I loved this story! I feel like every person should read it because the message is so good. You have to fall in love with yourself before you can fall in love with anyone else. You have to set your boundaries, raise that bar and show people how you show up for you so they can show up for you with that same energy.

The story of the twins melted my heart. I think the way she wrote about Autism was absolutely beautiful. I see alot of novels where adults are on the higher functioning side of Autism but never the children and never semi severe and I wish I saw more representation of it. One of my favorite psrts is when Judah is talking about the spectrum and what that looks like. Or when he says he's saving up for their future because they might never move out. Just the reality of Autism was well written!

As usually I loved Yas and Hen and can't wait for Hen's story but seriously they always bring comic relief and it was so tender to see where Yas was in her life.

I could have taken away a star because I felt it could have been 75 pages shorter. She is the queen of story telling but sometimes it felt repetitive. I know when you have a crisis you personally think about it, then reach out to friends and maybe family but reading the same story that many times was alot.

The spice was spicing as per usual and the chemistry she created between the main characters made it even hotter!!! The healthy blended family, the parenting, the sisterhood all just made this book amazing!!

I loved Before I Let Go but this one was even better!!!

I was able to reach this as an ARC from NetGalley. As soon as I saw that it was available for 24 hours, I ran to read it. I enjoyed Soledad’s storyline and Judah….”that’s a good man Savannah, a good man!” (IYKYK lol)

This was one of the most realistic romance novels I’ve ever read. I adored every relationship between the characters, whether it be familial, platonic or romantic. I went in nearly blind and thankfully so because this book met all my expectations and then some. Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC.

I loved Soledad’s journey and I’m glad she grew to know her worth. Judah was an amazing partner and I loved seeing a positive relationship between co-parents with him and Tremaine and how they cared for their sons. I appreciated the validation of the tough work of caring for a home and children as a former stay at home mom. Kennedy Ryan’s writing always wrecks me emotionally but in the best way.

Kennedy Ryan has never failed me. Every single book of hers I have absorbed and loved, and most importantly learnt something from it.

When I read book one of this series, It resulted in finally starting Therapy and beginning to heal so much of myself. A year later, I am reading this book and I can see the next year of my life being a journey of dating myself. Soledad is an inspiring, vibrant character who I have loved getting to know. To see her journey as she goes through a hard time and deal with the loss of love, to learning to love and trust herself has inspired me so much. There’s very few authors who can write a book with a main character who will have you take life lessons that you actually want to put into your life. This Could Be Us is one of those books and Soledad is one of those main characters.

I should speak on Judah too, but it’s easier to say that Josiah has some real competition now. Judah is the kind of man you wish and dream about. His patience and kindness towards those around him. His love and compassion towards Soledad. He is my book husband now.

To Kennedy, Please never stop writing. You have a way with words that is so perfect and special. Thank you for the arc, and thank you for being the best author.❤️

Kennedy Ryan did exactly what I was hoping for this second book in the #TheSkylandSeries! I finished this in two days!! After reading Before I Let Go last month, I was hoping this book would be a little bit more drama and steamy. She gave just that and more! The book started off with a bang in the first chapter. My mouth was literally open the whole time I had read the first eight chapters because she was giving us all the emotions. At one point, I was ready to pull up in Skyland with these hands!!!! I was able to find myself within Soledad in this book. Having gone through similar experiences, it was amazing to see Soledad's journey unfold. Unlike Before I Let Go, there was not a slow burn in This Could Be Us. Mrs. Ryan gave us what we needed with Judah (might I add I love the J names for these hot men in this series, I wonder if the J's will continue for the next one!). I love how Judah played a supportive role in Soledad's journey, but also was vocal about what he was going through in his own. The chemistry between the two of them was hot and had me clutching my pearls once or twice. This book shined light on a different take on a second chance at love. Most importantly for us women... how to love ourselves before loving anyone and anything else. Now the next book is not suppose to come out until Spring 2023 so that a little sad, but I feel that one will be the one to bring it home for this incredible series.

Kennedy Ryan is already a one click author and she continues this with This Could Be Us. I loved going on Soledad’s journey with her. Not only to loving herself but finding her love with Judah. It was so apparent from the start of this book that these two have so much love to give, to their children, their friends, but are slow to give it to themselves. Their journey is hard fought and so incredible to read. Now off to read bell hooks and take care of myself!

🌸 Badass Mom (Machete, anyone?)
🌸 Strong Relationships (Friends and Sisters)
🌸 Hot Single Dad w/ Glasses
🌸 Obsessed MMC
🌸 Dual POV
🌸 Forbidden Love

Thanks so much to Kennedy Ryan, @readforeverpub, and @netgalley for the early access ARC!

Before I start, I just wanna say, Kennedy Ryan will always have a special place in my heart. When I became a young adult, I stopped reading. Until summer 2022, I picked up one of her books and I haven’t looked back. She brought back my love of reading and for that, I’ll always be thankful.

One word: beautiful.

The cover, the characters, the story, the WRITING. Get this book now because it’s going to be in your top reads of 2024.

When I first read “Before I Let Go” this past summer, I fell in love with Yasmen, Josiah and their friends. Hendrix and Soledad’s characters were so captivating and I was READY for Soledad’s story.

A story about taking back your power and standing on your own two feet. It’s a delicious slow burn with complex characters, blended families, self love, and strong women relationships. I love how the characters are handled with care and love. I fell in LOVE with Judah and his boys in this story.

I cried. I laughed. I giggled and kicked my feet. The tension and passion are *chefs kiss*. There are some twists and turns you don’t see coming! They had me throwing my phone, screaming WTF! Lol I could not put this book down.

The spice is HOT, y’all. Can we get some ice cubes with a fan, please?

5 stars! You do not want to miss this release March 5th, 2024. Go preorder “This Could Be Us” now! I can’t WAIT for the special edition.

I'm so glad I jumped on the @netgalley Flash Read Now and snagged an ARC of This Could Be Us. It’s an easy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and contender for one of my top 5 reads of the year!

Soledad and Judah's story was everything I want in a romance—honest, sweet, hot, and worth the work. Even better, their individual stories were as compelling as THEIR story.

There was so much depth to Judah's relationships with his boys and Tremaine. The bittersweet, complicated, unconditional love between Sol and her girls, her sisters, and her girlfriends all felt so real in their own way.

I was barely into the first quarter of the story and had already cried and laughed out loud multiple times. This Could Be Us found me at the right time and I know exactly who I'll be buying a copy for as soon as it's released in March. Kennedy Ryan basically wrote a permission slip for anyone who needs to (re)learn to love and trust themselves…and to find their Resting Joy Face. What a gift!

10/10. No notes, just pure admiration.

(This was somehow my first Kennedy Ryan, but please believe that I am next in line for Before I Let Go on Libby!)

#thiscouldbeus #kennedyryan #netgalley #readmoreromance #restingjoyface

Spicy 2
Overall Rating 3.75

Dual POV (Judah x Soledad)
Mental Health Rep: Autism
Chronic Illness: Reoccuring Cancer
Set in an upscale Atlanta suburb
Contemporary Romance
Tropes: Second-chance romance
Trigger Warnings: Cheating, STI, Theft, and child with a mistress

In the second book in the series, we dive into Soledad. We start with seeing a healthy co-parenting relationship and more focus on the kids. In the first part of the book we address the tension in her marriage we picked up on in book one. I didn't see the twists and turns coming in part one. A little of Part One was a little predicted, but I think it was a bit of and switch to keep us off guard.

In the second part of the book, we see Soledad adjust to life after the drama in part one. (I'm not trying to give too many details or spoilers). I love how in part two we see the positive reinforcement for her girlfriends and sisters through all the changes in her life. Instead of asking what she needs, her friends just give her what she needs. I love how even in her own stuff, she's able to take time to be there for another lady who's dealing with a medical crisis. I'm hoping this new friend is an additional book in the series or we hear more about this character.

I had wished Edward and Judiah would have had a post-interaction after Edward got out of jail. I'm hoping that's the missing chapter in the BN edition.

Received as an ARC from NetGalley

#ThisCouldBeUs #NetGalley

Before I Let Go was one of my top reads last year. I was very much looking forward to what came next in the series and was NOT disappointed. I loved Soledad’s journey of self love and growth. And sweet Judah was there every step of the way. He was a man obsessed. I loved reading about their families and how much they loved and protected their children. Kennedy’s writing is consuming and so soulful. Being back in Skyline felt like coming back to the best group of friends.

Oh so much to say on this book.

This book had a really special place in my heart. Autism is a big passion project of mine so to have that heavily represented in this book and not just in a stereotypical way. I could just cry. As always Kennedy's writing is beautiful, it pulls you in and has you in your feelings. Everything about this felt close to home. I had such a battle with myself reading this because there were lessons I needed to take from this book.

I love how much love and support is displayed in this book. That even in the lowest of lows there were people ready to rally with Sol and Judah. The support system was amazing.

I could understand the trauma this situation could cause for the girls. At first Inez attitude got on my nerves but realizing how much she idolized her dad to be so disappointed I could understand.

Sol and Judah were so electric. They had me on the edge of my seat. It wasn't flashy or over the top, it was just mellow. Deeply intimate it felt like I was interrupting something I shouldn't. Like I was reading someone's diary, something private.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I'd recommend it to anyone willing to listen. Cannot wait for the Hendrix journey, I just know that's about to be wild.

Sol x Judah 💛

The way I ate this book up. Oh my god. I was obsessed with Before I Let Go, so being able to get an early look at This Could Be Us was a dream.

Soledad is the definition of resilience. Seeing her journey of self love and independence, while still being just a wonderful friend, mother, human…amazing. If we could all aspire to be a little more like Sol, the world would be a better place.

And Judah? Forget about it. He’s on top of the pedestal. Talk about unconditional love and support. The way he he shows up for literally everyone in his life, from his sons, to his ex-wife, to Soledad- incredible.

This one should be on everyone’s list to read as soon as it’s published!

Thank you NetGalley for this advanced copy!

I’ve read many Kennedy Ryan books (this is my 6th this year alone), and I can confidently say that This Could Be Us is my absolute favorite. Prior to reading this book, I was in a bit of a slump and hadn’t finished a book in a while. I devoured this book in less than 24 hours. From the very first page, I was invested and I didn’t want to put the book down. As always with Ryan’s books, you can feel the care and love she writes her protagonists with. One thing I love is that while the romantic love is amazing (Soledad and Judah have my heart), this book truly sheds a light on how all forms of love (self-love, friendship love, sibling love, parental love, etc.) contribute to a person’s overall happiness. I could go on and on about specific reasons why I love both Soledad and Judah as characters, and how watching their journey unfold put a smile on my face as they learned to trust each other. But I will leave that for readers to discover for themselves, as I highly recommend this book.

I love Kennedy Ryan’s books. The Skyland series so far is one that I find very special as someone who is moving into the their later 30’s. I don’t Have children myself and can’t personally relate to some of the things her characters go through, but it’s so refreshing to see characters who are older and have the responsibilities of maintaining a career and home.

I loved watching Soledad’s journey of starting over and building something for herself. As a love interest, Judah was amazing. He was so thoughtful and head over heels for Soledad. He was also a wonderful parent to his own children and how he navigated their needs was great to see.

This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan follows the story of Soledad, a mother to three daughters, whom feels like her life is starting to fall apart after her husband Edward (who we despise) is arrested for embezzlement. Soledad goes on a journey of finding herself, and rediscovering who she is as a mother, daughter, sister, and friend. . .but also discovers Judah Cross, who is a single father to two autistic teenage twin boys and happens to be the man who uncovered her husband’s crimes.

I love Soledad’s resilience throughout the book and how she finds every way possible to build a new life for her daughters, and herself, after her scumbag husband is arrested for embezzlement. It was so easy to root for her, her healing, her success, her daughters, and the potential relationship she could have with Judah.

And, if there is anything such as perfect timing, Judah Cross has it. He came into Soledad’s life at the right moment as things were about to crash. I loved that he was there every step of the way although he didn’t have to. Yes, he did discover that her husband was a liar and a thief. But he could’ve easily walked away and left her alone after Edward was arrested. With his pure heart, he didn’t want to see Soledad and her daughters get the short end of the stick.

This book isn’t only about the love and the slow-burning romantic relationship between Soledad and Judah. Kennedy Ryan captures so many different kinds of love and relationships in this story—friends, family, and parent-child relationships. You’ll really see how having a strong and loving village can help you get through your toughest times.

All in all, this was an easy 5/5 stars and I couldn’t put it down. I started reading Kennedy Ryan when Before I Let Go published last year and the writing, storylines, and characters pull so many emotions out of me as I’m reading (and I read both books in less than 48 hours ☺️). I highly, highly, HIGHLY RECOMMEND reading This Could Be Us.

Thank you NetGalley and Forever Publishing for an ARC in exchange for my honest review 💕

I am always so excited when Kennedy Ryan has a new book release because she has the ability to make you become fully invested in the story within the first few sentences. This Could Be Us is no different. Beautiful words and amazing romance. I can't wait for more books from this author. She always has a way of making me love her characters!

ARC kindly provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Such a beautifully written, poignant account of self-love and rediscovery. This author is a master of character development and the art of storytelling. Her attention to detail is unparalleled. I’m a huge Kennedy Ryan fan and this book does not disappoint. I was captured from page one and was not ready to let go at the end.

SOLEDAD. Beautiful. Outgoing. Homemaker. Devoted Mom. Soledad’s journey from heartbreak and despair to happiness and fulfillment is enthralling. Her strength and determination coupled with the love and unwavering support of her loved ones (biological and emotional) are pivotal in navigating her way through the unexpected turn life has taken.

JUDAH. Gorgeous. Serious. Hyper-focused. Devoted Dad. What is there not to love about Judah? The way this man loves is breathtaking, He is all encompassing! The layers of his devotion to those he cares for is amazing. To be the object of his affection is a privilege.

I could write a dissertation on the underlying themes and dynamics at play here but I would not want to give anything away; just know I appreciated the level of complexity.

This is not your typical HEA but it was a joy to witness this love story unfold!
Kudos once again Kennedy!

IM SO HAPPY I READ THIS. Kennedy Ryan has become one of my autobuy authors. This book was amazing in so many different ways. first of all, the “falling in love with yourself” storyline has never been done so well as in this one. I really appreciated how much attention and plot was given to rebuilding after trauma and appreciating yourself, as well as paying attention to the rhetoric around housewives in our society. The romance between the two MCs was so so sweet and I loved that there was so much discussion between the two about who they were and what they needed from relationships. It made them feel like real people in a way so few books achieve. One of my very very few criticisms was how frustrating for the reading Soledad’s indecision was at times despite it being realistic. I also loved the autism representation. Not only was it done well but knowing the author put her own experiences AND research into the novel made it even more special. I can’t recommend this book highly enough.

This book touches up on a few subjects. Marriage, divorce, children with special needs, criminal activity, cheating, independence after marriage…etc.
I can imagine the heartbreak from the way this book is written. Even the struggles of motherhood. It’s full of encouragement despite the setbacks that come up. I’m at 57% and can’t wait to see what happens.