This book was so disappointing. I've seen numerous 5-star reviews, and I'm confused if we read the same book. It took way too long for the characters to get together. I think if the slow burn felt more purposeful, I could have understood, but it just felt like it dragged. I was so disappointed in not even interested in the next book in the series.

This was an instant five star read for me! Soledads story is full of love, sisterhood, resilence and the power of self love. Its about choosing to love yourself and rising above. It also has great representation for autism. And Ryan does a great good both highlighting the lives of autistic people as well parents of autistic children. As a mother of autistic children and an autistic Black woman, i felt both seen and heard from borh perspectives! The main character is a Afro Latina woman, and you can see throughout the story how is enriched in both of her cultures, both African-American and Latin roots. Great read! Thank you so much for gifting me this ARC!

Thanks to NetGalley and Forever for this ARC!! Here are my thoughts!!

I’ve only read two Kennedy Ryan books at this point, but it’s safe to say I am OBSESSED. The way she writes just captivates me from the first sentence of each book. She draws me into these complex characters and their lives, and I can’t get enough. Her writing magic knows no bounds.

I have so much love for Soledad. I cannot think of a single other fmc that made me feel so connected and seen. She’s truly the most complex character in this book. Her journey through healing and expanding her own life on her terms at her own pace was quite literally the best thing about this book. Don’t get me wrong I loved the romance and the found family and the overall story itself, but following alongside Soledad as she grows and finds everything she ever wanted was the most rewarding part. She’s glorious and I would do anything for her.

Now for the rest. JUDAH CROSS THE MAN THAT YOU ARE. I LOVEEEEEE HIM. I love him. He’s fictional and it’s ABHORRENT that he isn’t a real person. He just kept raising the bar and making himself the most amazing mmc. The way he cared for his own kids and worked to take care of them was just spectacular. His relationship with Tremaine and their easy going friendship and coparenting was honestly so refreshing. I’m tired of CONFLICT between exes. LET THEM BE FRIENDS. His unwavering love for Soledad made this book so special. The care and attention and love he gave her was just so amazing I CRIED OKAY.

I loved seeing Yas and Hen again. I don’t think I can wait a year for Hen’s book. I need to be back in their world ASAP. I never want to leave. I just love how they support each other and raise each other up and there aren’t ever any expectations. They are each other’s chosen family and WE LOVE TO SEE IT. I’m also dying to know more about Soledad’s sister and her “friend.” I gotta know what happens there.

As an autistic person myself, I really loved the care and thought and intention Kennedy put into writing these characters. I loved how she represented just how different the autistic experience can be for each person. I also love how Judah was on his own journey, even undiagnosed. I just truly love when you can feel that the author is writing about these things from a place of love. And Kennedy nails it.

Overall, this is the most spectacular book and I ADORE KENNEDY FOR HOW SHE WROTE IT. I will definitely be DEVOURING the rest of her books.

I am a huge Kennedy Ryan fan and while it’s not my favorite of hers I still enjoyed it and am glad I read it! I loved the self love and how Soledad took charge of her own life and figured out a way to keep her and her girls lives going after her husband showed his true colors and became her ex husband. I loved learning more about autism through Judahs twins. You get such a sense of family being in Soledads world with the support of her sisters, daughters, and friends she’s able to find herself.
Thank you for the ARC netgalley!

I loved every single second of this book! Kennedy Ryan has such a stunning style of writing. I can't wait to buy a copy of this when it comes out.

I didn’t think I would love a book more than Before I Let Go but This Could Be Us Might have done it! Honestly, I laughed, I cried and in the end, this book feels like a hug. Soledad is such an incredibly strong main character. She goes above and beyond for everyone in her life. Seeing the love, respect, and honesty in all of Soledad’s interactions with her daughters after everything that happened blew me away. Seeing Sol go from being a stay at home mom and the expectations that were placed on her by others through her journey of self discovery was incredibly powerful knowing that many women experience similar things. Knowing this, seeing Jonah come in and encourage this and support her doing so was just so beautiful to see. Soledad is finding herself again and figuring out the next steps for her and her daughters and I felt like Jonah never tried to overstep but to be there if needed. I loved seeing Jonah’s relationship with his sons. I thought the Autism rep was very well handled starting from the authors note before the book starts. His healthy co-parenting?! absolutely love.

I’m so grateful I’ve read this book and here’s hoping we’ll get to read Hendrix’s book next!


Thank you to Forever and Netgalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this. I related to so much being Puerto Rican myself. I loved all the references with the food and the sister's closeness and Soledad as a character. The strength and grace she carried. And Judah Cross. I loved his character and the autism representation. Overall, it was fun and thoughtful!

I received a advanced copy from Netgalley for this lovely book. I am a huge fan of Kennedy Ryan, and had to get my hands on this book.
I loved the background information to inform those readers more on autism and the complexities and chapters of every individual with autism, as well as touching on the family component and parent role in all of it.

I loved that this story was beyond 2 families and their roles as parents but as they evolve as parents and individuals on their own journey and how they connect to support each other.
I would recommend this book to lovers of a deep book, Kennedy Ryan loves to hit you in the feelers as well as share strong female characters in her stories.

4.5 stars

WOW this book was absolute PERFECTION!!!

I thought BEFORE I LET GO was amazing, but this one just blew it out of the water. I absolutely love these characters and this series and will now be counting the days until we get Hendrix's book.

My favorite part about this book? That it felt like SOLEDAD'S journey. It was about her and her journey of self-partnering and self-discovery. I found her arc so inspiring throughout the book - I rarely read romances that are so focused on the self rather than the romantic relationship, and it was a breath of fresh air.

But the romance? Let's talk about Mr. JUDAH CROSS aka the DREAM MAN. I am obsessed with Judah, obsessed with the chemistry between him and Sol, and majorly obsessed with the way he is able to be such an amazing partner, coparent, and dad. The autism representation in this story was EVERYTHING, and Judah's relentless commitment to his sons was so sexy.

Kennedy Ryan for president!!!!!

This is my first Kennedy Ryan book. I loved the depth of these characters, their journey and their story. The slow burn was a little too slow for me but I would definitely read another book of hers. This book was well-written and enjoyable. Thanks to the publishers and NetGalley for a free copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

After reading and loving the first book in this series (Before I Let Go), I was so excited to read This Could Be Us. Happily, I loved this book just as much, if not more than I expected to. The characters are so fully fleshed out. I feel like any one of them must be roaming around in the real world somewhere, and if they walked into the room, I'd be excited to see them! The set-up of this book is compelling. I went in totally blind, based solely on the strength of the previous book. But if you read the premise, I guarantee you will want to see what happens!

I love how Kennedy Ryan gives her characters so much grace, space, and humanity. I loved watching them navigate the pitfalls and tenders spots of complicated adult relationships, finding their own rhythm and staying true to their individual needs and values, while making room for passion and connection.

This book has something for everyone - jaw-dropping scandalous moments, deep female friendships, sweet family bonds, characters you truly believe in and root for, and lots of steam.

Thank you to NetGalley and Forever for the complimentary eARC in exchange for my honest feedback.

Kennedy is an auto-buy author for me. Her books are always incredible and This Could Be Us is no exception. No one writes angst like Kennedy and her character building is second to none.

I devoured this book and then was immediately sad that it was over. I cannot wait to see what comes next in Skyland!

This ARC was my introduction to Kennedy Ryan and hi, hello, consider me OBSESSED. While Before I Let Go is on my TBR, I didn’t read it before this, and I found that This Could Be Us is great as a standalone. This book genuinely has it all - tension (not just romantic but plot tension in the best way), slow burn romance, he falls first and so much more. I LOVED the character development of Soledad and was genuinely rooting for her throughout the entire book. While in some ways her story is a classic story of the pain of womanhood, the way she not only survives and finds her voice but advocates for herself is beautiful and moving. I also greatly appreciated the representation of the autism spectrum and the beautiful relationship between Judah and his children, along with the representation of coparenting within a blended family. The only reason this isn’t a full 5 stars for me is I found myself frustrated with Judah at times in the last 25% of the book - it felt that he was acting at times in ways that felt very contrary to how he was throughout the majority of the book. Overall, I consider this a must read, and will absolutely be diving into more books from Kennedy Ryan immediately.

This was my second book that I read from Kennedy Ryan. My first book was Before I Let Go. I really enjoyed reading This Could Be Us because it was heartwarming and touching. I was very interested in the main character's journey through self-discovery, heartbreak, and new beginnings. I have recognized that Ryan definitely provides the slow burn to some of her books. I love to savor every moment of my reading. Although, I love fast-pace stories and plots, I can appreciate to slow down and really connect with the main characters. It makes me feel like I am inside the story and right by their side. I recommend This Could Be Us for anyone that finds themselves being deceived by the one they love and having to start over. It will make you feel that you are stronger than you think and that everything is possible.

Thank you so much, Kennedy Ryan, Netgalley, and Forever Publishing for the e-arc. I am leaving this review voluntarily, and all opinions are my own.

Anything Ryan writes, I will read. I absolutely loved this novel about building yourself after loss. Sol is such a powerhouse and strong woman, to be able to face what she did and continue making a name for herself to support her family.

Judah is such a patient man, and I loved how much he respects Soledad and what she needed to do for herself.

The only reason why this isn't a 5, is because I wish they had more time together in the book 🥹

After reading Before I Let Go, and loving it, I was so excited to read This Could be Us. It did not disappoint! I love the friendships in these books.I can’t wait for Hendrix’s story.

Kennedy Ryan is where it’s at y’all !

First off, let me get my feelings on the romance out of the way, since this is likely the reason readers picked this book up.

Sol and Judah were both PHENOMENAL characters. They had so many layers to them and displayed a lot of growth throughout the book. HOWEVER, their chemistry was kinda lost on me. There were a few time jumps sprinkled in throughout the book after they connected (nothing significant, but the usual “the last two weeks we have done this” type of stuff), so by the time we got to the big feelings, I was kinda like…. Huh ? When did that happen lol. All in all, it was still great to be a part of their story and I loved how they handled the challenges that came their way.

SOLEDAD IS THE SHINING STAR OF THIS BOOK. Everyone should read this book, even if they’re not a romance fan. I am so proud of our girl. She rose to any and all challenges like it was her goddamn job (which it literally was at times), and gave the term girl power a whole new meaning. This book is the embodiment of how women just figure shit out, strong female friendships and the future is female. I LOVED IT SO MUCH

KENNEDY RYAN I 👏LOVE 👏YOU 👏- do you hear me?!?! 🎤🎙️📢

3 of my favorite romances of 2023 were by KR herself and I’m here to tell you she’s got a yearly favorite in 2024 as well💞🥹🫶

The slow burn, the CHEMISTRY❤️‍🔥, the new top tier boyfriend?! 😮‍💨 were all 10/10 BUT!! It wasn’t even the best part!!

The self love journey Soledad went on, the gold star co-parenting example, the autism representation (like Kennedy’s own son!), the RESPECT, the PATIENCE, the FRIENDSHIPS!! 😩❤️‍🩹 so so good, y’all!!!

Preorder your copies now!!!!

Wheeewwwww. Okay so the ride this book took me on in every way! Good and bad. Over book rating 3.5 stars.

Soledad is a beautiful characters and I wanted her to get everything should could have dreamed of. I love how her love shined through the pages and how cute she got when she felt shy. Adorable characters are my fav. I'm pretty easy to please when it comes to that. Even the love interest Judah, who I will not say much on. So adorable and a gentleman.

So why give this book 3.5 stars, honestly it was the depiction of the love story. I feel like after a while it felt more lustful than anything. Which was the let down for me. BUT as a writer and book editor I feel like this story is going to be immensely loved by readers. And everyone has their own idea of love so I can understand why it when downhill for my taste. Nonetheless, it was a good story, I just would've liked to see the love story be played out in a different way.

Thank you to Netgalley for this arc in exchange for an honest review.

I unfortunately did not connect to the characters or the story. While I enjoyed the 1st third of this book, it lost me towards the middle. I greatly appreciated the different representations this book displayed, but the romance just didn’t do it for me.