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Justice: The Banks Empire

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He wasn't supposed to let her in.
She wasn't supposed to fall for him.
Neither of them was supposed to get caught up.

Justice Banks had already buried the love of his life. He had no plans to do it twice.

Then Skye Mercer walked into his home to care for his grandmother and made herself hard to ignore. Before long, the woman who was supposed to be temporary started feeling like she belonged.

Skye knew better.

Justice was getting too close, and close was dangerous. Skye Mercer isn't her real name, and the life she left behind wasn't one she could afford to have anyone digging into. She came to the Banks family for a job and enough cash to disappear for good.

She didn't expect Justice. She definitely didn't expect to love him.

But Skye isn't the only one keeping secrets. And Justice's biggest threat might not be the woman sleeping beside him.

Because while he's busy watching the danger outside his gates, he may be missing what's already inside them.

321 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 15, 2026

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8 reviews
August 19, 2026
WTF‼️ This book did NOT disappoint…however, dropping without Justice II in sight is diabolical like parts of this storyline. This was a definitely a page tuner. I could not put this book down.
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1,214 reviews363 followers
October 14, 2026
THE WAY I AM SHOOK. I like kind of had a thought but I’m like nah nah no way. 🌚 Too much is going on but one this for sure miss thing need to be IN THE DIRT !! You can’t rehabilitate that. Nah Miss Author this might be your lane right here some thriller , psychological vibes perfect for October. If I was Skye/Melody I would gtfoh the d aint that good.
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2,135 reviews14 followers
August 16, 2026
Stranger in My Home

The way my heart dropped at that ending!!!…I knew something was off with Storie a couple of books ago, but to hear her say that she has feelings for Justice my my WHOLE head hurt!!!…
Dream is a pawn in Storie’s game to get at their father ans them to learn that she k*lled their mother, that’s next level psychopath!!!…
Roman is in town with Skye’s(Melody) son and her sister too!!!…Babyyyyy, I need Roman’s story because something is deeply disturbing about him!!!…
This book unraveled pretty quickly!!!…Now I want to know who’s coming with the info 1st, Duke or Creed!!!…
Aria is definitely going to be in her feelings when she find out the mess that Storie is doing!!!…I also want to know if Aria knew that Storie’s paternity was in question and that’s why she was and still is so comfortable being with Justice!!!…
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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531 reviews25 followers
September 1, 2026
👀 Chileeeee....

Babbyyy the Young and the Restless frfr! The devil is 15! 😂🤣😭😭😭 There is so much to say, but where do I start.
I know... N'Diaaaa where is book 2? 🤣😂🤣 Give it here!! Cuz da wait is gonna have me snatchin my edges and I got a fade... 😭😭😭😭
💚💛💜💐
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82 reviews
August 18, 2026
OMG! 😱 I need the the next book ASAP!!

Kira… focus on getting your restaurants back on track. 🤷🏾‍♀️

Awww Midnight 😢

Sweet lil Dream

Storie… I can’t stand rotten ass teenagers.

Roman you are a WHOLE BAN!! For real! 😡

Damn Skye…when it rained it poured!!

Now…what about Freetown?!

JUSTICE what is we gonna do now???!!! 🥹🥹

This book had me speed reading to see what that crazy 15 year old was up to!

#badseed
#thegoodson
#rottenapple
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156 reviews3 followers
August 20, 2026
😳🤯😮😲😱

I just knew Justice’s story was going to be my favorite. My goodness, this man has SOOOO much going on, and I was stressed right along with him! 😩 I finally finished after stalling because I am NEVER ready for N’Dia’s cliffhangers. Her cliffhangers have me STRESSED every single time! And that ending?! GIRRRRL! I need the next book ASAP because I cannot be left like this! 😭

I’m gonna need Skye (Melody) to put her big-girl panties on and FACE this. Girl, stop running! Tell Justice to get ahead of everything and stop keeping all these damn secrets! Just like Roman can be a manipulative psycho, between Skye being a former lawyer and Justice being who he is, y’all should be able to come up with a way to beat this man at his own game! I have a feeling Roman knew where she was this whole time and came to D.C. to infiltrate the Banks because he somehow knows she’s connected to them. 👀 Everybody needs to get on the same page because I am TIRED of the secrets!

And Justice? He really disappointed me in this book. All that denial and ignoring what’s right in front of him had me yelling at the book! I really think deep down he knows something is going on with Storie; he just refuses to admit it. And you cannot tell me they don’t see that something is NOT right with that child. Rita sees it! 😂

As for Storie… I honestly have NO words. I’m speechless. I’m just gonna sit back and see how all of this plays out because WHAT is going on?! 😩 N’Dia has me stressed, curious, and ready for the next book because I NEED answers!
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72 reviews2 followers
August 30, 2026
I am SHOOKETH. 😂 N’Dia Rae had me side eyeing everybody in this damn book, but Storie? Baby, that child had me uncomfortable from the beginning and somehow every crazy theory I had kept getting worse. I really enjoyed Justice and Skye together, but what pushed this to 5 stars for me was everything happening around them. Skye’s backstory was heartbreaking, Justice had his hands full with his family, Kira kept making terrible decisions, and Storie was basically running a criminal investigation out of her bedroom while everybody kept calling it grief. Whew.

Justice may actually be my favorite Banks brother, but I’m holding that declaration until this series is truly finished because clearly N’Dia Rae believes in emotional terrorism and cliffhangers. 😂 This book had romance, family, trauma, secrets, manipulation, and enough plot twists to keep me guessing all the way through. I am still processing this foolishness.
231 reviews1 follower
September 14, 2026
Phenomenal Read!!!

When I tell you I got chills about this daughter from the other books in the series but like Justice I blew it off as well but stored for later. And to come to his book and find out at the end my gut wasn’t wrong was amazing… Ohhh but she for the right one on the right day. Because as calculated as this 15yr old thinks she is she’s definitely met her match IF she doesn’t allow fear to stop her. Skye poor baby she’s been to hell and back even the devil needs to be hugging her showing her some mercy. Cause the monster that she was married to is beyond even the devil…. And she needs some kind of relief and help. I know this nook just came out but I’m definitely looking forward to Book ll sooner rather than later. These cliffhanger be taking me out!!!!! But definitely keep writing and I’ll definitely keep reading!!! Thank you N’Dia Rae you doing it sis!!! 💪🏾🎉💯
Profile Image for Myisha Braddock.
115 reviews
October 19, 2026
Terrifyingly Good!!!

I must say this was terrifyingly good. That little girl, that little girl!!!! Oohhh! Once again N’Dia this is a great read. I loved the all of the Washington, DC and Maryland references and landmarks. The instant connection yet slow progression of Justice and Skye’s relationship. The suspense of Skye running into her ex husband and the anxiety of that interaction. The support and friendship she had with Aubrey was excellent. And of course the Banks brothers just being Banks brothers. Now onto Ms. Storie, what on earth!! That young lady is diabolical in her thoughts and actions. The way she manipulated her father and the revaluation of her mother’s death and how she truly feels about Justice, whooo! The ending conversation with Skye and how she exposed her secrets was actually terrifying. So terrifying that I cannot wait for the second book. Great job N’Dia!!!
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184 reviews2 followers
October 20, 2026
HOLD THE DAMN PHONE. WHAT!? Nah. No way, no way, no way. Justice needs to keep an eye on Storie bc something is SO off about this lil girl 😭

I like Skye, and I fear that everything she’s doing is purely out of survival. But one thing I don’t question is how she feels about Justice, his children, and his family. That love and care is genuine. And don’t even get me started on how she is with Grandma Rita. The patience, the gentleness, the way she meets her where she is and knows how to redirect her when needed. You can’t fake that kind of compassion!!! I like her for Justice, too. She challenges him and pushes him in ways I think he wants/needs 🥹😜

There are so many skeletons buried in this story, and the deeper we get into it, the more I realize just how much has been going on beneath the surface. I love how the author gives us enough to question people’s motives without revealing too much too soon. I also really appreciate how she blends urban fiction with elements of suspense, more so in this book. There’s that constant curiosity about who did what, why, and how certain secrets are eventually going to come out. I’m not just invested in the characters and their stories, I’m also trying to piece together everything happening around them. We know for a fact that Skye is hiding something, and the more I read, the more I’m convinced Storie isn’t as innocent as she claims to be. And I can’t shake the feeling that she might know exactly what Skye is hiding. HOW she would know? Hell if I know, but having both of these things going on simultaneously and waiting to see how it all plays out is just chef’s kiss, omg!!! This author knew what she was doing when she wrote this series, I’ll tell you that. An easy 5 stars for me.
76 reviews5 followers
September 6, 2026
The Bad Seed

I'm in this book trying to figure out who's gonna out Skye first. At first I thought Justice was gonna stumble across something predictable but that wasn't the case. He literally had to piece some things together first before he acted on what was nagging at him all along. Then I thought about Storie because she was doing too much. Not to mention the side-eyeing and slick remarks. Ms. Rita although she's going thru what she's going thru. I still thought she would read her like a movie script and have Skye eventually tell on herself outta guilt. Nothing prepared me for the unveiling of the end. I can't wait until the next book because I wanna know how this story is about to turn out. There are too many moving pieces and Skye is running out of time and options.
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793 reviews6 followers
August 19, 2026
SPEECHLESS 😶 😨😲

N’Dia Rae , is an Amazing writer! Yes I knew when I started this book that it was going to end with a Cliff
Hanger. I knew going in that Justice had two children
he loved unconditionally. I also knew that Justice deserved and needed a women in his life that would love him deeply because the mother of his Children
had died. So I thought I did understand where this book was going to go. Well I was correct it ended in a cliff hanger that left me with my mouth open with no words coming out.
I am confident in Knowing there will be at least two more books to follow because BAEBEE! There is a whole lot that’s going to be unpacked after what I just read.

Great read with things you expect and many that you don’t 😂enjoy the ride



158 reviews1 follower
August 30, 2026
Psychological Thriller

Wow! This is a psychological thriller and I was locked in for the ride. Storie was more than just a spoiled teenager. Everyone needs to lock their bedroom doors. Skye needs to talk to Justice more about what's going on in his house. I NEED MORE COMMUNICATION!! I had to read another book before I could write a review because I was too consumed in this story. I didn't want to give spoilers, so I'll just say... you won't be able to put this book down. I'm glad Justice II isn't available yet. It gave me time to sit with this book. Great storytelling, N'Dia Rae. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
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282 reviews
October 18, 2026
It took me a bit to get into this story. The writing was initially overly poetic in a way was missing a human’s voice. So, I could take it or leave it at first, but it was clear that there would be some big reveals that might make it worth continuing, so I did. And boy oh boy.

Let’s call this book a psychological thriller with a little bit of romance thrown in. I have never read a book like this and the last third of the book made it a page turner. Like why is my heart rate up like I’m the one living in the house with HER? Immediately going to book 2. Thankfully I didn’t read this one until book 2 had been published just a few days ago.
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35 reviews1 follower
August 18, 2026
sometimes the danger isn’t those outside it’s those under your roof!

Whew Chileeeeee! I knew Storie was gonna take Justice through it in this book but I never thought it would end the way it did! Baby Sis is past unhinged, we need anew word just for her! Can’t wait to see how Justice handles everything once he finds out the truth.
Rita Rita Ritaaaaaa! I can’t wait to really get into your back story I KNOW YOU FINNA RUN MY PRESSURE UP! I’m ready for it !

I need part 2 TOMORROW!!!
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1,635 reviews10 followers
August 24, 2026
Mind blown

Justice thought he had problems before. Now, he is being set up to face the enemy within. This book has so much craziness going on it kept me on the edge of my seat and staying up late to finish. I can't wait for the next book to see how this all plays out. All I know is Skye better dig deep and boss up. For real, for real. Not gonna lie, I knew something was wrong, but that ending blew me away. I hope we don't have to wait too long for the next book to hopefully wrap this up. We'll done
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2,206 reviews13 followers
September 11, 2026
Wow a truly sick individual!

Wow this was deep. Storie really needs mental help! She's truly messed up! Justice does not realize just how deep this goes with his daughter. Skye should hav already come clean because the thing about secrets they never stay buried. Roman needd to be dealt with and Keenan ntb rescued! I'm kind of scared for Dream and Grandma Rita! I need book #2 ASAP. N'Dia Rae as usual you left us with so many questions! I hope book 2 is coming soon! This was excellent felt like watching a movie!
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1,991 reviews10 followers
September 26, 2026
If the Banks series is top shelf whisky, then Justice is the best bottle yet.

Justice Banks meets Skye Mercer and the drama, the racing heartbeats and the anger all land in one book. The plot twists had me on the edge of my seat and the edges of my hair are gone 😯
N'Dia Rae built this story so well that I was hooked from the first page to the last.

My only regret is not waiting for the whole series to drop, because now I have to wait and I cannot take it.

Read the Banks Empire in order for the full effect, this book ended on a cliffhanger and I'm vexed.

Read on Kindle Unlimited.
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618 reviews11 followers
August 15, 2026
Diabolical...

Stories Banks in one word...Diabolical... The Banks can't seem to catch a break...Skye seems like she has been to war and her battle is not over. What happens next will shape so many lives and turn everything upside down. Justice is really trying to be a good dad and business man but he is not paying close enough attention to his oldest girl Storie. As the saga continues.. Ready to see what's next and how to untangle this web of lies and secrets. Bravo! ❤📚🔥
22 reviews
August 16, 2026
omg

Omg! I knew Storie had some issues but I was NOT expecting that!!!
I’m ready for the truth to come out. I feel like there are so many layers. I love the way the author has us on edge. The suspense when you know there is something brewing and you just don’t know which way it will turn! Whew! Amazing writing! Can’t wait for the next one!! I hope it doesn’t take too long!
I hope Skye comes clean soon. The truth is always lighter. Just tell him!
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17 reviews4 followers
August 21, 2026
Mouth is on the floor😱

Whooooaaa child😱 book 2, “where r u”!! I stayed up all night long reading this book. That cliffhanger was not what I was expecting at all. This book was good from the beginning till the end🥰 It’s hard to pick which brother I like the most lol but Justice is pulling at my heartstrings so bad. I just hate this for him😫 If u haven’t read this book, PLEASE start reading it now. You will not be disappointed
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22 reviews
August 23, 2026
I KNOW YOU'RE LYING!!!

OMG! What in the world???? Talk about a cliffhanger! I hope Rita heard that convo between Storie and Skye cause Justice is about to lose his ish!!! I really wish Skye had just gone on and told him what was up from the beginning. I can't wait to see how this all plays out. I won't say too much more because I'd be giving spoilers. This was definitely a great read!
43 reviews
August 23, 2026
All I can say is shitttttttttttttt

😂😂😂 oh my God that little girl is a beast of beast I can't wait for the next book man if she don't go ahead and tell that man the truth cuz he going she going to end up killing that little girl or Justice or the grand mama she probably been poisoned at the Grand Mama the whole time you need to be with this one my girl and I can't wait for the next one I thought prime and quest was good
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546 reviews10 followers
August 24, 2026
From the previous books I was thinking that maybe Story wasn't Justice's child! No way his daughters could be that different! Stories is diabolical! I really feel for Justice dealing with her! I really wish Skye would come clean with Justice! By the time she decides to leave Im sure Creed will be finished with his background investigation! He's quick and theral! And Dream is such a sweetheart! I know Justice and Melody will work this out! I can't wait to see how this ends for Story!
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2 reviews
August 29, 2026
CRAZYYYY

whoaaaa this was crazy asf, definitely a slow burn type of book. I do love how it ended and how long it took for anyone to figure out what happened and who did what. This was different for N’Dia Rae, it was a meticulous writing that I enjoyed and it almost felt like mystery in a way that I like. It matches the character Justice because he is mysterious in a way. I can’t wait for the next book because you really don’t know how it could all end.
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27 reviews
August 16, 2026
Another Amazing Story

I have no words, many thoughts and emotions but my goodness. I couldn’t put it down, N’Dia Rae gets better and better with each book in the King and Banks series. This was so so good. I highly recommend you read it. That’s all I gotta say because I don’t want to accidentally give anything away just read it, you won’t regret it.
87 reviews
August 16, 2026
Storie

Oh that’s exactly the bane for her. WOW! Okay so when does the next book come out because this was just wrong the way I went back like I skipped a page.

Oh I can only imagine what to come.
Justice m sure will live up to his name because one thing for sure at this point EVERYONE is about to get it!
742 reviews1 follower
August 16, 2026
Vickie J

Oh my gosh........ Eviiiiiillllll that girl is crazy, Sky got her hands full she needs to get on the ball and Justice is going to loss it when he finds out the truth. Quest and Prime are going to be pissed cause they are going to find out about Storie and it's going to be on and popping. That girl is a nut Sky better tell him first.
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8 reviews
August 16, 2026
OMG! I was not ready!

Justice…this story was so well written. The tension was real. I really wish she would have trusted him with her secret but then we would not have this amazing story! I cannot wait for the next book. It’s crazy beefing with a fictional character but BABY! I can’t wait for Storie to get hers!
9 reviews1 follower
August 18, 2026
Storie

Ok now this was crazy, this girl is a peace of work, killed her own mom because she found out justice wasn't her real father, and threatening skye in the process. If I were so he I will sit justice down and tell him everything about the marriage the kids all of it, including stories lying a**
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