Objection

by B. Love

Kaos Montgomery is one of four managing partners at Montgomery, Pierce, Walker, and Gough Law Firm. He handles the organized crime unit, defending mafia leaders, drug lords, and assassins. Though Kaos spent his younger days in the underworld, he thrives and takes pride in the legit life he lives now . . . though some people in his past and personal life wish they could bring back the old him.

Serenity Monroe has one goal—to thrive at Montgomery, Pierce, Walker, and Gough. It is the most prominent, prolific, and prosperous law firm in Rose Valley Hills. As Kaos Montgomery’s executive assistant, Serenity takes pride in providing him and the office with what her name a state of calm, peace, and absence of trouble.

As light as Serenity’s presence makes the office and Kaos’s life, there’s a darkness that surrounds him because of his past that threatens his reputation and her safety. Technically, their love is forbidden because she works for him, but that doesn’t stop the building bond that blooms between them. When the pair agrees to blur the lines and make their professional relationship personal, they have more than just the board and other partners at the firm to worry about. They have to deal with the ghost of Kaos’s past indiscretions too . . .

Genres: Romance, African American, African American Romance, Audiobook, Urban, Friends To Lovers, Workplace Romance

182 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 1, 2025

About the author

Voted AAMBC's 2018 Romance author of the year, Master storyteller B. Love is the unparalleled self-love teacher. As the powerhouse for modern-day womanhood, she pens contagious content that encourages readers to internalize admiration and intimacy. She allows her most powerful vessel to guide her stories, wholly.
Since age 12, Love has been spreading self-awareness, care, and appreciation. For over six years, Love has authored over 40 publications centered around heart-piercing, reverence-worthy romance. Her novels not only entertain but challenge the audience to explore love. With a keen eye for passion, desire and dynamism she includes heuristic methods in her beautifully curated accounts of life.
B. Love’s entire persona is spearheaded by her incredible infatuation with the power of love. Contained within each novel, is an edification created for the glorification of self. Her pen bleeds for the souls who need just an inkling of empowerment. Each story is written with the intent to enlighten, engross and enkindle the passion in whoever picks up her book.

Reviews

[Melise]

The summary of this story is a little misleading. If you’re expecting high-stakes, heart-pounding drama… don’t. What you’ll actually get is a kinda cute office romance with a sprinkle of family issues and a random “mafia” side quest that feels like it wandered in from another book.

Nothing remotely juicy happens until about 91%, and even then, the conflict is solved so fast it gave me whiplash. The “Mad Daddy” storyline dragged on forever just to be wrapped up with a weak apology like, “Oops, my bad”? Sir, you used your daughters for cheap labor and you’re mad you can’t anymore? Be serious.

I just thought it would be a little more chaotic. Instead, it cruised along in neutral the whole time

[She Reads What She Wants]

Now see, this one right here? It was giving soft love with a small side of family drama, and I was here for every page!

Kaos… whew. This man might be big, powerful, rich, and fine enough to have you forgetting how to spell your own name, but when it came to Serenity? He was a whole teddy bear in a three-piece suit. They worked together, and he wanted her bad, but of course, they had that whole no-fraternization policy.

But let’s be for real: why would that apply when Kaos was the one who helped create the rule?? 🤨 Like sir, just go ahead and revoke it because the way he was looking at Serenity, there was no HR policy in the world strong enough to hold him back!

From the very beginning, Kaos was intentional. He poured into her with patience, affirmations, and a calm kind of care that will have your knees weak and your heart melting. Serenity tried to keep it professional, but chile… when love like that is staring you in the face, resistance is futile.

Now, I’m not gonna lie, I was waiting for the messy drama to pull up. Like where’s the cousin with the vendetta? The cartel cousin? SOMEBODY start some mess 😭. But guess what? It didn’t need it. This story thrived in its simplicity. It was just a damn good love story, one you can cozy up with and get completely lost in.

💭 Final Thoughts:
Sweet. Romantic. Intentional. Objection is that soft love we all dream about, the one that comes with comfort, clarity, and a whole lot of care. And Kaos? He’s in my book bae top 10 for sure.

Read this one when you want something feel-good with just enough heat and a man who knows how to love out loud.

[Ashley]

Kaos is Him

✨ Kaos Montgomery stole the show for me. Once he set his sights on Serenity Monroe, he was all in no games, no hesitation. He respected her, gave her space, and loved her fully, even when her family wasn’t supportive. The conflict with her father wanting her to stay close and invest in his dreams instead of chasing her own added real emotional weight.

⚖️ I adored how their love story unfolded. Kaos didn’t play about Serenity, and the way he stood firm for her dreams made their romance feel powerful and affirming.

💭 My only wish? The conclusion felt a bit quick, especially with Kaos’s mafia ties and how those threads wrapped up. I wanted more development there. But knowing this is part of a series, I’m excited to dive into the next installment.

🌟 Overall: A passionate, layered love story that left me wanting more. Kaos and Serenity’s dynamic is unforgettable.

[Kyeatta H]

OK...I had high expectations for this book. I am not sure what I was looking for, but it didn't give me what I needed. Something was missing and I just don't know what. Just when I thought it was going to pick up it would die back down. When the Ex was harassing her I just knew he wasn't going to give up. Then the uncle would make a threat and then not follow through. Why was he even the mob boss anyway if he couldn't stand on his threats. Then there was the ex she showed up and then she made that claim and I was like ok, now were getting somewhere. But it didn't go anywhere. She was dumb, how you not gonna make sure the man didn't have an alibi? I was able to get through it but I was glad when it was over. It had potential but it didn't hit the way I wanted it to.

[Qua'Tesha Ratliff]

With a name like Kaos, what did you expect! Serenity makes him weak though! I love it!

[ReginaReads]

3.5⭐
I found it interesting that none of the parents in the book questioned Kaos' name. We are black. Black people say the most outlandish ish at times. That was interesting to me. Felt a little unrealistic in that sense, but I mean, it's a book. What do we expect?
It was kind of anti-climactic, wasn't bad, wasn't amazing. Yeah, it was cool.

[LaKeisha W.]

Objection was a cute, short read that gave me a quick escape. The chemistry was fun, and the vibes were there… but honestly, I wanted more. The story felt like it wrapped up too quickly, leaving me wishing for deeper character development and a little extra drama to really pull me in.

If you’re looking for a fast, light read, this will do the job, but don’t expect it to linger with you long after the last page.

[TwinTLC]

3⭐️: A great easy read, but lacked something, for me, that I could grab onto in the book.

[Monique]

This was such a sweet romance. Sickeningly sweet at times lol. The way that Kaos cherished her & poured into her, and her dreams. The way he could tell when she was about to get lost in her head and he was able to validate her and communicate with her. As a chronic overthinker it was beautiful to see. And I loved that she made intentional efforts to try to push through her insecurities and overthinking to allow that man to love on her generously and properly. Despite the conflict with her father (who was being a brat), and some leftover mafia business for Kaos, this was an otherwise very low tension read.

[Whit]

Absolutely love when a super fine, strong, generous, and intelligent man claims the perfect woman for him and is not afraid to communicate that determination to her. Kaos is THAT man.

He and Serenity are perfect for each other. When MPWG, his Law Firm, puts a NO Fraternization roadblock in his way of pursuing Serenity, Kaos hurries up and kicks that bad boy down. He does not play about Serenity.

[Erica]

Love the Play on the Title of this Book

Koas had his eyes on Serenity for 3 years until he went for who he wanted, which was her. Loved how their story played out. Loved how Koas didn’t play about Serenity (or her sister). I ain’t gone lie Koas uncle scared me when it came to his demands. B. Love always does her Big 1 with her books!

[Shanelle]

GOOD READ

Great storyline and character development. I loved Kaos and Serenity's workplace dynamic, but to finally reveal the crush they've had on each other made their workplace relationship even better. Kaos was not holding back when it came to Serenity. He was determined to show her all the things he's capable of doing and giving as her man. There was no objection to what these two can accomplish as a power couple.

[ReadnliftwithShar]

what a mannn😝

Baby I loved me some Kaos and Serenity! That man applied so much pressure but it was the intentionality and calculated movements. While I was annoyed by Serenity’s father, I’m glad she didn’t give into his guilt trip and the same for Kaos and his uncle. Their love was everything!🥰

*audiobook*

[Chanelle]

Kaos is a gooooood man, Savannahhhhhh😩😩🥵His way of thinking and his maturity? 10/10. Serenity is so relatable. I know what it’s like to carry the burden of a family business. It’s serious and no joke. At some point, you have to put yourself first, even if it upsets people or shakes up the family dynamic. This book was short but very impactful. I’ll definitely be continuing the series!

[Tee Reads]

I was more invested in the work/mafia side than the love story and it’s usually the opposite for me. The ending felt a little rushed too.

[Kokola Foote]

This was the book of the month for my book club BWRT. It’s a quick read but leaves you wanting more. I look forward to reading the next book in the series.

[Toya Bee Booked]

Ok but too short for me.

[cierraaa.]

I wanted this book to be a drama SO BAD. I was more interested in Kaos’ family and wanted that plot point developed further rather than following his love with Serenity. Their love story was “meh”. All conflict was resolved quickly, there was no true story advancement and characters seemingly popped up out of the blue.

[Kameel]

⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2 Stars

[GL Jaye]

I listened to the audio book while I took out my braids. It was a quick audiobook/read. it flowed though; I’ll give it that. It was an easy read and I never really struggled to get through it, but I expected so much more from the story.

For me, this was way softer than I expected. It almost gave me Colleen Hooverish romance vibes more than straight-up street/urban fiction, especially with Kaos’s background and that whole organized-crime/law-firm setup that just disappeared in the novel; it was like a ghost firm. I went into it expecting more grit, more drama, more tension… just more. Instead, a lot of it felt like fluff.

My biggest thing was Serenity and Kaos.

Serenity had worked for this lawyer, Kaos, for YEARS, so I expected their relationship to have way more depth; maybe more conversation?????? I wanted those little things that showed me they actually knew each other. Habits, inside jokes, more substance. Not him noticing her physically and how wanted f her on the table. I wanted him to notice about her about other things. Conversations where they learned something about each other that had nothing to do with attraction.

Instead, so much of their dialogue centered around how badly they wanted each other, how beautiful she was, how much he wanted to take care of her, how much she and him wanted to f each other, etc.

And after a while I was like… okay, but do y’all actually KNOW each other? 😭

The chemistry was there physically. I just didn’t feel enough emotional intimacy underneath it.

And that's what made their relationship fall a little flat for me.

I also thought the darker parts of Kaos’s life were going to play a much bigger role. I needed more and expected danger, mafia ish, maybe more drama?

Or maybe I'm just too ratchet, lol.

But it wasn't a bad book at all. The writing flowed, Kaos was likable, Serenity was likable, and there were some cute moments between them. I can absolutely understand why folks love this soft, low-key romance.

I just wanted more meat on the bones.

[Samirah]

I really wanted more action from this book. Don’t introduce the MMC as someone belonging to this major crime family (yes, he’s gone legit now) and not have him bussing some heads. Especially the slick mouth uncle who keeps threatening him straight to his face.

This story follow Kaos our MMC who is a partner in a prominent law firm in the city. He was “allowed” (as the head of the family, the uncle, keeps reminding us) to leave the mafia and go legit as a lawyer. The uncle then wants Kaos to represent a man who if he gets off for the crime will team up with his familys organization to elevate their businesses. Kaos refuses because the man caused harm to a woman and Kaos has hard rule for who he represents and he strict on it, no crimes against women and children.

During all of this Kaos and his executive assistant Serenity forms a relationship and it’s intense. As he puts it, he’s “tender on her”. He knew from the moment he saw her she would be his wife. For about 70% of the book we have Kaso and Serenity building their relationship. It’s super passionate and intense and beautiful. Serenity has issues with her father and is reluctant at first to believe a man’s love can be this passionate and real as her own father has shown her this.

The only piece of drama happens around the 80% mark of the book where the uncle then teams up with Kaos’s ex to make the deal go through anyway. Wrong move, because this woman tells vile lies on Kaos when she is rejected by him, naturally, causing all kinds of trouble for the uncle and then some. But, that was it. That was the drama. There are more books in this series as interconnected stories. I’m not sure if I’ll finish the series.

[Valencia Michelle]

OBSESSED! You hear me? I'm legit obsessed w/Kaos, Tristan, Carson and Zander lol

I legit love them and this MPWG Law Firm series. I've finally finished all four so here we go.

Kaos is probably my favorite. IDK what it is with me and bad boys but this one here whewwww. Former enforcer turned lawyer who was still bout it. His uncle tried to keep him on a leash and he wasn't with it.

Serenity was a small town girl who wanted better for herself than living in her family's shadow so she left for an opportunity to work at MPWG Law Firm and 3 years later, she hadn't looked back.

While she and Kaos were definitely attracted to one another and subtly flirted here and there, neither wanted to cross that line because she was his subordinate. Welp... once they took a trip together to get to know one another that went out the window. Kaos didn't play about Serenity or anyone he loved. This man did any and everything for her and she wanted for nothing. He would also paint the town red when it came to her and let it be known.

I loved the passion between these two and watching them stand firm in what they were building together no matter what.

[LL]

Great Story, But I Had to Switch to Kindle

⭐️⭐️⭐️ Great Story, But I Had to Switch to Kindle

I really wanted to enjoy the audiobook version of Objection because the narrators have beautiful voices—smooth, relaxing, and definitely sexy. The voices themselves were not the problem.

The problem was the way the book was read. The narration felt like someone was reading aloud to a sixth-grade class—slow, overly pronounced, and almost like every sentence needed to be explained to me. After a while, it genuinely started making me feel like the narration assumed I couldn't comprehend the story on my own.

I kept thinking, “Please just talk to me like an adult!” 😂

Eventually, I couldn't take it anymore. I stopped the audiobook and switched over to Kindle so I could finish reading it myself.

The story is good, and I absolutely wanted to know what happened next. The narrators also have voices that I would normally LOVE listening to. But the delivery completely took me out of the experience.

My recommendation: Read this one on Kindle.

[Kristal Johnson]

Objection

This was a pretty good story from beginning to end. The cover picture and synopsis had me wanting to read this story. I loved me some Kaos and how he loved and affirmed Serenity when she needed the affirmations. They were cute together and I loved that he made her feel safe enough to submit to him. I also liked that she chose herself and her peace over giving into her father wanting her to stay home. I also liked that Serenity was open to a relationship with Kaos once they decided to cross that professional line despite her fear of getting hurt like in her past relationships and even with having daddy issues. I loved that Kaos wasn’t willing to compromise on his morals and boundaries when his uncle came calling.

There was mention that there would be more to come with Kaos and Serenity in one of his law partners’ story and I wish the partners would have been included more to create anticipation and buildup for the next story.

3.75/5 stars

[Deborah Booker]

I loved this story from.start to finish! Talk about families being total opposite, Serenity and Kaos families couldn't be more opposites.
Kaos family was part of the Mafia, but his parents were far more supportive, loving, and caring than Serenity's or at least her controlling father.

Thankfully, Serenity was strong enough to leave and fund what makes her happy, she worked.for Kaos at his law firm, and they had instant chemistry. Kaos showed Serenity what love could be with him he was open and honest! Serenity was just as attracted to Kaos and finally let her guard down, though at times ahe couldnt get get out of her own way.


Kaos and Serenity friends were rooting for them , especially Tristan

In the end, their relationship grew, and Serenity's family became involved in her life. I can't wait for the wedding!

[Cre8tive Dreamz]

Kaos and Serenity, Love in the Office

I love everything about a mature love and this book gave all of that!!!…
Serenity broke free from the grips of her father to follow her own dreams without regret!!!…Truth moment was the realization everything her mother sacrificed for her father dreams and knew that’s not the direction she wanted to go!!!…
She set out on her own and was gainfully employed by a prestigious law firm and her appetite for a real connection lands her in the hands of Kaos!!!…
Kaos, a man that knows what he wants and goes after it!!!…Presistent, but very patient!!!…He stood 10 toes down and with Serenity when her father’s disrespect was turned on her!!!…
Now that uncle is gone, what storm awaits this crew!!!…
I can’t wait to see what is next for this tribe!!!…

[Monica]

Not what I expected

The description made it seem like this would be a gritty, mafia love story. It’s really just a simple workplace romance. The conflicts were resolved with no real drama. The issues with the Dad were like an afterthought, he’s mad at his daughters wanting their own lives!? Then after nearly 3 years, he miraculously wants to apologize and move on because his wife didn’t cook him thanksgiving dinner?! Also what kind of mafia boss is the Uncle. He had no control of anyone and no morals. The twist with him and Mason in a shooting due to a lie just didn’t fit the story. Overall the story and pacing was a let down.

[NubianJoí]

Bag of Trix

Clearly my two months sabbatical from “B. Love” reading books wasn’t long enough 🤦🏾‍♀️‼️”Objection”(3.5⭐️’s) & the characters Kaos & Serenity could have been a better read with more adequate plot development. Unfortunately, this book along with many B. Love characters & book’s aren’t defined & or misrepresent their intent. You can’t be all things to all people all of the time. Even for a fictional environment, the characters just do to darn much. The storylines are not entertaining rather boring, disjointed & obnoxious …I’m frustrated by the repetitive character bag of trix 🤷🏾‍♀️‼️

[Louis Edwards]

Great Story

As alway B Love brought the drama and the love. I loved that Kaos was so gentle with Serenity but I think two years of patiently waiting someone out was a lot to ask of a true love connection. I know as women, we tend to think women are always the prize but clearly kaos was the prize. I believe you could have done a little bit more character development on some of the others supporting characters like Serenity friend, Nessa, and her sister Taylor, also Kaos friends and law partners had blank faces. No characters really, just names. The story however was good, but this author is usually a lot less monotonous.

[Leia]

decided to DNF it; it wasn’t a bad book just ultimately not the right pacing for me. everything felt rushed, lacked depth, and the MCs love felt more like an insta love than a true build up after years of them both having feelings for each other. it had an opportunity to really dive into the mafia side of the story more as well as the unforbidden aspects of an office romance. instead within a few chapters they’re flying to Greece and Kaos talks about her being his wife. additionally the “spicy” scenes lacked detail and honestly could’ve been left out for how little they added to the story. again, not a bad read just not what i anticipated