By day, Andre “Dre” Boudreaux is the poised and ruthless second-in-command of Boudreaux Enterprises, negotiating multi-million dollar construction deals with a cold, calculated charm. But by night, Dre becomes something else entirely—a shadow in the dark, a silent executioner tasked with eliminating threats to the family empire before they ever come to light.
His latest assignment takes him deep into Milly Grove, a neighborhood buzzing with tension, secrets, and silent wars. What he doesn't expect is her—the prettiest problem he's ever seen. Sharp-tongued, street-smart, and fearless, she complicates everything he’s been trained to keep clean and controlled.
Now Dre’s balance is tipping. When the enemies close in from all sides, Dre must stay the course, or let his latest distraction become his deadliest mistake.
These Boudreaux men are something serious, you hear me? 😤I liked Zoo, loved Jules, but I adore Dre! 🤩 He lives, eats, sleeps, and breaths for the family, and anything that threatens them, they can count on seeing him! Although he loves what he does, his moral compass has started to come into play more and more. Having him seek counsel from his pastor grandfather and asking for additional prayers. The strained relationship with his mother is not helping his case either. But when duty called, he was quick to answer.
Learning about Denim, and what she was up to shocked me, cause what? 🤯 I didn't see that coming! While she has her sights set on the Andre Boudreaux, she is quickly conflicted. Is there more to this man? Do I have it all wrong? Girl...... 👀 All seems to be going well from her perspective, until game recognizes game. She realizes that the player got played, and now she's stuck! What do I do now?
Bri was adorable, and I loved how protective Dre was over her. After all was revealed, I wasn't sure how these two would come back from the chaos that was created. Could they come back from this? But love will find a way! 💓 Is Mimi next? Skip is not happy about the revelation at the end of this read, and I can see him finally speaking up about something. Hmmm.... Really enjoyed this! 👍🏿👍🏿
I thought Jules was my favorite but Dre took it. Dre is confident, secure, no nonsense, matter of fact type of guy. Dre proved its loyalty over anything when it came to the Boudreaux name. Denim thought she knew the truth about Dre but does she really?? I enjoyed the connection between Big Bri and Dre, it was too cute. This was a good mafia series and I’m looking forward to reading more from Nek Mills.
I thoroughly enjoyed Andre’s story. This was a strong 4.5 stars for me. Andre was hands down one of the funniest, most unhinged characters I’ve read in a minute. Lines like “I’m not a drive-in type of guy” and “If you want to get in these draws, you gotta wine and dine me” had me cracking up, but don’t get it twisted he will absolutely put a bullet in you with zero hesitation. Once a hit is out, it’s done.
What made this story hit even harder was watching a man like him, who had no intention of falling in love, catch feelings for the very person he was supposed to take out. Even knowing everything, his heart just wouldn’t let him go through with it. That tension between love and loyalty? So good. Zoo was solid, Jules was wild, and Andre… perfectly balanced between crazy and calculated
It’s really not often that a series gets better and better each book.
This had me on the edge of my seat LITERALLY trying to figure out what happened next. Denim & Dre know they carried on bad fr. They both were pissing me off but this really wrapped up so perfect.
It’s no way this the end of the Boudreaux family chaos ?😭
4.5 🌟 The Boudreaux men had me in a full chokehold. Zoo, Jules, and Dre were messy, loyal, and unapologetically themselves and I loved every bit of it. Now it’s over and I’m just sitting here like… okay, where my new book baes at? Because these men got me acting like I need a refill ASAP 😭
(3.5⭐️)this got off to a very slow start and was in my opinion a slow-ish burn. Things didn’t really kick off for me until 60% in when the major plot twist was revealed. Overall I was bothered by the storyline of this one because One of the major themes across all 3 books is family loyalty & eliminating all threats. So I really couldn’t get with him forgiving Denim for being deceitful for so long & letting her live lol. But I guess that was the point, it was “out of character” because of love. BUT I also don’t know how/when they fell in love. It happens off page I’m presuming because the realization of their feelings felt abrupt. It had me looking around like when did this happen? The book was not short on drama, mess, humor and of course the found family. I enjoyed the incorporation of characters from the next series.
Y’all already know I love me an assassin with a conscience 😮💨 and Dre delivered that perfectly. The layers in his story gave me everything I wanted, danger, loyalty, and still a heart underneath it all.
I also loved seeing Denim come into her own. She realized she’s so much more than just a pretty face, she has so much to offer, and that growth was beautiful to watch. 🙌🏾
And Big Bri? Precious. So innocent, so smart, and the way she brought calm into her true parent’s life? Whew. My heart. 🥹
I love these characters but the book was a disappointment
I love these characters Zoo, boko, and Dre are wonderful! So I was looking forward to Dre’s story but I was greatly disappointed. The storyline was just too all over the place, the relationship between Dre and Dee never really developed so at was at a loss as how they were so in love with one another. I stuck it out to the end, but I couldn’t wait to be done with this book :(
This was such a fully flushed story. So much happened and I wasn’t even 30% in. I had no idea how Nek Mills was going to spin the rest of the story but, as always she exceeded my expectations.
Jules is my favorite Dreaux MMC and still made it to the top of my list in this book. But, I also see why so many people enjoy Dre the most. He was lovable, hilarious & unrelenting when it came to offing anybody. I adored his soft spot for Denim’s daughter Briley. The dad that stepped up and then some. His relationship with his grandparents, especially Sweets was one of the main reasons he became a favorite for me.
I enjoyed Denim’s story not being as traumatizing as the 1st two FMCs. It was a refreshing difference from the storylines and connections between the other MCs. I loved her familial relationship with her cousin Jerome. Him being the Unctie to his niece had me crying.
Beautifully done.
Nek Mills really did her big one when she created this trilogy.
Andre is absolutely unhinged—in the best and worst ways. One minute he’s bussin’ a dude’s head open without hesitation, the next he’s in church praising God like he didn’t just catch a body. The duality is crazy! When it comes to Denim, he had me all over the place. I couldn’t tell if I wanted to fight him or root for him.
Now Jules? That man is a whole mess and I loved every second of it. He had me cracking up, especially when he turned his ex into a bird—iconic and insane!
Denim… whew, girl. She had me ready to snatch my own edges a few times. The obsession was real and not in a good way. I’m just glad her daddy finally sat her down and gave her a reality check.
But the family? Top tier. Every time Uno popped up, I caught myself cheesin’. Shit I’m obsessed.!
This book had the chaos, the comedy, and the drama. Nek Mills definitely gave what it needed to give!
Dreaux started a little slow for me, but once it picked up it really started moving and I loved Andre and Denim! And the storyline definitely had me thinking that I knew what was going to happen but switched up on me and left me with my mouth hanging open at one point lol! I loved the switch up because in my mind I was thinking a typical storyline but it definitely wasn't...but I loved how everything worked out!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
If you’ve been following the Boudreaux Empire series, then you know Andre “Dre” Boudreaux has always been one to watch. In Dreaux: The Corporate Assassin, Nek Mills gives Dre his much-deserved spotlight—and delivers a gripping, layered narrative that balances power, danger, and unexpected romance.
By day, Dre is the embodiment of corporate ruthlessness, closing multi-million dollar deals with icy precision. By night, he’s something much darker—a silent, deadly enforcer cleaning up messes before they tarnish the family name. But when his latest mission leads him into the charged atmosphere of Milly Grove, he encounters Denim, a woman who throws all his carefully honed control into chaos. Denim is smart, sharp, and unapologetically bold—exactly the kind of “problem” Dre didn’t plan for, but can't stay away from.
The chemistry between Dre and Denim is magnetic, with their bond evolving in ways that feel both sweet and dangerous. Their relationship is a soft contrast to the otherwise high-stakes world Dre lives in, and it gives the story emotional weight without compromising its gritty tone.
One of the standout characters in this book is Jerome—easily the MVP. His humor, raw honesty, and ride-or-die attitude bring levity and heart to intense scenes. Every moment with Jerome is a win, and he helps ground the story when the stakes start to climb.
And let’s talk about that plot twist involving Denim’s baby’s father—cold doesn’t even begin to describe him. The betrayal cut deep, but Mills handled it with the right amount of shock and justice. The ending? Satisfying. Karma made sure the right people paid for their sins.
Overall, Dreaux: The Corporate Assassin is a strong addition to the series—gritty, emotionally nuanced, and thoroughly entertaining. Dre has always been a fan favorite, and this story proves exactly why.
Rating: 9/10 Perfect for readers who love: corporate gangsters, romantic suspense, high-stakes drama, and characters with both edge and heart.
3.5⭐️s I was looking forward to this one and sadly it was my least favourite. I enjoyed Dre but I felt like the developing relationship between him and Denim came out of no where. It was like oh we are spending time together then boom oh, we're in love with each other. It just didn't feel as natural as it did in Jules's book. I loved Jules's book; I think Jules is my favourite of the three, (although I was pleading the blood of Jesus every two or three seconds) and it's disappointing because I was really looking forward to Andre's book and just rounding off the series. Nek Mills is a new favourite writer of mine, and I'll definitely be reading more of her books, but I was just not as impressed with the love story in this one.
5 Star Dreaux....Nek Mills just gets it in every form...from the jokes to the pauses.....the best comment in the entire book was Dreaux saying that Denim's baby daddy is now Diddy Boppin in hell (wild and genius). How can we be more in love with this series? The Boudreaux family is everything special. While Denim was surely a little slow, I appreciated how she was willing to give up her life career for Dreaux. Glad her father gave her good advice. 5 Star Read....the book and the series.
Dreaux: The Corporate Assassin (Boudreaux Mafia Series Book 3)
This was the best book out of the trilogy. Why, you may wonder? Andre, the corporate assassin, and Denim, FBI Senior Special Agent were their oddest couple to fall in love. Big Bri at 6 years old and baby brother AJ at 2 months old completed the family unit. Welcome to the Boudreaux family business.
3.5⭐️🌶️🌶️ This book was written well and it was the least cringy and vile. It had some triggering elements but not very detailed. I liked the chemistry between Dre and Bri, but there wasn’t enough between him and Denim to me, maybe because it was a slow burn. I liked Jerome the beast, and his personality was similar to Jules. I liked the comedic banter of the characters even though they were facing heavy topics. All the villains got what they deserved
This book just didn’t do it for me. You have Denim, the FMC who is a federal agent which is not even believable based on her thought process and actions. Then you have Andre who’s supposed to be this scary assassin but it never gave nothing more than a man that can shoot a gun. Apart from the obvious grammatical errors, the pacing of the book was all over the place. About half way through the book I became confused and felt like I was reading multiple stories in one. This book started feeling like it was AI generated. It’s as if the author had something going and then lost the plot and told Chat GPT to finish it. I couldn’t wait to finish this and I’m actually surprised I didn’t DNF.
Hands down my favorite of the series Andre is a MAN!
He is exactly the kind of crazy that I like. All those prayers and Bible verses before sending someone back to the maker…..yeaaaaa it did something for me.
this relationship dynamic was the most interesting and it lowkey had me on the edge of my seat like how tf is this gonna play out.
Denim was everything but a damsel in distress!! Baby girl was such a badass. I feel like she was exactly what this series needed to break up the energy of the FMCs. I think the author did a really good job of showcasing how an FMC can have it all: the career, the man, the kids and all the other isms that make a HEA.
Alsoooo I love me a stepdaddy and a man that loves his granny. It really was always going to be Dre for me
Andre, the KILLA! Man, Andre can't catch a break. As the right hand man to his cousin and the family empire he's had to make some tough calls. Learning how deceptive and treacherous his father was in Jule's book had me hoping that he wouldn't be faced with tough decisions regarding his family, but Ms Mills said hold my beer. On top of that, he's got a woman with a grudge against him that he falls for. Andre Boudreaux doesn't do love. He let's every woman know what it is from jump, but Denim, she different. The thing that made me aggy with her though was she was doing a lil too much to get an arrest. I'm glad her daddy gave her the real about her job and the streets. For Dre, sleeping with the enemy wasn't on his bingo card, falling for her wasn't the plan, loving her and her daughter was never supposed to happen. A little divine intervention - maybe, but these two did it for me. Y'all, Wild, Jules, and Rome was giving life in this book. These three were pure comedic relief. Rome constantly pushing up on Skip and Dre was funny on so many levels. I loved me some Sweets and Pop, Sweets reminded me of my grandma frfr and one of her nicknames was Sweets. I hope we get a Noemi book because I really need to know the deal with her and Skip.🤔 Happy Reading Y'all!💋
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See we all heard that saying that opposite attracts. That’s exactly what happened here. See at first I was honestly lost on who exactly Denim was. Thought she was just a girl trying to have fun 🤭! What I didn’t was for get to be the ops 😔🫣! With that said, when us woman are feeling good and ourself you can’t tell us nothing🤣 and some use what they momma gave them to get what they want 🫣! That’s exactly what Denim did when working her cases! Honestly it did work for her but wasn’t the best way to work with in the agency. My honestly thought she was that girl 🤣 or so she thought. It all changed when went after the wrong one - Andre. One thing for sure and two for certain she played with the wrong one, but when that all came to head my girl had to reevaluate what she was doing or it could be the last thing she did. What really had me upset was her trifling baby daddy 😡! The way I wish I could’ve jump into this book cause IKYL!! One thing Denim wasn’t expecting was the instant connection of Dre & Briley! Let me just say how I love babygirl name🥰! As mothers when the next steps up & show out when the biological doesn’t, it’s a different but beautiful feeling to know your child is loved, accepted & protected! Oh can’t forget how he has her head deep in the mattress 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️!
Mr. Andre Bordeaux!! This man her fold me anyway he wishes 🥰🥰🤣🤣! Do you hear me! When I say this man didn’t hit his tongue, he didn’t hit his tongue for no one, well except his Sweets & Pops! Let me say the relationship he had with her reminded me so much about mine with my grandmother 😔🥹! Now this man didn’t play no game and didn’t provide any sympathy to anyone until he met her - Denim🥰! Now I’m not going to lie, I was at the edge of my seat wondering when he was going to realize she was the ops😒! Like I was nervous for my man! The way I was speechless when I realizing he knew from jump who she was. That’s when I had to think back to a previous book when they had to handle business with Paul 🫣 and the business card that was found. I honestly forgot all about that. Don’t judge me lol🤣! Then the issue with his mother! My heart hurt for him. Like she was so bamboozled about the truth, but one thing she forgot was who her son was🤭. I honestly feel she thought she was exempt from his wrath but was she sadly mistake! It wasn’t just him she had to worry about 😔🫣! What so beautiful to me was him accept his feelings and the love he had Briley! Listen the way he loved and gave her attention that she craved from a father’s love🥰🥰!
Skip, is my fav out of the Mills brothers. This man may not talk much but he was about that life! He was literally a man of few words. Now I can’t to get to those books cause I think he has eyes for Noemi Bordeaux 😍😍 and I love it! Skip was the one you had sleep with one eye opened 🫣! Then again there’s Wild! The way man had me laughing so much my stomach hurt. Like he had no sense at all! I don’t think this man has every prayer as much as he is now that he met Jules🤣! Thugs get scared 🤭! I need this one to find his match that can handle him! Oh let’s not forget how he handled someone why dancing and never missing a beat🤣!
Already now listen I know I’ve family hoped but Andre is book babe for me. Not switching again. He’s the one!! Loved everything about him🥰💋. The loyalty that he displayed was like no other. As stated in my other review Nek did her big one with this series! Definitely reading more from her catalog!
This was a fantastic read! Although Jules is still my favorite character, Andre’s story was phenomenal! Denim just knew she was finna hem Andre up but nopeeee surprised tf outta her 🤣. Dre was truly a great man. I loved the relationship he had with his parents & I felt his pain when he talked about the relationship with his mom. I definitely understood why he felt a way when Jules & Rosier were discussing how his mama needed to be handled. I would have felt some type of way too, especially seeing how Dre handled the situation with his dad in book 1. Dre is very loyal & for sure someone you wanna have on your good side 😅 I’m glad they addressed that issue because I love the brotherhood between those 3. I also love the bonds that they are forming with The Mills. Uno, Skip, & Wild were just as entertaining in this story as they were when they were introduced in the Milly Grove book 😂
Dre moved very calculated with Denim. He knew what was up and still proceeded. He definitely didn’t think he was going to fall in love 🤣 & was very adamant that love wasn’t in the cards for him. They had a lot of chemistry & it was easy to see when things switched for both of them. I did not see that shit with Bryce coming though 🤢 Him & his wife were sick af! Those disgusting individuals got exactly what they deserved.
Andre, Denim, & Briley have my heart 🫶🏾 I can’t wait to see what’s next for the Boudreaux & the Mills (Mimi & Skip 👀)