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She wanted love and a family.
He wanted money, power, and stability.

Dreaux Davis learned early on that if you wanted something in life, you had to get it yourself. After his father was killed, he took on the responsibility of raising his sisters while trying to build his empire in the streets. Love wasn't on his radar until he met a feisty, smart-mouthed beauty who seemed to be carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders. In an attempt to help the young mother, he realizes that he is connected to her in more ways than one.

Peace Graham thought that she was doing the right thing when she took a charge for the man she loved. Never in a million years did she think her sacrifice would come with such damaging consequences. On her own, she questions whether love is worth it as she tries to pick up the pieces of her life. She returns to her hometown with the hopes of a fresh start, but gets more than she bargained for when a handsome stranger leads her to the answers she's been seeking her whole life.

Sometimes the truth can turn your entire world upside down, and other times, it can lead you to everything you ever needed. Love doesn't always play fair, but what's the fun in that anyway?

307 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 14, 2025

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303 reviews12 followers
January 19, 2026
1 million ⭐️’s

Dreaux and Peace tore out my heart, stomped on it, then put it back together again 🥹❤️‍🩹

this book was full of heart-wrenching moments, and i was absolutely hooked the whole time. this book had me up until 2:30AM, i'm currently at work struggling to stay up - but i'll tell you one thing: this book was worth every minute!
i'd say the moment that tugged on my heartstrings the most was when dreaux and his sisters had their moment and stopped talking to each other. as the eldest sibling, i know how protective we can be over our younger siblings (they're like the kids we never had), and i also know how heartbroken i would be if my younger siblings spoke to me like that. really tugged at the heartstrings, i might go home and give my brothers a hug lol

everything about this book, from start to finish, was just a great read! i was slightly hesitant going into this book because we had just come out of a great series with the graham siblings, but dreaux is basically one of the siblings at this point!

i've really enjoyed reading these books, they have made 2026 start off with a bang!
now i REALLY need the tea on honesty and solomon, please and thank you! i just know those two have something cooking there <333
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690 reviews31 followers
January 13, 2026
Graham Family!

I enjoyed this as I do all of Kami's books, but what made me not rate it higher was that I felt like Peace and Dreaux didn't have enough romantic interactions to warrant the feelings they had for each other. I did love Dreaux stepping up and being a father to Promise even before it was confirmed. He loved that little girl from day one and didn't play one game when it came to her.
18 reviews
December 24, 2025
i was rooting for you !

I’m not gonna lie i feel like Kami has written better stories in this series. One thing i couldn’t get passed was inconsistencies. Like how was Promise almost 3 but Peace and Dreaux hooked up 4 yrs ago. Matter of fact how was there a 3 1/2 year gap between the chapters with peace and Dreaux both in the hotel room and in the next chapter Peace and chop talking and promise is only 6 months old? That doesn’t make sense at all she would have to be older if 3 1/2 years passed between scenes

The story felt rushed especially towards the end. Also i don’t like how she compromised her wants for a man. She didn’t want to have another baby until she was married and yes Dreaux proposed but she didn’t know he would when she got pregnant. Stand on what you want for yourself

Lastly what was the point of bringing up that Chop texted her so late in the book (after seeing the post Dreaux made for her)? It felt like it was just thrown in there.. no follow up or nothing. We were introduced to multiple characters in the beginning and then nothing else was done with those characters.
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26 reviews4 followers
December 31, 2025
It was an okay read, but one concern I had was the timeline. That part threw me off. The math ain't mathing. Cause how you have a one night stand with a man then it jumps to “three years and some later” and the baby only 6 months. Then two more years later, Peace gets out of jail (making it 5 years since the one night stand) but Dreaux said it happened 4 years ago. The timeline isn’t consistent.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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273 reviews2 followers
December 18, 2025
Emotional

I love this story. The story continues. The Graham stories never end. I am glad Dreanux and Peac were able to find each other. The men of Graham had a lot going on. It seems like we are finding out so much about the brothers in each book

Dreamux went through so much
I love how his journey in the books has developed him. He has shown how it took a lot for him to grow to be a person that he could love. I love how Kami showed him loving but never dealing with his past. It was great for him to find out what happened in the past so that he could deal with and grow into a loving man.
Peace was a beautiful woman. She has to learn that everyone is not in your corner. They used and abused her love and loyalty. I was glad that she was able to see who everyone was after being there for them.
It was unique how Dreanux and Peace met and didn't even know. Then, for them to reunite after her doing a bid for a no-good man. You never know who will be a part of your future.
I love how my emotions were all over the place, but it was a great read.
I can't wait to see what is next in the Graham Family Saga.
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415 reviews5 followers
December 16, 2025
The Grahams are back in the building! Everything we love about this family the love, the fight, the laughter, and the loyalty is front and center in this one.

From the moment we meet Peace Graham, we already know she’s got that powerful bloodline running through her veins. But sadly, our girl doesn’t see her own worth at first. Surrounded by snakes and yes, I mean her trifling boyfriend, shady cousin, and so-called friend Peace’s kind heart made her a target for people who only meant harm. But life taught her some hard lessons, and once she caught on, she never looked back. And that? I respect deeply.

Deaux was the perfect match for Peace. Everything she lacked in self-belief, he poured into her. And Peace didn’t just love Deaux she taught him how to forgive, something he desperately needed.

I say this every time, but it’s worth repeating: this is a great series. I’m always here for the Graham family stories, and I really hope there’s more to come!
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721 reviews2 followers
December 20, 2025
🔥🔥🔥
This was so freaking good, and I expected nothing less from Kami!

Had to take a star away for typos. But Honey, she made up for it on that emotional tapestry she weaves so well. Yess, you will need your tissues, roll your eyes, scream "couldn't been me"! And yess, Kami play too much!

The Grahams characters are so memorable that this book, written years later, seamlessly flows into the series and does not miss a beat.

👀 Can we take a moment to appreciate this cover tho? Because, Yum Chocolaty-Goodness 🥴! Dreaux is foine!!

🤔 Wasn't his trauma familiar to someone else's in the series or am I mixing up my books. I feel like him and Wisdom's trauma (with the older women) was familiar? Let me know in the comments if you know who i'm referring to.

Say what you will about Peace. She says she picked the wrong guys, cause they didn't "love" her correctly. She sure as heck was picking, no broke guys. JS

All in all, Awesome read!
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327 reviews3 followers
January 9, 2026
Read This Before

This book doesn't say re-release, but I am very certain that I read this same or a very similar storyline before with some minor differences. If this is a re-release / re-write I wish she would have labeled it as such. If this is new work, there is a very similar story that had already been published- again with some minor differences. Either way, the inconsistencies like something as simple as them not being able to take their phones onto the club to them texting in a group chat while in the club, to 3 1/2 years passing but the baby only being 6mo old. Add to that, 3 1/2 years past since the hotel encounter, but then also add a 2 yr jail sentence to it then we have a child who should have been at least 4 1/2, almost 5 years old. Overall, really enjoyed getting to know these characters in all the previous Graham books, but this one didn't sit too well with me because of inconsistencies and because I know I have read the bulk of this story before.
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1,790 reviews12 followers
February 18, 2026
Dreaux and Peace, When Love Comes Back

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I was so happy for both Peace and Promise!!!…
I know it was hard for Knowledge’s wife to admit the hand she had in him not being around Peace, although the final decision was his!!!…
I was hot after that conversation Dreaux had with his sisters after leaving the hospital with their mother!!!…I don’t even think they realized how deep that hurt went hearing them say the things they said!!!…
The reality in that moment is your sacrifices and what you could be doing or lost out on to make sure others don’t miss a beat, hits deep!!!…
Chop and Samara were straight trash and they deserved each other!!!..Then to be angry that your ex is in the same situation you in and you in your feelings!!!…I laughed hard at that one!!!…
I was happy that Peace got the family she needed and both Dreaux and Peace got the love they needed and deserved!!!…
9 reviews
April 4, 2026
Thugs need love too-the perfect fated love story

To be honest, I think I enjoyed Dreaux's story the most. Dreaux is too busy carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders; caring for children who aren't his and running a business. Peace is being turned every which way but loose by life; she makes poor decisions, her support system sucks and her love life sucks even more. Dreaux and Peace are brought together and unbeknownst to them they already have a past with each other, and are more intertwined then they know. Dreaux went from swearing off love to being the family man he never thought he would be. He went from holding everyone down to finally being able to be held down and loved on, and Peace finally caught a break and got the loving relationship she deserved.

The story was great but I took a star off for the errors.
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2,059 reviews13 followers
April 11, 2026
Such a great read!

Peace thought she had her life all figured out until Chop got stopped by police riding dirty and convinced Peace to take the charge! Two years later she finds out Chop and her cousin are a thing and baby gurl is not Chop's! Fast forward she meets Dreaux Davis again, not remembering him from one wild night 3 years before and the rest was history! They went through a lot and it seemed like they wouldn't get their HEA, but they did! Dreaux found out his mother he grew up with was not truly his biological mother and she was truly evil & thru Truth Graham he connected with his birth mom, gained 2 brothers, more family as well as Peace, she met her daddy's family and gained what she thought she would never had! I love The Graham's and Dreaux was just what was needed to make her complete! I loved this one!
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349 reviews1 follower
March 3, 2026
Doe and Peace

Dreaux Davis is living a life that requires him to look over his shoulders. He felt it was best to help take care of his sisters. One night, he goes to a masquerade party and meets someone. They do adult things but never exchanged information.

Peace Graham experiences betrayal and decides to move back home in hopes of connecting with her paternal relatives. She crosses paths with Dreaux, who feels the need to help her.

As they learn about each other, secrets and truths are revealed, and their support for each other is needed.

I've read so many books that touched on the ways women are harmed during their development tears. This book addresses the ways it can happen to males as well.
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2,543 reviews49 followers
December 17, 2025
Freaking amazing

The rating I want to give this book is not listed. The way Kami had me questioning my growth from certain situations is a crime. Each time lapse hit me in a different way.

Peace, I am so proud of you. The growth and the way you moved on from what you were used to and comfortable with. We all have our limits and you hit yours.

Dreaux, dang, I did not know all that about you. Your sacrifices were too much but I am happy you had Justice and the rest of The Grahams. Family can be a tricky thing but the ones who adopt you in are pure and true.

This book was everything to ME. I need more.
446 reviews5 followers
February 3, 2026
whew what a rollercoaster

I purposely held off on reading to because I wanted to be sure I have it the time and attention it deserved. I was not disappointed. I knew Dreaux had a story to tell, but I would have never imagined his. While I was confused by a few things, what remained clear was that Dreaux deserved his Peace and Promise. Peace was stronger than she thought and deserved every good thing that came out of meeting Dreaux. I’m glad we didn’t waste too much time on Chop, her weak cousin, or any of those selfish folks. It just wasn’t worth it. Dreaux and Peace found family where they least expected and was the best thing for both of them.
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134 reviews
March 25, 2026
It's a lot!!

So the FMC was too much. Prideful, sensitive, fighting, dumb and insecure. Then the MMC was this big no nonsense man that handled business, gets things done but he's afraid of a psycho woman🤔. THEN the little girl ends up being the MMC daughter from the results of a one-night stand🙄. AND THEN the FMC and MMC are BOTH the results of their momma's being side-pieces🥱. I struggled to finish this, there were no characters to connect and root for; the FMC made reference to CHOP Every. Other. Chapter. And I am like girl damnnn!!! Hush. Anyway I finished this, it's the first and last book of this series that have/will read. It just wasn't for me
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59 reviews4 followers
December 15, 2025
Peace Be Still

Oh my goodness! I’m over the moon to be getting more of the Grahams. Plot twist in this one as we get introduced to Peace Graham and get to see the lover boy side of Dreaux Davis. Who knew these two coming together after a one night stand would lead to a lifetime of Promise.

There is so much to love about this story and I gobbled up every sentence. And that ending… almost made my heart drop! Please keep the Graham’s Family going- there’s enough of them. Peace was a piece of the story you didn’t know you needed but fit just right.
32 reviews
December 18, 2025
OMG 😍

Loved, loved, loved! I could not put it down, it was such a good read. Definitely stayed up past my bedtime a few nights lol. I loved Doe and Promise’s relationship from the jump, so cute!
I’m glad my girl Peace finally got that backbone and was able to return the favor for my man Dreaux. Love the Graham family and how they all ride for each other. Ain’t going to lie, the ending had me ready to cry and fight the air, but once that got cleared up lol we good! Recommend 🩷 Another great story from Kami
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532 reviews13 followers
December 20, 2025
4.5 ✨

Dreaux pulled at my heartstrings & was a reminder that we
need to check on our strong friends. Peace surprised me in the best way—I loved seeing an FMC who doesn’t let life keep her down and could get active when needed.

That baby shower scene was a whole mess 😬 And Kami… the beginning of that epilogue had me holding my breath!

I loved the found family, the friends, and the Grahams. The only gripe was the timeline after the prologue—it didn’t quite add up. Oh, and Chop definitely needed to be dealt with 😡🤬

Excellent read overall. 📚✨
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116 reviews5 followers
December 22, 2025
Great addition to the series!

I really enjoyed Dreaux and Peace’s story. Like previous books in this series the characters went through A Lot. So the storyline was entertaining and heartfelt.

I took off one star due to editing. Spoiler: the thing that was most glaring was the timeline. If dreaux and peace met and then after 3 years and some change (header of the chapter right after) she has a 6 month old….then not sure how that would be his daughter… those kind of details are glaring to me.

But overall good book and would recommend.
247 reviews1 follower
January 12, 2026
Love isn’t as hard as they thought

Dreaux finally found love! He’s like the rest of the crew now. Peace found real love! Chop was dirty! She dealt with him all those years for nothing. Her cousin… I don’t even want to discuss her. I knew she wanted Chop smh. Dreaux and Peace were meant to be. Unbeknownst to them, they linked up before. Had a baby together and didn’t even know it. They both had a hard life. Had siblings and didn’t even know it. They thought love was hard, but they just needed to give it to the right person! I’m glad they got there happily ever after!
17 reviews
January 12, 2026
Listen MISS KAMI!!! I read the ENTIRE Graham family saga in 1 weekend and let me say this, THIS IS MY ABSOLUTE FAV OF THE SERIES!!! Oh miss mam u had me clutching my pearls, laughing my head off and damn near crying but it was an amazing story.

Every story Messiah and Loyal have to show their WHOLE ASSES???? Man thry crack me up😂😂😂
Dreaux is a prime example of IF A MAN WANTED TO HE WOULD, The entire Graham gang actually.

I am happy i discovered you this year and i soooo look forward to digging into ur catalog🤗🤗🤗.

Get it girl!!!!!
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21 reviews2 followers
December 16, 2025
Will Always Love The Graham Family!!!

Kami truly does not miss. The Graham family will always be one of my favorite fictional families, and this book reminded me why. Centered on forgiveness and a story that will have you self-reflecting, it challenged my own views on letting things go. Several lines stayed with me long after I finished reading. A powerful, meaningful read—100/10
43 reviews
December 26, 2025
Dreaux was easy to love

While there were some slight errors with the timeline, the strength of the plot more than made up for it. I loved the direction Kami took with the story, especially the introduction of a long-lost sister; it was a seamless and perfect incorporation into the Graham family dynamic. The romance was beautifully written, and it’s clear that Kami has another hit on her hands.
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67 reviews3 followers
January 4, 2026
4 ⭐️. Kami doesn’t miss for me. She is an auto read author for me. I really enjoy Kami’s writing!

I enjoyed getting to know Peace and Dreaux. The ending felt a little rushed. A lot happened in just a few pages, however I don’t think it took away from the overall experience.

Is this the end of the Graham family? I hope not. Definitely here for an update or another story from a sibling or two 🥰

80 reviews
February 23, 2026
this was a ride!!

I loved this book! The growth the two main characters experienced was really top tier! I was rooting for them the entire time even though I wanted to wrong Dreaux’s neck for her! The ending had my heart in my stomach and I was ready to cuss Kami out, but that would be inappropriate and unnecessary! Lol!! This was a really good story and great end to this series. I miss it already!
425 reviews2 followers
December 16, 2025
Oh Dreaux!!!!!

I knew this story would have me in my feelings!!!!! Kami, you got me good in that last chapter!! OMG!!! Tears were falling and all. Peace was destined to be with Dreaux. They both deserve a happy ending. Great cameos from the Grahams....even Granny Lulu !!! Bless up Kami, great work!
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694 reviews1 follower
December 18, 2025
my man Dreaux

The Graham series is everything I love Peace and Dreaux story I just thought his mom was a drunk but she was an devious heffa just to keep a man & Elantra was no better but I get it a women scorned but also both men were cheaters….Dreauxs back story whew that took me a moment to process…..as always Ms Kami wrote a hell of a book
101 reviews2 followers
December 19, 2025
The Graham Family wins me over again

This was definitely a great book! I love the Graham family. They love hard. Peace definitely deserved the soft life she was given after all the stuff she had been through. D also deserved loved and Peace healed him. And loved him through his hurt.
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