A Messy Arrangement

by Nika Michelle

Lara Brooks did everything right. Held her family down, stayed loyal, and played her part… even when her marriage started to crumble. So, when her husband Trevor comes to her with an arrangement to “fix” things, Lara goes along with it… thinking she’s in control.
Then she meets Jaxon Reed. Handsome, rich, calculated, and hard to read. Before Lara can catch herself, she’s caught up in something that feels too real to walk away from.
But this isn’t just about love. It’s about secrets, revenge, and a past that refuses to stay buried. By the time the truth surfaces, Lara realizes… she was never just making choices. She was part of a game. And now she has to decide what’s worth saving… and what needs to burn.

227 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 21, 2026

Reviews

[Brianna Charles · Rating 5 out of 5]

Okay so the storyline was really good!!! I couldn’t put the book down because I needed to know how things were going to unfold…. Constant action throughout the book. The only thing I didn’t like was the ending. I feel like things should have been explained and what was the connection between Trevor and Jaxon and how did Trevor set Jaxon set up!!! But overall it was a great read!!!

[Arianna Celeste · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yes. Just yes.
It’s currently 4:02 in the morning, I gotta work in a few hours but I couldn’t out this damn book down! That ending?! The cliffhangers be pissing me off but I’m sitting on the edge of my seat and I’ll anxiously wait for the next book!

I’m obsessed with Lara and I love how encouraging her girls are. Trevor got exactly what he deserves. You can’t expect to do whatever you want while taking kindness for weakness.

[Sharika Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

🔥🔥🔥

Messy with a capital M. Lara did everything right but Trevor was ungrateful. I see myself in Lara and I was rooting for her and still am she deserves happiness but Trevor deserves a trash can with his trash a$$

[WanDa Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

Trevor had no idea his arrangement wasn't gonna work out in his favor. He's a horrible husband and the woman he currently cheated on Lara for was a hoe!! But why did Jaxon had to turn out to be disappointing?!I can't wait to find out what his story is! Why did he have to involve Lara?! Looking forward to next installment !

[latasha richardson · Rating 5 out of 5]

what a messy arrangement

A story of what goes around comes around.. the entire time he was cheating and now an arrangement was made and he can’t handle it. Trevor wants his cake and ice-cream. I want more cant wait for part 2 ..

[Still Chey · Rating 4 out of 5]

MESSY

This was definitely messy. I was not expecting that cliffhanger, though. Trevor has to be one of the biggest gaslighters I’ve read about in a very long time. I’m anxiously awaiting part 2.

[Dee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Refreshing Read

I loved it....every word typed. I can't wait to find out if this was a setup out of revenge or if Jaxon actually fell for Lara. I need the next book asap.

[Chantel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Was the cliffhanger really necessary??…No.

[Jae G · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read

This was my first book from this author. This was a good read. The ending was a shock. I cant wait for part 2.