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She’s reeling from what should have been heartbreak and he’s barely hanging on. Two people from the same city with different circumstances collide. Less of a collision—more of her crashing and burning while he’s there to force his way in like a fixer.

Cova wasn’t looking for anything, not a man nor a friend. You know what they say though… what you’re not looking for, you’ll surely find. As she sat in a lounge—a few glasses in,reeling from an eventful night—he pops in. At first glance she knows who he is, and that she should stay away from him, but can she?

The world can’t get any worse for Khal. He’s a man with nothing to lose who doesn’t fear death. He embraces it, knowing everyone has a time, wondering when his will come. Losing someone so precious so soon has left him with an inability to care for anyone outside of his blood… Until he lays eyes on her. Something about the pie-faced beauty draws him in like a fish on the line. The only problem is? He’s her brother’s opp.

Will this so-called beef with Cova’s brother stop what could be between them? Or could messy hood connections be the very thing that binds them together?

215 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 4, 2024

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1,391 reviews1,111 followers
September 10, 2024
Cova!!!!! Not you falling in love with the opp🤭😏!!

Cava is the baby sister of Zay and Zoe. She doesn’t know why her brothers are beefing with Khal but the beef is the equivalent of an entire cow being slaughtered and if they say keep your distance then it’s 🗣️keep your distance. They’ve protected her her entire life and have never steered her wrong so going against them is not an option.

After a messy break up, Cova finds herself drowning her sorrows deep in a glass of that drank and the location of choice just so happens to be owned by Khal. He knows exactly who she is but as far as he’s concerned the beef is one sided and he’s living his life unbothered.

The chemistry is almost instant between Khal and Cova and the spark is worth exploring! Like the age old saying goes “if loving you is wrong, I don’t wanna be right”!

This was a cute read. Kennedy always gets me with the chemistry between her characters. Khal came with that pressure and was giving it all gas no brakes. I loved that these two lived life on their terms, their way. The story was decent but there was no wow factor or anything that took it over the top. The plot was meh and the drama was predictable.

It was a good read to pass the time but nothing groundbreaking. There are other stories by Kennedy that I’ve enjoyed way more. I’m guessing based off the ending we will see more from this crew. It wasn’t a cliffhanger but more so an open ended ending. I guess we shall wait and see what next.
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5,984 reviews105 followers
October 20, 2024
I'll have to get back to you on this one.
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599 reviews4 followers
November 23, 2024
Kennedy B

This was a great beginning!!!! This is the second book I've read that was written by you. Let me get on the prowl through your work. I wonder what other jewels are out there. I'm ready for book two to those five book series 😉. Y'all just read the damn book.
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114 reviews9 followers
September 7, 2024



Khal the boss of all things is grieving and dealing with a trash baby mother. My dope tattoo artist Cova just walked out a bad relationship and walked in a bar and catches the eye of someone who is deemed off limits. Or is he truly off limits?

Khal don’t care what the beef is he’s going after what he wants! And Cova is who he wants.
I’m yearning for more from this couple when the book ended. I love how protective Khal was with Cova and also is brother.
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593 reviews6 followers
September 9, 2024
I'm down bad for Khal and Cova!

They are couple goals!!! I'm sad to see them go and definitely didn't want the book to end. I want to see Khal as a dad, and Cova as a mother. Also at what point does Somaya get locked up for child endangerment?! I'm lowkey shipping Princeton and Kaydence, I think they would be so cute together. I need to know what is Princeton into that he is owed those kind of favors 🤔. I need Zay and Zoe to choose better for themselves, like at what point do you start wanting better for yourself? I really hope George recovers he was so cool, I'm interested in seeing Princeton take over his duties though. I also hope Khal can now focus on his legal dealings and his family because Cova doesn't seem like the type to continue to take the backseat to the streets especially in her condition. Would definitely recommend anything by Kennedy B., she's becoming my favor author!
262 reviews4 followers
December 6, 2024
Missing Something

It's actually missing quite a bit but I don't feel like going through all of it. Okay, if Somaya killed their child driving drunk, how is it she never went to jail? I'm quite sure if she was as much of a drunk as the story says she's had a few DUI's before then, and hit a van full of kids going to soccer practice, not sure if that was the same or a different situation. Khal said it was just him, his pops, grand pops and his brother, but we never heard from or about them. Co brothers were trifling and idiotic, having a baby by someone then dating her first cousin, more should have been said about that, Zay and Somaya period should have been talked about more since they were thrown into the story. It was a lot of things that was brought up but simply left hanging, did Somaya die, where are the brothers other kids, how did the shakedown police die, it's a lot of unanswered questions. The end did say for now, I guess we will have to see how it goes.
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997 reviews26 followers
September 16, 2024
I was really excited to read this book. I mean—falling for your brother’s OPP? Who wouldn’t be intrigued. Unfortunately, this book flopped for me. I really liked cova and khal as characters but as a couple—-the chemistry felt forced and it really didn’t show on page. Their timeline felt rushed and that didn’t help the development of the relationship either. Also—the brother being an opp is a stretch. Like nothing really came out of that situation and it was disappointing. Not tension-not angst-not drama- just one sided beef that didn’t go anywhere. This book is boring and it lacked substance. It’s almost like the author had a concept of a plan but failed to execute. So many moving parts of the story but nothing connected.
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789 reviews3 followers
December 7, 2024
Secret Lovers!!

Cova had herself over in a bar she wasn't supposed to step foot in. Khal first notice that she was beautiful and she was drowning her sorrows. Khal wanted to get know her without all the noise from the bar. Cova knew she hanging out with the opps per her brother. She didn't know Zay had beef with Khal because of Khal drunk baby mama Somaya, I thought she was trying to get Khal back but then Zay thought that was his baby. Zay had a gambling problem. I thought Khal was going to knock off ole boys head. Zoe and situationship is toxic and messy. Princeton came threw.with hit man to take care of Khal's problem. Cova went to get her i.u.d put back in and she was surprised that she was pregnant. Then she had to tell Khal who was over protected all ready.
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1,232 reviews
October 6, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I need more!

Kennedy B has become a favorite of mine. Like other books I’ve enjoyed from her in the past, this was so much more. I love Covia and Khal, it was a very mature romance!

I’m glad we didn’t spend too much time on the drama between she and her brother. For this to only have been 200 pages or more, it was a full story. Again, I definitely want more. But that’s because I loved to see the brothers, Princeton, included have their own story.

While I laughed aloud several times reading this, I also felt anger and sadness with the Somaya situation.

Such a good read.
217 reviews
November 10, 2024
Loved It

I actually had to come back and read this book after I read Interference. I knew there was a story about Cova and Khal based on the references in that book and I’m glad I did. I actually loved this one versus just liking that one. I love when main male characters know what they want and are mature about going to get it. That was Khals character through and through. Even Covas character was like able from the start. There were plenty of characters that I’d love to read more about and see them mature in their books but we’ll see if they get a story too. In the meantime this one is a favorite of mine fr9m this author.
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259 reviews3 followers
October 4, 2024
you can’t help who you love

I like Khal and Cova story bc it started out with him being an opp of her brother and she didn’t want to be disloyal by continuing to have conversations with Khal. Khal just kept popping up on Cova bc he couldn’t get her out of his mind. She was falling for him too but was worried about being disloyal. As the book went on the beef was one sided and it was all bc of a woman. Go figures 🙄
65 reviews
August 27, 2025
Khal and Cova

Cova, a tattoo artist who had her own shop.. her two brothers were somewhat in the streets Zay and Zoe.. Cova met Khal, who was an opp to Zay, but she couldn’t deny the attraction and connection she felt.. sneaking, she entertained a relationship with Khal and both fell hard for each other.. Zay was mad when he initially found out, but a little afterwards he realized his sister was happy and let the one-sided beef go. The story was okay
552 reviews
September 21, 2024
Forbidden Love

Cova and Khal!!!!!!!!!

Cova knew of Khal and also of the beef his brother had with him. She didn’t know the details but knew she couldn’t be with him.

Khal said ain’t no beef and I want you. He put on the pressure and Cova fell for him.

Loved this story ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Profile Image for Shahtia Gay-hairston.
3,417 reviews26 followers
September 8, 2024
God sent

I love the way Khal was everything Cova needed and she was everything he needed. Zay set himself up. How you plan to plant a seed in a drunk? Zoe has an interesting love life!
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1,181 reviews6 followers
November 1, 2025
What in the freak was that ending?!

Very good, but was that the end?! Cova and Khal both deserved a happy ending, especially after dealing with very toxic situations with their exes. Again, the end… like what’s up with that?!
Profile Image for Kinya Williams.
250 reviews2 followers
September 8, 2024
Sweet read

Khal & Cova!! Their first interaction caught me! Kennedy B did a great job pulling the reader into their world. I liked the side characters. This is a good read.
307 reviews5 followers
September 8, 2024
Read this !

I love Cova and Khal ! Khal came in not playing any games with or about Cova ! I can't wait to read more from them and the crew .
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9 reviews
September 10, 2024
5 starsss

Great read, gave me all the feels of urban romance🥰. Loved Khal and his brothers relationship. Curious to see who the next book is about
Profile Image for LaToya Brooks.
2,965 reviews1 follower
September 11, 2024
cool read

This was a good read. It had a little action but not much. Pretty straightforward read. I love the way he loved Cova and showed it.
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110 reviews
September 19, 2024
I love Cava, and Khal love for. But , I love the sisterhood between Cava and her cousins. I was truly in love with the way Khal was so protective and wanted to fix all her problems
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21 reviews2 followers
September 27, 2024
Non-Toxic Love

I loved how Cova & Khal loved each other without toxicity❤️ I would like another book to see their development, and maybe stories for Princeton, Kay, and Zoe🙏🏾
1,411 reviews12 followers
September 29, 2024
Perfect!!!

I guess Zay, Zoe, and Princeton will get their own books. In the meantime, Khal and Cova are absolutely couple goals.
1,881 reviews17 followers
November 20, 2024
Tonya

Khal and Cova a good match. Soe I didn't like. Kaydence and Princeton should have hook up. Somaya I felt bad for her some what. What happen to her
Profile Image for Dai Burton.
294 reviews1 follower
January 15, 2025
Kennedy has yet to fail me. She always seems to give me what I need, I have no notes. Khal and Cova's forbidden love was a lovely read.
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