ARC Review – Can’t Get Enough by Kennedy Ryan
⭐️ 3.5 stars (rounded up to 4)
📚 Release Date: May 2025

I’ve been waiting for Hendrix’s story since book one, and Can’t Get Enough finally gives her the center stage she deserves. She’s bold, child-free by choice, and emotionally layered—and seeing her navigate love, caregiving, and vulnerability made this an incredibly heartfelt read.

Her romance with Maverick Bell, a grounded billionaire with his own emotional scars, was tender and intimate. Their shared experience with Alzheimer’s in their families gave the relationship real emotional weight. One of my favorite recurring lines was Maverick’s simple but powerful “Wagwan, Gorgeous”—it served as a verbal hug, showing up in the moments Hendrix needed grounding the most.

Spice Level: 4/5 🔥
While the chemistry between Hendrix and Maverick was undeniable, the steam was a bit much for me personally. The scenes were bold and consistent with Hendrix’s past as a free spirit, but I found myself wishing for more emotional breathing room as she stepped into a new, more reflective season of her life.

The pacing took a while to pick up, and a few plot elements—especially the subplot involving the assistants—felt more distracting than necessary. Still, Kennedy Ryan’s writing continues to shine in its emotional honesty and rich character development. The cameos from other Skyland favorites were a sweet touch for longtime fans.

This book brought back feelings I thought I’d tucked away—reminding me of the emotional journey I took with my own husband. Through the highs and lows, I saw myself in Hendrix, and that made this story special.

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this touching story.

Kennedy Ryan is back!!!!!! I am obsessed with this series and I knew saving Hendrix's story for last would be the one I was most excited to read. I swooned and loved every page.. I knew with the serious subject of Alzheimer's connecting her and Mav, there was no chance for me. You will cry and laugh and love meeting these characters and reading their story. I am a forever Kennedy Ryan fan! ALL THE STARS!

I have some pretty conflicting feelings on this book. While I loved Maverick and Hendrix's story, I often got lost in the semantics of it all.

Hendrix, as a main character, is so great. I have been so excited for her main character moment, and she lived up to the HYPE! I loved that there was a focus on her adamancy about not having kids. I feel like the concept of child-free women is on the rise, and I loved seeing a powerful woman get everything she wanted and not being chastized for not wanting kids. Even though she doesn't want kids, she is still so supportive of her friends who have kids and the kids themselves. "Rich Auntie," as she puts it.

As for Maverick, he was such a swoonworthy hero. His passion for the ones he loves is so sweet. I loved that once he made up his mind that he wanted Hendrix, he didn't back down. I also loved how protective he was of his father and how he tried to help fulfill his father's dreams. Together, they make such a beautiful love story. There is such a big focus on grief and dealing with heavy issues, and how not to let that overtake you. The way Maverick and Hendrix's other friends were there for her in her time of need, no matter how hectic life was for them, was truly beautiful.

Where I struggled was with the subplot of Hendrix's mom having alzheimers. Look, I read to escape reality, and every time we came around to being back at home with her mom and how she was deteriorating, I checked out. Or I started to drift away into the what-ifs. "What happens if my parents get Alzheimer's?" etc., and spiraling from there. My parents are both healthy individuals, but as someone with anxiety, that is just where my head goes. I would never consider this a trigger for me until I was in the story. It made me think of how my grandparents deteriorated from their illnesses etc. I don't hold it against the author. This story is necessary and realistic ,and is it's still an incredible story overall.

Read if you like a billionaire romance with BIPOC representation and a focus on blood and found family. Thanks to the publisher for the ARC in return for an honest review. This book releases 5/13

Can’t Get Enough is the third book in the Skyland series and unfortunately for me it fell flat. I was really looking forward to Hendrix’s story but feel like I didn’t learn anything new about her. We know she loves her friends, family, and career but only those things were repeated for the entire book. As for her love interest, Maverick, he also felt very one dimensional to me and their relationship was unnecessarily messy. I did like how Hendrix’s opinion on not wanting kids was portrayed and I loved the tension we got between Hendrix's and Maverick’s assistants. Even though I didn’t love Can’t Get Enough, I think this is a great series and will still recommend it to people.

Thank you Forever and Netgalley for the e-arc in exchange for my honest opinion.

The first two books in the Skyland Series, Before I Let Go and This Could Be Us are two of my all-time favorite romance novels. I was so excited to jump into the third and final book of the series, Can't Get Enough, but unfortunately I didn't feel it lived up to the first two books. 

What did I love? Well, actually, the non-romance content. Hendrix is juggling her career and personal life while also trying to care for her mother who has Alzheimer's. This portion of the book was EXCELLENT, seriously, no notes. It was raw, beautiful and heartfelt. I could have read an entire book focusing on this aspect of the story. 

What was a miss for me? Well, it was the romance itself. Romance tropes and story beats are so personal, I'll tell you what didn't work for me and if you like these types of stories you may love this one! Hendrix turned Maverick down several times, with a firm no. She wanted to put her own goals first. And Maverick did not take no for a no. To me, it was beyond persistence, it was straight up disregard for her clearly communicated wishes. And I didn't find that sexy. I also felt it was a bit insta-lovey. I don't understand how they both fell so hard so fast, I don't think we really saw it. And I wasn't so into Maverick being a billionaire. When he pours a 200k bottle of liquor on Hendrix I thought, man, what a waste. 200k could do so much good in the world! And jet setting back and forth on a private jet, I couldn't help but think of the environmental impact. But that's just me.

At a certain point, it felt like a kitchen sink worth of conflicts was being thrown into the book and I was just ready for it to end. The one exception was the Alzheimer's subplot, which was perfectly executed.

✨ If there's one thing I absolutely love in a romance, it's a story that grabs me by the heart and refuses to let go—and this book? It did just that and more. I was completely swept up in the characters, the emotion, the passion... and yes, I gave it a glowing ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ because it truly deserved every one of them!

💼 Hendrix—aka Hen—is a powerhouse of a woman. She’s building a business dedicated to empowering Black women entrepreneurs, managing high-stress clients, and being a full-time caregiver for her mother who’s living with Alzheimer’s. Love? It’s not even close to the top of her priority list. But fate has a funny way of stepping in, and when she crosses paths with Maverick, sparks fly—and not the kind you can ignore. Their chemistry is instant, undeniable, and charged with emotion. But with that connection comes tough decisions. For Hendrix, love might require sacrifices she’s not sure she’s ready to make. 💔

🔥 Then there’s Mav. Ohhh, Maverick. He is everything. He’s the epitome of a “real one”—the “if he could, he would” kind of man... and spoiler alert: he does. He doesn’t dim Hendrix’s light, doesn’t flinch at her ambition—instead, he fuels it. He sees her, supports her, and shows up for her without hesitation. His love is steady, grounded, and unwavering, and it’s impossible not to fall head over heels for him right along with her 🫶🏽.

💫 As the final book in the series, this story delivered all the feels. From raw vulnerability to steamy slow burns to the kind of devotion that stays with you long after the final page, it was everything I hoped for and more. If you're looking for:
💖 A heroine who owns her power
💖 A hero who champions her at every turn
💖 A romance that’s tender, passionate, and real
…then you need to add this book to your TBR immediately.

Thank you #ReadForeverPub for the e-ARC. To see the Skyland series ending is heart wrenching. I love this trio of friends! Hendrix is a full-bodied woman who completely lives by independence. If I had to give Hendrix a song, it would be Independent Women Part. 1 by Destiny’s Child. The definition of Rich Auntie. She is bold, beautiful, and successful in every way possible…except in her love life. Insert Maverick Bell. A rich almost there billionaire who on the surface has everything going on, from the Supermodel girlfriend, all the right investments, etc. It was an instant attraction, invisible threads that pulled them together.
In the first half, I was not invested in Maverick’s character at all. I think it was because he was so calculated in getting Hendrix rather than understanding her as an individual. It was repeated that this was a “calculated risk.” I understand that he is a businessman but I didn’t understand how he was truly feeling about her until after the halfway mark, I felt like that’s when we understood the mind of Maverick and his feelings for Hendrix. I really enjoyed Hendrix’s character — badass through and through. He wasn’t letting no man stop no career goal of hers. She’s driven in such a way that is beyond inspiring. We were already aware of what Hendrix can do but to get her perspective into her world, I was in awe. I’m very glad that she decided to let her walls down with Mav. She deserves to live her soft girl life and by catered to. Mav is the type of man who speaks in love language and he ensured to speak to Hendrix in her love language — acts of service, quality time and gift giving.

Once again, she did it again! What an amazing closure to this series! Kennedy Ryan is the best to make you feel seen and validated! This empowering women set the example for every girl who is scared of being themselves!

There is something so rich about Kennedy Ryan's writing.

The third book in the Skyland series felt like a homecoming. Hendrix was such a powerful figure in the previous book. She is a self-proclaimed rich aunty, but in reality, she is so much more.

Hendrix is a giver, and she pours herself into her career, her friends, her family, and her community. Yet she has not been pouring into herself. Enter Mav.

Maverick is rich, handsome, and immediately enamored with Hendrix. But he is also patient, and by pursuing her, he helps her nourish herself.

Like in the previous novels, Ryan does not fear complicated situations. This meet cute had me stressed! The way she has Hendrix balance her career, an aging and ill parent, her friendships, and somehow trying to fit in a relationship feels real and raw and perfectly described.

It is refreshing to read about an MC in their 40s. Hendrix's maturity is evident on the page, and her notion that something (someone) is missing from her life. Her struggles with her mother, who has Alzheimer's dementia, were challenging, but I love how Mav was so supportive.

Mav is the type of man to SHOW UP. He was intentional with his giving, both giving her the words of affirmation she deserved and spoiling her with physical gifts. I adored the way he cared for not only Hendrix but also his dad and his community.

This book addresses many vital issues, and I loved how Ryan drew from real life. From women's venture capitalism to the lack of Black leadership in sports, Ryan puts her characters in real-life situations with ramifications for both themselves and their community. I love an in-depth, relevant romance novel, and she delivers!

Finally, the women in this book and their friendships are stunning. The way Hendrix, Soledad, and Yasmin love each other is so full of compassion, fun, and just being present. I truly think their connection might be my favorite romance of the series: the love between these friends.

Full of compassion, powerhouse career MCs, and wonderful body-positive representation, Can't Get Enough is another fantastic Kenndey Ryan novel.

Can’t Get Enough
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“We find ways to pour love into the world, to shape the world for good without bearing a child. It’s not about our wombs. It’s about our hearts and how we share them.”
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So so so much to love about Hendrix Barry. I think Mav put it perfectly when he said “The juxtaposition of power and vulnerability, of brazenness and restraint-it’s got me wide open.” I loved Hendrix in the first two books so I was really excited to read her story and for the most part it didn’t disappoint! I felt like this third book focuses more on Hendrix and Mav separately, especially the first half and that’s the part I didn’t love, it took a minute for me to get into. The first half focuses a lot on their separate careers and on Hendrix’s mother. There’s something to be said about finding someone who can relate to you so deeply about something that leaves you feeling so alone at times and reading about their shared experiences with Alzheimer’s was heartbreaking, but also beautiful. I think the tension and romance really picks up the second half and honestly this one felt most domesticated of the three for some reason and I wasn’t expecting that lol There’s definitely a simplicity to their story. Dual POV *chef’s kiss* and we get some spice, though not as spicy as I was expecting from Hendrix lol I think seeing a woman who simply doesn’t want children should be represented more and I loved that about Hendrix. Overall I loved this series, I was so happy to be back in Skyland (do we think there’s a book four with Bolt and Skipper?) but I think the first is still my favorite! I would recommend reading this series in order, technically I think you could read as a standalone, but I think you appreciate the journey of all three women more if read in order! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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“Maverick trusts me to choose where I pour my love instead of making the assumptions culture imposes on who should receive it. I’ve felt desired before. I’ve felt needed. Now I know what it means to feel seen. To feel known.”
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Thank you Kennedy Ryan, @readforeverpub and @netgalley for this e-arc, it comes out May 13th!

I am once again blown away by Kennedys writing and the way they paint such a vivid image in my mind. I felt so emotionally invested in Hendrix's story. Her wins were my wins her loses were mine as well.
Maverick wow wow wow
I laughed, I cried ( A lot) , I was livid but I at the end of the day learned valuable lessons that I will take with me throughout my life especially when times get tough
thank you netgalley for the opportunity to read the ARC

It’s rare for an author to be able to write a trilogy that all three books are masterpieces. Hendrix is one of my absolute favorite characters and she did not disappoint. Hen’s story was heartbreakingly real, but hopeful.

Hendrix (Hen) is a force to be reckoned with. A business mogul with the biggest heart for her loved ones. “Can’t Get Enough” captures Hendrix’s effort to maintain a career and nurture a new relationship, all while stepping into the role of caregiver for her mother with Alzheimer’s. This book was so much more than a love story. It’s about community, friendship, and family.

Now this love story. Maverick is a GIFT. Whatever prayer Hen was saying I need immediately. Mav is the ultimate “if he wanted to he would”. An example of what every man should be. Not to give too much away but Zere ✋🏾 I have words for you.
I think Hendrix’s story is the perfect ending to the Skyland Series. I will miss the girls and reading about their friendship. And always Kennedy Ryan does not miss! I can’t wait to see what’s next.

A great ending to this series. Full review to come on NetGalley, StoryGraph, Goodreads, and Instagram.

As a Kennedy Ryan stan, I went into Can’t Get Enough so ready to love it. This was Hendrix’s story—the rich auntie of the Skyland crew—and I’d been waiting for her moment since book one. She’s bold, unapologetic, child-free by choice, and I was excited to finally see her front and center.

There were parts I really enjoyed. The romance between Hendrix and Maverick was tender and beautiful. Maverick’s love for her felt solid and earned, and once the story got going, their chemistry really showed up. I also appreciated Hendrix’s commitment to caring for her mother and aunt—it added emotional weight and showed a different side of her. The cameos from Soledad and Yasmin (plus their partners and kids) were a highlight, and as always, I loved the surprise appearances and name drops from other Kennedy Ryan series. That’s such a fun nod for longtime readers.

That said, the book was a slow burn—very slow. It didn’t really pick up for me until well over halfway in.. Much of the focus was on Hendrix as a caregiver, and while that’s a very important part of her story, I wanted to see more of Hendrix the woman—her growth, her love life, her layers. There were also some questionable decisions in the plot that didn’t sit right with me. For example, the way a conversation with Maverick’s ex was handled felt off—it put Hendrix in a position she shouldn’t have had to take on. And the subplot between their assistants, Bolt and Skipper, was giving more cringey than quirky. It felt unnecessary and at times inappropriate.

Overall, this wasn’t my favorite in the series, but there’s still something here for Kennedy Ryan fans. I’m glad I read it for the continuity and the character moments I did love. But for me, Before I Let Go still holds the crown—it’s the book that made me fall in love with her writing, and I came into this one hoping for that same magic.

Rating 3.5 (rounded up to 4)

Thank you NetGalley for an advance reader's copy of this book!

Once again KR does not disappoint in this final installation of her “Skyland” Series. This story follows Maverick & Hendrix as they grow a bond that tells the story of self love, acceptance, and finding love after devastating losses. I love Kennedy and how she interweaves real women’s issues in a swoony love story that isn’t so cookie cutter. She’s a magician with a keyboard and I won’t stand for any slander against her name

🩷🩷ARC REVIEW 🩷🩷

PUB DATE: May 12th 2025

Trope - Friends to Lovers

My Rating : Meh 🫤

Ok I’m going to be totally honest with y’all , I read Book 1 in the Skyland series and I just loved it and Hendrix’s character so much , I had a little connection with her the first time around .

When I saw Book 3 was releasing I requested it and was so excited for the approval.

Can’t Get Enough left me feeling Indifferent about the series and rather disappointed.

Hendrix is the epitome of smart , classy and sassy businesswoman and is fearless .

Her mother is ill and has Alzheimer’s and is juggling her career while caring for her mother .

She meets hunky millionaire Maverick who is recently separated from his younger former girlfriend and his attraction for Hendrix is like no other !

This is a slow burn 🔥 friends to lovers romance with a more mature setting where both of narrators are older .

I appreciate that the author did extensive research and portrayed real life stressors of loving and caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s in such a tender way , but I feel it took away from the story too much and I was not able to sink my teeth into this romance as I hoped .

I felt the character development with Maverick was done well but I felt Hendrix lost hers through out the story and I found myself not eager to jump back in the story .

I do call myself outlier as the reviews are high on this on Goodreads so take this review with a grain of salt 🧂 and don’t stop from reading the amazing Kennedy Ryan , I’m not a huge romance reader ( but have read a ton over my lifetime! 🫶🏼

Thank you NetGalley , Forever ( Grand Central Publishing) and Kennedy Ryan for this ARC 🧡

Respectfully Another Read By Angie

Review: Can’t Get Enough by Kennedy Ryan
5/5 Stars – And that’s only because I can’t give more.

Kennedy Ryan, ma’am, what do you want from me? Tears? Emotional devastation? To wreck my whole day and then somehow leave me full of hope anyway? Because mission accomplished.

Can’t Get Enough was everything. From the first word of the prologue, I was down BAD. Not even chapter one had a chance to catch me off guard—I was already crying. Kennedy’s books always get me emotional, but this one… it hit different. This story tapped directly into one of my deepest fears—something happening to my mom—and made me sit with it in the rawest, most vulnerable way. The anxiety, the helplessness, the weight of that possibility? Whew. I felt every single ounce of it.

But somehow, through all that pain, Kennedy still gave us a beautiful love story. The way the characters leaned on each other made me believe—really believe—that the right person will show up and hold you through the hardest parts of your life. Their bond was tender, real, and grounding.

I laughed. I cried (a lot). I fell in love with these people and their journey. It was better than Cats, better than therapy, better than anything the kids are saying these days. I walked into this book whole and walked out with a few cracks—but also with a full heart.

Kennedy, please don’t stop. Keep writing, keep breaking us in the best way, and keep reminding us that even in the dark, there’s still love worth fighting for.

Book #3 in the Skyland series. This can be read as a stand-alone but the main character does make an appearance in the previous books. I enjoyed the chemistry between Hendrix and Maverick. I liked that even though Maverick is a billionaire with tons of connections, Hendrix insisted on remaining independent. Kennedy Ryan expertly weaves into the story caring for an aging parent and Alzheimer's Disease. The spice is not spared- which I do not prefer and just skip over. This is possible without missing the story. Raw and emotional-this was the perfect ending to this series.

Thanks to NetGalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) | Forever for a digital ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Kennedy Ryan does it again - a real life romance novel where the love story is happening while real life is lifing. In Can't Get Enough, we finally see Hendrix, the loveable funny friend, find her way to a real partnership. Hendrix has played the background in the Skyland series, being a supportive rich, single auntie so it was great to read her finally get her chance at love after being so supportive of her girlfriends. Ryan also touches on the midlife reality of caring for aging parents while also balancing a full life. Kennedy Ryan does a great job as always of developing multidimensional characters that you can picture in real life, while also creating a realistic storyline that always ends in a happily ever after.

This is a medium paced, middle aged romance, perfect for fans of Ryan's Skyland series.

Kennedy Ryan can do no wrong as far as I am concerned. I ate this book up!

Ryan continues to bring romance as well as a plot that deals with real world issues. I love her books so much because they make me feel so much. Hendrix is so focused and determined so when her vulnerability shines it hits so hard for me. Then we have Maverick who sees her. The forbidden love aspect may not be for every one but I loved it- the tension, the passion, the WANT!

Aside for the romance, we have a side plot of a parent diagnosed with Alzheimer's. I felt that Ryan did such a great job highlighting how difficult it can be to become a caregiver and how painful it is to watch a love one decline. My heart was in pieces reading this.

I want to highlight something that was in the author's notes. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE don't skip on these pages!

Ryan states that "an artist's duty is to reflect the times" and she does this. Her books don't shy away from some hard truths in this world but next to that she provides a reading experience that uplifts black joy, love and in this book, black wealth.

I will never stop recommending Kennedy Ryan to any and everyone.

Thank you so much to Kennedy Ryan, Forever Publishing, and Netgalley for this ARC.