Jaeda Dillinger isn’t so lucky when it comes to love. Between running her family's covert operations and being the timid, shy and quiet one of a rowdy bunch, she’s convinced romance just isn’t in the cards for her. But when a tech breach threatens her most secure files, Jaeda shifts into full-on defense mode—only to discover the hacker isn’t some faceless enemy, but a quiet, brilliant man who just might be everything she didn’t know she needed.
Quaid Michaels lives in a world of logic, lines of code, and quiet curiosity. The one thing he can’t rationalize? His growing obsession with Jaeda Dillinger. When admiration turns into action, he makes one reckless choice that lands him face-to-face with the woman of his dreams—and her gun-toting family. What started as digital help spirals into something far more personal.
As their worlds collide, sparks fly in unexpected ways. Can something that started all wrong turn into something completely right?
Kimberly Brown is a South Carolina born and raised author of contemporary/urban romance. She strives to create stories that readers can visualize in their heads as the pages turn. Writing has been a part of her journey since a young age but really became a focal point during her high school years. With the support of her classmates, she began sharing her love of words with others. In 2019 she took her first step towards becoming a serious writer with self-publishing. August of 2021, she made her BLP debut with “Pretty Caged Bird” and is continuing to grow her catalog. With a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a pending masters in Mental Health Counseling, Kimberly loves to incorporate mental health into her writings as she feels it is not talked about or address enough within the African American community.
Deuce, Maceo, and Smoke have all gotten married and started families and Jaeda is ready to find her own happily ever after. She may have found her perfect match but, when she finds out what he’s been doin’ in his spare time, she has her four eyed admirer kidnapped and she might have to put a hot one in him before their fairytale can even begin. Quaid has been pining after Jaeda like a love sick puppy for months after he saw her profile on a dating app. But, for some reason, he just wouldn’t pull the trigger and send her a message. Luckily for him, the geek Gods were shinin’ down upon him and put him in the same space as Jaeda. Just not the way he would’ve liked. We love a man who knows what he wants and not only declares it but, proves it through his actions. From the moment Quaid saw Jaeda’s picture on the dating app, he knew she was the one for him and he was intentional from the very start in his pursuit and he didn’t let her rude azz brothers run him off either. My guy stood on business and never backed down. Quaid said, “Ain’t no bytch ova here.” And wasn’t! Jaeda’s story came through with all the angst free feels. No shootouts. No murders. Just love, attraction, and vibes.
This one was a bit boring more so just a cute lil romance with the overbearing family trope. Sorry that’s just one thing I hateeeee especially when they grown as Jaeda was.
I knew Jae , Q was going to be Everything and it was!
This book literally a breath of fresh air. Nothing but smiles and love in the air no drama . Jaeda, & Q was just what I imagine them to be . & the family and their dialogue gone to get me every-time . If you haven’t stared with the Dillinger family what are you waiting on!!!
Jaeda's story was different. She mentioned a few times that she always felt emotionally disconnected from her siblings. And yet, she was the center of attention for her brothers. I liked that although her brothers did not want Jaeda to date, they accepted the man she chose. Eventually. He likely survived because he stood his ground with them. A fearless nerd had to be a new phenomenon for the fellas. I liked this one fairly well. I rated it 3.75 stars due to the pace of the story. See what you think.
2.5⭐️ I found all her brothers annoying in this book, I think they were way too overbearing. Jaeda is GROWN. The constant meddling from every family member annoyed me a lot.. this one just wasn’t for me. Jaeda and Quaid were cute though
Omg, I was smiling this entire book! I just love that love found Jaeda—because she was so deserving of the kind of love where she felt fully accepted and seen for exactly who she is.
The meet cute of Quaid and Jaeda bumping into each other at the toy store? Him being completely speechless? Ahh, so cute! And from there it just kept getting better. Their first date at the bookstore 📚🥰, the dinner and ice cream date, their Comic Con adventure, even watching Jeopardy, building Legos, binging anime, and Criminal Minds—it all felt so natural, so soft, so them. They really are the cutest!
And listen… Jaeda & Kitana! “Kitana Wins” 🥵😮💨
Of course, Deuce, Maceo, Smoke, and Steel showed out like only the Dillingers can 🤣🤭🤣. Kimberly Brown weaves in family in a way that makes these stories richer, funnier, and full of love.
I also have to mention the sisterhood and blended families. This book gave me everything: soft romance, laugh-out-loud moments, family ride-or-die energy, and so much joy.
And now… I just KNOW Titan and Mia’s book is going to be hilarious. I’m already ready. I’m so curious about Steel’s book.
This was the sweetest most hilarious story about the Dillinger's. Jaeda and Quaid were such a couple. Miss KB gave us a book showing us that black needs need love too🤣...
Quaid is definitely my favorite outside Dillinger, That man knew what it was up front and was not scared to catch a fade with any of Jaeda's brothers and that is the type of man she needed in her life he could go tow to toe with them devilish heathens😊
I really like getting into all of the aspects of what makes Jaeda jaeda, She wasn't just shy and nerdy she was definitely big Jada she could hold her own if necessary... Her relationship with her sisters through marriage and her sister mia was a beautiful thing the girls were just hilarious together it was not a moment that I was not smiling while reading this book.
This book was the epitome of the perfect balance of sweet and spiciness I needed I giggled and kicked my feet like a school girl the entire time.
And is always there's never a dull moment with the brothers, They are so overbearing and overprotective but I love that for my girls...😅
Now the situation with steel I don't know what's going to happen there but I'm intrigued on how that's going to play out in his book.
Even getting to know a little bit more of the dynamic between Titan and mia was very interesting I really can't wait to see how that book plays out.
And I miss Maddie and Stanley senior sneaking off.... I don't know what you got cooking but I got my eyes on that👀👀🤣
Probably the least dramatic and the sweetest one in the series her. Reading this I was filled with the biggest “awwwws.” I absolutely loved Jaeda and Quaid’s romance. Yes it was light on action and plot, and yes there was very little drama, it was just sugar candy levels of sweet, but I loved seeing Jaeda coming into her own and finding confidence and happiness. I loved how surrounded by family and friendship the couple was. I loved getting to know more Dillingers and potentially seeing Mia and Titan, and Steel and Donna’s relationship’s emerge for future books. I would definitely read more in this series.
4/5 — Watching her older brothers find love and start families, my girl was waiting on her chance. I was happy to read how my girl Jaeda finally found the love she deserves with her twin flame, Quaid. — The two (Jaeda and Quaid) were so smart and nerdy, the chemistry just made their love stronger and cozy to watch unfold. Quaid stood his ground when it came to them Dillinger and I loved it. — I love how her overprotective brothers step behind her and Mia. Can’t forget about Stanley Senior.
This is my favorite Dillinger book!!! I relate to Jaeda sooo much! The sweet, quiet girl who nobody seemed to understand. Yeah I felt that!.. & Quaiddddd!!! My man! My man! My mannnnn! My #1 book boyfriend! The way he didn’t back down from her family, the way he loved & cherished her, the way he spoke, he was everythingggg! I loved that this book wasn’t drama filled. I loved how it just focused on their love story because she deserved that.. 10/10!
Jaeda and Quaid are soooo cute!!! 🥹🥹🥹🤎🤎🤎 I love how protective her brothers are of her, how she met her match with Quaid, how she's finally seen and treated well..... The Dillinger family connection is something so special and Kimberly Brown knows how to create that perfect family dynamic.
This was actually the perfect love story for Jaeda. Low angst, lots of romance and a man absolutely obsessed with her. Some interference from her brothers as expected but still the sweetest love story for the sweetest Dillinger sibling.
She did it again! Ms. Kimberly ate this one up. Jaeda got her happily ever after, and then some. Because Quaid isn’t playing about his! I can’t wait to see whose book is next.
This was a good time!! I loved that there wasn’t a bunch of drama or action like in the first 3 books of the series. This was just about Jaeda finally getting the love she deserved, and forcing her family to see that she’s a grown woman and they need to respect her boundaries. The Dillinger family still cut up in this book though and had me cackling the whole time, but Quaid was time enough for them and I loved it. I loved that Jaeda and Quaid connected on all things nerdy and both found a love that allowed them to be unapologetically themselves. Also the set up for Steel’s book is in this one & I’m interested in his storyline now…it’s giving a setup for a second chance romance but I’m wondering how his “situation” will play out. I’m over Mia & Titan though lol. The toxicity is outta this world.
Everyone deserves love & to be loved. Not just any live, but that good love where communication, understanding, honesty & loyalty resides. No one should be able to dictate who you are to love and not love. Let’s chat!
Jaeda was a woman who was looking, wanting and needing love from a man. Let me say this, I loved her down🥰. Though she was a major factor in the family business and the family but they couldn’t give her she wanted and needed - companionship😔. One thing I didn’t agree with was the online dating. This life we live is not the safest. Never know what a person intentions are until it can be almost too late🫣. With experience a situation ya girl was like, yeah no to the dating app- Yay! I was worried about my girl🫣! I honestly have to the way her brother handled her was sometimes the best but there were times i wanted to bop them🤭! What I wasn’t expecting was how she handled a situation that was directed to her personally. She was not playing with NO ONE that came after her passion. Oh but she wasn’t ready for who was the cause - Quaid. Ya boy was everything she needed & wanted🥰! Though my girl was green to the opposite sex, just say she knows how to adapted to her environment 🤭🥰! She truly deserved the love say received and gave.
Quaid, I have to say I loved everything about this man.🥰 Though he was geeky, he has that swag about him and it was topped tier! Though he didn’t live that life, he is about that life. He was a hopeless romantic and had no issue showing so. The length he went through to get her had me laughing cause he thought he was slick and got caught🤭! He knew he had to come correct or not at all when it came to Jaeda Dillinger🥰. One thing for sure and two for certain he was far from a punk and stood his ground. The fact he understood the Dillinger men and the life they lived, he refused to allow them to think they could bully him😒. Due to past experience he refused to allow any one to bully him again🥰. The way this told her from jump he was going to marry her was it for me🤭. I immediately became team Quaid. Sometimes it be the little things that count and for him he had no issue doing those little things - flower, conversation and time. We all know time & conversations doesn’t cost a thing🥰! Can I say what I loved the most about him was how he handled the disrespect at the beginning? Ya boy dished it right back with not a single issue🤭! Like stop playing with this man. From jump he wanted Jaeda and was determined to get her and well we know it all ended🤭🥰!
The Dillinger men had to accept that their sister was a grown woman and they were not able to dictate who she could and couldn’t date🤭! The way she went in them had me tears laughing 🥹🤣! Like I get they wanted to protect her, but really they were acting like just brought a lot a men around when in reality she only brought Quaid🥰. Now for the woman (brother wives) the way the supported her and had her back was everything to me. They weren’t just her sister-in-laws, they were truly her best friend.
So far this series was exactly what everyone told me what it would be and more🥰. The family dynamic was everything. Honestly what family didn’t have issues, drama or arguments but the difference is how many can say the hug it out & make sure let them know they love them. I promise you there is so much more that I could chat about as this read was beautifully written but I’ll stop here 🤭! Can’t want for the next installment to drop - Steel! Need to know what’s going on with him and Donna🤭!
Kimberly Brown does it again with Jaeda, delivering a sweet, quirky, and unexpectedly heartfelt addition to the Dillinger family saga. This installment zeroes in on Jaeda Dillinger—the quiet, brainy underdog in a family full of loud personalities and even louder firepower. Always in the background, Jaeda finally steps into the spotlight, and what a soft, tender, and hilarious ride it is.
Jaeda isn't your typical romance heroine. She's introverted, analytical, and more comfortable behind screens than in social situations. Enter Quaid Michaels—a charming tech genius with a gentle soul and a growing obsession with the most unassuming Dillinger. When his curiosity lands him on the wrong side of her firewall, sparks fly… and not just the digital kind. Their chemistry is nerdy, sweet, and just the right amount of awkward, which makes it all the more endearing.
The standout element of this story is their dynamic. Jaeda and Quaid are both quiet in their own ways, but their connection is electric. From shy glances to hilarious family interrogations (cue the gun-toting relatives), the journey from "What are you doing hacking my system?" to "I think I might love you" is both funny and feel-good.
Cameos from the rest of the Dillinger crew add extra layers of chaos and charm. The kids’ instant love for Quaid melted my heart, and the updates on the other siblings—especially Titan and Mia—were gold. Those two are pure, messy drama and I couldn't get enough.
Jaeda is a warm hug of a romance. It’s filled with humor, heart, and a soft kind of love that makes you smile long after the final page. If you’re a fan of introvert-meets-chaos love stories with a family that feels as real as your own (but with more guns and tech skills), this one’s for you. Swoon and steamy Vibe: Sweet, funny, nerdy romance with family antics galore Perfect for readers who love brainy soft boys, strong but shy heroines, and found family dynamics.