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All Eyes On HAVOC: An Unhinged Romance
Was it wrong to want revenge I wasn’t sure. I just knew nothing else was going to ease the humiliation she put me through. I wanted her to hurt the way I did. But instead of satisfaction, I walked straight into a world I never saw coming.
Makari Sanchez known as Havoc should have been the warning sign. Tall. Chocolate. Built like trouble. A dangerous man with a presence that pulls attention without trying. His name alone should have made me walk away. I didn’t. Maybe I couldn’t. Maybe I was driven by anger and the need to get even by sleeping with her man. Just once, I told myself. One reckless night turned into something I couldn’t undo.
What was supposed to be a revenge fueled one night stand became my biggest mistake. I never made mistakes until Havoc. Until him.
Somehow I slipped straight into his world and into his lap, and now he was offering me a seat beside him as his wife. A table that was never meant for people like us. In their eyes, we were underdogs meant to be used and discarded. So how did two people like us end up standing in the middle of enemies, power, and attention we never asked for.
Maybe it was destiny. Or maybe it was karma.
Every time I got close to him knowing he belonged to someone else, I crossed another line. Every time his hands touched me, he claimed more of my heart until he became everything I wanted. I told myself it was meant to be. That we were meant to be. But not everyone wanted to see us together.
Secrets. Lies. Dangerous enemies. Wolves watching and waiting for the moment to tear us apart. And all the while, I carried the biggest secret of all.
Because love that starts with revenge always comes at a cost. And the question is whether a love this dangerous can survive the truth.
All Eyes On Havoc by Kelly Marie is a standalone African American romance filled with obsession, power, revenge, and an unhinged menace who refuses to let go.
Makari Sanchez known as Havoc should have been the warning sign. Tall. Chocolate. Built like trouble. A dangerous man with a presence that pulls attention without trying. His name alone should have made me walk away. I didn’t. Maybe I couldn’t. Maybe I was driven by anger and the need to get even by sleeping with her man. Just once, I told myself. One reckless night turned into something I couldn’t undo.
What was supposed to be a revenge fueled one night stand became my biggest mistake. I never made mistakes until Havoc. Until him.
Somehow I slipped straight into his world and into his lap, and now he was offering me a seat beside him as his wife. A table that was never meant for people like us. In their eyes, we were underdogs meant to be used and discarded. So how did two people like us end up standing in the middle of enemies, power, and attention we never asked for.
Maybe it was destiny. Or maybe it was karma.
Every time I got close to him knowing he belonged to someone else, I crossed another line. Every time his hands touched me, he claimed more of my heart until he became everything I wanted. I told myself it was meant to be. That we were meant to be. But not everyone wanted to see us together.
Secrets. Lies. Dangerous enemies. Wolves watching and waiting for the moment to tear us apart. And all the while, I carried the biggest secret of all.
Because love that starts with revenge always comes at a cost. And the question is whether a love this dangerous can survive the truth.
All Eyes On Havoc by Kelly Marie is a standalone African American romance filled with obsession, power, revenge, and an unhinged menace who refuses to let go.
363 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 17, 2025
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February 7, 2026
This is another book idk how to feel about. I wanted to like it. The potential was there. Hell, even the story was good. It just didn't land. Between the writing, plot holes, exclamation points (God, they were getting on my nerves), and poor decision-making I really couldn't bond with it.
I didn't like the fact that Trini and Shakur ended up together and I feel like her obsession with Havoc was plot fluff. It didn't make sense and it certainly didn't make sense how quickly she was over him.
Havoc was cool and so was Kairi, but I didn't see the connection between them honestly. There wasn't anything about their love that was "unhinged", so that made the title extremely misleading.
As far as the antagonists were concerned, they were kind of lack luster. I didn't really understand Sony's obsession with Kairi.
There were parts that read like a child and AI wrote it.
I will say, I enjoyed it for what it was, but I wasn't impressed enough to dive into the rest of the catalog.
I didn't like the fact that Trini and Shakur ended up together and I feel like her obsession with Havoc was plot fluff. It didn't make sense and it certainly didn't make sense how quickly she was over him.
Havoc was cool and so was Kairi, but I didn't see the connection between them honestly. There wasn't anything about their love that was "unhinged", so that made the title extremely misleading.
As far as the antagonists were concerned, they were kind of lack luster. I didn't really understand Sony's obsession with Kairi.
There were parts that read like a child and AI wrote it.
I will say, I enjoyed it for what it was, but I wasn't impressed enough to dive into the rest of the catalog.
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December 28, 2025
Definitely a good read a must read this story was crazy good had me in my feelings with all the secrets everyone was holding and not saying nothing and trini Shystie behind they gave her a pass to many times, and she was delusional and her thought process is crazy, and good luck to her and Shakur, I’m glad havoc became the king of the city and it worked well for him. I’m glad him his wife worked it out and he for gave her her but that’s what secrets do to you and you keep everything to yourself and nobody knows you’re in trouble until you try to handle it yourself and something bad happens 🪦 but overall this book is worth the read.
January 15, 2026
So, yeah. Crazy huh?
KM, as much as I liked Havoc and how you kept him safe from that thot pocket Ocean, could he have been under Sincere a little longer? I cried real tears for him. Real ones 😭
Kairi was my homegirl and ain’t no way I would’ve kept Trini secret. No. Way.
I’m happy they got their HEA with the babies and all that too. But, nah, not that forgiving on her. Cause we got to see her 💭 process, I can’t get jiggy with her.
Shakur came back with a vengeance and had me on the edge of my seat at times. Good story with the dramatics and ish.
KM, as much as I liked Havoc and how you kept him safe from that thot pocket Ocean, could he have been under Sincere a little longer? I cried real tears for him. Real ones 😭
Kairi was my homegirl and ain’t no way I would’ve kept Trini secret. No. Way.
I’m happy they got their HEA with the babies and all that too. But, nah, not that forgiving on her. Cause we got to see her 💭 process, I can’t get jiggy with her.
Shakur came back with a vengeance and had me on the edge of my seat at times. Good story with the dramatics and ish.
January 16, 2026
Character dev: 👤👤👤👤
Originality: 📝📝📝📝
Narration: read on KU
Plot: 📖📖📖
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
Action: 👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽
Troupe: urban fiction
Triggers: attempted SA, violence
Man this was a crazy story. If you’re looking for an urban fiction with crime families, secrets and high stakes. I’d definitely recommend this read.
Originality: 📝📝📝📝
Narration: read on KU
Plot: 📖📖📖
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
Action: 👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽
Troupe: urban fiction
Triggers: attempted SA, violence
Man this was a crazy story. If you’re looking for an urban fiction with crime families, secrets and high stakes. I’d definitely recommend this read.
January 7, 2026
This was a good book. Havoc didn't come to play....
December 28, 2025
can I have havoc please
I stayed up to finish this book and it didn’t disappoint. I want me a Havoc. That’s a good man Savannah lol. That damn Kiari was stressing me out. And I swear if delusional was a person we would see a picture of Trini 🙄. This was a great story glad I decided to give it a read
I stayed up to finish this book and it didn’t disappoint. I want me a Havoc. That’s a good man Savannah lol. That damn Kiari was stressing me out. And I swear if delusional was a person we would see a picture of Trini 🙄. This was a great story glad I decided to give it a read
December 28, 2025
I loved it
At first I was a little worried with all the different pov but this booked flowed beautifully and the story line was amazing...close to the end I was worried but then the author made another smooth detour got us right back on track to our hea !!! Good Job Kelly Marie
At first I was a little worried with all the different pov but this booked flowed beautifully and the story line was amazing...close to the end I was worried but then the author made another smooth detour got us right back on track to our hea !!! Good Job Kelly Marie
December 27, 2025
And a Society it truly is!
This was a great read! There were a lot of moving parts, but everyone was needed. Everyone was a piece of the puzzle, and the big picture turned out wonderfully. Kudos to Kelly Marie. True talent bringing everything together
This was a great read! There were a lot of moving parts, but everyone was needed. Everyone was a piece of the puzzle, and the big picture turned out wonderfully. Kudos to Kelly Marie. True talent bringing everything together
January 13, 2026
it was ehhh
The twist and turns of the storyline were great, but I found the dialogue to be too immature for the serious nature of the arc. Just didn’t do it for me
The twist and turns of the storyline were great, but I found the dialogue to be too immature for the serious nature of the arc. Just didn’t do it for me
January 4, 2026
Let Down
I’m a super fan of Kelly Marie and love her past works so was excited to read this but was disappointed unfortunately. To me the story dragged and I couldn’t understand why Kairi saved Trini… Still will give her other books a try because again she’s written other great stories.
I’m a super fan of Kelly Marie and love her past works so was excited to read this but was disappointed unfortunately. To me the story dragged and I couldn’t understand why Kairi saved Trini… Still will give her other books a try because again she’s written other great stories.
December 18, 2025
Great Read
All Eyes On Havoc is the kind of romance that pulls you in with raw emotion and refuses to let go. What begins as a revenge-fueled decision quickly spirals into something far more dangerous, intimate, and consuming. Kelly Marie delivers a story where humiliation, anger, and desire collide—and the fallout is impossible to escape.
The heroine’s need for revenge is painfully relatable. Her actions aren’t rooted in malice so much as hurt and pride, and that emotional honesty makes every choice feel real, even when it’s reckless. Enter Makari “Havoc” Sanchez—a man who feels like a warning wrapped in temptation. He’s powerful, magnetic, and unapologetically dangerous, the kind of character who dominates every scene without saying much at all. From the moment he appears, it’s clear that one night with him could never be just one night.
What truly elevates this story is the transformation of the relationship. The shift from a revenge-driven encounter to a bond filled with obsession, loyalty, and unexpected vulnerability is handled beautifully. Havoc isn’t just a love interest; he’s a force. His possessiveness, intensity, and refusal to let go add a thrilling edge to the romance, making the stakes feel high at all times.
The world surrounding them is just as compelling—filled with power plays, enemies lurking in the shadows, and the constant reminder that neither of them was meant to sit at the table they now occupy. The “us against the world” tension is palpable, especially as secrets pile up and the cost of their love becomes clearer.
Kelly Marie also explores an important question at the heart of the novel: can something born from revenge turn into something real and lasting? The answer isn’t easy, and the journey there is filled with emotional landmines, dangerous truths, and consequences that can’t be ignored.
All Eyes On Havoc is a gripping standalone African American romance packed with obsession, power, and a love that feels both fated and cursed. If you enjoy intense chemistry, morally gray characters, and high-stakes romance where love comes with a price, this book will absolutely keep all your attention—just like Havoc himself.
All Eyes On Havoc is the kind of romance that pulls you in with raw emotion and refuses to let go. What begins as a revenge-fueled decision quickly spirals into something far more dangerous, intimate, and consuming. Kelly Marie delivers a story where humiliation, anger, and desire collide—and the fallout is impossible to escape.
The heroine’s need for revenge is painfully relatable. Her actions aren’t rooted in malice so much as hurt and pride, and that emotional honesty makes every choice feel real, even when it’s reckless. Enter Makari “Havoc” Sanchez—a man who feels like a warning wrapped in temptation. He’s powerful, magnetic, and unapologetically dangerous, the kind of character who dominates every scene without saying much at all. From the moment he appears, it’s clear that one night with him could never be just one night.
What truly elevates this story is the transformation of the relationship. The shift from a revenge-driven encounter to a bond filled with obsession, loyalty, and unexpected vulnerability is handled beautifully. Havoc isn’t just a love interest; he’s a force. His possessiveness, intensity, and refusal to let go add a thrilling edge to the romance, making the stakes feel high at all times.
The world surrounding them is just as compelling—filled with power plays, enemies lurking in the shadows, and the constant reminder that neither of them was meant to sit at the table they now occupy. The “us against the world” tension is palpable, especially as secrets pile up and the cost of their love becomes clearer.
Kelly Marie also explores an important question at the heart of the novel: can something born from revenge turn into something real and lasting? The answer isn’t easy, and the journey there is filled with emotional landmines, dangerous truths, and consequences that can’t be ignored.
All Eyes On Havoc is a gripping standalone African American romance packed with obsession, power, and a love that feels both fated and cursed. If you enjoy intense chemistry, morally gray characters, and high-stakes romance where love comes with a price, this book will absolutely keep all your attention—just like Havoc himself.
December 29, 2025
happy ending 🤗
Definitely a good read a must read this story was crazy good had me in my feelings with all the secrets everyone was holding and not saying nothing and trini Shystie behind they gave her a pass to many times, and she was delusional and her thought process is crazy, and good luck to her and Shakur, I’m glad havoc became the king of the city and it worked well for him. I’m glad him his wife worked it out and he for gave her her but that’s what secrets do to you and you keep everything to yourself and nobody knows you’re in trouble until you try to handle it yourself and something bad happens 🪦 but overall this book is worth the read.
Definitely a good read a must read this story was crazy good had me in my feelings with all the secrets everyone was holding and not saying nothing and trini Shystie behind they gave her a pass to many times, and she was delusional and her thought process is crazy, and good luck to her and Shakur, I’m glad havoc became the king of the city and it worked well for him. I’m glad him his wife worked it out and he for gave her her but that’s what secrets do to you and you keep everything to yourself and nobody knows you’re in trouble until you try to handle it yourself and something bad happens 🪦 but overall this book is worth the read.
February 27, 2026
Drama, Drama 🎭
This book was filled with just enough drama and I was here for it. I soaked this book up and took all the pages in because I was hooked. Havoc was my guy, quiet and calculated with a hint of mysterious. I was so happy for the ending and the best part, this book did not end on the infamous cliffhanger. The ending literally closed out the book so it didn’t leave you with more questions than answer. This is the first book by this author, and definitely won’t be my last.
This book was filled with just enough drama and I was here for it. I soaked this book up and took all the pages in because I was hooked. Havoc was my guy, quiet and calculated with a hint of mysterious. I was so happy for the ending and the best part, this book did not end on the infamous cliffhanger. The ending literally closed out the book so it didn’t leave you with more questions than answer. This is the first book by this author, and definitely won’t be my last.
January 3, 2026
Awesome job
This was a very good read. The author was very detailed showing the beginnings of both of the characters relationships havoc, and Carey. They did a very awesome job of showing how they got together how they fought to stay together and how their life elevated, but they were still bumps in a row and they still manage to smooth them out so this is a great read. I tell anybody to read this book.
This was a very good read. The author was very detailed showing the beginnings of both of the characters relationships havoc, and Carey. They did a very awesome job of showing how they got together how they fought to stay together and how their life elevated, but they were still bumps in a row and they still manage to smooth them out so this is a great read. I tell anybody to read this book.
December 20, 2025
excellent read!
Kelllllly! This was a very great read! Action, romance and suspense all rolled into one book, I couldn’t have asked for a better story! I loved the characters and how the plot unfolded - them pages just kept turning because I just needed to know how it ended! Brava!
Kelllllly! This was a very great read! Action, romance and suspense all rolled into one book, I couldn’t have asked for a better story! I loved the characters and how the plot unfolded - them pages just kept turning because I just needed to know how it ended! Brava!
December 21, 2025
Makari and Kairi
Ayyyyyyyyy Havoc was exactly who he knew he was. They ain’t wanna see my man grow and flourish and he still did it without them! River was quiet messy and Ocean baby she was not who she thought she was doing all that and haven’t sniffed a ball of Havocs lol. Kelly Marie you did you big one with this book!!!! I ate it right up.
Ayyyyyyyyy Havoc was exactly who he knew he was. They ain’t wanna see my man grow and flourish and he still did it without them! River was quiet messy and Ocean baby she was not who she thought she was doing all that and haven’t sniffed a ball of Havocs lol. Kelly Marie you did you big one with this book!!!! I ate it right up.
January 22, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This was my first book by Kelly Marie and I must say it won’t be my last. This book kept me engaged from beginning to end. So much so, that I started up all night until I finished it. Several emotions hit me throughout this book and it had good story/character building. Just read the book.
This was my first book by Kelly Marie and I must say it won’t be my last. This book kept me engaged from beginning to end. So much so, that I started up all night until I finished it. Several emotions hit me throughout this book and it had good story/character building. Just read the book.
December 24, 2025
Ge
A good read with a title that definitely describes the story within. I loved the characters that are likeable, loveable, and well developed. The storyline has a lot going on, from family drama, drama, trauma, and street drama.
A good read with a title that definitely describes the story within. I loved the characters that are likeable, loveable, and well developed. The storyline has a lot going on, from family drama, drama, trauma, and street drama.
January 8, 2026
It was a lot going on
There was no shortage of drama, deception or delusion in this book. Folks truly had life twisted. I was happy to see Havoc and Kairi get their happy ever after.
There was no shortage of drama, deception or delusion in this book. Folks truly had life twisted. I was happy to see Havoc and Kairi get their happy ever after.
January 9, 2026
great read!
First of all, thank you for either having a proofreader or fine editing! I loved that this book kept your attention from beginning to end. It’s also a one and done. Not 3/4 mini books that could’ve been one whole book.
First of all, thank you for either having a proofreader or fine editing! I loved that this book kept your attention from beginning to end. It’s also a one and done. Not 3/4 mini books that could’ve been one whole book.
February 14, 2026
Good read!
I really enjoyed this book . It had me glued in. I wasn’t satisfied till I got to the end of this book to see what the end was gone be!!! It didn’t disappoint I enjoyed the book.
I really enjoyed this book . It had me glued in. I wasn’t satisfied till I got to the end of this book to see what the end was gone be!!! It didn’t disappoint I enjoyed the book.
December 18, 2025
crazy
This book was crazy! The betrayal was real! I couldn’t stand Trini. She was lucky. His father wasn’t ish! Sony & Ocean got exactly what they deserved.
This book was crazy! The betrayal was real! I couldn’t stand Trini. She was lucky. His father wasn’t ish! Sony & Ocean got exactly what they deserved.
December 21, 2025
yeah Havoc
Havoc has made it to my list of book baes. He did not play the radio with them people and I enjoyed it
Havoc has made it to my list of book baes. He did not play the radio with them people and I enjoyed it
December 27, 2025
All eyes on Havoc: an unhinged romance
This was a trill and a very exciting one at that, but in the end the good guys won. They got the ladies of their dreams.
This was a trill and a very exciting one at that, but in the end the good guys won. They got the ladies of their dreams.
January 4, 2026
Is it too early in the year to say this might be onw of my top 5 reads?? This book was GOOD!!! I read this in one sitting. First time reading a book by this author and I cant complain!
January 12, 2026
Good read
Such a great read.I e joyed the characters. Story didn't e d like I thought but it did. The writer kept me I interested throughout the book.
Such a great read.I e joyed the characters. Story didn't e d like I thought but it did. The writer kept me I interested throughout the book.
January 15, 2026
It was cuteee. Lots of plot twists so kept it interesting but wasn’t drawn out to lose interest at the same time.
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February 10, 2026
Sleepless nights
I want Havoc!!! Good read, kept me up all night because the story line was just too good with a few “I didn’t see that coming”
I want Havoc!!! Good read, kept me up all night because the story line was just too good with a few “I didn’t see that coming”
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