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Prime II: The Banks Empire

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410 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 14, 2026

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208 reviews40 followers
January 27, 2026
2.5 Stars!

I had high hopes for the continuation of this story. A few of my predictions from the first book was confirmed but other than that I was getting irritated with the characters. It was a lot or repetition and it honestly took me way too long to read this book. For Prime to have been an assassin, he always seems lost. Does he not have more connections? This is wild to me. This so called "war" was week to me and honestly Zainab has too much going on. I would have DNF'd it but I really wanted to confirm something, which I did. I don't know if I will read book 3.
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50 reviews3 followers
January 19, 2026
like A Movie

Omg! This book was so good and it was touching as well. The twists and turns were crazy! Great read.
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6,096 reviews125 followers
January 19, 2026
Book II was good. The ending will lead into the next book. I hope its the last one in this saga.
8 reviews
February 16, 2026
OMG!!

I’m so glad I hopped on to Prime’s story late because I couldn’t imagine having to wait to find out what happens next!! Excuse me while I spend my Mardi Gras break finishing Prime’s
saga! 10/10! I highly recommend!
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12 reviews
January 22, 2026
I need the final one now! I loved the different POVs and how everyone is linked and just kept you guessing what would happen next
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1,596 reviews174 followers
February 21, 2026
It took me FOREVER to read this book. It just seemed to drag on and on, but I was determined to finish it. This book reminded me why I don't read a lot of M/F books because most female characters get on my nerves. Serenity, are you stupid?? You're really mad that your brothers did what they were supposed to do which is protect you, and make sure people know you are not to be messed with?? It's not like they killed your ; they dealt with him and gave him the opportunity to come clean to you. And you're upset Trying to put this on your brothers because you want to make your own decisions was wild. They left both of them alive, and let them walk away, for you to deal with them. Instead, . Just dumb!

Zainab - ma'am, in the first half you were pissing me off. After all Prime has done for you, now you wanna be out here being independent and what not, KNOWING at the first sign of trouble you're going to call Prime to bail you out of it. Did it really make a difference if Prime drove you to your father's hospital and you walked in from the parking lot?? With everything going on, you had to drive there yourself? Just annoying. It got better in the second half, but the first half had me taking a break from these two idiots.

The sex scenes - I started skipping them by 60%. How do you have a sex drive when you have no clue what's going on with Yusef?? Like are you worried, or no?? Skim. Skim. Skim.

Mehar - I'm glad Mehar found her freedom and her strength, but I really have zero interest in her journey as some kind of Queenpin so if that's where Book 3 is leading, I will be skimming that.

The situation with Meech was sad, and my poor Yusef. I really hope he finds his way back to himself and to happiness. The things this child has lived through. Ugh.

The end. Wow. That made me look forward to Book 3 because some people have some stuff coming to them that is going to be delicious. As usual, Prime is...sigh. I love that man so hard.
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2,734 reviews19 followers
March 9, 2026
WOW WOW

WOW I don't even have words for this, the second story in this series is so freaking real with Prime and Zainab aka(Zahara) the chaos with these two are a lot and there's so many triggers then you may not want to read it.But Prime, Zainab, the brothers with both sisters and Grandma Rita were wonderful together but I wanted to hurt a few villains as well, but It's a dark romance full vengeance, death, rape, action and lots of spice. I didn't think that going into this book was going to ruin me but I'm stunned and emotionally wrecked, but OH MY GOD, WHAT JUST HAPPENED, I'm not into street language and the abuse domestic or child I mean there's words in it that even I don't like but this story pushes all the buttons even though its a good story and I really cannot say enough good things about it. I really don't know how to comment thoroughly on it, not only do we get our fix of fantasy and romance of the lovers and really bad guys, but the raw emotion that is written into this story is unmatched. There's pain and torment, with the angst of love so strong that words are just simply not enough to describe it. But this author does an exceptional job putting words to and describing things that we all can relate to and can feel on a cellular level whether you want to or not. Prime, Zainab and Yusef and their families have burrowed their way into my heart with my tears and I'm not sure I'll ever be the same. WOW I'm not sure how I'm going to survive this story. It's THRILLING, PULSE-POUNDING, PAGE TURNING and it WILL KEEP YOU ON YOUR SEATS UNTIL THE VERY END! Their story is full of intrigue and suspense as well as lots of drama along with another cliffhanger Omg! I can't, I just can't. This book has killed me! I'm dying, Send help! Seriously 😂! I'm excited for the next story Whew I Highly recommended this if you can bring yourself to read this one!
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155 reviews
March 25, 2026
Trauma and Drama

Prime II: The Banks Empire is a gripping drama that keeps readers on edge, with relentless twists and emotional turmoil as the author leads the reader to believe-Banks family might have a ending that can be filled with love and happiness..but this dream seems ever distant.

The matriarch, Vivica Banks, is depicted as malign and relentless, portrayed with intense conviction. Many readers may hope that, in Book 3, the Banks children find peace and that Vivica faces consequences for the chaos she sows.

The pacing is quick, driven by a flurry of events that make the book hard to put down. There are moments where the author’s repetition in certain scenes stands out—whether deliberate to represent the tension or simply a stylistic choice—please note readers this may test your patience. Yet hold onto that commitment to continie pushing toward the end and holding on to “happily ever after” is coming...

Although the author leads to the narrative that love will overcome at some point where it seems the ending might finally arrive, only to be interrupted by more trauma and drama from Vivica and Thad.

To readers seeking the happily ever after I ask will the final installment allow some happiness to bloom for the family that has endured so much? If the author’s aim is to explore endurance and confrontation with trauma, this installment certainly delivers, while inviting readers to hope for a more hopeful ending in the next book.
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425 reviews19 followers
February 16, 2026
Listen… I already knew what Prime was capable of. I KNEW.
But I was still holding my breath waiting to see how Book 2 was going to open.

And baby… the mess? Full throttle. No brakes.

Prime is out here putting out fires left and right protecting, plotting, moving pieces but at the same time? He’s lighting a few small flames of his own that are definitely threatening to turn into a full-blown inferno later. And I love a man who is willing to go scorched earth behind his woman… I just don’t know what’s going to be left standing when the smoke clears. 😮‍💨

The stakes are higher. The enemies are bolder. The pressure is heavier.

Will they rise above everything trying to tear them down?
Is there a line Prime won’t cross?
And what happens when the people working against him almost succeed?

Book 2 had me STRESSED but in the best way possible. The kind of stress where you’re locked in, flipping pages faster, heart racing, needing to know what happens next.

N’Dia Rae has me completely invested in this world. I’m eating these books up and asking for seconds.

If you started Prime, there is no stopping at Book 1. Just accept that you’re in this now. 🔥📚
25 reviews
January 20, 2026
Trauma twist and turns

I had no idea that this story would be a three piece meal! But I keep coming back for more. I am back on the edge of my seat. How much more can these two bear? Prime an Salman have been through he'll and back only to be plunge d back into distress again.

If you are looking for a book series that leaves you shocked at the amount of distress a couple can survive while needing the HEA because they've been thorough enough and it's time for them to just be...normal? But badass too? Then this is the series that will feed that need. I love PRIME my heart is soft for him because at a young age his mother sacrificed him to the prison pipeline. He survived but it cost him a piece of his humanity.

I love Zainab/Zahara her love for family intelligence and survival skills are what has kept her and Yuesef alive.

It's the many enemies and threats that keep bodies stacking and traumatic problems for people who come for them. And,so I wait impatiently for part 3. Because one thing for sure there will be bloody retribution.
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18 reviews
January 25, 2026
OMGOSH… where do I even begin without ruining this for everybody else? 😮‍💨
This book had me emotionally invested from start to finish. I am more than ready—overdue ready—for Zainab and Yusef to finally get the happy ending they deserve. The way they’ve been tested? Whew.

Now let’s talk about the villains because baby… I am tired. I am so over Vivica and Rashid. And while karma has already started clocking Rashid right on schedule ⏰, I am patiently (and aggressively) waiting for Vivica to get everything that’s coming to her. No crumbs. Full plate.

That ending though???
Absolutely did not see it coming.
One of those endings that makes you sit there like: “Wait… WHAT?!” and immediately need the next book.

This installment was tension, drama, loyalty, betrayal, and slow-burn payoff all wrapped in one. If you’re locked into The Banks Empire, just know—this one hits.

Phoenix & Spice approved.
If he didn’t shake your spirit, he didn’t make the shelf 🌶️🔥
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1,705 reviews12 followers
February 16, 2026
When Your World Just Keeps Changing

Prime played no games and he let the Trainer know that his job was done!!!…He is more superior and the skills that were taught has only been more strategically mastered!!!…
My whole heart broke for Yusef!!!…That baby has been carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders for so long and all he wants do is be a child, that loves to play the piano, chess and video games!!!…
Brandi knows she was in denial until the end!!!…She allowed her so to terrorize other children, run the streets and then shocked that one of those children was tired!!!…There is only so much a child can take!!!…
Vivica has all these skeletons and steady opening doors on other ppl secrets!!!…I will be so happy when someone turn her WHOLE WICKED WORLD upside down!!!…
Thad is sooo disgusting to me and I can’t wait til everyone find out what he has been up to!!!…
Now we need to free Zainab!!!…
517 reviews4 followers
January 22, 2026
Prime II: The Banks Empire

Oh my goodness!!! Lawd, this series is so good!! The plot twist, the unhinged madness, Grandma Rita with her comic relief. This is some good reading.

First, I knew Rashid wasn't who he portrayed himself to be. He had an ulterior motive when it came to Prime. True, he wanted him to take over his empire but only if he stayed in line. And Prime would have if Rashid hadn't messed with his family.

Then there is Vivica's trifling ass. Who needs a mother like her? No one. She can kick rocks. Her day is coming, and I don't know if it will be Prime, Zainab, one Mehar who delivers justice. Something tells me Mehar is not going to let this slide.

Next up Thad. I can't wait until Prime finds out about what he did to Zahara and Farah. His days are numbered.

This is an awesome series. I can't wait for the finale!!!
88 reviews
January 28, 2026
ok

This book was redundant honestly it was like serenity words were copy and pasted for Z. At about 35% I just started skimming and skipping because it was so dang predictable.

****** SPOILER*******

The only surprise was that it was Thad but you already knew from the setup that it would be someone Prime was cool with who killed her sister. From the cliff hanger I can tell it’ll change and say it wasn’t Thad. I’ll still skim book three to confirm.

Also, I was just annoyed because Z kept coming down on Prime for being over protective and controlling but only when he didn’t do what she said but the entire two books was him coming in to play captain save em. Literally his only beef was his momma everything else was because of her.

Overall a decent read but it got boring and redundant.
222 reviews
March 11, 2026
Whew 🏦 AND 👑

When I say, I’d love to be a character in THIS universe for all intents and purposes to SEE them in action! Y’all!!!
If I don’t know anything about this author’s pen, I know it’s gonna be some 🔫🔫🔫💰💰💰❤️❤️❤️
Z went through hellllll and Prime came in clutch from Day One. We see the reason behind her decision to keep secrets and the ending!? Oh. Emm. Gee. Even with Grandma Rita and her 🌹 I’m in need of a cute lil novella to take the edge off so I can get some sleep, but, 🤓 tomorrow morning I’m getting to book three! I’d never let these villains make it outta book two but, I digress…
Brandi and Zoo… 🚮🚮 🪦🪦
Farah and her raggedy a$$ daddy…🚮🚮 🪦
Z daddy… 🪦
Mehar spouse…🪦
The Mayor… 🪦
Thad… 🥊🥊🥊🔫🔫🔫🪦🪦🪦
2 reviews
January 18, 2026
I couldn’t wait for part 2 to come out, so much so that I stopped reading my current book to see what was going on with Prime! This book is amazing! It’s filled with character depth, spice, action, drama, and secrets exposed. We’re also introduced to new characters and I’m looking forward to seeing how their story unfolds. I can tell you one thing, I am so sick of Vivica lol… I mean she has it all. Why can’t she just let her kids be? I need a happy ending in part 3 lol. In the mean time I’m going to hop over to the King brothers and see what’s up with them while I wait for part 3. This is a must read!
1 review
January 20, 2026
Straight fire!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

I am so ready to read the next installment! Prime is the man all day everyday!! Zainab been holding it down and she finally realizes her dream until that thang that is Prime’s egg donor messes that up. I won’t give it all away but that thang that is Prime’s egg donor needs her a** straight whooped! I don’t even want to say her name. Lol

Yusef… that’s all I can say except I hope he starts back playing chess and the piano. Mehar is going to be hell and I cannot wait to see it. It was good to see the Kings show up too. This read is EVERYTHING!!
8 reviews
January 21, 2026
N'Dia Girl...

part 2 is great follow up to the first part. I love the crossovers between the Kings and Banks. Crazy how all of their lives were connected. Two issues: 1) Why didn't you categorize these on amazon so people know its book 1 of 3? sometimes I like to know its a series before I jump right in. especially helpful of you came here from the King series and they're all standalones 2) Why is Rashid, Farah, and Kasim alive? Even in the fiction world, a man like Prime would have left no loose ends and that's 3 in the same family lol patiently waiting for part 3
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906 reviews16 followers
January 26, 2026
Awesome Book 🔥🩷🔥🩷🔥

This series is so good I can’t wait for part three. They have woken the beast up in Prime. They know he doesn’t play about the people he loves. His mother needs to pay for all her evil deeds. I hope he has the video of her and her assistant since she wants to play with his woman freedom. Prime and Zainab makes a beautiful couple, can’t wait for their happy ever after, also I feel so bad for Yusef he just wants to be a happy carefree boy. I feel that Prime will help him speak again. N’Dia keep up the great work.
143 reviews1 follower
January 30, 2026
Phenomenal Read!!!!

Amazing read!!! But with this cliffhanger Vivian about to make Prime come out the bag on her a$$ And with the new surprise guest that popped up Mehar is gonna be a female Prime watch!!!! And when them boys get together it ain't gonna be nothing nice AT ALL!!! And I can't wait to see Ni Ni progress but it's like at every turn this baby dealing with some kind of chaos... I can't wait for Book 3.... This author keeps you on your toes... Keep writing and I'll definitely keep reading!!!!
1,741 reviews7 followers
March 1, 2026
This book is an action-filled read.

This book definitely had me in my feelings. When it came to Yusef, I was done. Prime is serious about his love for Zainab and Yusef; they are his family, and he doesn't play about them. He is vicious. I guess you have to be with the life he leads. The author keeps the action going during this book. It's always something, and you find yourself definitely invested in every character and what they're going through. Definitely worth the read. The author did a wonderful job.
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2,013 reviews13 followers
March 8, 2026
This just keeps getting better and better!

This was a real emotional read! So much happened with Yusef! Rashad was crazy and very abusive, what he did to Yusef should have gotten him killed! His daughter Farah was as delusional as ever. Prime and Zainab just got to a normal point and now Ms. Vivica has reared her ugly head again! I believe this time she will definitely meet the monster in her son! Hopefully they all survive, the next novel is sure to bring out all the hidden secrets, family stuff and all the skeletons are going to be falling out the closets!
300 reviews
January 21, 2026
Prime & Prime II were my first introduction to this author... And she did not disappoint! Calculating, ruthless, loyal and sexy...that's Prime. I cheered for Zainab, Mehar and Grandma Rita. My heart broke for Yusef. And at the end, I actually felt sorry for Farrah. These characters take you through so many emotions but the story was more than satisfying. Can't wait to read more of N'Dia Dad's work.
109 reviews
January 23, 2026
Kimmi's Reads

Now N'Dia why did you send my blood pressure up with that ending. How I wanted to come through this book and do something bad to Rashid, Vivica, and Farah. But I can lie I felt away about Prime cutting her whole ear off then Thad violated her. And Vivica ouuuuweeeee she played the game dirty so when you take her down through DERE!!!! Do her so dirty. And if audacity was a person it gotta be THAD.... And when it's his turn make his get back slow and painful.
94 reviews1 follower
February 7, 2026
Good Story

Can a leopard change in spots? Can a bad man become a good man? Read this novel and find out. It’s about the power of love and forgiveness.And what happens when you push a person to far.It also has a generous portion of hot nasty sexual action. So if you find this offensive, this is not a story for you.However if you want action, fast cars, and fast women you will definitely enjoy the story.
25 reviews
February 10, 2026
Good read

Book 2 was really good. It was a little repetitive in the dialog but the story flows well. I can't wait to see what part 3 has to offer. I hope prime and Z get the happy ending they deserve. I really wanna know what Thad did to Farah. And I hope Yusuf finds peace and isn't damaged. And I hope Maher becomes the new assassin badass she wants to be. I have a feeling book 3 will be everything.
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13 reviews
February 25, 2026
I was skeptical at first….

…but the action definitely ramped up from the first book. There were some inconsistencies but I enjoyed the plot. The main inconsistencies was the switch between the names, Zahara and Zainab. Like people was referring to her as Zainab all willy neely.

I was wondering how they were gonna handle the antagonist that kept popping up but I like how some of the characters handled each other so that the Prime and Zainab didn’t have to.
297 reviews
February 26, 2026
Drama oh the drama!

Nadia Rae this book was so well written!! I couldn't put it down! Prime was an strong mmc and determined to protect his family. I read the other books with Creed, Riot and Cannon but you out did them all, with this series. There was a combination of sadness, excitement, abuse and love woven together in a well written plot. I really like this book and I gonna put it on my re-read list.
27 reviews
January 16, 2026
N’Dia Rae Put HER foot in this book!

The first book ended on that cliffhanger which had me shook. But THIS WHOLE book, just wow. I had no clue. Sometime you can get a feel for what happens next, zero clues. Some much drama and crazy, shocking stuff. I’m so excited for book 3. Check out my full review on Gabyreadsandraves on Instagram
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258 reviews2 followers
January 17, 2026
Action and action!

Wow, just wow! A lot of drama, trauma, and commented love! A like more romance and this was a whole lot of drama with little romance mixed in. Prime & Zainab are such great characters, that I couldn't put the book down. The side characters were interesting and intriguing. Bring on Prime three!
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