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The Collide Series #1
When Worlds Collide
BOOK ONE of The Collide Series
Sometimes love comes unexpectedly...
Lauren is a spoiled daddy's girl, brought up under the protection of Miami's elite black society. With a law professor for a mother, and a state attorney for a father, she has been raised to understand the law down to its most fundamental form. She's what they call, in every sense of the term, a Good Girl. As her father prepares to take on the biggest case of his career--going against Miami's most notorious kingpin, Silas Montgomery--tensions begin to rise, and our Good Girl becomes Silas Montgomery's newest target. Now on the radar of the most dangerous man in Miami, Lauren's perfect world goes up in flames. Everyday becomes a constant battle to stay alive.
Kain is about as close to Silas Montgomery as most people can get. Unlike Lauren's world of sheltered ease, his world is dark and dangerous. He's been raised by the code of the streets, hardened by life's harshest lessons. Not many people are out here doing Kain any favors. Especially not the kind of favor he extends to Lauren. Protection--that's what he offers her. Protection from the most dangerous man in Miami.
Lauren and Kain's story is tale of love crossing over to the different side of the tracks. Their's is a tale of what happens when worlds collide.
Book one is told entirely in Lauren's point of view.
Sometimes love comes unexpectedly...
Lauren is a spoiled daddy's girl, brought up under the protection of Miami's elite black society. With a law professor for a mother, and a state attorney for a father, she has been raised to understand the law down to its most fundamental form. She's what they call, in every sense of the term, a Good Girl. As her father prepares to take on the biggest case of his career--going against Miami's most notorious kingpin, Silas Montgomery--tensions begin to rise, and our Good Girl becomes Silas Montgomery's newest target. Now on the radar of the most dangerous man in Miami, Lauren's perfect world goes up in flames. Everyday becomes a constant battle to stay alive.
Kain is about as close to Silas Montgomery as most people can get. Unlike Lauren's world of sheltered ease, his world is dark and dangerous. He's been raised by the code of the streets, hardened by life's harshest lessons. Not many people are out here doing Kain any favors. Especially not the kind of favor he extends to Lauren. Protection--that's what he offers her. Protection from the most dangerous man in Miami.
Lauren and Kain's story is tale of love crossing over to the different side of the tracks. Their's is a tale of what happens when worlds collide.
Book one is told entirely in Lauren's point of view.
288 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 2, 2018
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Millie Belizaire
16 books518 followersForever a South Florida girl, Millie Belizaire has a thrill for the exciting (and a little of the weird), unnecessarily sped up music, and painting. Most of the time, however, she can be found tucked in her cozy lair typing away at her laptop. A storyteller to the bone, she finds no greater joy than sharing her tales of love, of action, of pain, and of life.
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February 11, 2023
Millie knows she is the QUEEN of slow burns!!! I was briefly introduced to Kain and Lauren in “The Garden of Eden” and had no idea they had their own story. I wish I would’ve read this first to get a better understanding of their dynamic in that book but such is life. I will say this, from the bond they created in this series there’s no way anyone was coming between that.
When Worlds Collide indeed. On one side of the fence we have Joshua Caplan, Miami Dade’s most powerful States Attorney gearing up for one of his biggest take downs yet. In the upcoming months he will be trying a case against one of the largest drug lords the south has seen. This brings us to Silas’ side of the fence. He is a ruthless cold blooded kingpin and prides himself on making sure everyone fears him. He’s made billions both legally and illegally and has no problem ending anyone who will stand in his way, family included. His name rings loudly in the streets and beyond and for this very reason Joshua has a burning desire to end him. As these two powerful men go head to head they had no ideas that their biggest obstacle when it comes to winning this all out war would be their children.
When Kain and Lauren met during a party being thrown on behalf of his sister, neither had any clue about the other’s family lineage. Kain came to Lauren’s rescue and their connection organically grew from there. Even after finding out who their fathers were and creating an endless list of why their blossoming love would never work, neither of them was willing to let go.
Like I mentioned this was a very detailed slow burning start to the series. The climax was slow to arrive but when it did BAYBEY, it was like the Raging Bull🎢at Six Flags! I was tossed around like a rag doll 😩😩😩.
This book was full of sibling rivalry, betrayal, drama, friendships were tested, familial loyalty was tested and it all reared it ugly head in a way I DID NOT see coming! I jumped right into book two without thinking twice! Whew the heartbreak 💔😪🤧…. To be continued 📖
When Worlds Collide indeed. On one side of the fence we have Joshua Caplan, Miami Dade’s most powerful States Attorney gearing up for one of his biggest take downs yet. In the upcoming months he will be trying a case against one of the largest drug lords the south has seen. This brings us to Silas’ side of the fence. He is a ruthless cold blooded kingpin and prides himself on making sure everyone fears him. He’s made billions both legally and illegally and has no problem ending anyone who will stand in his way, family included. His name rings loudly in the streets and beyond and for this very reason Joshua has a burning desire to end him. As these two powerful men go head to head they had no ideas that their biggest obstacle when it comes to winning this all out war would be their children.
When Kain and Lauren met during a party being thrown on behalf of his sister, neither had any clue about the other’s family lineage. Kain came to Lauren’s rescue and their connection organically grew from there. Even after finding out who their fathers were and creating an endless list of why their blossoming love would never work, neither of them was willing to let go.
Like I mentioned this was a very detailed slow burning start to the series. The climax was slow to arrive but when it did BAYBEY, it was like the Raging Bull🎢at Six Flags! I was tossed around like a rag doll 😩😩😩.
This book was full of sibling rivalry, betrayal, drama, friendships were tested, familial loyalty was tested and it all reared it ugly head in a way I DID NOT see coming! I jumped right into book two without thinking twice! Whew the heartbreak 💔😪🤧…. To be continued 📖
November 11, 2023
This book is good.
October 14, 2018
Loved it!!
I really need to give this more than 5 stars because this is one book you won't want to put down!
I really need to give this more than 5 stars because this is one book you won't want to put down!
January 16, 2023
Is love enough?
Whew Chilllle it was a LOT going on in this story and honestly I wish I would've read this series first, because all the mess Lauren and Kain been through ain't no way Eden had a chance in hell with him. They were the black modern day Romeo and Juliet...the Caplan's against the Montgomery's.
4.5 stars
Lauren Caplan was a twin, and she happened to be the less flashy, not as popular, reserved one out of the two. She was her daddy's girl, while her sister related to her mom. Lauren's dad was a big time prosecuting attorney and she often spent time with him while he worked, however she was still naive from the privilege his career afforded them. One night at a college party she collides with Kain and his kindness draws him to her until she realizes who he is. Kain decides to help her out and they make an unlikely friendship that turns into more as he tries to protect her from his own family. It was a little slow for me, but it was all in the name of character development. The slow burn as Kain opened up and showed his loyalty to Lauren. As Lauren went against her beloved father to be with Kain. They chose each other...so it seemed.
Kain Montgomery is the son and heir to the throne of one of the cruelest bosses in the underworld. He was numb to all the chaos around him. He moved on autopilot and handled business like he was taught. When he saved Lauren and she didn't know who he was and was grateful for his help, something in him wanted to keep that. Lauren was his peace. As he sheltered her he was so sweet, kind, and gentle with her. Although, he never said it out loud, his actions were full of love. Until they weren't.... Until his lives collide and he has to choose his friend, his other life over Lauren. It moves slow then turns up at the end which seems to be this author's signature. Off to the next book.
Whew Chilllle it was a LOT going on in this story and honestly I wish I would've read this series first, because all the mess Lauren and Kain been through ain't no way Eden had a chance in hell with him. They were the black modern day Romeo and Juliet...the Caplan's against the Montgomery's.
4.5 stars
Lauren Caplan was a twin, and she happened to be the less flashy, not as popular, reserved one out of the two. She was her daddy's girl, while her sister related to her mom. Lauren's dad was a big time prosecuting attorney and she often spent time with him while he worked, however she was still naive from the privilege his career afforded them. One night at a college party she collides with Kain and his kindness draws him to her until she realizes who he is. Kain decides to help her out and they make an unlikely friendship that turns into more as he tries to protect her from his own family. It was a little slow for me, but it was all in the name of character development. The slow burn as Kain opened up and showed his loyalty to Lauren. As Lauren went against her beloved father to be with Kain. They chose each other...so it seemed.
Kain Montgomery is the son and heir to the throne of one of the cruelest bosses in the underworld. He was numb to all the chaos around him. He moved on autopilot and handled business like he was taught. When he saved Lauren and she didn't know who he was and was grateful for his help, something in him wanted to keep that. Lauren was his peace. As he sheltered her he was so sweet, kind, and gentle with her. Although, he never said it out loud, his actions were full of love. Until they weren't.... Until his lives collide and he has to choose his friend, his other life over Lauren. It moves slow then turns up at the end which seems to be this author's signature. Off to the next book.
February 20, 2024
i really really enjoyed this book!! so much, i bought the physical copy! this was such a well developed story. and the cliffhanger she left us off on?i immediately just downloaded the second book. i rate this 4.5 stars 🥹 I absolutely love kain and lauren and can’t wait to see what happens between them 😳 including the relationship between her and her parents, her twin sister morgan, and kain sisters… omg so many questions and not enough answers in this book so im immediately continuing to the next. well done, millie! 🥰🫶🏽
July 13, 2018
Lauren is a daddy's girl, through and through. Being from an affluent Black society, she has her aspirations to keep her busy in school. But she gets a dose of the real world when a chance encounter with Kain leads to an unlikely pairing. As their worlds collide, will she be able to make it out alive?
Omg, I've been out of my mind for the past few days! This book has kept me up late at nights and has just consumed my summer break! I'm beyond elated that I decided to give this book a try! It's been on my kindle for a minute and to think I would have missed out on this gem! When I said this story gave me LIFE...oh gaddddd! This is one of the most unique plots I've read in a minute. The writing was effortless and the pacing was smooth. The drama was on from the jump as Lauren stumbled unknowingly into Kain's world! The twists and turns of this plot was beyond suspenseful and heightened my reading pleasure to the utmost!!!
Lauren and Kain were both oil and water but fit seamlessly together. The rose colored glasses appeal of Lauren was contrasted well by the gritty facets of Kain's life. You would think these two wouldn't make a good coupling, but nothing is further from the truth! Their attraction to each other and chemistry was palpable throughout the entire book. I could very well see in a short time how they had bonded to each other; had given each other what they never had in their own worlds. Kain is frig'n BAE, you hear me, Zaddy! His whole rugged yet calm persona literally had me trembling! I really enjoyed the first person point of view: seeing worldy encounters through Lauren's eyes made my reading experience more enjoyable. Her naivety was relatable and her bravery as the story progressed was true character development!
Additionally, I LOVED every single sub character: they are so well written and everyone adds to the progression of the plot.
The ending had me on the edge of my seat and I'm so thankful I have part 2 to keep me busy. Listen, it also delights me to no end to have found a new author that I enjoy. It also pleases me that part 3 is only two weeks away...gasps*!
If you like suspenseful, dramatic reads with an urban flair and a love story thrown into one, then you will def enjoy this book!
Omg, I've been out of my mind for the past few days! This book has kept me up late at nights and has just consumed my summer break! I'm beyond elated that I decided to give this book a try! It's been on my kindle for a minute and to think I would have missed out on this gem! When I said this story gave me LIFE...oh gaddddd! This is one of the most unique plots I've read in a minute. The writing was effortless and the pacing was smooth. The drama was on from the jump as Lauren stumbled unknowingly into Kain's world! The twists and turns of this plot was beyond suspenseful and heightened my reading pleasure to the utmost!!!
Lauren and Kain were both oil and water but fit seamlessly together. The rose colored glasses appeal of Lauren was contrasted well by the gritty facets of Kain's life. You would think these two wouldn't make a good coupling, but nothing is further from the truth! Their attraction to each other and chemistry was palpable throughout the entire book. I could very well see in a short time how they had bonded to each other; had given each other what they never had in their own worlds. Kain is frig'n BAE, you hear me, Zaddy! His whole rugged yet calm persona literally had me trembling! I really enjoyed the first person point of view: seeing worldy encounters through Lauren's eyes made my reading experience more enjoyable. Her naivety was relatable and her bravery as the story progressed was true character development!
Additionally, I LOVED every single sub character: they are so well written and everyone adds to the progression of the plot.
The ending had me on the edge of my seat and I'm so thankful I have part 2 to keep me busy. Listen, it also delights me to no end to have found a new author that I enjoy. It also pleases me that part 3 is only two weeks away...gasps*!
If you like suspenseful, dramatic reads with an urban flair and a love story thrown into one, then you will def enjoy this book!
February 13, 2020
I found Lauren to be an annoying and childlike character and was honestly hard to like. This was a good read, a little slow here and there but was still satisfying. Looking forward to Book 2 from Kain's view.
April 8, 2025
When Worlds Collide by Millie Belizaire
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September 3, 2025
I thoroughly enjoyed this book! This is my second book by Millie Belizaire and it did not disappoint. Loved the plot and I loved the slow burn. On to book 2 immediately.
February 5, 2023
enjoyable
I enjoyed this first installment of the collide series! They character build up was wonderful. It Really painted the picture of love for these quick friends . Looking forward To the next book see where these characters take me .
I enjoyed this first installment of the collide series! They character build up was wonderful. It Really painted the picture of love for these quick friends . Looking forward To the next book see where these characters take me .
March 10, 2018
A lot of things in this book went right over my head until i read it the second time. i was enjoying the story but when i went back and reread the story i realized how the author was foreshadowing in practically every chapter and i'm just amazed. i don't even write reviews like that but this story was so good and i want to reccomend it to people so that i can have someone to talk about it with. you can tell the author is from miami or close because Kain is a Miami dude TO THE T with his fine ass
February 13, 2018
The title explains it all
Good read can’t wait for part 2 hope Lauren stop being stupid and weak. Kain was the man Silos needs to go.
Good read can’t wait for part 2 hope Lauren stop being stupid and weak. Kain was the man Silos needs to go.
June 8, 2020
Sweet. Unexpected. Endearing
Lauren is a college student with aspirations of being a doctor. She has a twin sister and comes from an affluent family that runs in the most illustrious and prestigious circles. Kain is a college student with aspirations of being a lawyer. He has 4 older sisters and hails from a family that can afford him the most expensive private schools for the best education and anything a 20-year-old could ever desire. Taking those things at face value, Kain and Lauren make perfect sense. They're both smart, young, black kids with soaring aspirations. They both come from families that have money, demand power, and elicit respect. But Lauren's father is a Miami state attorney, who earns his money, power, and respect from upholding and enforcing the law and Kain's father is an infamous kingpin who earns his money, power, and respect from the streets. A reality that plants Lauren and Kain firmly on opposite sides of the tracks...especially considering the fact that Lauren's dad is trying to throw Kains dad under a prison and Kain's dad is trying to throw Lauren's dad six feet under. But you know what they say about opposites!
I'm not going to lie...when I read the synopsis for this book, my immediate thought was how in the world is Millie going to set these two up to be together in a way that feels organic—in a way that doesn't seem far fetched or forced. But baaaby! Millie told me to shut my ass up in the very first 20 pages of the book because not only did the impetus for Kain and Lauren meeting and falling for one another feel authentic, it immediately endears them to you.
Everything about this book is endearing actually. Kain and Lauren's relationship and interactions with one another. Lauren's relationship with her best friend Lux. Kain's relationships with his friends and their loyalty for one another. The protectiveness of Kain's sisters for him—even the over-the-top extraness of his youngest sister Cierra. And so much more.
Even with everything that was going on in the story, with Lauren's life being in danger throughout the duration of the book, there was still a ton of fun and levity infused into the story. I was always stressed about the danger that Lauren was in and that she and Kain would get caught, but the stress was suppressed time and again by the love they clearly had for one another, by the enjoyment I had in watching them get to know eachother, and by the fact that—unlike a lot of other books that feature characters of the same age, with these characters and in this book—I didn't have to deal with any angsty BS! Oh my God was that refreshing.
And then...
SHIT
HIT
THE
FAN...
Despite the grittiness of the storyline and the very young age of the characters (relative to mine), I was cheesing like a Cheshire cat through the entire book. There were multiple times while reading that I stopped and said to myself "This 20-year-old boy really has me in here swooning!"
I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS BOOK. I feel a little bad because I'm rushing through this review so I can get started on book two...but I think that's enough of an endorsement for the book in and of itself. So if the synopsis or my review hasn't got you sold, let the convicing point be the fact that I can barely write a full review for this book because I'm too anxious to get started on the next in the trilogy.
Lauren is a college student with aspirations of being a doctor. She has a twin sister and comes from an affluent family that runs in the most illustrious and prestigious circles. Kain is a college student with aspirations of being a lawyer. He has 4 older sisters and hails from a family that can afford him the most expensive private schools for the best education and anything a 20-year-old could ever desire. Taking those things at face value, Kain and Lauren make perfect sense. They're both smart, young, black kids with soaring aspirations. They both come from families that have money, demand power, and elicit respect. But Lauren's father is a Miami state attorney, who earns his money, power, and respect from upholding and enforcing the law and Kain's father is an infamous kingpin who earns his money, power, and respect from the streets. A reality that plants Lauren and Kain firmly on opposite sides of the tracks...especially considering the fact that Lauren's dad is trying to throw Kains dad under a prison and Kain's dad is trying to throw Lauren's dad six feet under. But you know what they say about opposites!
I'm not going to lie...when I read the synopsis for this book, my immediate thought was how in the world is Millie going to set these two up to be together in a way that feels organic—in a way that doesn't seem far fetched or forced. But baaaby! Millie told me to shut my ass up in the very first 20 pages of the book because not only did the impetus for Kain and Lauren meeting and falling for one another feel authentic, it immediately endears them to you.
Everything about this book is endearing actually. Kain and Lauren's relationship and interactions with one another. Lauren's relationship with her best friend Lux. Kain's relationships with his friends and their loyalty for one another. The protectiveness of Kain's sisters for him—even the over-the-top extraness of his youngest sister Cierra. And so much more.
Even with everything that was going on in the story, with Lauren's life being in danger throughout the duration of the book, there was still a ton of fun and levity infused into the story. I was always stressed about the danger that Lauren was in and that she and Kain would get caught, but the stress was suppressed time and again by the love they clearly had for one another, by the enjoyment I had in watching them get to know eachother, and by the fact that—unlike a lot of other books that feature characters of the same age, with these characters and in this book—I didn't have to deal with any angsty BS! Oh my God was that refreshing.
And then...
SHIT
HIT
THE
FAN...
Despite the grittiness of the storyline and the very young age of the characters (relative to mine), I was cheesing like a Cheshire cat through the entire book. There were multiple times while reading that I stopped and said to myself "This 20-year-old boy really has me in here swooning!"
I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS BOOK. I feel a little bad because I'm rushing through this review so I can get started on book two...but I think that's enough of an endorsement for the book in and of itself. So if the synopsis or my review hasn't got you sold, let the convicing point be the fact that I can barely write a full review for this book because I'm too anxious to get started on the next in the trilogy.
August 31, 2018
4.5 stars
This author has my FULL attention!
This author has my FULL attention!
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March 31, 2018WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE-Lauren has an identical twin, Morgan (they are so different though) who takes her to a party one night. Morgan is a popular party girl type while Lauren is not so right from the beginning Lauren is suspicious as to why her sister would want HER to go along? Immediately we find out she needs a designated driver. Lauren is offended and finds the bartender even though she doesn’t drink and starts to take shots. Of course she gets drunk and then the real story begins. I couldn’t put this book down (although I forced myself several times because I didn’t want it to end). Lauren is so naïve, sheltered and weak. She comes from well off, hard working “country club” parents. Kain, her love interest is worldly, strong and dangerous. He doesn’t know his mom and his dad is basically Miami’s biggest crime boss. They meet and it’s chemistry. But of course, they can’t tell their families because Lauren‘s dad is the states attorney trying to put Kain’s dad away. So begins a secret relationship. I was rooting For Lauren because she had nobody on her side and she was lost. She was never in a situation like this, no friends, never had a boyfriend... It was all new and she couldn’t even talk to her selfish twin. The only person who really had her back was Kain (as you’ll see when you pick this book up). At one point Lauren is grounded by her parents when they find out what’s going on and then I start to think she’ll get back to her normal boring life but her sister steps in to help her out. I was so happy with the new improved Lauren but sad because the book ended the way it did and I needed to see what would happen. Don’t pass this book by @milliebelizaire did a great job and I hope the next part will be just as interesting. ~LEE~
November 10, 2023
It’s official, I’m a fan!!!!
This is my 3rd book by Millie and I have loved everyone of them. Each book is uniquely different from her others and I love that!!!! He books are a slow ride of adventure! This story is a must read! I can’t wait to dive into book 2! Bravoooo!
This is my 3rd book by Millie and I have loved everyone of them. Each book is uniquely different from her others and I love that!!!! He books are a slow ride of adventure! This story is a must read! I can’t wait to dive into book 2! Bravoooo!
August 1, 2018
A Must-read
New author to me and highly recommended. Great start to this series. Very well-written and hard to put down. Now on to Book 2
New author to me and highly recommended. Great start to this series. Very well-written and hard to put down. Now on to Book 2
July 22, 2018
4.5 Stars! I would have never guessed this was written by a “new” author! It was so, so good... I need to take a few minutes to wrap my mind around that ending, full review to come.
Review added:
First off, I would have NEVER decided to read this book by the cover alone. Since I don't read blurbs, most of what I read is by the cover or recommendations from my book friends. Luckily, this one was highly recommended to me by a book bestie! But I must say When Worlds Collide (Book 1) is the perfect example of "don't judge a book by its cover!"
What I loved
The Characters...... Lauren and Kain (I feel like they need a cute lil nickname, but all I can come up with is Karen... and that ain't cute at all!!! OK, OK... back to the review). I loved that although it came across initially as that Lauren was weak, she wasn't... she was just misinformed and naive... there is a difference and she should not be branded as weak! I loved that there were so many layers to Kain, even exclusively from Lauren's point of view. I loved them together. I loved that their relationship was built from the ground up
What Needed Work
I was engrossed and all into the first 90% of the book... then the last 10% went sooooo fast and felt like it came from left field. Throughout the book, there were undertones of the urban genre throughout, but I wouldn't have classified it as such... until I read that last 10%, it's like there was an entire shift of the tone of the book and story. It wasn't enough to take away from the overall goodness of it, but it was a little distracting.
Book 1 in this series had all of the makings of a great story, including the supporting characters. I'm always looking for books where the characters are surrounded by some sort of a support system (good or bad) because it adds to the character development. Without giving too much of the story away, I would say that Kain and Lauren's story is worth a read if you want a story that is more than just roses and sunshine and a HEA.
Review added:
First off, I would have NEVER decided to read this book by the cover alone. Since I don't read blurbs, most of what I read is by the cover or recommendations from my book friends. Luckily, this one was highly recommended to me by a book bestie! But I must say When Worlds Collide (Book 1) is the perfect example of "don't judge a book by its cover!"
What I loved
The Characters...... Lauren and Kain (I feel like they need a cute lil nickname, but all I can come up with is Karen... and that ain't cute at all!!! OK, OK... back to the review). I loved that although it came across initially as that Lauren was weak, she wasn't... she was just misinformed and naive... there is a difference and she should not be branded as weak! I loved that there were so many layers to Kain, even exclusively from Lauren's point of view. I loved them together. I loved that their relationship was built from the ground up
What Needed Work
I was engrossed and all into the first 90% of the book... then the last 10% went sooooo fast and felt like it came from left field. Throughout the book, there were undertones of the urban genre throughout, but I wouldn't have classified it as such... until I read that last 10%, it's like there was an entire shift of the tone of the book and story. It wasn't enough to take away from the overall goodness of it, but it was a little distracting.
Book 1 in this series had all of the makings of a great story, including the supporting characters. I'm always looking for books where the characters are surrounded by some sort of a support system (good or bad) because it adds to the character development. Without giving too much of the story away, I would say that Kain and Lauren's story is worth a read if you want a story that is more than just roses and sunshine and a HEA.
September 26, 2018
WOW
My very first time reading a book by the author and I enjoyed it. Very well written storyline and character development. I couldn't stop reading. I love the story of Kain and Lauren, which is told by Lauren as opposites who end up meeting by chance and the drama immediately unfolds. Lauren is naive with a beautiful heart and as Kain helps her in an unsuspecting way she gradually gets him to open up to her. Kain is definitely bae in this book but after everything that has unfolded will he still have room for the precious Lauren. Can't wait to read Kain's side of their story in part 2.
My very first time reading a book by the author and I enjoyed it. Very well written storyline and character development. I couldn't stop reading. I love the story of Kain and Lauren, which is told by Lauren as opposites who end up meeting by chance and the drama immediately unfolds. Lauren is naive with a beautiful heart and as Kain helps her in an unsuspecting way she gradually gets him to open up to her. Kain is definitely bae in this book but after everything that has unfolded will he still have room for the precious Lauren. Can't wait to read Kain's side of their story in part 2.
February 17, 2025
4 ⭐️
This book had me HOOKED!!! The only reason it’s not a 5 ⭐️ is because I do not support or like the idea and delusions of getting with a gangster 😭. It NEVER ends well and it’s just dumb. AND baby girl, Lauren pissed me tf off with her naive and timid self.
Like WAKE TF UP NOW!!!
But I’m here for the delusions, so onto part two 😂🙂↕️
This book had me HOOKED!!! The only reason it’s not a 5 ⭐️ is because I do not support or like the idea and delusions of getting with a gangster 😭. It NEVER ends well and it’s just dumb. AND baby girl, Lauren pissed me tf off with her naive and timid self.
Like WAKE TF UP NOW!!!
But I’m here for the delusions, so onto part two 😂🙂↕️
June 18, 2018
Very Good
This book was recommended to me by another reader that told me it was an excellent read. The story of Lauren Kain, well written, great storyline and entertaining.
This book was recommended to me by another reader that told me it was an excellent read. The story of Lauren Kain, well written, great storyline and entertaining.
October 16, 2018
Intriguing
This was a highly recommended book from my reader friends. I wasn't too impressed in the beginning but it changed once I got into the storyline. What happens when two people are forbidden to be together? Their world's collide! This was a good read and I'm ready to see what's next
This was a highly recommended book from my reader friends. I wasn't too impressed in the beginning but it changed once I got into the storyline. What happens when two people are forbidden to be together? Their world's collide! This was a good read and I'm ready to see what's next
August 20, 2020
War of Good and Evil
This book was so good, I almost skipped this review to get to Book 2. The characters were developed seamlessly and the storyline flowed smoothly.
This book was so good, I almost skipped this review to get to Book 2. The characters were developed seamlessly and the storyline flowed smoothly.
April 8, 2024
This is what I’m talking about when it comes to the forbidden romance trope!
June 24, 2024
Chef's kiss!! 💋 omg!! I can't believe I hadn't read this yet!!! It was good!! I was hooked!! Can't wait to read the rest!
December 2, 2018
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February 5, 2018
This is my first read from this author and had I not received an email notification of this release I honestly feel that I would have really missed out on a fantastic read. From the very beginning, we are able to see Lauren and Morgan twin sisters born to affluent parents whom both have expectations for the two of them. They are entrenched in the upper echelon of Miami's Black Elite and while Morgan is okay with this way of life and seemingly tows the line with looking, acting, and presenting herself as the polished daughter that her mother has always dreamed of, Lauren is a little different. She is the quiet studious twin of the two and is very socially awkward. After being tricked into attending a party to be the designated driver for her twin sister that she loves but doesn't really like very much, she finds herself in a very precarious situation only to be saved by someone she would NEVER have crossed paths with had she not attended the part. Kaine isn't your typical street thug. He is highly educated and a dichotomy of contradictions that only serve to allow the reader to enthusiastically await as the multiple layers of his personality is revealed. As the book progresses we get to see the good, the bad and the ugly from both of these characters. We begin to see Lauren evolve from this insecure, innocent young girl with no real understanding of what happens outside of her fully insulated world to someone that is eager to learn, grow, and become the peace that Kaine so desperately needs. She quickly surmises that he isn't looking for a 'Bonnie' to his 'Clyde' so to speak. He likes her for who she is and doesn't want to see that change. Initially, when I began to read the book I thought that it was a little slow but I had to remind myself this is a novelist who has taken the time to not only develop the story but the characters as well. These three-dimensional individuals could easily be depicted on the big screen and capture our imaginations long after the ending credits begin to roll. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. From the irrational comparisons that Lauren's father made between Kaine and his father Silas, to the catty and sarcastic remarks uttered by Cierra regarding Kaine and Lauren's relationship, there was NEVER a dull moment. I anxiously await the release of parts 2 and 3 and will share with everyone that are lovers of urban fiction to quickly get their copy of this FANTASTIC release!! Great JOB Ms. Belizaire!!
March 13, 2018
I was kind of holding out for a part 2 of The Alphabetic System but since that never came I'm not going to be salty. I've got trust issues though. You say this series is a trilogy. Well I hope so. Now my review. Okay so this was classified as urban fiction but it was more like crime fiction. Idk. Aside from the dialogue and a few themes, this seemed a lot wasn't really what I'd classify as "urban". Both Lauren and Kain come from wealth although Kain's wealth is from illegal means. I dunno. He's still a rich college boy. Which isn't a bad thing. I like him more than the average no goal having street thug. This was more like watching Power than watching The Wire. Does that make sense? They both deal with similar themes, but the package that it comes in is different. Yes Kain comes from a kingpin dynasty or what have you but he's kinda complex. It's like reading about two characters who aren't really bout that life. Similar to how Ghost is a reluctant participant to crime in Power, but he does what needs to be done. Kain reminds me of a younger Ghost lol who doesn't cheat. He may be misclassified but he's still my favorite. He's complex where I'm not all the way sure if I'll still see him the same when I read a whole book in his pov. I read the excerpt at the end and that's what's really got me hungry for part two. Kain from his own perspective sounds so much better than from Lauren's. To be honest Lauren gets on my nerves. I hope that change in her character in the last chapter means she's gonna stop being so annoying about everything. It's like she keeps forgetting who she's laid up with. There was a part in the book when Kain said, "you think because I don't look at everything so wide eyed like you do that I don't see?" He kinda dragged her and I was here for it. I hope Lauren continues to grow up.
November 17, 2018
I'd been going through major book withdrawal. Every book I picked up just did not hold my attention. After seeing a Facebook post about some reading recommendations, I noticed that numerous friends had mentioned “The Collide” series by Millie Belizaire. I knew it was something that I had to check out myself.
“Lauren is a spoiled daddy's girl, brought up under the protection of Miami's elite black society. With a law professor for a mother, and a state attorney for a father, she has been raised to understand the law down to its most fundamental form. She's what they call, in every sense of the term, a Good Girl. As her father prepares to take on the biggest case of his career--going against Miami's most notorious kingpin, Silas Montgomery--tensions begin to rise, and our Good Girl becomes Silas Montgomery's newest target. Now on the radar of the most dangerous man in Miami, Lauren's perfect world goes up in flames. Everyday becomes a constant battle to stay alive.
Kain is about as close to Silas Montgomery as most people can get. Unlike Lauren's world of sheltered ease, his world is dark and dangerous. He's been raised by the code of the streets, hardened by life's harshest lessons. Not many people are out here doing Kain any favors. Especially not the kind of favor he extends to Lauren. Protection--that's what he offers her. Protection from the most dangerous man in Miami.
Lauren and Kain's story is tale of love crossing over to the different side of the tracks. Theirs’s is a tale of what happens when worlds collide.”
I immediately started book one “ When Worlds Collide”. I found myself pulled in almost immediately. The story itself was paced perfectly. The plot was refreshing. I enjoyed Lauren’s quirky personality (although I found myself wanting to shake her a time or two while reading lol). This installment is told 100% from her point of view.
I did not want to put this book down while reading it. There were some grammatical errors but nothing that really took away from the storyline. A solid 4.5 stars. This was my first read by Author Millie, but I guarantee it will not be my last.
“Lauren is a spoiled daddy's girl, brought up under the protection of Miami's elite black society. With a law professor for a mother, and a state attorney for a father, she has been raised to understand the law down to its most fundamental form. She's what they call, in every sense of the term, a Good Girl. As her father prepares to take on the biggest case of his career--going against Miami's most notorious kingpin, Silas Montgomery--tensions begin to rise, and our Good Girl becomes Silas Montgomery's newest target. Now on the radar of the most dangerous man in Miami, Lauren's perfect world goes up in flames. Everyday becomes a constant battle to stay alive.
Kain is about as close to Silas Montgomery as most people can get. Unlike Lauren's world of sheltered ease, his world is dark and dangerous. He's been raised by the code of the streets, hardened by life's harshest lessons. Not many people are out here doing Kain any favors. Especially not the kind of favor he extends to Lauren. Protection--that's what he offers her. Protection from the most dangerous man in Miami.
Lauren and Kain's story is tale of love crossing over to the different side of the tracks. Theirs’s is a tale of what happens when worlds collide.”
I immediately started book one “ When Worlds Collide”. I found myself pulled in almost immediately. The story itself was paced perfectly. The plot was refreshing. I enjoyed Lauren’s quirky personality (although I found myself wanting to shake her a time or two while reading lol). This installment is told 100% from her point of view.
I did not want to put this book down while reading it. There were some grammatical errors but nothing that really took away from the storyline. A solid 4.5 stars. This was my first read by Author Millie, but I guarantee it will not be my last.
March 28, 2024
Ehhh. I'm probably one of the few who isn't falling all over this book, and it is quite alright. Most of the exciting parts happen at the end of the book. It's a slow burn that I am not a fan of. I think because it was a slow burn, it came off as a ya read to me. For example, at some point the FMC Lauren after engaging in sexual intercourse with the MMC Kaine, started calling him Kainee. 🙄 rolling my eyes. It was so annoying.
The two characters are college students but are emersed in the adult world because of who their parents are and what they do. They meet by chance at a party Kaine happened to host for one of his sisters. I thought their introduction to one another was interesting, as Kaine rescued Lauren from a traumatic experience. But it fell flat afterward. Somewhere in the middle Lauren's dad finds out about her and Kaine and that was pretty entertaining but nothing else until the end.
I heavily contemplated not moving on in the series, but I see the second book is from Kaine's pov. I read the excerpt of book 2 and it seemed interesting. At the end, a lot goes down and now Kaine is forced to be the side he would rather not be. So if that continues, it will be a pretty good read. One can hope.
The two characters are college students but are emersed in the adult world because of who their parents are and what they do. They meet by chance at a party Kaine happened to host for one of his sisters. I thought their introduction to one another was interesting, as Kaine rescued Lauren from a traumatic experience. But it fell flat afterward. Somewhere in the middle Lauren's dad finds out about her and Kaine and that was pretty entertaining but nothing else until the end.
I heavily contemplated not moving on in the series, but I see the second book is from Kaine's pov. I read the excerpt of book 2 and it seemed interesting. At the end, a lot goes down and now Kaine is forced to be the side he would rather not be. So if that continues, it will be a pretty good read. One can hope.
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