Persistent Heart: Nic & Lem: Undeniable Love

by K.C. Mills

77 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 13, 2026

About the author

K.C. Mills is a USA Today bestselling author of over 100 traditionally and independently published novels, including Innocent Intent, Christmas in Spite of You, and You Could Do Damage. Since publishing her first novel in 2015 Mills has solidified her literary career by writing beautifully flawed characters and realistic, edgy stories displaying love in all shades of brown. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia and can be found online at theauthorkcmills.com.

Reviews

[Toya Davis-Stokley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Whew! 🥰 This short read packed a punch! 😜 Nic is grounded at the airport during an ice storm on Valentine's Day no less. When Lem lays eyes on Nic, his says to himself "mine". He knows nothing about this woman but is certain she is his future. 👀 He is smooth with his approach, but Nic is not buying it. She can sense a player from a mile away, but there is something about him that makes her believe he is sincere.

Chile.... Lem pulled Nic around like a puppet on a string, you hear me? 🤣 He was able to guide her toward his will with little effort, and she had no idea what was happening to her. 🤯 What she did know was that he could please her like she had never been before! 😜🥵 The chemistry and their connection grew by the minute, and before night's end....... You gotta read it for yourself. You won't be disappointed! 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[The Urban Fiction Librarian · Rating 5 out of 5]

WHEW!!! Baby y'all just go read the book because I felt every single word. I felt everything Lem told Nic she would feel and experience. This book was MYGOD!!!!!!

You just gotta read it. I can't even say it was too short. Because it gave what it was suppose to give and baby when I say to be a fly on the wall. It was like watching it play out in front of you!!!!!!!
A quick read I didn't know I needed. Thank you Mrs. Mills.

Stamped,
The Urban Fiction Librarian

[Just D · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short, Passionate, and Easy to Love

I went into this as my first time reading K.C. Mills, and she did not disappoint. For a novella, the plot felt full and thoughtfully developed. Nothing felt rushed or shallow. I understood Nic and Lem, their motives, and the pull between them from the start.
The chemistry hits quickly, but it doesn’t feel flimsy. The connection makes sense, and the emotional beats land. And the spice? Visual and very well done. It added to the story instead of overpowering it.
A quick read that still feels complete. Definitely a positive four stars for me.

[Danielle Holmes · Rating 4 out of 5]

When you know you know

Weather conditions were the cause of flights cancellations for Nicolette “Nic”. The last thing she expected was to meet a handsome man who is trying to convince her that he’s the one for her.

Tropes:
Love at first sight
Strangers to lovers

Spice level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️

[Sassha Reads❤️❤️ · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like how Lem instantly fell for Nicolette(Nic) by just hearing her voice and looking at her beautiful face. They shared a connection that was mind blowing to the both of them and the attraction that they had for each other moved them to explore it fully. Some might call it fate but I say it was their destiny.

[Leah · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5⭐️

[LaToya Brooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

ok read

It was ok. Very fast paced. A lot of hunching which was to be expected! Keep up the good work

[Tierra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quick but Well Rounded!

The perfect novella! She managed to wrap everything up but leave me wanting more. My first if this author but now I’m intrigued and need more!