The Break Up

by Breona Jai

Kaia Lennox thought she left DeyShawn Hayes in the past.

But when her ex resurfaces as the defense attorney for Flint’s most feared kingpin, and her new love interest might be tied to the case, the break-up starts to feel more like the beginning of something darker.

Caught between power, passion, and a truth that threatens to burn everything down, Kaia must decide who to trust—and what she’s really willing to risk for love, loyalty, and freedom.

The Break Up is a bold, emotionally raw urban romance about the ties that bind… and the secrets that break.

347 pages, Paperback

Published August 5, 2025

Reviews

[savyreads · Rating 5 out of 5]

breona jai ate and left nooo crumbs with this one

Chileee!! Where do I start? First off I loved the drama. It was too real!! Now don’t get me wrong I love a HEA but I love a REAL STORY that plays out like it would in real life sometimes too. Back to Deyshawn and Kaia. The relationship drama is so real, the back and forth, Kaia is so down bad for Shawn especially since he’s the only man she’s ever really known. But then when you have a man like Zion Carter making waves in town, and sets his sights on Kaia? Things get messsy quick!!!! Add in a drug kingpin into the mix and then it all gets set off. This book was everything I needed. Drama, spice, realistic characters, and that ending?! Phewww. I can’t wait to see what is next for Breona Jai.

[RedVillainxREADS · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kaia Lennox girl I hate you she was getting on my nerves. The toxic and never ending relationship with her and DeShawn Hayes was maddddd. A business venture brings in a third-party Zion Carter. Nothing like a triangle to make shit worse. Court drama, murder, scandal, and so and so much more. I really enjoyed this. I am surely going to read book 2. I have to see what becomes of the FMC & if her foolery continues on.

[Jacquee Ray · Rating 4 out of 5]

From the very first page of this book I was hooked and it never let me go! It’s easy to read, fast paced, well written masterpiece! Kaia often made me mad for allowing her toxic man talk to her crazy at times BUT it also reflects how it really be in some relationships where women a drawn to toxic men. I really enjoyed this book!

[Kiiyah C · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kaia and Deyshawn are very toxic, but you'll fight for them to stay together. Only didn't give it 5 stars because I hate a cliff hanger ending!

[NeasNovelNest · Rating 5 out of 5]

GIRLLLLL WHAT?!?! Kaia had me irritated and so did Shawn but BOY the chaos was addictive! That plot twist?!?! Had my jaw on da FLO! Already starting the next book so I’m cutting this review short

[LaShawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Captivating Read

I enjoyed the story line and the author's writing style. Great read and looking forward to book 2 and more from this author.

[LaNessa Griffey · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was my introduction to Breonna Jai and it was a great read. Although I liked Kaia she got on my nerves for most of the book. I wanted her to choose herself and quit falling for some mess. She and Deyshawn were toxic together, and even after the breakup couldn’t stay away from each other. This book took me through all the motions, but I loved the ride!