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Say So
From best-selling author B.B. Reid comes a sizzling romance set in shadows and glamour.
Ocean Kilpatrick has starred in many wet dreams.
As for best friends Hunter Parrish and Coby Perry, he's become their worst nightmare.
When Coby is sold to the mafia prince to settle her brother’s debt, Ocean vows to take what he's owed and then some.
Obviously, he's never heard that trouble comes in two because Hunter has made a vow of her own—to rescue her twin flame or die trying. She’ll burn down Ocean’s world and dance on the ashes before letting him take what’s hers.
But Ocean isn't just the heir to the Fola. He's a master manipulator.
He's a master manipulator.
Every move the friends make, he's two steps ahead, and the game won't end until he says so.
Say So is a standalone romance compiled from the original serial and revised to be enjoyed as a full-length novel.
Ocean Kilpatrick has starred in many wet dreams.
As for best friends Hunter Parrish and Coby Perry, he's become their worst nightmare.
When Coby is sold to the mafia prince to settle her brother’s debt, Ocean vows to take what he's owed and then some.
Obviously, he's never heard that trouble comes in two because Hunter has made a vow of her own—to rescue her twin flame or die trying. She’ll burn down Ocean’s world and dance on the ashes before letting him take what’s hers.
But Ocean isn't just the heir to the Fola. He's a master manipulator.
He's a master manipulator.
Every move the friends make, he's two steps ahead, and the game won't end until he says so.
Say So is a standalone romance compiled from the original serial and revised to be enjoyed as a full-length novel.
488 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 20, 2026
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B.B. Reid
22 books7,931 followersB.B. Reid is a bestselling author of several romances, including Crucible, the imaginative retelling of Goldilocks. She’s most known for her dark, diverse, and contemporary romances but began her career writing new adult. B.B. grew up in North Carolina but currently resides in Atlanta with Ivan, her moody tuxedo cat. When she’s not being a nomad, she enjoys gaming, home decor, and retail therapy.
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January 23, 2026
Ocean is the embodiment of Future’s song “fucking two bad bitches at the same damn time” and bitch I’m jealous.
Loved how completely opposite Hunter and Coby were but it worked! And to be fair if I was Coby I would also be absolutely feral for Hunter because she’s just that bitch omg
Loved how completely opposite Hunter and Coby were but it worked! And to be fair if I was Coby I would also be absolutely feral for Hunter because she’s just that bitch omg
dnf
January 24, 2026i pushed through 239 pages & had to throw in the towel.
cons:
• inconsistent pacing & flow. one moment we're slow pace (which is appropriate for building connections between the mcs) and the next we're skipping whole days & weeks? why?
• we're told the characters attributes but not shown in a well-paced & fleshed out way. why is a mafia prince having his whole personal security crew taken out by one woman & her lil hacker friend? he needs to be demoted!
• the 4th wall breaks made me want to scream. they were unnecessary & did the complete opposite of the intended effect.
• insta-love & lust. it's 488 pages? there's time to build up to desire and want. realistically, they should've hated each other first (ocean & hunter) & coby should have distrusted the man who beat and left her brother for dead and literally purchased AND kidnapped her for a lot longer than 24-72 hours.
• where is the real connection between coby & hunter besides codependency? where is the foundation for the sapphic romance between them? even coby & ocean's connection was "love" overnight. they didn't know each other & the time for building that was skipped... in a time skip. in the first 100 pages of the book...
overall, this felt thrown together & improperly fleshed out.
cons:
• inconsistent pacing & flow. one moment we're slow pace (which is appropriate for building connections between the mcs) and the next we're skipping whole days & weeks? why?
• we're told the characters attributes but not shown in a well-paced & fleshed out way. why is a mafia prince having his whole personal security crew taken out by one woman & her lil hacker friend? he needs to be demoted!
• the 4th wall breaks made me want to scream. they were unnecessary & did the complete opposite of the intended effect.
• insta-love & lust. it's 488 pages? there's time to build up to desire and want. realistically, they should've hated each other first (ocean & hunter) & coby should have distrusted the man who beat and left her brother for dead and literally purchased AND kidnapped her for a lot longer than 24-72 hours.
• where is the real connection between coby & hunter besides codependency? where is the foundation for the sapphic romance between them? even coby & ocean's connection was "love" overnight. they didn't know each other & the time for building that was skipped... in a time skip. in the first 100 pages of the book...
overall, this felt thrown together & improperly fleshed out.
February 1, 2026
Yes yes yes and more yes!!
Hunter, Ocean and Coby have my entire freaking heart.
This story is gripping, gritty and absolutely FILLED TO THE BRIM with intensity and passion. I could not get over enough. I was hooked from the beginning.
Hunter and her ferocity. The balance between her and Coby 🥰
Coby and her sweetness, but NOT weakness.
And Ocean? MY GOODNESS. I’m drooling over him.
Their dynamic and what they will do for each other makes my heart sing.
BB can honestly do no wrong. I’m head over heeeeeels for this story!
Hunter, Ocean and Coby have my entire freaking heart.
This story is gripping, gritty and absolutely FILLED TO THE BRIM with intensity and passion. I could not get over enough. I was hooked from the beginning.
Hunter and her ferocity. The balance between her and Coby 🥰
Coby and her sweetness, but NOT weakness.
And Ocean? MY GOODNESS. I’m drooling over him.
Their dynamic and what they will do for each other makes my heart sing.
BB can honestly do no wrong. I’m head over heeeeeels for this story!
January 26, 2026
This was very fast-paced almost to a fault. From the moment the story starts, everything is in motion, but I struggled to care about some of the conflicts because we weren’t given enough background or emotional buildup for them to really land.
The author is clearly talented, but many of the dynamics felt rushed or underdeveloped. Coby and Hunter’s situation was intense, though Coby’s loyalty to Rushoun didn’t feel earned on the page, and I tend to get frustrated when it takes something extreme for characters to recognize harmful behavior.
Hunter and Ocean’s romance was the stronger arc, but still not deep enough to fully invest in. Overall, the why-choose/poly relationship felt more forced than organic, and some plot choices annoyed me cus why is Hunter being further trained but Coby don’t know how to do a THINGGG? Still dumb still forcing a relationship with a sibling who clearly hates her? Yet it’s Hunter’s responsibility to be her defense force, felt kinda shitty to me. Like yes Hunter takes pride in that role but it just felt manipulative on Ocean’s part.
There’s a decent foundation here I just wanted more breathing room for the characters and relationships to grow. It gave less Why Choose and more of a I’ll take what I can get from this kinda vibes. Did they grow to love each other … ALLEGEDLY
The author is clearly talented, but many of the dynamics felt rushed or underdeveloped. Coby and Hunter’s situation was intense, though Coby’s loyalty to Rushoun didn’t feel earned on the page, and I tend to get frustrated when it takes something extreme for characters to recognize harmful behavior.
Hunter and Ocean’s romance was the stronger arc, but still not deep enough to fully invest in. Overall, the why-choose/poly relationship felt more forced than organic, and some plot choices annoyed me cus why is Hunter being further trained but Coby don’t know how to do a THINGGG? Still dumb still forcing a relationship with a sibling who clearly hates her? Yet it’s Hunter’s responsibility to be her defense force, felt kinda shitty to me. Like yes Hunter takes pride in that role but it just felt manipulative on Ocean’s part.
There’s a decent foundation here I just wanted more breathing room for the characters and relationships to grow. It gave less Why Choose and more of a I’ll take what I can get from this kinda vibes. Did they grow to love each other … ALLEGEDLY
January 20, 2026
The Bride tricked into a dangerous engagement, the Groom a mafia underboss who will do anything to keep her, and the Bestfriend ready to burn it all to the ground to get her back. This Black mafia romance is sexy, funny, and action packed. Ocean, Hunter and Coby are a mess together, but even worse apart. We watch this throuple navigate jealousy, betrayal and a mafia boss determined to get his way. This is my second MFF romance. You don’t see that dynamic often in why choose, so it was fun to explore.
Thankful to receive this ARC copy!!!
Thankful to receive this ARC copy!!!
January 25, 2026
My first BB Reid book and I am hooked!!!
Best friend but truly who are they trying to fool lol THIS WAS MESSY SPICY AND HOT.
Our main female character goes to the club her brother owns and ends up in the vip section with one of the most feared men in town the underboss of the black mafia, Ocean. She becomes entranced by him while he pays no attention to her lol he gives her a couple glances but that is all. She keeps going back to the club in hopes of seeing him again, stolen glances and tense moments is all they give each other until one night two years later that her brother calls her to the club. He is in trouble with the mafia and Ocean wants her in exchange for her brothers debt. There is forced proximity, forced marriage, throuple action.
This was sooo good! I loved it so much
Best friend but truly who are they trying to fool lol THIS WAS MESSY SPICY AND HOT.
Our main female character goes to the club her brother owns and ends up in the vip section with one of the most feared men in town the underboss of the black mafia, Ocean. She becomes entranced by him while he pays no attention to her lol he gives her a couple glances but that is all. She keeps going back to the club in hopes of seeing him again, stolen glances and tense moments is all they give each other until one night two years later that her brother calls her to the club. He is in trouble with the mafia and Ocean wants her in exchange for her brothers debt. There is forced proximity, forced marriage, throuple action.
This was sooo good! I loved it so much
January 22, 2026
3.5!! so fun and entertaining!! love my girl b.b. <3
January 20, 2026
Fire
BB did it again! I had the chance to read the ARC and I was up all night reading this like I didn’t have nothing to do the next morning. The way each character was able to show growth and how far they would go for love was amazing. I’m already stamping this in my top 5 best reads for this year
BB did it again! I had the chance to read the ARC and I was up all night reading this like I didn’t have nothing to do the next morning. The way each character was able to show growth and how far they would go for love was amazing. I’m already stamping this in my top 5 best reads for this year
January 21, 2026
Not for me..
Lots of telling and missing something. Not my type of gendre MFF read. Won't be reading this Author anymore. Older books were okay but not the newer one.
Lots of telling and missing something. Not my type of gendre MFF read. Won't be reading this Author anymore. Older books were okay but not the newer one.
January 31, 2026
Messy, dramatic, and completely consuming, Say So is a mafia romance that pulls you into its chaos and doesn’t let go. If you love emotional turmoil, unconventional love, and characters who love hard and dangerously, this one is absolutely worth the wild ride.
Say So follows a young woman who keeps crossing paths with Ocean, the terrifying underboss of the mafia, at the club her brother owns. Their early encounters are all tension and stolen glances. She is completely drawn to him, while he barely acknowledges her. For two years, that quiet pull simmers until everything explodes. Her brother lands in serious trouble with the mafia, and Ocean claims her as payment for his debt. What follows is a dark spiral of forced proximity, a marriage of convenience, and an unconventional relationship that turns into a full throuple.
This book takes the why choose trope and flips it on its head. Mafia romance rarely has sharing or non MF dynamics, so adding an FFM dynamic was interesting, and I was so curious how it would play out. The chemistry was intense, the emotions were messy, and I stayed invested the entire time. Ocean is the cold, dominant, morally gray alpha who commands the room. Coby brings warmth and heart, with softness that hides a wild edge. Hunter is sharp, fierce, and unapologetically dangerous, and she was easily my favorite. Her loyalty and readiness to burn the world down for the people she loves made her so lovable and firey.
The relationships are complicated and not always healthy, but that is part of the BB Reid appeal. Coby and Hunter’s bond is deep and emotionally charged, even toxic at times, and Ocean becomes the force that shifts their dynamic into something more honest and balanced. Watching the transition from fractured connections to a fully formed throuple was handled was super entertaining, even if they do make some head hitting mistakes. And we have plenty of heat and some secondary suspense too.
This definitely has some of the Hallmarks of BB Reid, even if it felt a bit different. Known for brash, bully romances, she steps into new territory here and proves she can still deliver something addictively toxic, but with a totally different flavor. This is not a soft or comforting romance. It is possessive, volatile, and intense in the best way. Expect betrayal, vengeance, bi awakening, forbidden chemistry, and bonds that refuse to break. The pacing did feel a bit uneven to me, but I was definitely entertained.
Say So follows a young woman who keeps crossing paths with Ocean, the terrifying underboss of the mafia, at the club her brother owns. Their early encounters are all tension and stolen glances. She is completely drawn to him, while he barely acknowledges her. For two years, that quiet pull simmers until everything explodes. Her brother lands in serious trouble with the mafia, and Ocean claims her as payment for his debt. What follows is a dark spiral of forced proximity, a marriage of convenience, and an unconventional relationship that turns into a full throuple.
This book takes the why choose trope and flips it on its head. Mafia romance rarely has sharing or non MF dynamics, so adding an FFM dynamic was interesting, and I was so curious how it would play out. The chemistry was intense, the emotions were messy, and I stayed invested the entire time. Ocean is the cold, dominant, morally gray alpha who commands the room. Coby brings warmth and heart, with softness that hides a wild edge. Hunter is sharp, fierce, and unapologetically dangerous, and she was easily my favorite. Her loyalty and readiness to burn the world down for the people she loves made her so lovable and firey.
The relationships are complicated and not always healthy, but that is part of the BB Reid appeal. Coby and Hunter’s bond is deep and emotionally charged, even toxic at times, and Ocean becomes the force that shifts their dynamic into something more honest and balanced. Watching the transition from fractured connections to a fully formed throuple was handled was super entertaining, even if they do make some head hitting mistakes. And we have plenty of heat and some secondary suspense too.
This definitely has some of the Hallmarks of BB Reid, even if it felt a bit different. Known for brash, bully romances, she steps into new territory here and proves she can still deliver something addictively toxic, but with a totally different flavor. This is not a soft or comforting romance. It is possessive, volatile, and intense in the best way. Expect betrayal, vengeance, bi awakening, forbidden chemistry, and bonds that refuse to break. The pacing did feel a bit uneven to me, but I was definitely entertained.
January 30, 2026
Here's what makes BB Reid a phenomenal author, she writes characters that leave you feeling every emotion you can think of, to the point that you'll be thinking of the way she made you feel for years to come. I mean that literally. That is what she has done once again with this book. I thought she had changed her pace when I started this one. I thought wow Ocean is the softest MMC I think she's ever written, he's so gentle and devoted to Coby. Only to be reminded this was not that kind of book and I'm an idiot for allowing my complacency in a BB Reid book. I allowed myself to get so caught up in how good Ocean was to Coby that I almost forgot we're working towards a FFM situation. So when Oceans attraction to Hunter hit I felt betrayed, when I shouldn't have cause I knew this was going to happen. That said, if you want to read a MMC that will drive you to the brink of insanity with his hypocrisy, Ocean is your guy. I swear BB Reid needs a catch phrase for all the BS she creates within her men. I mean this with nothing but love of course. The progression of the story, and the relationships between the three of them, was done perfectly. Lastly, I was so happy about Kellan and a new little insight into him. I've been needing more of him for a long time! Read this book but be prepared for the urge to maybe throw things. It's a good time!
February 1, 2026
Had the pleasure to review the ARC
Love can feel like a “foolish, terrible dream.” But if that dream is Ocean Kilpatrick, love is definitely worth it. Say So was a read I expected to like, but ended up loving. Coby, Ocean, and Hunter were characters that knew the struggle of love and loss, but forged fiercely ahead in a daring and unexpected Black romance.
Coby and Hunter are besties that could be something more. Fighting those feelings, leads to a club for Coby and there she finds Ocean. They took their time and only when Roshaun (Coby’s brother) messed with the wrong crowd did Ocean and Coby seemly get their chance at love. Their love strong, but riddled with red flags and much blood shed was still missing something (or someone).
That missing piece was Vengeance. AKA Hunter. Without her, Coby was missing her soulmate even through she had found her heart. Hunter so willing to sacrifice herself and her happiness never seems to let herself fall into her feelings. Embracing them feels like too much, but never enough for either of her loves. But love chose them, all of them, and now they needed chose it for themselves.
I really enjoyed the read. It gives a taste of a mafia romance, celebrate Black love and supports love in various forms. This book is humorous, spicy, and a long fun time from one of my favorite authors. Definite must read!
Love can feel like a “foolish, terrible dream.” But if that dream is Ocean Kilpatrick, love is definitely worth it. Say So was a read I expected to like, but ended up loving. Coby, Ocean, and Hunter were characters that knew the struggle of love and loss, but forged fiercely ahead in a daring and unexpected Black romance.
Coby and Hunter are besties that could be something more. Fighting those feelings, leads to a club for Coby and there she finds Ocean. They took their time and only when Roshaun (Coby’s brother) messed with the wrong crowd did Ocean and Coby seemly get their chance at love. Their love strong, but riddled with red flags and much blood shed was still missing something (or someone).
That missing piece was Vengeance. AKA Hunter. Without her, Coby was missing her soulmate even through she had found her heart. Hunter so willing to sacrifice herself and her happiness never seems to let herself fall into her feelings. Embracing them feels like too much, but never enough for either of her loves. But love chose them, all of them, and now they needed chose it for themselves.
I really enjoyed the read. It gives a taste of a mafia romance, celebrate Black love and supports love in various forms. This book is humorous, spicy, and a long fun time from one of my favorite authors. Definite must read!
January 23, 2026
***ARC REVIEW****
I first want to thank B.B. Reid for the opportunity to review "Say So".
What happens when you have a forced mafia marriage, an unhinged BFF, and a love triangle so messy that even Zeus Network is jealous of it? You get "Say So".
This Black mafia romance is spicy, filled with action, and has amazing banter between all the characters.
Watching these characters navigate through trauma, family dysfunction, jealousy, and love was truly entertaining. They were flawed characters who loved hard, and weren't afraid to burn the city down behind their lover/friend.
What also stood out was that each character had a distinct personality and it all blended well within the throuple. Ocean was strong-willed and did not take "no" for an answer. Coby was super sweet, but she also packed a punch when needed. Hunter is the embodiment of a down ass friend. Who goes to war with the mafia and actually shake ish up? They worked well together because they knew when to give and when to take. When to be strong and when to submit.
B.B. Reid is one of my favorite authors, and this book proved why she is always at the top of my lists. This book made me laugh, tear up, and get frustrated at times. Overall, this was a wild ride that I totally loved!
I first want to thank B.B. Reid for the opportunity to review "Say So".
What happens when you have a forced mafia marriage, an unhinged BFF, and a love triangle so messy that even Zeus Network is jealous of it? You get "Say So".
This Black mafia romance is spicy, filled with action, and has amazing banter between all the characters.
Watching these characters navigate through trauma, family dysfunction, jealousy, and love was truly entertaining. They were flawed characters who loved hard, and weren't afraid to burn the city down behind their lover/friend.
What also stood out was that each character had a distinct personality and it all blended well within the throuple. Ocean was strong-willed and did not take "no" for an answer. Coby was super sweet, but she also packed a punch when needed. Hunter is the embodiment of a down ass friend. Who goes to war with the mafia and actually shake ish up? They worked well together because they knew when to give and when to take. When to be strong and when to submit.
B.B. Reid is one of my favorite authors, and this book proved why she is always at the top of my lists. This book made me laugh, tear up, and get frustrated at times. Overall, this was a wild ride that I totally loved!
January 25, 2026
I think I’ve come to the conclusion that I love everything that B.B. writes. This story got me out of my slump and I ATE IT UP! This story had me in a chokehold, and I honestly could have kept reading it if there had been more! The angst, the passion, the action, and the spice were everything!
Coby has been intrigued by Ocean Kilpatrick ever since she saw him at her brother’s bar. Ocean has also had his eye on her. It isn’t until she’s sold to him for her brother’s debt that they finally have something to say to one another. Ocean thinks Coby will be his no matter what, but he doesn’t realize how hard her friend, Hunter, will fight to get her back. Except that Coby and Hunter don’t realize, Ocean is always ahead of them.
Let me be so real right now, I am in love with Ocean, Coby, and Hunter. All three of these characters had me obsessed with them. Ocean and his dominance and possessiveness. Coby and her sweet and spicy sides. Hunter and her strength and her need to protect. Each one of the characters was so different but they all truly just wanted love. I love them so much!
B.B. Reid did it again with Say So! This story takes you on a journey and I loved every minute of it. Go check it out!
Coby has been intrigued by Ocean Kilpatrick ever since she saw him at her brother’s bar. Ocean has also had his eye on her. It isn’t until she’s sold to him for her brother’s debt that they finally have something to say to one another. Ocean thinks Coby will be his no matter what, but he doesn’t realize how hard her friend, Hunter, will fight to get her back. Except that Coby and Hunter don’t realize, Ocean is always ahead of them.
Let me be so real right now, I am in love with Ocean, Coby, and Hunter. All three of these characters had me obsessed with them. Ocean and his dominance and possessiveness. Coby and her sweet and spicy sides. Hunter and her strength and her need to protect. Each one of the characters was so different but they all truly just wanted love. I love them so much!
B.B. Reid did it again with Say So! This story takes you on a journey and I loved every minute of it. Go check it out!
January 28, 2026
I have been having a great reading year so far and happy to add another to the list.
Now, I normally I stay away from throuple stories especially when there's two women involved because you can always feel there is a favourite and that's not fun to read. That being said, I am a sucker for why choose- I don’t mind a little competition in that case (sue me i like mess the way i like it). However, reading this, i was pleasantly surprised by how balanced the relationships were and it left me satisfied.
I had my own favs in the story being Hunter, but I do like a pampered romantic at heart princess. I won't lie when I say I side-eyed Coby when we got Hunter's perspective and saw first hand how hard she was working to get her back, while Coby was falling drunk in love, but my side-eye was mitigated when the besties reunited and we again saw the hand Coby had to make the romantic relationship with all three of them work.
I could go on and on about this, and it's actually making me feel like a reread is due again, but I will just say that if you liked any of B.B. Reid's work, this won't be any different. We love an unhinged, morally gray swoon (mafia) romance. She did her thing!
Thank you B.B. Reid for the ARC.
Now, I normally I stay away from throuple stories especially when there's two women involved because you can always feel there is a favourite and that's not fun to read. That being said, I am a sucker for why choose- I don’t mind a little competition in that case (sue me i like mess the way i like it). However, reading this, i was pleasantly surprised by how balanced the relationships were and it left me satisfied.
I had my own favs in the story being Hunter, but I do like a pampered romantic at heart princess. I won't lie when I say I side-eyed Coby when we got Hunter's perspective and saw first hand how hard she was working to get her back, while Coby was falling drunk in love, but my side-eye was mitigated when the besties reunited and we again saw the hand Coby had to make the romantic relationship with all three of them work.
I could go on and on about this, and it's actually making me feel like a reread is due again, but I will just say that if you liked any of B.B. Reid's work, this won't be any different. We love an unhinged, morally gray swoon (mafia) romance. She did her thing!
Thank you B.B. Reid for the ARC.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 23, 2026
Dark Mafia why choose anyone?! I love to see a why choose in the Mafiaverse because most MMCs are not sharers! Add a twist from the conventional why choose and make it a MFF?! I was like....maybe? This was my first full MFF (not a side dish scene) and let me tell you, it worked! It was hot and I was invested! I loved each of the MCs and how they complimented each other and their needs. Ocean is your strong, dark, possessive, alpha-hole with a delicious touch her and die flavor. Coby is light while Hunter is dark, both strong and sexy, yet opposites in so many ways! Hunter was my girl though, I am just a sucker for a bad as hell FMC and her burn the world down for her bestie? Oh yeah, it works. As close as they were, and honestly it was kinda toxic with the big denial flag waving, they needed Ocean to balance them and bring out what their relationship truly was meant to be as a couple then a throuple. How these relationships evolved was beautifully written and the story did not slack on spice or suspense! A solid story and had a good time reading it!
January 23, 2026
Have you ever loved someone so deeply that life without them felt unimaginable? Even when things weren’t perfect, it felt right because it was yours. Safe. Familiar.
Then everything shatters. What once felt like love turns into betrayal, desire twists into vengeance, and the life you thought you knew slips through your fingers, leaving you questioning everything.
If this kind of emotional chaos pulls you in, or if you crave a story where love is messy, consuming, and unpredictable, Say So by B.B. Reid should be your next read.
Ocean, Coby, and Hunter are undeniably different, yet bound by the same hunger for love and loyalty. This story doesn’t flinch from the darker sides of life and relationships, showing that even through heartbreak, temptation, and ruin, something fierce can rise from the ashes.
Expect betrayal, vengeance, soul ties, forbidden chemistry, and bonds that refuse to loosen their grip. Ready your heart, steady your nerves, and dive into the dangerously addictive journey of Say So.
Do I recommend? Yes!
Then everything shatters. What once felt like love turns into betrayal, desire twists into vengeance, and the life you thought you knew slips through your fingers, leaving you questioning everything.
If this kind of emotional chaos pulls you in, or if you crave a story where love is messy, consuming, and unpredictable, Say So by B.B. Reid should be your next read.
Ocean, Coby, and Hunter are undeniably different, yet bound by the same hunger for love and loyalty. This story doesn’t flinch from the darker sides of life and relationships, showing that even through heartbreak, temptation, and ruin, something fierce can rise from the ashes.
Expect betrayal, vengeance, soul ties, forbidden chemistry, and bonds that refuse to loosen their grip. Ready your heart, steady your nerves, and dive into the dangerously addictive journey of Say So.
Do I recommend? Yes!
January 28, 2026
A Definite Must Read!
"Love doesn't abide rules, Coby. It's disrespectful like that. It comes when it wants, infects who it wants, and doesn't care about our reasons for denying it."
I went into Say So blind. I knew B.B. Reid wrote it, that it was a dark mafia romance, and I needed to definitely read it. One of my favorite authors and one of my favorite genres ✔️✔️…..count me in. When I say I devoured this book, I mean B.B. had me in a chokehold, chewed me up, and then spit me out. I couldn’t put this one down. I was engaged from beginning to end and had to know what happened next.
The character development and plot were beautifully and brilliantly written. Say So gave me all the feels as we watched Coby, Ocean, and Hunter’s story unfold. I enjoyed watching each character’s development and also catching glimpses of what made them the people we were introduced to in Say So.
Should you read it? Yes. Will you lose sleep because you can’t put it down? Definitely. Will you thank me later? For sure.….Enjoy!!!!
"Love doesn't abide rules, Coby. It's disrespectful like that. It comes when it wants, infects who it wants, and doesn't care about our reasons for denying it."
I went into Say So blind. I knew B.B. Reid wrote it, that it was a dark mafia romance, and I needed to definitely read it. One of my favorite authors and one of my favorite genres ✔️✔️…..count me in. When I say I devoured this book, I mean B.B. had me in a chokehold, chewed me up, and then spit me out. I couldn’t put this one down. I was engaged from beginning to end and had to know what happened next.
The character development and plot were beautifully and brilliantly written. Say So gave me all the feels as we watched Coby, Ocean, and Hunter’s story unfold. I enjoyed watching each character’s development and also catching glimpses of what made them the people we were introduced to in Say So.
Should you read it? Yes. Will you lose sleep because you can’t put it down? Definitely. Will you thank me later? For sure.….Enjoy!!!!
January 22, 2026
infuriatingly good is all I can say.
Definitely more FMF rather than MFF
initially had rated it higher as a 4* but the way they treated my girl Coby I had to drop it.
she went from main character to a literal side dish to Ocean & Hunters love story.
chapter 25/26is so trifling
I hate the way their relationship developed, cause no matter what, that was a betrayal to Coby. Falling for each other without her ever knowing
and Ocean is what? Lying to Coby about his whereabouts
Leaving her to meet his mum whilst making out with her best friend ?
AND the fact that Coby told Hunter she was inlove with Ocean and she continued to do all this? Ew.
C28… ANNOYING
I think this book forgot it was meant to be MFF - Hunter all the way through to 73% off the book never once thought about Coby in that way
Nothing happened between them
and blessing or not, they’re yet again being trifling keeping secrets from Coby
Definitely more FMF rather than MFF
initially had rated it higher as a 4* but the way they treated my girl Coby I had to drop it.
she went from main character to a literal side dish to Ocean & Hunters love story.
chapter 25/26is so trifling
I hate the way their relationship developed, cause no matter what, that was a betrayal to Coby. Falling for each other without her ever knowing
and Ocean is what? Lying to Coby about his whereabouts
Leaving her to meet his mum whilst making out with her best friend ?
AND the fact that Coby told Hunter she was inlove with Ocean and she continued to do all this? Ew.
C28… ANNOYING
I think this book forgot it was meant to be MFF - Hunter all the way through to 73% off the book never once thought about Coby in that way
Nothing happened between them
and blessing or not, they’re yet again being trifling keeping secrets from Coby
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 24, 2026
The story follows Coby, Ocean, and Hunter in this epic tale of forced marriages and unhinged relationships.
ARC Review: Thank you for the ARC Opportunity!
These characters will take you on a rollercoaster of emotions; each bring an element of unhinged desire and draws you in unexpectedly. Coby was a character with a heart of gold and a soft spirit that ran parallel with her unhinged streak. Hunter, her best friend and soulmate is the hard edges to Coby's softness, but under the exterior she has hues that draw you in immediately. Ocean was a determined man, with a strategem that could bring the strongest to their knees—and boy did he! Their love was unconventionally, but beautifully flows.
The plot was entertaining, the characters were attractive, the action was top tier, and the spice? chef's kiss!
Say So is a Black mafia romance that'll deliver a sexy, wild, and funny read that you won't read. If any of my ramblings sold you, then give this epic read a try!
ARC Review: Thank you for the ARC Opportunity!
These characters will take you on a rollercoaster of emotions; each bring an element of unhinged desire and draws you in unexpectedly. Coby was a character with a heart of gold and a soft spirit that ran parallel with her unhinged streak. Hunter, her best friend and soulmate is the hard edges to Coby's softness, but under the exterior she has hues that draw you in immediately. Ocean was a determined man, with a strategem that could bring the strongest to their knees—and boy did he! Their love was unconventionally, but beautifully flows.
The plot was entertaining, the characters were attractive, the action was top tier, and the spice? chef's kiss!
Say So is a Black mafia romance that'll deliver a sexy, wild, and funny read that you won't read. If any of my ramblings sold you, then give this epic read a try!
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January 25, 2026Ya’ll know I am not usually a fan of mafia romances but Miss BB Reid did THAT 👏🏻
Coby and Hunter are two codependent baddies with a past steeped in trauma. When Coby’s brother steals from the fola, he offers his sister up to Ocean (the underboss) as payment and Coby’s best friend, Hunter, goes on an insane rampage to get her back.
While Coby is under Ocean’s care, lots of lines blur and things only get more complicated when Hunter meets Ocean and is inevitably pulled into his orbit. Ocean only needs one wife to begin to bring his father down though, and good luck choosing between those two 😂
I loved the careful jealousy and twisted love in this book. Hunter is absolutely my favorite character, but it’s no surprise I love the ruthless badass woman that will burn the world down for those she loves.
You guys will love this book if you’re into:
💍 marriage of convenience
🩸 mafia romance
👩🏽❤️💋👩🏾 bi awakening
💞 why choose (MFF)
⚔️ heated rivalry
🖤 a villain with a generous heart
Coby and Hunter are two codependent baddies with a past steeped in trauma. When Coby’s brother steals from the fola, he offers his sister up to Ocean (the underboss) as payment and Coby’s best friend, Hunter, goes on an insane rampage to get her back.
While Coby is under Ocean’s care, lots of lines blur and things only get more complicated when Hunter meets Ocean and is inevitably pulled into his orbit. Ocean only needs one wife to begin to bring his father down though, and good luck choosing between those two 😂
I loved the careful jealousy and twisted love in this book. Hunter is absolutely my favorite character, but it’s no surprise I love the ruthless badass woman that will burn the world down for those she loves.
You guys will love this book if you’re into:
💍 marriage of convenience
🩸 mafia romance
👩🏽❤️💋👩🏾 bi awakening
💞 why choose (MFF)
⚔️ heated rivalry
🖤 a villain with a generous heart
January 25, 2026
Look FF usually isn't my jam. I love the gay community, I just have never been able to connect to the characters To date..I haven't been able to get into any books that have the FF genre. I steer clear of them...but I love B.B.'s writing, so I knew I had to let my guard down and stick my toe into this world.
She sold it...straight dropped the mic and had me looking up FFM videos just to see what I was missing! Good God All Mighty! Ms. Reid has changed my life!
And we haven't even talked about the storytelling yet! Coby, Hunter and Ocean are fantastic characters! Reid somehow wrote these 3 and made it so a white, middle aged woman from a town of 200 was able to connect with them! She truly is a genius! I loved their story! There's just enough steam, just enough conflict, just enough drama with splashes of funny moments to keep readers invested. Perfection!
She sold it...straight dropped the mic and had me looking up FFM videos just to see what I was missing! Good God All Mighty! Ms. Reid has changed my life!
And we haven't even talked about the storytelling yet! Coby, Hunter and Ocean are fantastic characters! Reid somehow wrote these 3 and made it so a white, middle aged woman from a town of 200 was able to connect with them! She truly is a genius! I loved their story! There's just enough steam, just enough conflict, just enough drama with splashes of funny moments to keep readers invested. Perfection!
Review of advance copy received from Author
You would think that I was used to BB’s special form of fuckery by now but even my flabbers were gasted! She definitely did not come to play with Say So, from go you are pulled into Ocean’s gritty world, Coby’s sweet aura and Hunter’s take no prisoner’s attitude.
The action is packed, the drama is juicy, this world that B.B. created is both thrilling and terrifying, beautiful and seductive. I was literally on the edge of my seat, and on the tip of my husband’s…..never mind!
A mafia under boss with endless red flags, a debt that must be paid and a lingering love affair between best friends/ soul mates when all are possessive, one is murderous, one is ravenous and the other would burn it ALL down. What could go wrong?
The action is packed, the drama is juicy, this world that B.B. created is both thrilling and terrifying, beautiful and seductive. I was literally on the edge of my seat, and on the tip of my husband’s…..never mind!
A mafia under boss with endless red flags, a debt that must be paid and a lingering love affair between best friends/ soul mates when all are possessive, one is murderous, one is ravenous and the other would burn it ALL down. What could go wrong?
January 20, 2026
The twists, the unexpected turns, the romance… Say So says it ALL!
I went into this read blindly and since I didn’t know it had been previously released I had no idea what to expect. However, I’ve become a real fan of this author’s work who has proven her writing is solid, magnetic and captivating.
I felt confident I would not be disappointed, I mean the title alone peaked my interest and boy this read surpassed all my expectations.
Intense, passionate and action packed, I was in the edge of my seat as this story unfolded and developed. This Mafia romance with lingering unfinished business and a propensity for revenge, captured my attention from beginning to end. Exciting and compelling, the characters were so well developed and the scenes so vivid, I felt I was there.
I went into this read blindly and since I didn’t know it had been previously released I had no idea what to expect. However, I’ve become a real fan of this author’s work who has proven her writing is solid, magnetic and captivating.
I felt confident I would not be disappointed, I mean the title alone peaked my interest and boy this read surpassed all my expectations.
Intense, passionate and action packed, I was in the edge of my seat as this story unfolded and developed. This Mafia romance with lingering unfinished business and a propensity for revenge, captured my attention from beginning to end. Exciting and compelling, the characters were so well developed and the scenes so vivid, I felt I was there.
Review of advance copy received from Author
B.B. Reid - She’s done it again.
I’ve read and own the original Say So, and this version absolutely delivers.
This story took me through it: anger, empathy, love, sadness, anxiety… and yes, revenge. The twists kept coming, and I stayed perched right on the edge the entire time.
My favorite line?
“Bye, Gary.”
The way I cackled at that karma.
I was low-key rooting for Coby to get pregnant first, but honestly? The balance in the relationship made sense. It was thoughtful, layered, and beautifully crafted.
And can I just say… Heyyyy, Kellan.
Good to see you again, old friend.
In true B.B. fashion, you won’t be disappointed.
I’ve read and own the original Say So, and this version absolutely delivers.
This story took me through it: anger, empathy, love, sadness, anxiety… and yes, revenge. The twists kept coming, and I stayed perched right on the edge the entire time.
My favorite line?
“Bye, Gary.”
The way I cackled at that karma.
I was low-key rooting for Coby to get pregnant first, but honestly? The balance in the relationship made sense. It was thoughtful, layered, and beautifully crafted.
And can I just say… Heyyyy, Kellan.
Good to see you again, old friend.
In true B.B. fashion, you won’t be disappointed.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 19, 2026
Thank You Author B.B. Reid for this gifted eArc
This book had me in a vice grip from the moment I picked it up so much so that I read until my vision blurred. From the first looks across the bar between Coby and Ocean to the vicious and ruthless ways Hunter loved and protected her I couldn’t stop reading. You’d think I was apart of the story the way I was talking and yelling to/at the characters while reading. The mess and the drama and the twists and the spice whew the spice, I wanna read it again but i don’t think I’m up to the task right now, but I absolutely LOVED IT! B.B. Reid is a beast with her pen, and I know she knows it.
January 22, 2026
ARC
Tropes:
- Dark Mafia Romance 🖤
- Best Friends to Lovers 🥰
- Marriage of Convenience/Forced Marriage 👰🏻♀️
- Why Choose x FFM 🤭
- Obsessed MMC & FMC 😩
- Semi slow burn
- Standalone
When I tell y’all my eyes were glued to my Kindle from the beginning, I did not wanna put the book down!
The MMC, Ocean is possessive AF, protective, dominant, and a lover’s boy just for his women 😩
The FMC’s, Coby & Hunter were just as possessive, protective, but submissive (sometimes 😉)
The plot & the characters had me obsessed, stressed, yelling, and anxious…I loved every second of it!! It was messy, drama filled, dark, twisted, spicy, and the tension could be felt from 10 miles away 🥵
If you’re looking for a Dark Mafia Why Choose FFM Romance, this is the one!
Tropes:
- Dark Mafia Romance 🖤
- Best Friends to Lovers 🥰
- Marriage of Convenience/Forced Marriage 👰🏻♀️
- Why Choose x FFM 🤭
- Obsessed MMC & FMC 😩
- Semi slow burn
- Standalone
When I tell y’all my eyes were glued to my Kindle from the beginning, I did not wanna put the book down!
The MMC, Ocean is possessive AF, protective, dominant, and a lover’s boy just for his women 😩
The FMC’s, Coby & Hunter were just as possessive, protective, but submissive (sometimes 😉)
The plot & the characters had me obsessed, stressed, yelling, and anxious…I loved every second of it!! It was messy, drama filled, dark, twisted, spicy, and the tension could be felt from 10 miles away 🥵
If you’re looking for a Dark Mafia Why Choose FFM Romance, this is the one!
January 26, 2026
Ocean x Coby x Hunter
One thing B.B. Reid is gonna do is give you the most chaotic, unhinged cast of characters possible. These are the characters that will have you questioning your morals. You should hate them… but somehow you don’t. They’re toxic, intense, possessive, and messy….but also passionate, protective, and weirdly devoted.
I generally love this author’s writing style, but I’ve got very mixed feelings about this one. One minute the story dragged and I was fighting to stay focused, the next minute chaos was erupting just enough to keep me locked in.
I love a good kidnapping, forced proximity, enemies to lovers type of situation. The angst, yearning and buildup makes for great reading, but this one missed the mark. The premise and foundation were there, but unfortunately they weren’t fully executed. This book was all over the place. It felt a little disjointed….like scenes and storylines were pieced together. Also, there were too many inconsistencies, plot holes and errors. That said… I still couldn’t DNF. There were enough shocking, messy, jaw-dropping moments to keep me turning pages. Overall it was ok.
One thing B.B. Reid is gonna do is give you the most chaotic, unhinged cast of characters possible. These are the characters that will have you questioning your morals. You should hate them… but somehow you don’t. They’re toxic, intense, possessive, and messy….but also passionate, protective, and weirdly devoted.
I generally love this author’s writing style, but I’ve got very mixed feelings about this one. One minute the story dragged and I was fighting to stay focused, the next minute chaos was erupting just enough to keep me locked in.
I love a good kidnapping, forced proximity, enemies to lovers type of situation. The angst, yearning and buildup makes for great reading, but this one missed the mark. The premise and foundation were there, but unfortunately they weren’t fully executed. This book was all over the place. It felt a little disjointed….like scenes and storylines were pieced together. Also, there were too many inconsistencies, plot holes and errors. That said… I still couldn’t DNF. There were enough shocking, messy, jaw-dropping moments to keep me turning pages. Overall it was ok.
January 26, 2026
I can always count of B.B. to create a story that just has me hooked from the start. I love her writing style and how she creates these men, that you just love to hate, then love. Ocean Kilpatrick is a force to be reckoned with and he had me from the start. He is such a mafia daddy. I am over here saying "yes sir".
Having said that I enjoyed so much the direction that this went. To say that I am so happy that Hunter, Coby and Ocean were a item. I was screaming yes!!
There is a lot that happens in the mean time, and since this is a B.B. Reid story, you know that this is going to be a wild ride.
Having said that I enjoyed so much the direction that this went. To say that I am so happy that Hunter, Coby and Ocean were a item. I was screaming yes!!
There is a lot that happens in the mean time, and since this is a B.B. Reid story, you know that this is going to be a wild ride.
January 29, 2026
This wasn't my first B.B. Reid book, but Say So felt completely different from what I'm used to from her and I loved that. I know her for her bold bully romances, and this showed a whole new side of her writing.
Dark, messy, scandalous, and full of tension. The power dynamics, the yearning, the manipulation, the vibes… everything felt unhinged in the best way. This is not a soft why choose romance. It's possessive, chaotic, and morally gray.
FFM, marriage of convenience, best friends to lovers, bi awakening, a moody city atmosphere... and so much more.
Bold, addictive, and proof that B.B. Reid can absolutely step outside her usual formula and still deliver.
Dark, messy, scandalous, and full of tension. The power dynamics, the yearning, the manipulation, the vibes… everything felt unhinged in the best way. This is not a soft why choose romance. It's possessive, chaotic, and morally gray.
FFM, marriage of convenience, best friends to lovers, bi awakening, a moody city atmosphere... and so much more.
Bold, addictive, and proof that B.B. Reid can absolutely step outside her usual formula and still deliver.
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