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Royce: The Handler
The Grey List, Book Six.
408 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 28, 2025
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Grey Huffington
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December 30, 2025
One thing about Grey she will write a beautiful black romance story. I enjoyed every moment.
December 31, 2025
This was so good!!! I love this family so much, and each book just keeps getting better and better. I completely devoured their story. Royce was exactly who she thought she was, and Ish was the perfect man. I cannot wait for the next book.
Highly recommend this series!
Highly recommend this series!
December 29, 2025
Royce and Ishmael, my second favorite couple of Grey List!!
Of all the Grey list books, this is a good one. I loved the story. If Grey does nothing else, she creates a story that's believable, making sure you read and witness black women being loved and handled with care. Royce and Ish are made for each other. Go read the book. You won't regret it.
Of all the Grey list books, this is a good one. I loved the story. If Grey does nothing else, she creates a story that's believable, making sure you read and witness black women being loved and handled with care. Royce and Ish are made for each other. Go read the book. You won't regret it.
December 30, 2025
Yasss Grey!!! Never seen to disappoint me!
I truly love a black love story and this one was so good!
I couldn’t put it down.
I love this family and this series!
Royce is definitely up there as a favorite!
Ishmael was my type of man.. honeyyyy he is the one!
I could go on and on but if you know anything about Grey books then you already know it’s going to be an amazing book!
So go read it!
Can’t wait for the next one!
I truly love a black love story and this one was so good!
I couldn’t put it down.
I love this family and this series!
Royce is definitely up there as a favorite!
Ishmael was my type of man.. honeyyyy he is the one!
I could go on and on but if you know anything about Grey books then you already know it’s going to be an amazing book!
So go read it!
Can’t wait for the next one!
December 30, 2025
Ballots, Scandals & Love
Royce is a gripping romance layered with political drama, moral gray areas, and the undeniable pull of love that refuses to stay pretend. What begins as a coincidence quickly evolves into something far more dangerous and far more intimate.
Ishmael, a Black man running for mayor of Berkeley, first enters Royce’s life as a stranger—literally. A near accident, a brief interaction, and then they go their separate ways… or so it seems. Later, Royce is drawn into the high-stakes world of a mayoral campaign, where lines blur between professionalism and fate, and a familiar presence forces her to reckon with how one small moment can quietly reshape everything.
When scandal threatens Ishmael’s campaign, Royce finds herself tied to it as well—her name suddenly part of the narrative she’s meant to control. She steps in with a strategic solution to steady the fallout, intending to keep things contained and professional. But emotions slip through even the most careful plans, and what begins as calculation turns unexpectedly personal. The chemistry is undeniable, deepening in ways neither of them anticipated.
As the election intensifies, Ishmael’s opponent plays dirty, willing to do whatever it takes to win. Royce responds decisively—sharp, resourceful, and fiercely loyal, even when the cost is high.
The turning point comes when a devastating secret is revealed, forcing both Royce and Ishmael to confront how far lines may have been crossed. Trust fractures, intentions are questioned, and love is tested under the weight of power and consequence.
Royce is a gripping romance layered with political drama, moral gray areas, and the undeniable pull of love that refuses to stay pretend. What begins as a coincidence quickly evolves into something far more dangerous and far more intimate.
Ishmael, a Black man running for mayor of Berkeley, first enters Royce’s life as a stranger—literally. A near accident, a brief interaction, and then they go their separate ways… or so it seems. Later, Royce is drawn into the high-stakes world of a mayoral campaign, where lines blur between professionalism and fate, and a familiar presence forces her to reckon with how one small moment can quietly reshape everything.
When scandal threatens Ishmael’s campaign, Royce finds herself tied to it as well—her name suddenly part of the narrative she’s meant to control. She steps in with a strategic solution to steady the fallout, intending to keep things contained and professional. But emotions slip through even the most careful plans, and what begins as calculation turns unexpectedly personal. The chemistry is undeniable, deepening in ways neither of them anticipated.
As the election intensifies, Ishmael’s opponent plays dirty, willing to do whatever it takes to win. Royce responds decisively—sharp, resourceful, and fiercely loyal, even when the cost is high.
The turning point comes when a devastating secret is revealed, forcing both Royce and Ishmael to confront how far lines may have been crossed. Trust fractures, intentions are questioned, and love is tested under the weight of power and consequence.
December 30, 2025
Those Childers women are Black excellence
Royce is tired of men but she wants love. When you put your wants out into the world things begin to happen. Royce goes on a crappy date and she tells him to drop her off at the hotel and that didn't work for him. He puts her out of his car and she walks and is almost hit by a tall drink of water. She drives him to the hotel because he is clearly lost but the hotel is where she is heading. She does what she went to the hotel to do, and she sees the man who she rode with. He is drunk and needs to sleep it off, so she lets him use her hotel room to do that.
Royce is a fixer that meets Ish and she fixes his life.
Trust me when I say this series never disappoints.if this is your first read, go back and Start with Chemistry. I can't wait for the seventh book☺️.
Royce is tired of men but she wants love. When you put your wants out into the world things begin to happen. Royce goes on a crappy date and she tells him to drop her off at the hotel and that didn't work for him. He puts her out of his car and she walks and is almost hit by a tall drink of water. She drives him to the hotel because he is clearly lost but the hotel is where she is heading. She does what she went to the hotel to do, and she sees the man who she rode with. He is drunk and needs to sleep it off, so she lets him use her hotel room to do that.
Royce is a fixer that meets Ish and she fixes his life.
Trust me when I say this series never disappoints.if this is your first read, go back and Start with Chemistry. I can't wait for the seventh book☺️.
December 31, 2025
Fake Dating Trope
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Oh this was great! Royce really surprised me in so many good ways. I loved the pacing of the story and how the characters personalities were introduced to us. I loved the groveling scenes and the make up scenes. The fake dating between these characters did not last long at all because they knew that each other was end game.
The MMC Ishmael really showed that he could handle the handler. He showed her respect, care, and comfort that she could trust. He came correct and she accepted nothing less because she’s not in the business to beg.
Overall I really enjoyed Royce story and loved that she’s a fellow Scorpio! I would definitely recommend and I wouldn’t mind getting a story for Ishmael brothers because they left a lasting impression! 💖
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Oh this was great! Royce really surprised me in so many good ways. I loved the pacing of the story and how the characters personalities were introduced to us. I loved the groveling scenes and the make up scenes. The fake dating between these characters did not last long at all because they knew that each other was end game.
The MMC Ishmael really showed that he could handle the handler. He showed her respect, care, and comfort that she could trust. He came correct and she accepted nothing less because she’s not in the business to beg.
Overall I really enjoyed Royce story and loved that she’s a fellow Scorpio! I would definitely recommend and I wouldn’t mind getting a story for Ishmael brothers because they left a lasting impression! 💖
January 1, 2026
Royce: The Handler
This was a great story as always from MS Grey! Royce was so smooth, smart and just wanted to give and receive love. In the beginning I thought when she first came across Ishmael that she might have been in danger and that he was faking being drunk, however boy was aI wrong. Ishmael mentions how he wonders if the situation was meant to happen with meeting Royce, because they were meant to find each other and fall in love. I for whatever reason, thought that reasoning was brilliant and beautiful. I could relate to Ms Royce with trying to try out dating apps to run into her person, however just like her the dating apps suck. So glad Royce and Ish found one another because they are the perfect match, crazy and all. Now I can’t wait to get the hangover book…Ishmael book!
This was a great story as always from MS Grey! Royce was so smooth, smart and just wanted to give and receive love. In the beginning I thought when she first came across Ishmael that she might have been in danger and that he was faking being drunk, however boy was aI wrong. Ishmael mentions how he wonders if the situation was meant to happen with meeting Royce, because they were meant to find each other and fall in love. I for whatever reason, thought that reasoning was brilliant and beautiful. I could relate to Ms Royce with trying to try out dating apps to run into her person, however just like her the dating apps suck. So glad Royce and Ish found one another because they are the perfect match, crazy and all. Now I can’t wait to get the hangover book…Ishmael book!
December 30, 2025
I think each Grey List release gives us another pairing to love. Each page allows us a more in depth glimpse into their true personality. I enjoyed getting to see a much more softer and vulnerable side of Royce. make no mistake, The Handler was still present. Ishmael was the perfect companion to her personality. What I love most is how like all of the partners to Grey List, Ishmael recognized what she needed and complimented those needed versus attempting to force her to change.
I can't wait to read his Hangover when it releases. Hope to see more of his dynamic with his brothers. And what's next regarding his father.
I can't wait to read his Hangover when it releases. Hope to see more of his dynamic with his brothers. And what's next regarding his father.
December 30, 2025
Grey never disappoints AUTOMATIC READER!
Simply put beautifully executed! No one can write a MMC like Grey her love stories are curated perfectly to display black love that not toxic but the most beautiful love on planet earth you can experience. Ish is added to my fav MMC’s as is Royce to my fav FMC’s. Never stop giving us the pleasure of experiencing your writing.
Plot- flowed beautifully, engaging, easy to follow and well taught out.
Spice-5/5 classy but nasty definitely will have your lady parts thumping 🤭.
Novel length- Just enough where you don’t need more totally fulfilled as a reader
No complaints 10/10 MUST READ!
Simply put beautifully executed! No one can write a MMC like Grey her love stories are curated perfectly to display black love that not toxic but the most beautiful love on planet earth you can experience. Ish is added to my fav MMC’s as is Royce to my fav FMC’s. Never stop giving us the pleasure of experiencing your writing.
Plot- flowed beautifully, engaging, easy to follow and well taught out.
Spice-5/5 classy but nasty definitely will have your lady parts thumping 🤭.
Novel length- Just enough where you don’t need more totally fulfilled as a reader
No complaints 10/10 MUST READ!
December 31, 2025
royce and ishmael come get yall baddies chains!!!! i loved their love story, it sometimes feels like grey’s words are like poetic but also supernatural in the same breath but i love it
her books really make the hopeless romantic in me yearn more and more for the day a man treats me the way these men been treating these girls!!!! royce story was oh so good and it was nice basically watching her step into her soft girl era.
it’s always nice to see my man chemistryyy and all the to her sisters! cannot wait gift range next but also i can wait because i don’t wanna say goodbye to my family 🙂↕️
her books really make the hopeless romantic in me yearn more and more for the day a man treats me the way these men been treating these girls!!!! royce story was oh so good and it was nice basically watching her step into her soft girl era.
it’s always nice to see my man chemistryyy and all the to her sisters! cannot wait gift range next but also i can wait because i don’t wanna say goodbye to my family 🙂↕️
December 30, 2025
MUST READ
I’m incredibly sad that I finished this book. Royce and Ish—Royce and Ish!!!!! were truly made for one another. The timing, the plot, everything about this story was perfect. We already know Grey doesn’t miss, but this might honestly be top two of her writing for me. I loved the woman empowerment Royce embodied, she was a true girls’ girl. Confident, bold, and unapologetic, yet soft. She craved softness and knew how to let a man lead, creating the very relationship she longed for.
I’m incredibly sad that I finished this book. Royce and Ish—Royce and Ish!!!!! were truly made for one another. The timing, the plot, everything about this story was perfect. We already know Grey doesn’t miss, but this might honestly be top two of her writing for me. I loved the woman empowerment Royce embodied, she was a true girls’ girl. Confident, bold, and unapologetic, yet soft. She craved softness and knew how to let a man lead, creating the very relationship she longed for.
December 31, 2025
December Read: Royce by Grey Huffington Book 6 of The Grey Day ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. A chance encounter pulls Royce into Ishmael’s mayoral campaign—and back into his orbit. What starts as strategy turns personal when scandal hits and her name gets dragged into it. The chemistry is real. The stakes are higher. As the race intensifies and opponents play dirty, Royce proves sharp, loyal, and unflinching. Then a buried secret explodes, forcing both of them to face blurred lines, broken trust, and the cost of love tied to power.
December 31, 2025
Grey NEVER Misses!!
Baby Royce was independent, stubborn, and a fiend for control… until she met Ishmael. From that night in Clarke, they were meant to be. Royce knew she was missing her companion, but she wasn’t quite ready for how quickly he would come . And what a man he was. He was everything Royce needed but especially patient. I devoured the story. I can’t wait to read Ishmael’s hangover
Baby Royce was independent, stubborn, and a fiend for control… until she met Ishmael. From that night in Clarke, they were meant to be. Royce knew she was missing her companion, but she wasn’t quite ready for how quickly he would come . And what a man he was. He was everything Royce needed but especially patient. I devoured the story. I can’t wait to read Ishmael’s hangover
December 31, 2025
love this instant love story
I’m proud to announce I have found my book boyfriend after a year of consistent reading! I also love Royce and being able to see her softer and more dominant sides throughout the book. Grey huffington has a unique writing style that immerses you in the characters unfiltered consciousness so you can experience the characters emotions and authenticity. This one was definitely my favorite so far.
I’m proud to announce I have found my book boyfriend after a year of consistent reading! I also love Royce and being able to see her softer and more dominant sides throughout the book. Grey huffington has a unique writing style that immerses you in the characters unfiltered consciousness so you can experience the characters emotions and authenticity. This one was definitely my favorite so far.
December 31, 2025
she met her match
Ish and Royce. Wow. This read was so good it’s hard to find the words to capture my feelings. I think what I loved most about this book, is even if you thought you knew, you didn’t. This book kept me ok my
Toes and it was hard to put it down!!!!! This series and book are a must read. Looking forward to the last sister, but also hating for the series to end soon. Kudos!!!
Ish and Royce. Wow. This read was so good it’s hard to find the words to capture my feelings. I think what I loved most about this book, is even if you thought you knew, you didn’t. This book kept me ok my
Toes and it was hard to put it down!!!!! This series and book are a must read. Looking forward to the last sister, but also hating for the series to end soon. Kudos!!!
January 1, 2026
Grey knows how to write a confident & feminine FMC.
An MMC thats protective, a provider, and a little unhinged.
I enjoyed Royce and Ishmael so much. I love that Richie told her that a man that can make her shut up was her person. Ishmael came right in & had my girl speechless 😂
Their love was beautiful to read.
Every time the Childer sisters say they have 5 brothers 🥹
Royce is absolutely the handler 😮💨
Can’t wait for Range.
An MMC thats protective, a provider, and a little unhinged.
I enjoyed Royce and Ishmael so much. I love that Richie told her that a man that can make her shut up was her person. Ishmael came right in & had my girl speechless 😂
Their love was beautiful to read.
Every time the Childer sisters say they have 5 brothers 🥹
Royce is absolutely the handler 😮💨
Can’t wait for Range.
December 30, 2025
ugh. the whole grey list is just beautifully penned.
Each book just gets better and better. I wasn’t happy with Royce shooting our man but I am so glad she let love in.
I just know Range and Roaman are going to set our hearts ablaze.
I just love, love.
Grey never misses. Ever.
Each book just gets better and better. I wasn’t happy with Royce shooting our man but I am so glad she let love in.
I just know Range and Roaman are going to set our hearts ablaze.
I just love, love.
Grey never misses. Ever.
December 30, 2025
Grey knocks it out the park again. I think Royce and Ishmael are my second favorite couple of the Grey List series and their story was one I didn’t want to put down. I can’t wait to read the next book, Range!
December 30, 2025
Okay this was a redemption for me😂 I was a lil hesitant at first bc of Rome's story, but I loved Royce. I also loved Ish, baby that's a man right there!! And of course the cameos from her siblings were great, especially my girl Roulette!
December 31, 2025
whew!
Definitely good! Rather is still my #1 but I love these girls so much. I don’t know what I’m gonna do when it’s over. I look forward to snippets of Chemistry. As always. I love the family dynamic. Love how they show up for each other.
Definitely good! Rather is still my #1 but I love these girls so much. I don’t know what I’m gonna do when it’s over. I look forward to snippets of Chemistry. As always. I love the family dynamic. Love how they show up for each other.
December 31, 2025
she did it AGAIN!! ✨
If you’ve made it this far into the series, you know the vibes!! Read the book!! It’s so worth it. And she should def do the fake dating trope again, it was perfect!
If you’ve made it this far into the series, you know the vibes!! Read the book!! It’s so worth it. And she should def do the fake dating trope again, it was perfect!
December 31, 2025
definitely my fav
Royce and Ish are hands down my favorite in this entire serious. I enjoyed every single word that I read. I enjoyed watching their love grow. The chemistry was amazing. Royce is definitely a girls girl and I’m here for it.
Royce and Ish are hands down my favorite in this entire serious. I enjoyed every single word that I read. I enjoyed watching their love grow. The chemistry was amazing. Royce is definitely a girls girl and I’m here for it.
December 31, 2025
This is one of my favorites between chemistry book this book and Ruger book top. She’s a top.
She should’ve told him the truth, but she did what she had to do. I mean, you always gotta do what you have to do to be on top but yeah, this was a good one one of my favorites top two.
She should’ve told him the truth, but she did what she had to do. I mean, you always gotta do what you have to do to be on top but yeah, this was a good one one of my favorites top two.
January 1, 2026
Royce
ROYCE is pressure. I mean , you can't expect anything less from Grey. She's going to take her time and give you a great plot with AMC that is crazy over his woman.I can't wait to see how this series rounds out.
ROYCE is pressure. I mean , you can't expect anything less from Grey. She's going to take her time and give you a great plot with AMC that is crazy over his woman.I can't wait to see how this series rounds out.
December 29, 2025
Royce and Ishmael
I loved getting to know Royce. At this point I am so heavily invested in this family. I can’t wait to read Range’s story.
I loved getting to know Royce. At this point I am so heavily invested in this family. I can’t wait to read Range’s story.
December 29, 2025
Masterpiece
Reading this has been any amazing ready. I was unable to put it down. I can’t wait for book 7.
Reading this has been any amazing ready. I was unable to put it down. I can’t wait for book 7.
December 30, 2025
One word: Masterpiece. The politician x The fixer. Had me eating it up! If you liked Scandal Olivia and Mr. Fitzgerald who’ll like Royce and Ishmael 😍😍😍
December 30, 2025
never misses
Each book becomes more and more layered! Can’t wait for the next one! Royce is certainly up in my top 10 G Huffington books
Each book becomes more and more layered! Can’t wait for the next one! Royce is certainly up in my top 10 G Huffington books
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