timeframe. She is committed to bringing exceptional literary works that offer a romantic twist, as well as subtlety veering away from the norm. She still however leaves you captivated by her stories, characters and always wanting more. Mills’ current focus is her cross over to the script writing arena where she will begin writing for some of Atlanta’s top production companies and the nation’s most notable television networks.
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June 22, 2021
3.5 Stars
You Could Do Damage was an entertaining read but, it started off really slow. So slow, I almost gave up on this book several times. The storyline was well crafted but, the grammatical errors were annoying and frustrating because, I had to constantly stop reading to figure out what the author was trying to say. This book was riddled with typos, incorrect word usage, and grammatical errors to the point of distraction. I really wish authors would realize that grammatical errors really takes away from the book because, we become more focused on your bad grammar than the actual storyline. But, I digress. I enjoyed the story of Nari and Kincaid. I loved the dynamic between them and I enjoyed watching their feelings for one another grow and blossom as they got to know each other. It made the progression of their relationship seem more authentic and believable. Nari is a young and naïve 24 year old who works at an exclusive gentlemen's club. She catches the eye of the mysterious Kincaid Akel. Kincaid is engaged to be married through an arrangement by The Family but, when he finds out his fiancée's dad has been doin' some dirty ish, he does a double cross and marries Nari. Not all in the underworld are happy about this but, since Kincaid is the golden boy heir apparent, there’s not much they can do about it. The majority of this book is about Kincaid rising in rank and ruling the underworld with an iron fist while trying to keep his young wife happy and safe. What I did like about Kincaid is, he never lied to Nari. From the moment they met and agreed to get married, he was honest and upfront about who he was and the type of business he ran. So, Nari knew exactly what she was getting into. She's also very aware of his position and knows his enemies are coming for his throat so, why oh why, did she not question the validity of that recording?!!!! I get that Nari's a little green but, come on! Kincaid had been nothing but honest with her from the very beginning so, why would he lie about that?!!! She really pissed me off with how she chose to handle that situation. And, I'm givin' Nari's mama and daddy the side eye. I’m on the fence about her mama but, I definitely don’t trust her daddy. He’s up to something. I can feel it in my spirit. You Could Do Damage was good read but, I would definitely classify it as a slow burn. With the way that it ended, I hope part two moves a little faster.
You Could Do Damage was an entertaining read but, it started off really slow. So slow, I almost gave up on this book several times. The storyline was well crafted but, the grammatical errors were annoying and frustrating because, I had to constantly stop reading to figure out what the author was trying to say. This book was riddled with typos, incorrect word usage, and grammatical errors to the point of distraction. I really wish authors would realize that grammatical errors really takes away from the book because, we become more focused on your bad grammar than the actual storyline. But, I digress. I enjoyed the story of Nari and Kincaid. I loved the dynamic between them and I enjoyed watching their feelings for one another grow and blossom as they got to know each other. It made the progression of their relationship seem more authentic and believable. Nari is a young and naïve 24 year old who works at an exclusive gentlemen's club. She catches the eye of the mysterious Kincaid Akel. Kincaid is engaged to be married through an arrangement by The Family but, when he finds out his fiancée's dad has been doin' some dirty ish, he does a double cross and marries Nari. Not all in the underworld are happy about this but, since Kincaid is the golden boy heir apparent, there’s not much they can do about it. The majority of this book is about Kincaid rising in rank and ruling the underworld with an iron fist while trying to keep his young wife happy and safe. What I did like about Kincaid is, he never lied to Nari. From the moment they met and agreed to get married, he was honest and upfront about who he was and the type of business he ran. So, Nari knew exactly what she was getting into. She's also very aware of his position and knows his enemies are coming for his throat so, why oh why, did she not question the validity of that recording?!!!! I get that Nari's a little green but, come on! Kincaid had been nothing but honest with her from the very beginning so, why would he lie about that?!!! She really pissed me off with how she chose to handle that situation. And, I'm givin' Nari's mama and daddy the side eye. I’m on the fence about her mama but, I definitely don’t trust her daddy. He’s up to something. I can feel it in my spirit. You Could Do Damage was good read but, I would definitely classify it as a slow burn. With the way that it ended, I hope part two moves a little faster.
April 4, 2025
Listened via Audible… liked story but didn’t care for narrators.
September 5, 2023
enjoyable
I love a jealous and territorial husband, Kincaid delivers. Nari is finding her way as well and I’m sensing once she recognizes her power things will fall right in place .. there was some mention of grammatical errors but my eye must have skimmed passed that
I love a jealous and territorial husband, Kincaid delivers. Nari is finding her way as well and I’m sensing once she recognizes her power things will fall right in place .. there was some mention of grammatical errors but my eye must have skimmed passed that
August 25, 2025
3.5⭐️ This book spins a tale around Kincaid, Nari, and an unconventional business proposal — marriage! I was totally hooked at first, but then the narrators kind of distracted me; their voices just didn't do it for me. I was totally on the fence about Nari and Kincaid's relationship; one minute I was all for them being a couple, and the next, I was like, “Maybe not!” The story was a fun ride, but I found it a bit tricky to really connect and stay engaged.
November 2, 2024
First of all, thank you to NetGalley, KC Mills and the publishers for providing me with an ARC of this book.
Secondly, sometimes there also are ARCs you end up not liking – this unfortunately was the case for me. As I promised an honest review in exchange for receiving a copy of this book, I’ll leave my thoughts below and I will not soften them, just because it was an ARC.
This book looks promising at first, with a Forced Proximity/Arranged Marriage scenario between the two main characters set in a loosely hinted at Mafia/Made Men setting. While we meet both characters very early on, it takes quite a few chapters to pick up the pace. When it does, it moves too fast for my taste.
The characters themselves unfortunately lack depth. After reading a whole book about them, I can’t tell you anything more personal about either than their drink preferences and their issues, which tend to be a tad bit repetitive. Their only role seems to be the one of husband and wife, briefly interrupted only by interludes of “imposing Mafia Boss” and “Poor, poor (in both senses) Wife”.
What I usually enjoy in these types of books, was nowhere to be found. The effortless way of commanding a room, the subtle self-assured way of holding himself and the easy-going, decidedly unforced masculinity these Mafia-type men usually are described with fell flat for me in this one. Kincaid is not effortlessly masculine in any cute way, but incredibly insecure, toxic and controlling. That’s not a cute look.
Speaking of cute – that seems to be the only personality trait the female main character possesses she’s hot, she’s cute and kind of awkward, at least according to silver-spoon-Romeo. This even is a claim the narrator makes in a chapter of Nari’s POV, because it’s said: “The issue with that seemed to be I never truly had an identity before he shook up my world.” Wow! This sadly didn’t change throughout the entirety of the book.
Kincaid, the male love interest, also seems like he mostly speaks in “half truths” as he claims, while to an attentive reader these usually are closer to “full lies”.
Also, sprinkle on a bit of homophobic commentary here and there alongside the toxic masculinity and you do end up giving the MCs some sort of … character. And by character I mean a very bitter aftertaste.
The plotline did not feel consistent, as there are multiple opponents introduced and by the time one of the main twists happens, we never get to know who was behind it, before another adversary is introduced. The main thing happening here is one on one scenes with the main characters, possessive, jealous behaviour of the male main character after an outing with his wife (multiple), and ominous “business meetings” the male lead has to go to. Repeat.
For the entirety of the book, I felt like I was scratching on surfaces while my resolve to find out more about these characters was whittled down by every chapter.
The final straw for this rating were the innumerable grammatical errors and spelling mistakes this book surprises you with.
I’m really sorry, but this is my honest opinion and that’s what I have promised to give: I can’t really recommend reading this book.
Secondly, sometimes there also are ARCs you end up not liking – this unfortunately was the case for me. As I promised an honest review in exchange for receiving a copy of this book, I’ll leave my thoughts below and I will not soften them, just because it was an ARC.
This book looks promising at first, with a Forced Proximity/Arranged Marriage scenario between the two main characters set in a loosely hinted at Mafia/Made Men setting. While we meet both characters very early on, it takes quite a few chapters to pick up the pace. When it does, it moves too fast for my taste.
The characters themselves unfortunately lack depth. After reading a whole book about them, I can’t tell you anything more personal about either than their drink preferences and their issues, which tend to be a tad bit repetitive. Their only role seems to be the one of husband and wife, briefly interrupted only by interludes of “imposing Mafia Boss” and “Poor, poor (in both senses) Wife”.
What I usually enjoy in these types of books, was nowhere to be found. The effortless way of commanding a room, the subtle self-assured way of holding himself and the easy-going, decidedly unforced masculinity these Mafia-type men usually are described with fell flat for me in this one. Kincaid is not effortlessly masculine in any cute way, but incredibly insecure, toxic and controlling. That’s not a cute look.
Speaking of cute – that seems to be the only personality trait the female main character possesses she’s hot, she’s cute and kind of awkward, at least according to silver-spoon-Romeo. This even is a claim the narrator makes in a chapter of Nari’s POV, because it’s said: “The issue with that seemed to be I never truly had an identity before he shook up my world.” Wow! This sadly didn’t change throughout the entirety of the book.
Kincaid, the male love interest, also seems like he mostly speaks in “half truths” as he claims, while to an attentive reader these usually are closer to “full lies”.
Also, sprinkle on a bit of homophobic commentary here and there alongside the toxic masculinity and you do end up giving the MCs some sort of … character. And by character I mean a very bitter aftertaste.
The plotline did not feel consistent, as there are multiple opponents introduced and by the time one of the main twists happens, we never get to know who was behind it, before another adversary is introduced. The main thing happening here is one on one scenes with the main characters, possessive, jealous behaviour of the male main character after an outing with his wife (multiple), and ominous “business meetings” the male lead has to go to. Repeat.
For the entirety of the book, I felt like I was scratching on surfaces while my resolve to find out more about these characters was whittled down by every chapter.
The final straw for this rating were the innumerable grammatical errors and spelling mistakes this book surprises you with.
I’m really sorry, but this is my honest opinion and that’s what I have promised to give: I can’t really recommend reading this book.
November 12, 2024
Well well well. Kincaid is that guy! He had his eye on what he wanted and NOTHING was going to stop him from getting what was his. And I’m not mad at it at all!!
Kincaid & Nari have an “arranged ” marriage if you want to call it that (Caid did the arranging lol). But once feelings get involved it starts to get tricky. What didn’t work for me was the miscommunication trope. So many issues could be resolved if Nari just spoke the hell up! The last 2 chapters really irked my nerves because neither one of them communicated effectively and now look at the situation they in! Damn fools.
And let’s talk about the ending! The ending!!! Come on, when will we get part 2 because I need answers yesterday!
Overall I loved this book! I will definitely be recommending to my book friends. But stop playing with me, give us part 2!
Thank you Black Odyssey Media for this Advance Readers Copy ebook in exchange for my honest review.
Kincaid & Nari have an “arranged ” marriage if you want to call it that (Caid did the arranging lol). But once feelings get involved it starts to get tricky. What didn’t work for me was the miscommunication trope. So many issues could be resolved if Nari just spoke the hell up! The last 2 chapters really irked my nerves because neither one of them communicated effectively and now look at the situation they in! Damn fools.
And let’s talk about the ending! The ending!!! Come on, when will we get part 2 because I need answers yesterday!
Overall I loved this book! I will definitely be recommending to my book friends. But stop playing with me, give us part 2!
Thank you Black Odyssey Media for this Advance Readers Copy ebook in exchange for my honest review.
November 19, 2025
If you enjoy marriage of convenience, add this to your tbr now. Babbbyyyyy Kincaid was a man of there ever was one. He was kind, honest and absolutely unhinged. Nari was funny and sweet but definitely someone who has experiences a lot of hardship it showed in everything she did and the ways she reacted to people. I enjoyed Kincaid constantly making her ear her words lol and shocking her with his honesty and desire for her. The kicker though is that this was not just some sweet romance, cause behind every fine unhinged man is a woman who refuses to let him go lol. Val, although somewhat justified in her crazy lol she was dead wrong for how she went about getting her revenge. I don’t want to spoil it just know it was soooo good and messy.
Overall this was absolutely amazing. And I can’t wait for book 2 to figure out what’s next.
Overall this was absolutely amazing. And I can’t wait for book 2 to figure out what’s next.
April 12, 2021
Really enjoyed it! This is a definite slow burn but I really liked getting to know the characters. Nari is cool and guarded but I think her being a little green is going to mess things up for her and Kincaid. Can’t wait to read part 2.
March 24, 2025
MY GOODNESS
The way y'all be dangling me off these cliffs are horrible. Superb read!!! If you are wondering if you should read this book....yes, just read the damn book.
The way y'all be dangling me off these cliffs are horrible. Superb read!!! If you are wondering if you should read this book....yes, just read the damn book.
June 16, 2025
A crime lord falls in love at first sight?! I was SAT the entire time. But that ending - OOP!
February 27, 2025
This one was difficult to get through idk why maybe it was the lack of descriptions for our main characters but I struggled to get into this forreal. Like really described ole boy as everybody type lmao IS HE BLACK? What color are his eyes? We know he has a nice smile but what made it nice? He has nice lashes like I’m sorry my brain not creating an image off this. This book doesn’t even feel like K.C Mills wrote this like at all. I’m a big big fan but this one just was dull and flat.Normally I’m all for the big bad boss gets sweet girl but this one just annoyed me. Our FMC was dead broke destitute and naive. She annoyed me to no end and the whole beef with her man over Val just proved to me she was a dummy. Like you really sitting here thinking the man is just cheating on you at every turn don’t say a word but act weird/ shut him out???? Wasn’t you just crying about that behavior 4 chapters ago??? Then the daddy plot holds no ground cus you was poor struggling and alone with no father in sight but he comes out and has all this knowledge of you and you just there like a dummy??? Kincaid wasn’t swoon worthy like why are you picking a random innocent woman and not preparing her for the hood stuff you into? Like please man
August 12, 2025
rating: 4.5
Very toxic, I loved it lol. Now I gotta read book 2 because who is the daddy? The recording has me confused. Nari has no clue what she's gotten pulled into. I gotta jump into book 2 because what is going on.
Very toxic, I loved it lol. Now I gotta read book 2 because who is the daddy? The recording has me confused. Nari has no clue what she's gotten pulled into. I gotta jump into book 2 because what is going on.
March 2, 2025
Yes, I knew the pending.....
I'm not sure what I believe in this story. Who is playing whom. I knew about the cliffhanger. Oh well.
I'm not sure what I believe in this story. Who is playing whom. I knew about the cliffhanger. Oh well.
February 1, 2025
3 ⭐ is not a bad rating
This is a marriage of convenience read with FMC Nari and MMC Kincaid with some sprinkle of mafia kinds of stuff (both of which I love in books if It's done right)
The best part of this book is MMC is not manipulative. Normally in this kind of book, MMCs are manipulative or tell lies but Kincaid is not this kind of guy.
This starts a little slow, and in between, it feels a bit draggy in some parts. I wasn't expecting it to be Insta-lovey, so I was disappointed in that part. And it was really frustrating to watch them not communicate.
But overall it was an okay read.
Thank you so much, K.C. Mills, the publishers and Netgalley for providing this ARC
This is a marriage of convenience read with FMC Nari and MMC Kincaid with some sprinkle of mafia kinds of stuff (both of which I love in books if It's done right)
The best part of this book is MMC is not manipulative. Normally in this kind of book, MMCs are manipulative or tell lies but Kincaid is not this kind of guy.
This starts a little slow, and in between, it feels a bit draggy in some parts. I wasn't expecting it to be Insta-lovey, so I was disappointed in that part. And it was really frustrating to watch them not communicate.
But overall it was an okay read.
Thank you so much, K.C. Mills, the publishers and Netgalley for providing this ARC
November 9, 2025
3.5 stars | Why would this book end like that?
November 18, 2025
I didn’t think I was a marriage of convenience girly but here I am, enjoying it now. The MMC narrator wasn’t my favorite but I could push through that because I truly enjoyed the book. To end on a cliff hanger feels personal, luckily part two is out so I’m able to hop right on in.
January 30, 2025
2.5⭐️ and 2.5🌶️
My one and only question: Where is Part 2? My feelings are hurt lol.
Nari had it rough her entire life by barely getting by, growing up in the system, and being abandoned by her family and her trifling cousin didn't make her adult life any better. Telling someone as soon as they walk into their apartment, "We have to be out by 5 pm today," is crazy. 😮 I wanted some payback for Shayla because she was the absolute worst. Whatever happened to her??
Nari is homeless and Kincaid Akel set his eyes on her but he's already engaged. Wow! Messy. Kincaid is your billionaire mafia boss, "touch her and die," "My wife," kind of man. If you love that energy, you'll absolutely love him and his energy. I enjoyed him but my girl Nari felt like she wasn't worthy of the new life she has been thrown into.
These two stayed in their heads and I needed them to COMMUNICATE. 🗣️🗣️ I can almost understand it from Nari, her life experiences and young age of 24 played a part in the way she thought about herself, her life, and her worthiness at times. Kincaid was 31 and had much more life experiences because he was born into The Families and was set to become the head of operations from birth. That silver spoon? He's used to it. His is gold. And he gives it all to Nari.
I can come to my own conclusion about the voicemail at the end, but to end on a cliffhanger with no part two was such a gut punch for me. I found myself searching for part 2 and falling short. I really hope this series continues because there are new family members we have been introduced to that we know nothing about and a relationship on the line because of a lie.
✨He Falls First & Hard
✨Arranged Marriage
✨Cliffhanger 🫠
My one and only question: Where is Part 2? My feelings are hurt lol.
Nari had it rough her entire life by barely getting by, growing up in the system, and being abandoned by her family and her trifling cousin didn't make her adult life any better. Telling someone as soon as they walk into their apartment, "We have to be out by 5 pm today," is crazy. 😮 I wanted some payback for Shayla because she was the absolute worst. Whatever happened to her??
Nari is homeless and Kincaid Akel set his eyes on her but he's already engaged. Wow! Messy. Kincaid is your billionaire mafia boss, "touch her and die," "My wife," kind of man. If you love that energy, you'll absolutely love him and his energy. I enjoyed him but my girl Nari felt like she wasn't worthy of the new life she has been thrown into.
These two stayed in their heads and I needed them to COMMUNICATE. 🗣️🗣️ I can almost understand it from Nari, her life experiences and young age of 24 played a part in the way she thought about herself, her life, and her worthiness at times. Kincaid was 31 and had much more life experiences because he was born into The Families and was set to become the head of operations from birth. That silver spoon? He's used to it. His is gold. And he gives it all to Nari.
I can come to my own conclusion about the voicemail at the end, but to end on a cliffhanger with no part two was such a gut punch for me. I found myself searching for part 2 and falling short. I really hope this series continues because there are new family members we have been introduced to that we know nothing about and a relationship on the line because of a lie.
✨He Falls First & Hard
✨Arranged Marriage
✨Cliffhanger 🫠
February 20, 2021
In a word I’d say this was an underwhelming read. If you factor in the atrocious editing or non editing and I have to say it was underwhelming & frustrating. So we have Kincaid s our lead who is a big bad boss and author Mills does a fine job convincing the reader of that. Then we have Nari who for reasons unknown he’s instantly in love w/cause there’s just something about her. Unfortunately we’re never informed of what exactly it is. Nari is just one big bag of contradiction & confusion. She meets Kincaid one night & instantly she trusts him so much so that she ups & marries him after having like 3 conversations w/the man. She’s introduced like she’s this tough chick who’s been through hell but survived but yet she’s more of an insecure teenager who Kincaid is constantly coddling. Granted she’s a foster kid who’s just trying to get by when we meet her but when her situation changes her character seems to regress as opposed to progress. I just didn’t get what the author was trying to relay w/her. She ended up just being annoying.
The book progresses slowly which the author alludes to but I found it frustrating because there are all these conversations & feelings discussed in the characters heads which made it even slower. Like don’t tell me show me. I’m a fan of KC Mills I always read her releases. This one is not a win for me though & the errors were ridiculous like you’d think at this point in her career she’d do a better job with the editing like come on.
The book progresses slowly which the author alludes to but I found it frustrating because there are all these conversations & feelings discussed in the characters heads which made it even slower. Like don’t tell me show me. I’m a fan of KC Mills I always read her releases. This one is not a win for me though & the errors were ridiculous like you’d think at this point in her career she’d do a better job with the editing like come on.
May 6, 2025
Thank You #BlackOdysseyMedia for this ARC!
I’ve had this #ARC on my “shelf” for a while and I don’t know why I’m just getting into it! But I absolutely LOVED it and couldn’t put it down when I started it! I loved the FMC Nari Collette, she was strong and didn’t care that the MMC Kincaid Akel was a millionaire, she stood her ground with him! Kincaid was intense, possessive, jealous, and had all of the BDE one character could have! He ran the city he worked in, but that wife had him wrapped around her finger, and she wanted nothing from him but love and attention!
Tropes you encounter in this book: Found Family, Arranged Marriage, Millionaire Romance, Underworld
*The book is described as a slow-burn but to me it wasn’t, it captured my attention from the beginning and never dragged like Slow Burns do sometimes! I enjoyed it all and can’t wait for the next book!
I’ve had this #ARC on my “shelf” for a while and I don’t know why I’m just getting into it! But I absolutely LOVED it and couldn’t put it down when I started it! I loved the FMC Nari Collette, she was strong and didn’t care that the MMC Kincaid Akel was a millionaire, she stood her ground with him! Kincaid was intense, possessive, jealous, and had all of the BDE one character could have! He ran the city he worked in, but that wife had him wrapped around her finger, and she wanted nothing from him but love and attention!
Tropes you encounter in this book: Found Family, Arranged Marriage, Millionaire Romance, Underworld
*The book is described as a slow-burn but to me it wasn’t, it captured my attention from the beginning and never dragged like Slow Burns do sometimes! I enjoyed it all and can’t wait for the next book!
August 30, 2025
Nari is just a girl trying to make her way in the world. Every time she thinks she’s getting ahead, life pulls her back down. Growing up without a family, when she meets her “cousin,” she believes she’s finally found the missing piece of her life. But little does she know, that belief is about to be shattered.
Kincaid is a man of power and privilege. When he wants something, he gets it. He’s already committed to a certain arrangement, but everything changes the moment he lays eyes on Nari. Will he stick to his plan, or will Nari be the one to turn his world upside down?
This book had me hooked from the first page. It kicks off with drama and keeps the tension high all the way through. I can’t wait to dive into the second book to find out what happens next!
Kincaid is a man of power and privilege. When he wants something, he gets it. He’s already committed to a certain arrangement, but everything changes the moment he lays eyes on Nari. Will he stick to his plan, or will Nari be the one to turn his world upside down?
This book had me hooked from the first page. It kicks off with drama and keeps the tension high all the way through. I can’t wait to dive into the second book to find out what happens next!
August 27, 2025
4.5⭐️There is a part 2 omg. Okay it’s due in October but it is going to be hard. The ending I need to know who he is asap. Kincaid doesn’t play and he has met his match in Nari. He said you only get one warning.
This book flowed so well. I can’t wait to read more. Nari has so much to deal with and her cousin was just foul. I hope she gets what’s coming to her in the next one. Excellent read. Highly recommend
This book flowed so well. I can’t wait to read more. Nari has so much to deal with and her cousin was just foul. I hope she gets what’s coming to her in the next one. Excellent read. Highly recommend
September 12, 2025
The emotions. The rawness. The connection. The trust. The energy. This book gives it all. Slow burn, maybe. For me it was perfection. The way Kincaid was drawn to Nari and then decided they would be, was everything. I mean that man, held nothing back. His word was bond. Nari wasn’t sure how things would go or end but my girl, said yes and everything changed for the better. For once, someone chose HER. The story will have you trying to figure out where’s this going, who’s doing what, and then the bomb at the ending. WHEW!!!! Hands down 5 stars.
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January 9, 2025
I actually ate this book up. It’s really rare I rate a romance higher than 3 stars, but here I am. Is it cringe? A little. Is it insta lovey? Perhaps. But I love a billionaire romance. In a lot of ways I relate to Nari so heavily and I think that played a big part in my rating. I wish everything had been resolved but the cliffhanger!! What???
I loved it so much I even preordered the paperback 🤭
This next part will contain spoilers
He told her the last night he was with a woman was the night they got engaged, so why is she acting like it was this huge betrayal?? Did I miss something when I was reading?
I loved it so much I even preordered the paperback 🤭
This next part will contain spoilers
He told her the last night he was with a woman was the night they got engaged, so why is she acting like it was this huge betrayal?? Did I miss something when I was reading?
August 30, 2025
First read by this author. It was an enjoyable story and the ending makes me want more because a new character just popped up and I feel like trouble is on the way!
I had to get adjusted to the narrators, which prolonged my completion of this book.
I’ll be waiting for book 2 and look forward to jumping into the rest of the author’s catalogue!
I had to get adjusted to the narrators, which prolonged my completion of this book.
I’ll be waiting for book 2 and look forward to jumping into the rest of the author’s catalogue!
April 25, 2025
Oh I ate this uppppp! Kincaid doesn’t play about Nari okayyy ! Touch her & literally die 👏🏽
October 14, 2025
I love the “arranged” marriage or marriage of convenience troupe type stories. This was really good and well written and I can’t wait for part 2.
January 29, 2025
You Could Do Damage did JUST that….damage…because the ending though….talk about on edge!
This book was definitely a test of loyalty, power, and money. The main characters could not have been more of opposites and that is what made it hard for me to connect to the story at first. When the terms of their arranged marriage were null and void I expected more from the MMC. I personally felt the build up of the characters was heavy in the beginning and then the plot took over. I would have liked to see more depth and inner dialogue from the MMC outside of his “job” so that the end could have been a little less abrupt.
Overall, if you enjoy a good drama with a plot twist or two it is worth the read.
Thank you Black Odyssey Media and Netgalley for this digital ARC!
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Pub Date:2/25/25
This book was definitely a test of loyalty, power, and money. The main characters could not have been more of opposites and that is what made it hard for me to connect to the story at first. When the terms of their arranged marriage were null and void I expected more from the MMC. I personally felt the build up of the characters was heavy in the beginning and then the plot took over. I would have liked to see more depth and inner dialogue from the MMC outside of his “job” so that the end could have been a little less abrupt.
Overall, if you enjoy a good drama with a plot twist or two it is worth the read.
Thank you Black Odyssey Media and Netgalley for this digital ARC!
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Pub Date:2/25/25
January 18, 2025
Let me start by saying that this is my first time reading a book by this author, and I must say, I am thoroughly impressed! I absolutely adored Nari and the undeniable charisma that Kincaid exudes. The author truly captures the essence of his character in a way that is both captivating and engaging. It’s like the pages were screaming big D energy !!!! I appreciated that Nari was not portrayed as a pushover, but rather as a strong and independent woman with her own set of boundaries and morals. It was truly refreshing to see a “damsel in distress” who still maintained her strength and agency.
I found myself completely invested in their story, rooting for them every step of the way. The only reason I am giving this book 4 out of 5 stars is because it ends on a cliffhanger, leaving me eagerly anticipating a potential sequel. If you are in search of a well-written urban fiction romance, then this book is definitely for you. I cannot wait to see what’s next with my girl Nari in the next book !
Thank you to @authorkcmills @netgalley @iamblackodyssey for the ARC 💕
I found myself completely invested in their story, rooting for them every step of the way. The only reason I am giving this book 4 out of 5 stars is because it ends on a cliffhanger, leaving me eagerly anticipating a potential sequel. If you are in search of a well-written urban fiction romance, then this book is definitely for you. I cannot wait to see what’s next with my girl Nari in the next book !
Thank you to @authorkcmills @netgalley @iamblackodyssey for the ARC 💕
October 15, 2025
Arranged marriages are my jam! I’m so glad I waited until October to read this when part 2 comes out because that cliffhanger had me like 😬! K C Mills does no wrong in my eyes 🥰
March 6, 2025
Just finished reading an advanced copy of a book that was just released on February 25th called, You Could Do Damage. 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.
Thank you to the author and to the publisher for this ARC of You Could Do Damage, in exchange for an honest review.
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