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Mercedees: Forever An Atkins
Mercedees “Wild & Free” Atkins is the one that does what she pleases. Every chance she gets, she’s catching the first flight out of Sage Springs. With her cousins having their roles in The Oath, she disregards hers. However, it’s time to fulfill a stipulation or else her spot is up for grabs.
Arion “Scar” Greek is the plug. When it comes to taking over cities, he does it with no remorse. His only downfall is liquor. Whenever he gets on it, he tends to become a different person. One that’s more carefree. He suffers those consequences when he finds himself in a situation that should’ve never occurred.
With these two making life changing decisions as a unit, they need to figure out if it’s worth it. Unbeknownst to them, they share a lot of similarities. Where one lives with no discipline, the other runs a strict program. Maybe, just maybe, these opposites can subside for the bigger picture.
Arion “Scar” Greek is the plug. When it comes to taking over cities, he does it with no remorse. His only downfall is liquor. Whenever he gets on it, he tends to become a different person. One that’s more carefree. He suffers those consequences when he finds himself in a situation that should’ve never occurred.
With these two making life changing decisions as a unit, they need to figure out if it’s worth it. Unbeknownst to them, they share a lot of similarities. Where one lives with no discipline, the other runs a strict program. Maybe, just maybe, these opposites can subside for the bigger picture.
221 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 19, 2026
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May 20, 2026
Strict vs Spoiled.
Mercedes wasn’t ready. She’s been spoiled too long. That program her husband ran was strict. The actual plug. He’s tied with Royce for my fave.
Mercedes wasn’t ready. She’s been spoiled too long. That program her husband ran was strict. The actual plug. He’s tied with Royce for my fave.
May 20, 2026
4.25⭐️
ARC Review:
Yall, Mercedees was a BRAT, but Arion was definitely a brat tamer for sure. We all met her in the background of her cousins’ books cutting up and doing whatever she wanted, so finally seeing what she was really doing behind the scenes had me crying laughing the whole time. My daughter truly did not care about NOTHING and would knock somebody out for disrespect, destroy property, and keep it pushing, so seeing her finally meet somebody that could handle her was exactly what she needed. And what happens in Vegas definitely did not stay in Vegas because the chemistry, chaos, and humor in this book made it such a fun read from beginning to end. Royce finally finding someone that can shut him up was also good to see. This was a step away from the action of the other 3 books and really focused on taming Mercedees. It all just takes one person truly to help us get into our soft girl era.
ARC Review:
Yall, Mercedees was a BRAT, but Arion was definitely a brat tamer for sure. We all met her in the background of her cousins’ books cutting up and doing whatever she wanted, so finally seeing what she was really doing behind the scenes had me crying laughing the whole time. My daughter truly did not care about NOTHING and would knock somebody out for disrespect, destroy property, and keep it pushing, so seeing her finally meet somebody that could handle her was exactly what she needed. And what happens in Vegas definitely did not stay in Vegas because the chemistry, chaos, and humor in this book made it such a fun read from beginning to end. Royce finally finding someone that can shut him up was also good to see. This was a step away from the action of the other 3 books and really focused on taming Mercedees. It all just takes one person truly to help us get into our soft girl era.
May 22, 2026
i wanted moreeee
Overall I have enjoyed this series and was looking forward to this book. But it kind of fell short of my expectations. For one - one of my biggest pet peeves is when a book description makes it seem like the book is about one couple but then it ends up centering another couple. The book isnt super long so it felt like the reader got cheated from really diving into Mercedes and Arion’s story because time was taken on Akira & Shaun. Secondly - the writing felt repetitive with the characters basically repeating the same sentiments in the inner dialogue. And Mercedes’ character kind of made it hard to like her. I get she was spoiled and forced to be hard but she was a little too old for her antics. They didnt settle into their relationship until like 80% into the book and it felt rushed because months lapsed that we didn’t get to see as readers.
Arion and Ashaun were entertaining and it always nice to get a glimpse of the other Atkins family members. If nothing else I wish we saw more of their relationship and that Akira and Shaun had their own book. The plot concept was good though and was reminiscent of how all the other couples came together - in crazy, random unpredictable ways.
Overall I have enjoyed this series and was looking forward to this book. But it kind of fell short of my expectations. For one - one of my biggest pet peeves is when a book description makes it seem like the book is about one couple but then it ends up centering another couple. The book isnt super long so it felt like the reader got cheated from really diving into Mercedes and Arion’s story because time was taken on Akira & Shaun. Secondly - the writing felt repetitive with the characters basically repeating the same sentiments in the inner dialogue. And Mercedes’ character kind of made it hard to like her. I get she was spoiled and forced to be hard but she was a little too old for her antics. They didnt settle into their relationship until like 80% into the book and it felt rushed because months lapsed that we didn’t get to see as readers.
Arion and Ashaun were entertaining and it always nice to get a glimpse of the other Atkins family members. If nothing else I wish we saw more of their relationship and that Akira and Shaun had their own book. The plot concept was good though and was reminiscent of how all the other couples came together - in crazy, random unpredictable ways.
May 20, 2026
Period!!!
That man came in and said ain’t gone be anymore of all that. Matched my girl energy, then made her sit down somewhere. Got my g all in love and in her soft girl era..love that for her. Striker and Serinity? At first I thought it was Aurora, but she’s across seas; unless she lying.. I need shorts on both groups or all 3; however it falls..
That man came in and said ain’t gone be anymore of all that. Matched my girl energy, then made her sit down somewhere. Got my g all in love and in her soft girl era..love that for her. Striker and Serinity? At first I thought it was Aurora, but she’s across seas; unless she lying.. I need shorts on both groups or all 3; however it falls..
May 21, 2026
I enjoyed the side characters so much. AKira and Ashaun made this book so funny and kept me going . I loved Arion but him and Mercedees just didn’t do it for me.
May 21, 2026
I was in a love-hate relationship with these characters. I started off rooting for them, even compared Arion to Royce for a beat.
Granted, Mercedes was spoiled as all the Atkin women were, but he was an a-hole and petty!
So even when Baby girl tries to stand up for herself, he cut her off at her knees. Making it even hard scream girl power 💪🏿 and count her as a strong FMC.
While there was no Prison-Bae, lol the series wouldn't have been what it was without a short jail stint.
Dislikes...
😒it was the talking down on the family for me.
Mercedes acting brand new to the soft life blew me. period.
😒it was the calling her a hoe repeatedly to her face. Family? Daddy's baby, where?
This was never addressed, and it bothered me. Even the Dr's reaction had me like, "This will be my last visit."
"I would ever be categorized as was a hoe. I had fun with niggas, but my pussy wasn’t for everybody. Did I have my share of headhunters? Absolutely. However, only a few could tell you how the inside of phat ma felt. I ain’t see nothing wrong with making these niggas eat me like a buffet."
Lol, then the cherry on top of creating a series on a family only to later bring in characters that 💩 on them and make them look like clowns at the bottom of the totem pole is just crazy work!
Frankly, I enjoyed Akira and Ashaun side story more to be honest.
Granted, Mercedes was spoiled as all the Atkin women were, but he was an a-hole and petty!
So even when Baby girl tries to stand up for herself, he cut her off at her knees. Making it even hard scream girl power 💪🏿 and count her as a strong FMC.
While there was no Prison-Bae, lol the series wouldn't have been what it was without a short jail stint.
Dislikes...
😒it was the talking down on the family for me.
Mercedes acting brand new to the soft life blew me. period.
😒it was the calling her a hoe repeatedly to her face. Family? Daddy's baby, where?
This was never addressed, and it bothered me. Even the Dr's reaction had me like, "This will be my last visit."
"I would ever be categorized as was a hoe. I had fun with niggas, but my pussy wasn’t for everybody. Did I have my share of headhunters? Absolutely. However, only a few could tell you how the inside of phat ma felt. I ain’t see nothing wrong with making these niggas eat me like a buffet."
Lol, then the cherry on top of creating a series on a family only to later bring in characters that 💩 on them and make them look like clowns at the bottom of the totem pole is just crazy work!
Frankly, I enjoyed Akira and Ashaun side story more to be honest.
May 24, 2026
Possible Spoilers: Bentley move over baby you are no longer my favorite Atkins lol. I loved Mercedees book so much. Nowwww I couldn’t stand all that name calling from the fellas because I believe in “my body my choice” ok okayyyyy. I loved her spirit and her freewheel to just live in the moment. Now sometimes just being free will have you in Vegas with a lifetime commitment. That man came in and said he runs a strict program but you will learn to love it over here.
I enjoyed watching a woman who never had a safe landing in a relationship; actually go through the motions of finally being able to safely land. I know at times she came off as immature but she was literally learning, unpacking, unlearning and adjusting at a rapid pace. Give my girl some grace readers 🙄. Arion matched her energy and he loved her crazy side. Mercedees was a lil spoiled brat and baby Arion was a brat tamer.
Arion and Ashaun were hilarious and a breath of fresh air. Akira & Shaun wink wink let us get that book Connie Easton pleaseeeeeeeee. I feel nosey because who Striker with?? Aurora who are you across the seas loving? What did we learn from reading Mercedees??? What happens in Vegas definitely does not stay in Vegas!!!
4.5/5
I enjoyed watching a woman who never had a safe landing in a relationship; actually go through the motions of finally being able to safely land. I know at times she came off as immature but she was literally learning, unpacking, unlearning and adjusting at a rapid pace. Give my girl some grace readers 🙄. Arion matched her energy and he loved her crazy side. Mercedees was a lil spoiled brat and baby Arion was a brat tamer.
Arion and Ashaun were hilarious and a breath of fresh air. Akira & Shaun wink wink let us get that book Connie Easton pleaseeeeeeeee. I feel nosey because who Striker with?? Aurora who are you across the seas loving? What did we learn from reading Mercedees??? What happens in Vegas definitely does not stay in Vegas!!!
4.5/5
May 21, 2026
The Greeks
This book was worth the wait to me. I loved Mercedees and Arion toxicity. Bentley kept explaining to her that he wasn't wrapped to tight and he showed her. Funny thing is, she is wrapped too tight either. I was here for it all.
Ashaun was no better with Akira. My guy said he had the power to make her reconsider. That took me all the way out. The laugh, I laughed.
This book just goes to show you that it is time for women to accept and embrace their soft girl era. Let me gone head and start twitching up my mindframe. For the record my girl is a lot of talk and ain't a hoe.
This book was worth the wait to me. I loved Mercedees and Arion toxicity. Bentley kept explaining to her that he wasn't wrapped to tight and he showed her. Funny thing is, she is wrapped too tight either. I was here for it all.
Ashaun was no better with Akira. My guy said he had the power to make her reconsider. That took me all the way out. The laugh, I laughed.
This book just goes to show you that it is time for women to accept and embrace their soft girl era. Let me gone head and start twitching up my mindframe. For the record my girl is a lot of talk and ain't a hoe.
May 20, 2026
okay I was worried
The first few chapters rubbed me the wrong way. The use of the N word amongst the men seemed so out of place. I didn't like it at all. And I'm not a prude by far it just seemed weird and forced.
Anyhoot Mercedees geesh I didn't like her at all. The whole book after they met was her being horrible and for them to be the ages they are she became my second most disliked character second to Capri and before Harvey. I feel like there is more to this saga so maybe that's why it felt rushed and had simple errors.
The first few chapters rubbed me the wrong way. The use of the N word amongst the men seemed so out of place. I didn't like it at all. And I'm not a prude by far it just seemed weird and forced.
Anyhoot Mercedees geesh I didn't like her at all. The whole book after they met was her being horrible and for them to be the ages they are she became my second most disliked character second to Capri and before Harvey. I feel like there is more to this saga so maybe that's why it felt rushed and had simple errors.
May 20, 2026
Arion and Mercedes Greek
Our only female Atkins Mercedes learned that someone else’s name holds more weight than her family name. We are introduced to Arion Greek Vietnamese and black and runs a very strict program. A weekend in Vegas turns into forever. Mercedes couldn’t talk that talk with Arion he wasn’t letting up on my girl and she truly deserved that soft life she seen with her own eyes with the females married to her cousins.
Our only female Atkins Mercedes learned that someone else’s name holds more weight than her family name. We are introduced to Arion Greek Vietnamese and black and runs a very strict program. A weekend in Vegas turns into forever. Mercedes couldn’t talk that talk with Arion he wasn’t letting up on my girl and she truly deserved that soft life she seen with her own eyes with the females married to her cousins.
May 21, 2026
3.5 ⭐️
Mercedes got on my damn nervessss realllll bad but she indeed did meet her match. I kinda understand why she was like the way she was but I do wish we could’ve got more surrounding that- her standing up to her people when they would speak on her behavior. The mouth she had for Arion she should’ve had for her people. I did like Arion that man did not play any games. Also I didn’t care for akira AT ALL could’ve done without her honestly.
Mercedes got on my damn nervessss realllll bad but she indeed did meet her match. I kinda understand why she was like the way she was but I do wish we could’ve got more surrounding that- her standing up to her people when they would speak on her behavior. The mouth she had for Arion she should’ve had for her people. I did like Arion that man did not play any games. Also I didn’t care for akira AT ALL could’ve done without her honestly.
May 23, 2026
Another great read
I was not expecting Mercedes to be so dang spoiled and hot headed, and not expect consequences after. Arion stood in business and I loved it. Him returning the favor at her salon had me giggling(I think they should combine shops now).
Now Ashaun and Akira are the ones I love. He a straight fool and comedian, as well as off. I want to know what they are having.
Is Strikers book coming ? He was quiet this book
I was not expecting Mercedes to be so dang spoiled and hot headed, and not expect consequences after. Arion stood in business and I loved it. Him returning the favor at her salon had me giggling(I think they should combine shops now).
Now Ashaun and Akira are the ones I love. He a straight fool and comedian, as well as off. I want to know what they are having.
Is Strikers book coming ? He was quiet this book
May 22, 2026
enjoyed it
Book 4 was good but it could have been better. I loved the explanations we got towards the end about Clover. The story needed more details and I wish I got to see her walls fall in real time. Also Akira and Shaun didn’t get enough time to develop. The spicy scenes were nice. Overall , this ranks 3/4 for me. Bentley being first, Royce, Mercedes and then Genesis.
Book 4 was good but it could have been better. I loved the explanations we got towards the end about Clover. The story needed more details and I wish I got to see her walls fall in real time. Also Akira and Shaun didn’t get enough time to develop. The spicy scenes were nice. Overall , this ranks 3/4 for me. Bentley being first, Royce, Mercedes and then Genesis.
May 25, 2026
Ehhh..it was okay..
I really didn't care for Mercedes..she was just to old to act the way she did..I liked her friend Akira better..Arion/Scar and his brother Ashon made me keep on reading cause I seriously was thinking about not finishing but Ashon was too funny,ready for to read about him and Akira..
I really didn't care for Mercedes..she was just to old to act the way she did..I liked her friend Akira better..Arion/Scar and his brother Ashon made me keep on reading cause I seriously was thinking about not finishing but Ashon was too funny,ready for to read about him and Akira..
May 25, 2026
I wanted to love this book but eh. Cedes didn’t have ANY growth until 80% of the way through and when she started to show any kind of growth outside of the rich spoiled girl it jumped months into the future. Being able to see her growth and an actual love story blossom really would’ve helped with this. I liked it for what it was though.
3.5 on StoryGraph.
3.5 on StoryGraph.
May 20, 2026
Cloverrrrrrr🍀
More than what I expected. Cedees was hard, about her business, and don’t need no 🥷🏾. But baby Arion came in and sat a real one down. This was amazing. Akira and Ashaun chefs kiss. 🤣😂
More than what I expected. Cedees was hard, about her business, and don’t need no 🥷🏾. But baby Arion came in and sat a real one down. This was amazing. Akira and Ashaun chefs kiss. 🤣😂
May 20, 2026
another one 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Mercedes has a lot of growing up to do. Her drunken night in Vegas led her to marrying a boss. Arion checked Mercedes at every turn to stop her from being a brat and to put her in her soft girl era. Than man ain’t play and was intentional
Mercedes has a lot of growing up to do. Her drunken night in Vegas led her to marrying a boss. Arion checked Mercedes at every turn to stop her from being a brat and to put her in her soft girl era. Than man ain’t play and was intentional
May 20, 2026
I wanna be a Greek
Arion played no games with his Clover. He gave her a soft place to land and she took it after she showed him she wasn’t no pushover. Their story started off with a wild night and became a wild ride. Connie did not disappoint with book 4 of the Atkins.
Arion played no games with his Clover. He gave her a soft place to land and she took it after she showed him she wasn’t no pushover. Their story started off with a wild night and became a wild ride. Connie did not disappoint with book 4 of the Atkins.
May 21, 2026
Mercedees was just what I needed
Tougher than leather. When it comes to Mercedees, she ran with the big dogs until a bigger dog sat her on the porch. From hard knock to soft era, this turn a round came with a comic relief that had me in tears.
Tougher than leather. When it comes to Mercedees, she ran with the big dogs until a bigger dog sat her on the porch. From hard knock to soft era, this turn a round came with a comic relief that had me in tears.
May 21, 2026
Mercedees
This was a great book. I loved both couples. Even though Mercedees was too spoiled. But Arion isn't having none of that spoilness. This was a great addition to this series. I can't wait to see whats next.
This was a great book. I loved both couples. Even though Mercedees was too spoiled. But Arion isn't having none of that spoilness. This was a great addition to this series. I can't wait to see whats next.
May 21, 2026
Mercedes worked my last nerve!! Whew she was such a brat and so rude. I lowkey enjoyed the side characters more than the main ones. The book was ok I skipped a lot of pages I would say this was my least favorite of the series. It had great writing though I just wasn’t feeling it.
May 21, 2026
Atkins Forever
Arion didn’t play when it came to Mercedees! One night in Vegas changed everything. That saying, “what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas,” definitely did not apply to them.
Arion didn’t play when it came to Mercedees! One night in Vegas changed everything. That saying, “what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas,” definitely did not apply to them.
May 21, 2026
Love it
Mercedes learn how to love and be love. I love her book. Her husband was the man
He taught her how to be soft. It wasn't easy, but it happened.
The book was hilarious, emotional, and serious. I couldn't wait for the book. It was worth the wait.
Mercedes learn how to love and be love. I love her book. Her husband was the man
He taught her how to be soft. It wasn't easy, but it happened.
The book was hilarious, emotional, and serious. I couldn't wait for the book. It was worth the wait.
May 22, 2026
It seemed to take this story a while to get where it was going. Chunks were skipped and then major things were happening. I have no clue how we got where we were but we did. It felt rushed. Like it needed to be written but didn’t want to be written.
May 22, 2026
Coins
Two different coins, temperature and captions. Arion and Mercedees were meant for each other, Arion humbled the entitled Princess by reinforcing boundaries and commanding respect.
Two different coins, temperature and captions. Arion and Mercedees were meant for each other, Arion humbled the entitled Princess by reinforcing boundaries and commanding respect.
May 26, 2026
3.5⭐️⭐️⭐️
Mercedees really did whatever she wanted while Scar was over there trying to keep control of everything, so watching those two clash and connect at the same time kept me entertained. They were messy, impulsive, and definitely making life-changing decisions fast.I liked how underneath all the chaos they actually had more in common than they realized. The chemistry and drama definitely kept the story moving.
Mercedees really did whatever she wanted while Scar was over there trying to keep control of everything, so watching those two clash and connect at the same time kept me entertained. They were messy, impulsive, and definitely making life-changing decisions fast.I liked how underneath all the chaos they actually had more in common than they realized. The chemistry and drama definitely kept the story moving.
May 24, 2026
this was everything
So happy for Mercedees to get her happy ending! From living a reckless ass life to settling down, it was the best thing for her! Loved this book! I highly recommend!!
So happy for Mercedees to get her happy ending! From living a reckless ass life to settling down, it was the best thing for her! Loved this book! I highly recommend!!
May 25, 2026
I’m confused
I have read all the books in this series and all were great reads. This story was felt rushed to me because why did the story start at 75%. Both FMC were all over the place but suddenly got it together. This book could have been so much better with time.
I have read all the books in this series and all were great reads. This story was felt rushed to me because why did the story start at 75%. Both FMC were all over the place but suddenly got it together. This book could have been so much better with time.
May 25, 2026
Mercedees the only girl in the Atkins family. and she’s spoiled rotten lol and acts like a spoiled person, but she FAFO about Arion.
Arion played no games with her, and her family! Bentley was an added surprised.
Arion played no games with her, and her family! Bentley was an added surprised.
May 25, 2026
So good
Arion was something different he came at Mercedees and made her his. He made her have the soft life. Then Ashaun was crazy about Akira. I cant wait to see what else this author going to write.
Arion was something different he came at Mercedees and made her his. He made her have the soft life. Then Ashaun was crazy about Akira. I cant wait to see what else this author going to write.
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