Amazing! First, I am a huge KR fan and absolutely love her writing; this book did not disappoint. Soledad and Judah are wonderful together. I loved Soledad's journey of self-discovery and, to me, learning to love herself. Some of the themes in the story are hard (distant and untrustworthy spouse, autistic twins, being hurt, starting over), so emotions run high. KR writes with an unparalleled sensitivity that not only captures your heart, but makes you dig deep and take a long, serious look at your own unacknowledged fallibles and shortcomings.

Judah, for me, is a true swoon-worthy hero of a man. The romance between him and Soledad is overwhelmingly beautiful and I loved watching them slowly fall in love. The story is believable and the pacing is perfect for the resolution.

Although I received an ARC from NetGalley, I am still purchasing the hardcover to go with my hardcover edition of Before I Let Go!

This book captivated me at first. A woman betrayed by the man she loves, but also a man who treats his wife like dirt. I could not stand Soledad's husband so I wasn’t upset that he didn’t play a bigger part. I enjoyed following along on one woman's journey to date herself. With strong friendships and stronger sister relationships Sol had the support everyone craves when facing an altering crisis.
I liked the alternating chapters between Judah and Sol. It’s always fun to read what the male character is thinking. Overall this is a good story, but I felt it could have been shortened.

Tender and gorgeous and powerful, I am simply awestruck by Kennedy Ryan’s writing prowess. This book is something else entirely. Soledad and Jonah have this electric connection that simmers throughout the slow burn arc of the story, through their mild animosity, through tough times, through friendship. It’s gorgeous. And there’s just as much to say about the family and friendships these characters have. There’s community within this story that celebrates every kind of love possible. Impeccable.

Kennedy Ryan does it again! I wasn’t anything would ever top Before I Let Go but she managed to create another masterpiece that I loved even more,

I felt so seen while reading this book. As a stay at home mom of 3 with 2 of my children being autistic, this story spoke to me in ways my soul was craving. The care that was taken when it came to the autistic representation was amazing. You can tell how much effort was put into representing those with autism across the spectrum. She not only showed how a diagnosis affected the individual but those around them as well. I loved it!

I love the relationship between Judah and his ex wife Tremaine. They were a loving blended family who prioritized their love for their kids and stayed best friends.

Soledad was such a strong mom. She didn’t let the things that were falling apart keep her down for long. I loved seeing the dynamic with her sisters as well as her friend group. Their support and how they showed up for her was amazing.

If you can’t tell I just loved everything about this book.

Kennedy Ryan can do no wrong!! This is the fifth book I’ve read by her and it didn’t disappoint!!! LOVE! She writes strong female characters, diversity, and REAL life problems and real life love and I am HERE for it! I loved this book! I loved Sol’s story and I loveeeee Judah!

Kennedy Ryan just wows me with every book. The writing is heartfelt. The characters are perfection and the stories are so wonderfully drawn. This series is a favorite of mine but I always feel that way about a new book from her. Emotional, educational and ends too soon...as do they all.

I think this book will end up on my favorites of the year. Kennedy Ryam managed to create such a vivid, emotional and romantic story. You can't help but fall for this romance and these characters.

Soledad’s story is a beautiful journey of rebuilding and restoring. When we were introduced to Soledad in Before I Let Go we knew something was not right in her marriage, but we didn’t know everything.

This book is an exploration of what happens when an amazing mother has her back against the wall and she decides it won’t be her, and it won’t be her kids either.

I love the self worth and love journey. I loved seeing Soledad’s growth and watching her rebuild a better life. I ADORED Judah. He was soooo passionate, straightforward, honest and kind. A perfect match for our girl Sol.

I loved how he loved on his boys and his ex wife so I knew he would pour into Sol, and DID he. Their chemistry was palpable and undeniable from their interaction. Ugh, I loved them soo much.

And one aspect I adored was the autism representation. I loved Adam and Aaron. Loved to see Tremaine and Judah coparent and advocate for their boys.

Once again another amazing heartfelt, touching and beautiful story from Kennedy Ryan.

There was one scene in particular that brought me to tears. Truly an excellent read.

Soledad Barnes is a domestic goddess and mother of three daughters. She always has the best recipes and cleaning methods. After years of being a stay-at-home mom, she becomes the breadwinner to ensure she and her girls keep a roof over their heads.
She meets a new man who should be off-limits, given his relationship with her family, but the chemistry between them is beyond electric. More than anything, Soledad wants to know if she can trust herself again and makes that her primary focus. The romance was hot, but Soledad's discovery of who she is and what she is capable of makes This Could Be Us a real winner.

I liked the premise of the book and it started out really well, but towards the middle I got kind of bored. I also didn't feel a connection between Soledad and Judah at all. They never really dated or got to know each other, they just all the sudden say 'I love you'.

Love love kennedy ryan! Her wit and humour are awesome! If you love authors such as abby jimenez definitely get this!

This Could Be Us captivated me from the very beginning. Kennedy Ryan consistently does such a good job adding additional depth and complexity to her romance novels. For this story, in addition to a beautiful love story, the author layers on challenges and joys of motherhood, parenting special needs children, close friendships and sibling relationships. I also love how the main characters grow and learn to appreciate and advocate for themselves. Highly recommend!

Thanks so much to NetGalley and the publisher for the ability to read an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

thank you to netgalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing), Forever for allowing me to read this book. Once again Ryan has delivered a great book that will be the talk of the town.

I absolutely loved this story ! Judah and Soledad’s journey was so refreshing. Kennedy Ryan continues to deliver great writing and lovable characters. 5/5 stars !

📚 This Could Be Us
✍ Kennedy Ryan
📖 Fiction/Romance
⭐4.5
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➡ When her picture perfect suburban life is uprooted by the ultimate betrayal, Soledad Barnes must find her way back to herself while supporting her three daughters. Only once she fulfills her self-love journey can she learn to let love in again.
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🙏 Thank you to @NetGalley and @readforeverpub for the advanced copy of This Could Be Us. All opinions are my own.
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🎯 What I loved: This wasn't a traditional romance. So much of it was about Soledad learning to love herself so that she could put herself back out there and honestly, after reading This Could Be Us, I question why more romances don't harp on the importance of self-love before loving someone else. Soledad's journey was raw and relatable and emotional and Ryan's prose were poignant and propulsive. The first half of the book read like a dramatic fiction and then transitioned into the romance. This book gave voice to so many underrepresented groups in romance in a way that was both truthful and hopeful.

🙅‍♀️ What I didn't: There were a few parts of This Could Be Us that felt a bit more drawn out than they needed to be but honestly, this book was beautifully written and is an important read for so many reasons.
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Read if you love:
*love after a broken heart
*self discovery and self-love
*finding love in the midst of parenthood
*parent(s) of Neurdivergent children representation
*discussion of interracial marriages + Black love
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See also: Before I Let Go (book 1 in series), How Stella Got Her Groove Back, What's Mine and Yours

I could not engage in this book if I am being honest. I know this author is beloved in the bookish community, but I just couldn't connect to the internal voice of the main character.

What do you say when you loved a book, but don’t have the words to express how you feel and there are so many other terrific reviews?

Just:

READ IT! This one is awesome!!

I loved loved loved this book. Kennedy Ryan does it again with this series as she focuses on Soledad. I love that this romance book is not one dimensional and features the path to truly loving yourself. Judah…chef’s kiss. I can’t wait to read Hendrix’s story in the next book in this series.

Whew!! I can’t say enough positive things about this book & my love for this storyline.

Before I Let Go was an immediate favorite of mine, and this follow up story of This Could Be Us did not disappoint!

Soledad had such an amazing story, is so strong and was so relatable with her message of starting over, loving herself and recognizing when it is okay to love again.

The story was so relatable & such an easy read. I appreciate receiving this ARC. I am still looking forward to receiving my pre-ordered physical copy & audio version in March so I can read it again!

Great job Kennedy, you did it again!!

Kennedy can do no wrong when writing hard hitting, impactful romances with characters that feel real. I absolutely loved Before I Let Go and was so excited to see This Could Be Us was coming. This book made me feel all of the feelings!