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I was set to marry Marlon Benoit to solidify the alliance between the Collins Cartel and the Benoit Family. Love was never part of the deal—I’ve always done what was necessary for my family. Our union would merge both families, allowing us to apply pressure across the entire state of Florida. But everything changed when a dangerously handsome, unhinged man fresh out after a twelve-year bid walked into my life and turned it upside down.

In the first installment of Passenger An African American Romance, loyalty is pushed to its limits as the characters navigate the complexities of relationships in a world where trust is both a luxury and a weapon. Bonds are broken, love battles with betrayal, and tensions are building, threatening to ignite a full-blown mafia war.

198 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 28, 2025

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Profile Image for Britt.
104 reviews30 followers
February 9, 2025
Let that man drive 😍

Passenger Princess is nonstop mouth-drop moments from start to finish! One thing about Lakia—she’s gonna give you an unhinged MMC, and Tech? He does not disappoint. Fresh out of prison and instantly locked in on Jury, who’s tied up in family obligations, but Tech doesn’t care—he applies pressure and claims her. Their romance moves fast, from playful flirtation to full-on obsession.

And just when you think one unhinged MMC is enough? Boom—here comes Vez. He’s a YN associate of Tech’s, and his sights are set on Quori (Tech’s sister). The stakes? High. The tension? Crazy. And that ending? A cliffhanger that’ll have you questioning if everyone will get what they want—or die trying.

Now, how long do we have to wait for the next book?!
Profile Image for Ebony.
282 reviews33 followers
January 31, 2025
TYPE SHIIIIIII!

Now Lakia!! You didn’t have that to do with that cliffhanger. Girl, drop part 2 NOW LOL

I enjoyed this book. Tech is everything I want in MMC. HE IS ABOUT THAT ACTION. he’s not into waiting around and watching the ones he care about suffer.

Jury was likable too but I’m ready for her to release the shackles off her feat from her family so she can dance cus babbyyyyy!! They mean her no good.

When I realized there were more than 2 POV’s, I thought it would be a lot to keep up with but the storytelling was great and not overwhelming.

4.25⭐️
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624 reviews7 followers
February 7, 2025
Jury should have left with Lex.....

Can't believe she got that man killed over her raggedy brother Junior he did not deserve that at all. I'm so upset.
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291 reviews7 followers
May 2, 2025
This is my first time reading anything from Lakia and 🤯🤯. She had me hooked from the first word. This story flowed well. Despite it being short she was able to create a jam packed action filled plot. Wow, so much going on. And the ending? I'm running to part 2🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️ I liked Tech and his take charge personality. The way he got Jury lol wow 🤭🤭 Crazy and unhinged for real😂😂. And I really don't like Junior. He reminds me of Marlon. They both don't know who they are and have identity issues😅. I like Quori and Vez😍... I'm excited to see how their storyline will play out. An easy 5-star. I enjoyed this!
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459 reviews7 followers
September 11, 2025
Wtfffff

Jury whole family clearly hates her. Junior needs to go. I can’t with him. A horrible brother. Tech would never.
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38 reviews
February 5, 2025
Wild ride, looking forward to part 2…

So I rated this a 3.5, and it would’ve been higher but the FMC’s were two of the ditziest I’ve read in awhile. I legit try to steer away from books where the fmc is going to work my nerves but I digress.

Tech and Travez more than made up for where the FMC’s and Jury’s wack ass step momma lacked. The were the right kind of unhinged and crashed out over theirs in the best way.

And Junior? He gotta be the weakest cartel leader ever! lol straight pathetic. Like how are you getting slapped, punched, cussed out, shot and tossed over bridges in such a short installment? Lol I can’t wait til he gets what’s coming to him cause he’s for sure a BAN.

Ok… so I’ve got some predictions for part two.
-I think Mocha killed Jury’s bio mom in that car accident
-I think Quori and Tech’s dad is about to show up and have Jury’s parents getting tossed off bridges like their b*tch a*s son Junior! Lol

Lakia… don’t make us wait too long for part 2!!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Profile Image for Debbie Green.
241 reviews2 followers
January 7, 2026
🔥🔥🔥

Passenger Princess by Lakia had me in a full chokehold. The twists came out of nowhere, and I loved every stressful second of it. Tech’s possessiveness over Jury? Whew. He does not play about her, and I was here for it.

Honestly, all the characters was solid, but Tech and Jury are hands down my favorites. Now Jury’s brother Junior? Absolutely not. I had such high hopes for him, and he completely fumbled the bag.

This book had my nerves bad at times, but that just made it impossible to put down. I’m already ready to jump straight into the next book because I need to know what happens next.

If you want something twisty, emotional, and addictive, this one delivers.
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219 reviews
January 28, 2025
Nothing is ever free!! Loyalty rings loud

Wow just wow when I say Tech came out stomping!! And Showed Jury how a real man does! He learned alot on that set down and him and Jury clicked so right!! Junior irritated me so bad with his snake so a true definition of smile in your face! Q wanna be grown and lost in the sauce self about to find out the real! And I love me some Trav came out on some I can show you better than I can tell you!
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104 reviews1 follower
June 10, 2025
One thing I love about this author’s work is her ability to keep your attention throughout a book. It was so much happening, so many twists, secrets revealed, unlikable characters and get back!
*chef’s kiss*
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76 reviews9 followers
August 25, 2025
So this was my first lakia book and I was locked in! I really enjoyed this. Tech is the definition of a crash out but we love him. And the drama, I was on the edge of my seat. I’m excited to hear more about vez and quori. And find out if there is gonna be an all out war…because the cliffhanger… I NEED ANSWERS NEOW
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130 reviews
April 6, 2025
Okay Tech and Vez!! They are standing by these women. Junior and Qouri both getting on my nerves! Let me get to this second book.
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85 reviews14 followers
February 5, 2025
This was so toxic and chaotic and I enjoyed every bit of it! Can’t wait for part 2
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104 reviews2 followers
April 12, 2025
I am that reader that tries my hardest to finish a book even if I don’t like it. & this was that time. This just wasn’t for me but I’m glad other people are enjoying it.
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516 reviews56 followers
February 2, 2025
Ima give Miss Lakia the 5 okay she wrote her ass off this book but it’s really annoying how we have 6 degrees of seperation from every angle. I like interconnected storylines but I don’t like too much overlap best friends freaking on siblings then freaking on the friend of the friend like please enough Tampa st.pete clear water big enough to have men that’s not interconnected. I’m rooting for Tech and Jury but again yall authors gotta stop giving the girls bossed up jobs and making them buffoons. Like I’m sorry Jury gotta be THE DUMBEST FMC with a degree we’ve ever met. You agree to a marriage contract to save your brother but you miss lawyer girl with your own firm NEVER SEEN THE CONTRACT?!? Never seen what you was agreeing to? Never concerned yourself with what your brother who you know is not bright like sorry that’s a problem. Like after the intro to Marlon GIRL I WOULD’VE had my hat coat and magnifying glasses out call me Sherlock homegirl cus that contract will be in my POSESSION by that night

Next up I’m sorry but Tech you the brains the brawn and the backup but you waiting on ya sister to tell you who she’s messing with? You waiting for her to tell you who she’s laundering money for AGAIN YALL GOT BIG BRAINS BUT NOT ALOT OF BRAIN IN THEM. Like you killing folks left and right but got integrity and respect privacy??? At a time like this ABSOLUTELY NOTTTTT 🗣🗣🗣 Like sorry idk maybe cus we on the outside but it was not shocking or remotely confusing for me to see she was freaking on Junior. Like BFFR man that blew me and the fact she won’t just come out and say it. Then the whole bridge scene was a lot like ohh so he’s abusive and weird with a gambling problem? Like man sold ya brother out (but I guess she don’t know about that), only wanna claim you now that him and your brother is beefing like PLEASEE GET THE COMMON SENSE ON THE LINE.

The story is good though and will take you on a ride, I’m not feeling Jury’s family at all and had her mama not had the gun I feel like Jury would’ve made the better choice cus clearly ya family ain’t worth much. Like you married to a crime lord ya son is scary af and getting knocked out his shoes every 3 chapters but you got smoke for a “jail bird” who is the reason your son is a free man THATS CRAZY TO ME. I am looking forward to the next installment and I do hope the intelligence shows up for us at some point
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42 reviews6 followers
May 27, 2025
Whew, bestie... "Passenger Princess" by Lakia? Yeah, that book snatched me up and did not let go. I went in blind, had zero expectations—and came out completely shook in the best way possible.

So boom—we meet Jury. She’s fine, smart, and got a whole law degree under her belt, but baby girl is tied up in some generational mess. She’s the daughter of a drug family and engaged (read: forced) into an arranged marriage with the son of another family. The setup is giving legacy but in the most toxic way, and whew... the way her family did her?? Trash. Straight up.
Enter Tech. Insert deep sigh and slow blink here. Tech just got out after doing a 12-year bid and he is NOT playing with anybody. Not with his time. Not with his people. Not with his heart. He’s Jury’s older brother’s best friend, so they’ve been around each other since back in the day—but now? Now the vibe is grown. The chemistry? Immediate. The energy? BDE from the jump. I mean this man looked at Jury ONCE and was ready to rearrange her whole life and eliminate anything (or anybody) standing in the way.

And he meant that. With his chest.

Of course, there’s a fiancé in the way (ugh), but Tech doesn’t care. He’s fresh out but already ten steps ahead. Protective, possessive, and soft with Jury in a way she has NEVER experienced before. Meanwhile, Jury’s over here trying to take care of everybody but herself—and baby I wanted to shake her a couple times! If she had just listened to Tech, she wouldn’t have landed in half the mess she found herself in. But I get it. She’s never had a man show up for her the way he does.

Now let’s get into Quori—Jury’s best friend and Tech’s lil sister. Her storyline was giving messy boots but make it federal. She’s stuck in a secret situationship that has her name being whispered by the feds, and when you find out WHO it is? Whew. It’s giving, "Girl, be forreal." But when she crosses paths with Travez, Tech’s ex-cellmate and loyal friend, all that starts to shift. Their first interaction had me hollering, but the way he’s instantly locked in? Chef’s kiss. He’s just as willing to crash out behind her, and his actions at the end?? Had me staring at my Kindle like—"oh, we doing THAT?!"

This story is layered. It’s about love, loyalty, family betrayal, and finally seeing yourself worthy of something better. The girls had to unlearn a lot. The men—especially Tech and Travez—came in with that protector energy, no hesitation. And that SPICE? Baybeee... Lakia did what needed to be done.

5 outta 5 stars, easy. Instant fave. And the best part? Book 2 is already locked and loaded, so you don’t have to wait to see what happens next. RUN, don’t walk.
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217 reviews1 follower
October 8, 2025
Well Damn Lakia

Tech was a young man who was doing a bid in prison based on loyalty but little does he know that loyalty don’t mean a thing when money’s involved and his best friend Junior showed him just that. Working for Junior’s father for years after his pops died and his mom was left with mounting bills and the education of him and his sister Quori. Junior is all for self and the way he does his sister Jury definitely lets it be known on multiple occasions. Making a deal with a prominent crime family Jury agrees to marry the heir of the Benoit family, Marlon but this no having manners ninja proves to just think with the head between his legs and not the one on his shoulders. Jury didn’t know her brother was into a bunch of other things and now she’s a pawn in his game. Tech meets Jury and sparks instantly fly but there’s one problem-Marlon and the agreement that’s bestowed upon her. Quori is an accountant but got mixed up in some bad stuff and is now under investigation and I already knew the person behind it sad to say. On an outing after she leaves her mystery man she meets Travez who just got out of prison and is out on parole and he likes what he sees he finds out later that’s his boy Tech’s sister and Travez is on a mission to make her his and doing what he has to, to get her. Junior been on bs with Quori and he done ran across a man that don’t play about her and she ain’t even his yet. I hope Miss Kim is ok and that cliffhanger let my mouth hanging open bc WTH. Wanna know all the in betweens pick this up ASAP. You did your thang boo nothing short of phenomenal. If y’all haven’t read it get to it I know I’m a lil late tho lol
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29 reviews
January 12, 2026
For me three stars means I didn't love it, but I didn't hate it either. The book was good.. just not great. I really liked the MMC, Tech. He did not play about Jury dingy self at all LOL. From the moment he came into her life, he was locked in and I loved that about him. Jury was ok for the most part I like that is an attorney and went to school.

The story starts off strong. Tech went to jail for something that Junior should've went to jail for! That alone sets the tone for a lot of tension in the book not to mention Junior setting his sister up to be married for his own benefit. Tech knows he probably shouldn't be with Jury especially with how he feels about her family but something about her keeps pulling him in.

This is definitely a insta-love story. I like insta-love to a certain extent but this one was super duper instant. They were doing the most really fast, and sometimes it felt rushed.

The plot itself was good. The idea was strong and the beginning had me interested. But somewhere along the way it started to feel a little flat. Nothing was necessarily bad it just felt like something was missing.

The book ends on a cliffhanger and part two is out. I'm moving on to the next book.

Overall, the book was okay. I had high hopes because a lot of people were talking good about it. I didn't dislike it, I just didn't love it either.
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1,678 reviews10 followers
April 2, 2025
Juicy

Wow...this whole thing left me rattled and wanting more. The drama, and them snaking @ss Benoits. First, Junior is a straight up degenerate that sold his sister and made his "best friend" his fall guy! His daddy and his mom ain't no better and I'm hoping that the next book, Jury finds out they all ain't $#i+! I loved how Tech was about his business, he came out, head held high, not wanting a handout, and putting all his energy into Jury. He was on her like sunscreen on a hot Florida day. That stunt he pulled in ole boy apartment had me on the floor. Lex...I really liked him, but that ended was jacked up. They didn't have to do him like that. Vez, whew he just as bad as Tech when it comes to Quori. I know that book 2 is going to be full of drama because I don't know what the issue is with Tech and Quori's dad, but I'm about to find out. Off to book 2!✌Happy Reading Y'all!💋
Profile Image for Cris Criss.
465 reviews4 followers
April 9, 2025
Did not disappoint!

I kept seeing this book and skipping it, but Lakia posted it on Tik Tok. So, giving it a chance and so happy I did.

Tech gave me a fix indeed. While he might’ve been fresh off of lock, baby showed up and showed out for Jury day one. Also, watching out for his baby sister, Quori. Little does he know, lil sis has big secrets and it’s going to cost him a friendship.

Jury is the babygirl of a crime syndicate family that has run into some trouble. Thanks to her older brother, Junior. With him leading the family and her retired parents out of town, they try to handle it quickly before their return. Only she doesn’t count on her brother putting her up for sale. Sometimes family isn’t everything, and Jury learns quick that her brother doesn’t value her like she values him.

Honey Lakia had me standing up in bed piping hot mad!

All I know is come book 2, Collins cartel needs to be wiped out leaving Jury an orphan. 🤷🏾‍♀️
140 reviews
February 10, 2025
Not for me

Let me start by saying I am a fan of Lakia’s work. I have usually liked her stories, but the one just didn’t do it for me. Somethings just didn’t make sense and could possibly be more believable if the characters were older and not in their early 20’s. Also the scene with Travez at the store would have landed him right back in jail. Although, I knew would have a to be continued ending, what Mocha did to Lex came out of left field and didn’t really make sense. The dialogue between Mocha and Jury tried to explain it, but fell short in my opinion. I didn’t finish this book feeling like I absolutely have to know what happens next or with a high desire to read any sequels.
1,217 reviews10 followers
March 29, 2025
Need part 2

Wow, from start to finish the story kept me engaged. Tech is that dude. Tech is just what Jury need or sure. Junior was selfish and whatever happens to him, just happens. I love how Tech take care of the people he loves and cares about. Vez is no joke and he will have Quori and Tech will respect it. Jury is is in a tight spot when it comes to her family, but I believe she will choose wisely, once she knows all of the mess Junior has been doing for years. I can't wait to see whom is Quaori and Tech's dad and how will Tech respond.
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545 reviews17 followers
April 2, 2025
💥

I immediately loved Tech. He stands on BIG bidness. PERIODT. He’s bit of a crash out tho but I love it. Just when I thought there wasn’t a anyone like him, here come YN Tez. Loved him and how ain’t have no filter.

I love how both Jury and Quori don’t need a man because they chase they own bag. Own they own business. Love that for them.

I like how the story flowed well & there was something always going on. Held my attention from beginning to end. Had me like damnnn what’s gonna happen next lol.

This was good now im boutta dive into part 2.

4.25 ⭐️
229 reviews2 followers
January 29, 2025
WHAAAAAAATTTTTT!!!!

Such a great read. I need a breather. I spent all day reading this book. In between work and all. This book had so many twists and turns my nerves are all over the place. I absolutely love Tech. I love how educated and loyal he is. Jury is my girl so not too much on her for the ending (not to give away anything). Please don’t make me wait long for pt 2 Lakia gurl!
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2,038 reviews40 followers
January 30, 2025
When All The Secrets Come Out!

Lakia you really showed out with this new crew. When I tell you how much I love Tech and Vez are gonna be on my list of favorites. Now, I don't know what's gonna happen with Mocha but baby I'm for all the karma that's coming. Quori and Jury are gonna be tried and I believe they will come out ok. But I know it's gonna be a hell of a war. Ooh I can't wait to see the next installment!Great Job🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
205 reviews1 follower
February 21, 2025
Go ahead and drop part two because that cliff hanger was trifling lol. Passenger Princess is a wild ride for sure. I loved Tech, but Jury was hard headed and got on my nerves. That man was fresh out and hit the ground running. I really enjoyed Vez character. I think he would do Quori silly behind some good. I absolutely hated her brother, Junior. Once Jury explained the mom and dad situation it all made more sense about the deal and all. I’m ready for book two😩
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18 reviews
March 3, 2025
cliffhanger that’ll make you sickkkk

BABYYYYYY!! Don’t we all want someone that don’t play about us? I know I do! Tech was that man that was gone crash out behind Jury no matter what. I was vibing with this story from the jump but the ending has my blood pressure through the ROOOOOF! I swear the last 20 or so pages had my heart racing and the ending had my jaw on the floor. I need the next book ASAPPPP
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1,972 reviews13 followers
April 2, 2025
Wow this was wild!

Junior was nothing but a screw up and was willing to sell his sister for his gambling habit! Quori sneaky behind she's going to get somebody killed. Tech is not playing about Jury, and now her crazy mama done shot Lex. This is about to be a real mess! Lakia, you have me on the edge of my seat, I must see how this mess ends! Oh, and Jury's father is conniving, trying to figure out who Quori and Tech's dad is, who was she calling on the phone????
883 reviews5 followers
May 7, 2025
Passenger Princess

Umm these men are definitely crashout but in the most sweetest and caring way. The way that Techa and Vez is crashing out behind Jury and Quori is crazy!!! Granted the family really don't know what's going on but Junior has to be held accountable for his action but hell Daddy been making sure he don't his entire life hence Tech going to prison. That ending was crazy honey and baby I can the mess coming!!!
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191 reviews
July 2, 2025
quick read

When I say I like em a lil unhinged it’s only in books😭😭.. The Tech they know ain’t a puppy that’s a big dawg 😌. He wanted Jury and he got her 🤷🏾‍♀️.. I know he ain’t gaf when he showed up to Ole boy house 😭😭😭😭.Junior is a btch for what he was trying to do to his sister and the crazy mess he got Quori wrapped up in. Jury I get wanting to be loyal to your fam but you gotta put you first now… let me see what part 2 is about

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Author 3 books65 followers
January 29, 2025
Need Book 2 👀👀🤗

The lines just got crossed!!! Tech and Vez are in for a wild ride with these two ladies, especially with Jury's family coming behind her brother! Junior is a screw-up, and I hope they see that. I can't wait to read book two because this story got me on the edge of my seat.
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