Once again, this is book is marketed as romance, but I would classify it more as women's fiction with a side of romance. Which is fine!!! Just label it that way!!!

That is not to say that this didn't have an excellent romance subplot. It was for sure yummy. But I think this book was more about Soledad finding herself and growing and self-loving. That was the whole premise! Her romance with a partner took a backseat and I think that makes sense for the story, but I will say it made me want a little more for the connection between these two. I didn't feel like they had enough time to really get to know each other outside of their initial attraction and who they were as parents. More on Soledad's side, since Judah followed her on social media and learned a lot secondhand. I just wanted a touch more of them together on page spending time together specifically and not having sex and not talking about their kids or what they couldn't be! That looks like a lot of complaining up there, but it was one thing, and it doesn't truly take away from how phenomenal this story is!

I loved that Kennedy Ryan dropped us into this story hot with the plot moving fast. In regard to that, I did want Edward to get a little more comeuppance to be honest. I wanted more people to get to be mean to his face but ANYWAY. Things happen fast from the get-go, and I read the first half of this book in one breathless sitting. And then the second half I was breathless for another reason because it got steammyyyyy.

I loved Sol's self-love journey and seeing her complex gorgeous relationships with her friends, her sisters, and her daughters. One of my favorite parts was hearing about her mom's love story and I would pay real money for Ms. Ryan to write their story. Because this is more women's fiction than romance, I do think it got just a touch too sappy for me, but I still appreciated the message. It was just very in your face for me.

This was such an excellent read and I can't wait to go back and read the first one in this series and I'm hoping the next one will be about Hen!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for my ARC!

I love Kennedy Ryan's writing. This book is full of healing, self-rediscovering and self-love. I absolutely love to follow mature people to find their soulmate and true love. Soledad and Judah characters are perfection. Thank you so much to NetGalley for the opportunity to review this e-arc.

Might I say, Miss Kennedy Ryan is a BEAST with the pen. The way she writes her books will have you thinking you are apart of the book. Her writing is immaculate from how she describes the characters down to the plot itself. I felt like I was one of the main characters going through the motions with SOLEDAD and Judah. I enjoy the fact that you can tell she thoroughly did her research on AUSTISM and other serious topics that were featured in the book. I believe the representation of Black and Hispanic culture was wonderful. I can’t wait for Hendrix story.

LOVED LOVED LOVED

I was very middle ground when it comes to the first book in this series but I loved Kennedy's writing and the side characters so I knew I wanted to stick with the series. I was so excited when I found out this would be Soledad's book and it did NOT disappoint. As much as I liked the romance I was MUCH more invested in the family drama/jilted wife/strong powerful single mom strength shown throughout. Edward is a sleaze and Soledad finding herself throughout this book and not being tied down by Jonah was just SOO good.

I really enjoyed this story. I loved Soledad’s story. I was sucked in immediately- they way she handled herself and her
promotion of self love was amazing. We don’t always read about strong women but this was an example ,e of what women should be, Judah Cross…everyone needs a Judah to love you. Great story I will read more by Kennedy Ryan.

I've gotten way more out of this book than I ever expected! Reading through Soledad's journey of self-love in the wake of betrayal and having her whole life upended, inspired some thoughts of my own journey. I never expected to feel inspired and question my own ideas about the right kind of love. This was much more than a romance novel. It was a life lesson.

With This Could Be Us, Kennedy Ryan confirms that she is setting up what I think will be one of the best romance trilogies written about Black womanhood of all time. For Afro Latinx readers, especially those with Puerto Rican heritage, this one will be especially meaningful. This book gave me something I never knew I needed.

Sol is such a dynamic, bada** and lovable character. The book balances well between her evolution and journey toward self love as well as the very steamy, very swoon-worthy romance being developed with Judah. Could I sit here and tell you that the love story (which was literal perfection) is the highlight of the book? Sure, but I’d be lying. It’s Sol’s journey, her self discovery, her fight to survive and the interconnectedness of every single woman and girl in this story that really shine at the center.

As always, KR is a master at weaving the experiences of marginalized communities into her work. I really appreciated the care she took with the stories of two autistic characters as well as the use of Spanish and Puerto Rican traditions and recipes. There are moments of every kind here - you will laugh, you might cry, you might cuss a certain ex-husband out.

The bar was high for this novel because Before I Let Go was my absolute favorite of Kennedy Ryan's books (and I have read sooo many of them, she is incredible at storytelling). She delivered though! I loved Soledad's story and it fit the mold for the author in that the romance and spice comes with deep connection, heart, and self-development. This book didn't crush my soul quite like BILG did, but it did give me the deep feels I was looking for. Kennedy Ryan, you did it again.

This is my favorite series I’ve read by Kennedy Ryan. I’m obsessed.

Soledad is the woman I wish I could be and Judah is the man of my dreams. This story had me texting my besties in shock with how emotional it made me. That rat of a man she was with got on my last nerve and honestly could have suffered more. Who cares about him though when we had the boss baddie Soledad. I loved how she was finally able to see how capable she was. Through it all JUDAH was one hell of a man waiting for her and being a rock through out her journey. Judah is my number one man of this series. His patience and understanding extends to everyone in his life and he is just *swoon*

This is a story about Soledad’s journey to becoming herself. While it is a romance, the romance is more secondary to Soledad’s growth. But let me tell you, both was more than satisfying.

I loved everything about this book. This is my first book from Kennedy Ryan and I cannot wait to dive into her backlist more.

This book follows Soledad and Juda. When they meet Soledad is married but her marriage is not going well, her husband is distant and she doesn't understand why. Juda is her husband's coworker who is making his life difficult at work. What Soledad doesn't know is that her husband is embezzeling money from his employer and Juda is the man investigating him. When the FBI show up on her doorstep to arrest her husband, Soledad is left reeling.

Soledad unravels her husband's lies and betrayals fairly quickly. She is now left to find a way to stay in her house, and take care of her 3 daughters. Soledad has been a stay at home mother and taken care of her family, now she has to figure out how to support herself and her daughters. Soledad starts filming the things she does anyway as a homemaker and takes jobs catering for friends and finding small ways to earn money. She slowly builds her own brand and carves out her own living as an influencer.

I absolutely loved Soledad's journey. She worked through the grief of her husbands betrayal and worked on herself. I loved that her journey felt real and although I haven't had to go through what she went through, I understood some of the things she was dealing with. Discovering herself and her strength was such a beautiful part of this story. I also loved the relationship with her daughters, I also have 3 girls and I loved how close they all were. I loved how her daughters supported her business ventures. It really became a team effort.

Juda has an instant soft spot for Soledad, he is attracted to her but he also feels bad for her circumstance. Juda does small things to take care of Soledad and her girls, while also keeping his distance from her. Ladies, find yourself a man like Juda! He quietly supported Soledad, by buying things she was selling, attending events she was hosting, reading the books she was reading. He followed her journey from a distance for a long time.

Juda also has an amazing relationship with his ex-wife and I loved the portrayal of a functioning co-parenting situation, I loved their friendship and the care they had towards each other. I also loved the autism representation with Juda's twins. Such care was taken to describe the journey Juda and his ex-wife went on with their boys diagnosis. If felt so real and authentic.

The slow burn relationship between Juda and Soledad, kept me turning the pages. And when the spice finally hit, it was so good. Juda was definitely the man Soledad needed after her husband, Juda built her up, supported her, loved her exactly as she was. I loved every single second of it.

This book is incredible. I seriously can't wait to read more books from Kennedy Ryan!

This book was absolutely great. I loved the way it was written. Kennedy Ryan can never disappoint me. The way she showed a woman rebuilding herself after being through a terrible situation with her husband. Good story and great writing. I would definitely recommend it to anyone.

what a beautiful story about finding and loving yourself while rebuilding your life and taking care of you kids and your home after such an ultimate act of betrayal. Sol is such a strong woman, and i’m so thankful she had the people in her life to help her along the way of becoming an inspirational woman, even if she is just words on paper.

Kennedy Ryan can do no wrong. I love this series and I loved this book so much. It was emotional and romantic and just absolutely perfect. I cannot wait for book 3!

Rarely do I ever love the second book as much as the first. The writing was so good!. This book has self-love, autism representation,personal acceptance, there were plot twists, and more! The only thing I wanted was a little bit more of Judah's story/background. But either way, I wasn't disappointed. This series is literally hands down one of my favorites.😍
I can't wait til we get to Hendrix story next!
My rating it between a 4.5 to 5 🌟

Thank you, @NetGalley and publishers, for this ebook for an honest review!

I give this book 4⭐️. It was easy to read and understand. Soledad’s husband seemed like a cartoon villain. Their marriage was a farce, it seems from the beginning, s there was no story there. I loved Judah and his kids more, his story more than I cared about Soledad really.

Kennedy Ryan, you are amazing! I adored Soledad's journey in This Could Be Us. I need my romance books to have depth of character, and as much of a stress on the relationship as the physical aspects. Ryan continues to be the queen of this balance.

Um, Judah!?!? I fell in love with him from the prologue. He is top top tier.

Cannot wait for Hendrix's story!

This book was beautifully written! I thoroughly enjoyed reading the second installment in this series, and Ryan does not disappoint as she tells Soledad’s story.
Friendship, starting over after a failed marriage, and a second chance at life and love, this book did not disappoint. Judah is such a great character who is completely in tune with his emotional IG and the Soledad’s needs, while also taking care of his kids. I cannot say enough great things about this book! Highly recommend.

This Could Be Us is one of the best romances I’ve read in a long time.

- self discovery and self love
- entrepreneurship
- autism representation
- friends to lovers
- single dad with a heart of gold
- lots of tension and pining
- very slow burn
- strong female friendships

When Soledad’s marriage deteriorates suddenly and completely, she’s left to pick up the pieces and support her three young girls all by herself. During this tough period, she embarks on a journey of self-love and self-discovery that rejuvenates her soul, fills her cup, and stitches her heart back together. She also becomes involved with a man who slowly and gradually proves to her that true, deep, genuine love and loyalty still exist.

Judah Cross is the ultimate man written by a female author — he’s AMAZING. So patient, compassionate, completely taken with Soledad, and hottttt af. His chemistry with Soledad is palpable from the very beginning. And the way he parents his twin boys with autism made my heart melt. He’s the type of man we need raising the next generation.

I liked (but didn’t love) Before I Let Go…but this second novel of the Skyland series was such a pleasant, incredible surprise. There was so much depth, emotion, and reflection throughout the story, and I grew to love all of the characters and the way they rallied around Soledad and her girls when they needed their support the most. Also, Soledad’s efforts to find herself and love herself were so powerful and healing. Her growth and development were tangible.

This series doesn’t have to be read in order, IMO. You could read this as a standalone book, but reading Before I Let Go will give you more context for some of the characters in This Could Be Us.

*Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an advance copy of this eBook in exchange for an honest review!*

I didn't think there was any way Kennedy could top Soledad's story. But I was SO wrong. This is a beautiful story of independence, healing, and growth as a single mom. It was a love letter to mothers and the sacrifices they make. I cried multiple times. I saw myself so much in her characters. Her writing, as alwys, is poetic and incredible. I loved every moment of this.

Review 4.5⭐️
When you thought she couldn’t get any better, Kennedy Ryan proves you wrong with This Could Be Us. I expected this great love story, but instead it is more of a story of self-love and discovery. Soledad Barnes finds herself a single mother to three girls and what she does is awe-inspiring. Seeing her put her life back together after everything fell apart took amazing strength and courage. She was always willing to put herself second, behind her children; especially when it came to love. Judah Cross is a great partner for Soledad, especially because he has two sons with autism that he is always putting before himself. Seeing their relationship build into a romantic one was fun and exciting, but I loved that it was secondary to the other aspects of the story. This series is so good and I can’t wait to read about Hendrix next!