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The Break Up
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.
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
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December 6, 2025
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.
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.
July 16, 2026
I Know You… Lying
All I kept saying was “I know you lying, shut your mouth and keep on talking, what the what”. The drama the twists and turns… my jeelah! When I thought I knew how this story was going to play out Breona said, GOTCHA🤣 Kaia wanted her lick back, but got more than she bargained for. I thought I was team Zion, but Deshawn grew on me like a blackhead turned mole. Such a great read..very much reality tv coded. I throughly enjoyed, now I’m scurrying over to book two because WHAT YOU MEAN 2 DIDN’T MAKE IT!?!??
All I kept saying was “I know you lying, shut your mouth and keep on talking, what the what”. The drama the twists and turns… my jeelah! When I thought I knew how this story was going to play out Breona said, GOTCHA🤣 Kaia wanted her lick back, but got more than she bargained for. I thought I was team Zion, but Deshawn grew on me like a blackhead turned mole. Such a great read..very much reality tv coded. I throughly enjoyed, now I’m scurrying over to book two because WHAT YOU MEAN 2 DIDN’T MAKE IT!?!??
April 24, 2026
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.
June 11, 2026
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!
July 28, 2026
This book is so messy and I love it. So our homegirl Kia is literally that girl. She invest gives back to the community. She has her own money like she doing it! And her lawyer boyfriend on his most Bummy behavior keeps cheating on her. She cheat back and he said it’s over.! And then he had to represent the man she cheated on him with in court! Baby this was so messy LMFAO I love it here.
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December 5, 2025
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!
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January 8, 2026
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
April 15, 2026
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.
I enjoyed the story line and the author's writing style. Great read and looking forward to book 2 and more from this author.
July 16, 2026
The plot that thickens
I enjoyed reading this so much. I can’t wait to get to part two. I was really locked in !
I enjoyed reading this so much. I can’t wait to get to part two. I was really locked in !
March 2, 2026
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!
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