Kennedy Ryan is a masterful writer. Her style is unmatched and I am continuously in awe of how she can make me feel so attached to each and every character within the first few chapters. I didn't think anything could top the Hoops series... but I have grown so attached to the Skyland series and characters. They touch and heal my adult soul in so many ways. Soledad is one of my favorite FMCs... I love her strength and her mind. I can't wait for more books in this series!

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC. Kennedy Ryan doesn’t miss! This is the second book in this series and it was even better than the last (which I didn’t think was possible). We get to follow the FMC’s journey in finding herself again after her entire world is tilted off its axis. We get to follow her putting herself first and falling in love with herself after letting her titles of wife annd mother be her identities. Her daughters get to see her grind and chase that self love, creating an even better example for what it means to show up for yourself. The village that supports her is highlighted beautifully. Judah Cross is a 5 Star Book BF. This has been one of my favorite reads of the year. I cannot wait for book 3!

another amazing read by the talented Kennedy Ryan. I absolutely devoured this one and Kennedy always makes me feel all the things. The way that Kennedy writes love (romantic love, friendship, parental love) is so moving and real. You can tell that this was written with compassion and kindness it was truly special.
I loved the motherhood experience, the friends who were more like family, the self-discovery after divorce… it was such an incredible ride. An easy five stars and a book that will stay with me long after the last page.

No one writes a man like Kennedy Ryan. They are always just perfect and Judah is no exception. The chemistry between Judah and Soledad was palpable. I did really enjoy this. Was the background story regarding the ex husband and stuff a bit insane? Yes. But, I ate up any scene of Sol and Judah.

I severely adored this book.

Soledad certainly got handed an awful hand of cards; first her husband embezzled money, then she finds out he’s been cheating on her, and that’s just the beginning. She needs to start over in her single life. She needs to fall back in love with herself. So she does just that by starting a catering business. Amongst this new journey, she’s fighting feelings for her ex husbands former boss. Will this workout in the end? Will she be able to stay the course on her own journey to self love? What if these feels for Judah are more than what she can handle?

This story solidified my own feelings about loving yourself and loving your solitude and maintaining strength when life crumbles all around you.

For anyone who seeks well-crafted and captivating fiction that transcends the romantic format, I would recommend picking up this novel. Kennedy Ryan is a master storyteller and she delivers a poignant, beautifully constructed, love, resiliency, and personal empowerment.

The book conducts a guided tour of the carnage, while at the same time casting a bright light on Soledad's path to healing - mentally, emotionally, financially, and eventually, finally, sexually. Her strength, and the laborious work she commits to herself and her three daughters in order to be whole, is palpable.

I LOVE Kennedy Ryan. This one was so emotional but so beautifully written. This was an amazing read after finishing the hoops series

I loved this book. I couldn’t get into it at first because it’s not my usual read. But the pace picked up fairly quickly and I fell in love with the characters. I couldn’t put it down. I have officially become an avid Kennedy Ryan reader. I can read anything she writes and love it.

While I did not love this as much as I loved Before I Let Go, I still really enjoyed getting to read Soledad and Judah’s story. These two characters were fleshed out and well done, making it so easy to connect with, root for, and want the best for them. I loved the commentary on women as homemakers! Soledad and Judah’s romance was lovely, enticing, and full of chemistry. I loved them and their story!

there’s no reason this book would deserve less than 5 stars from me! it read more like lit fic, and despite it being categorized as a romance, it was incredible. i want more book likes this, please!!

soledad’s healing journey following the aftermath of her ex-husband’s chaos was heartwarming, and i felt for her the entire way. she is such a compassionate mother, an amazing friend, and overall, a powerful woman. i loved witnessing her growth throughout this story, from her first appearance in ‘before i let go’ to the epilogue of this book. i always knew she’d be a character i’d love.

judah cross, the man he is!! i think he gives josiah wade a run for his money. he’s the absolute best father! i admire how mature he is in maneuvering around soledad’s needs and his own needs, while also ensuring that both families were considered with care. he’s so attentive with soledad, so caring, loving, warm, all the cute adjectives. there is truly nobody that could love soledad better than he could!! tysm kennedy ryan for writing this man into the story.

i absolutely adore all the side characters! the families, the friends, everyone in between (besides edward’s funky ass). everyone fit into the storyline perfectly and i just cannot get enough of this world.

such a beautiful book. 5 stars, hands down!

i’ll be here waiting very impatiently for ‘can’t get enough’ aka hendrix’s story!

While this wasn’t as emotional as Before I Let Go, this story really put us on the edge of our seats with if our couple was finally going to get over their own personal hurdles and find their ways to each other. Kennedy writes love like no one else!

All I can say is this book was so good. I couldn’t put it down. As always it’s a roller coaster of emotions. But Kennedy did an amazing job. Definitely recommend.

Ok so its been a while, but I am back to reclaim my title as Kennedy Ryan's mascot lol.

Here is my review for This Could Be Us by Queen Kennedy Ryan.

First off, shout out to Netgalley and Forever books for giving me an ARC of this book. My rating is trash, but they still helped ya girl get her K. Ryan fix lol.

This book is the second book in the Skyland Series. You don't have to read the first one (Before I Let Go), to read this one, but you definetely should! This Could Be Us follows Soledad, whose life looks picture perfect until her world is totally rocked in a way that leaves her forced to pick up the pieces.

This review could be extremely long, so let me try to be to the point...

It took me a while to read this one for to read, becasue I didn't want it to end (and also because I have a six month old, but that's another story lol). I just loved the story of self-love. Its rare that a romance book focuses on love for self like this one does. Ryan does a magnifinant job of illustrating Soledad's journey to self love, in a way that made me reflect on my own life. And she uses the late great Bell Hooks' All About Love as a guide. I also appreciated how she emphasizes on the importanance of sisterhood with both friends and family.

Another thing, that I loved about this book was the male love interest Mr. Judah Cross. He was such a saint of a man. From is abundance of love to his sons, to the maturity that he had with his ex-wife to his overall patience with Soledad, I really loved the character.

Overall, I really loved this book. By the end I was cheesing from ear to ear with my feet kicked up. Everything was wrapped up so beautifully and I loved it. The only thing that I did not like about the book was Edward's triffling behind, but every book has to have a villian lol.

Of course, this book gets all the stars from me and I am excited to read Hendrix's book.

Such a great story! I originally wanted more of the love story, but after sitting with the story for a minute I completely understood. My girl needed time to gather herself before she could completely open herself up to a new relationship.

Such a good story of the importance of the community around you. There’s definitely a romance here, and I loved it, but it’s much more about your people supporting you and picking you up when you need it most. I was so impressed with both Judah and Soledad as parents, so many small moments of honest and intimate conversations that show just how far they would go for their kids. I loved Soledad’s character arc around being a mom- her girls are her number one priority but the moment she realizes she needs to take care of herself too was so powerful. Although the romance definitely takes a back seat, it was crucial to the story. I liked that it was filled with understanding and patience, physical sure but in a way that felt more based in reality than anything. Definitely an emotional and complex read, but I loved it a lot!

A must read!! I was so invested in Soledad and her journey of growth and self-love. Kennedy Ryan is a beautiful writer and a master of the romance genre. I'm so happy that her books are beginning to receive the recognition they deserve! As a speech pathologist, I appreciated the autistic representation and that the caregivers have representation as well. Ryan's books are raw and real and deal with serious issues, making her characters so beautifully complex with real feelings and emotions. I thoroughly enjoyed this one and can't wait for the next!

Kennedy does no wrong in my opinion. This story was built up perfectly. Immediately hated Soledad’s husband and I’m so glad she got away when she did. Reading about her building herself back up, healing herself, creating her brand was all so inspiring. I loved the connection she and Josiah made it was electric. They were both so patient I loved every moment. Ultimately I was left in a major book hangover after reading. I’m so excited to see what’s next

I found this to be a very powerful book and I am a guy. The Soledad character is how I want my daughters to turn out strong, powerful, and able to rise from whatever difficulties happen to them in life. Here Soledad has a feeling something is off with her husband when they are getting ready for the Christmas party at his office. It is further solidified at the party when he ignores her until the man he is upset with because he is hired to look into him at the company begins to talk to her. Later when things begin to start crashing down she finds the strength to confront her husband and others including herself to overcome and rebuild and find love once again. A very good with excellent characters.

when I say she is genuinely such a beautiful writer I MEAN THAT SO SERIOUSLY. Kennedy writes her books with so much care and best believe she is going to have you feeling every single emotion from start to finish. Soledad's journey was so inspiring I truly felt for her. AND JUDAH that's a real man right there for real!!!!!.

Kennedy Ryan simply cannot be stopped! Every book I read from her gets better and better. I love how complex and full her characters are and Sol and Judah are no exception. They are the perfect opposites attract - warm and open, cool and controlled. And they both have the fullest family life- from children to coparents, sisters, parents, and the ever-present memory of Sol's beloved mom. I loved seeing the fullness of family sketched in this story!