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Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I am a huge fan of Kennedy Ryan and this series. I loved reading Hendrix’s story of how she balances her work with family and how it’s ok to be child free by choice. I do think of the 3 Skyland books I loved This Could Be Us the most but the series is really good in general and it was my introduction to this author.

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The way that I was waiting for this book to be available as eARC was unbelievable. I literally needed this book in my hands because I knew this book was going to be it. I just love when a main character, especially a dominant one in her field, gets a love story where she doesn’t compromise. It usually doesn’t happen in romance books. I’m not hating it, but it’s a bit annoying when the woman’s always expected to give up something or to compromise, but Hendrick is always and will always be a girl boss in her field, no matter what. And to have a man love her through and through and not ask her to give up anything is the story that I need to read.

And let me tell you that this ma’am, this male love character, was everything and more for Hendrix. Their meeting may not be convenient at first, but when this man is willing to do everything and when I say everything to be with him is truly top-notch, I am telling you it is top-notch. I’m not going to say anything else because I need you to read this. I literally love this store. I do not want to spoil anything else. Just read this book ASAP.

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Before I let go was my intro to Kennedy Ryan. After it I read everything she has published. She is a wonderful storyteller and Can’’t get enough is her best one so far.

She finished the Skyland series with Hendrix story and it is perfect. Hen and Mav just fit and what Kennedy never lets us forget is that the women who see us through, who see us and get us and love us. They are our true soulmates.

Please read this book after you read the rest of the skyland books.

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This may be corny, but when it comes to Kennedy Ryan, I "CAN'T GET ENOUGH" of her brilliant writing which is always filled with such passion, depth and awareness that I always finish her books feelings so content.

Maverick Bell and Hendrix Barry have quite a bit in common, both highly focused and driven when it comes to their careers, have family who suffered from Alzheimers, and they don't want kids. When Maverick first lays his eyes on Hendrix dancing at his home thrown by his ex-girlfriend's party (though they haven't announced their break up to the public yet and his ex-girlfriend just so happens to be Hendrix's newish business partner). Talk about complicated and forbidden romance.

Maverick is used to pursuing and strategizing to get what he wants in his business world, and Hendrix is his next "project," but Hendrix won't ever choose a man over her career, no matter how kind, handsome and persistent he is. And Maverick is a threat to her goals. So what's it going to take for Hendrix to finally admit their undeniable chemistry and connection is worth every risk, even if it means affecting her business relationship with Maverick's ex?

I loved how the author brought up how you don't have to be an actual mother to be a mother any how you can be a mother in so many other ways whether it's nieces/nephews, pets, friends, at work, social work, etc. There are other ways for women to be nurturing and taking care of others without having their own kids. She also finds a way to write about injustices, topics, and issues that aren't always talked about in society, so not only do you get some very classy and tastefully-written spice to enjoy, but you also leave more educated than when you were before reading her books! I really loved this Skyland series and can't wait to read about the next world Kennedy Ryan decides to grant us with next!!

Many thanks to Forever (Grand Central Publishing) and NetGalley for the arc in exchange for my honest review.

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I am absolutely in love with the first two books of the Skyland Series, and have always wanted to know more about Hendrix. Unfortunately, the writing in Can’t Get Enough didn’t suck me in like the last two books. I felt bored reading so much about the business aspect vs the personal life of Hendrix. The love story felt messy and her family life surface level even though it was based off of such a heavy topic.

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I knew Hendrix story was going to get to my heart.

Hendrix is the type of woman that I used to be. Didn’t want children. Didn’t need a man. Than I had a child, and now I want a husband. And I get where she was coming from. I knew that things were going to get messy between her and Zere. Zere, to be 40, is a very childish and immature woman. She had a whole man, and still felt some type of way about Hendrix being with Maverick. It wasn’t like she and Hendrix were friends, so I didn’t understand the whole “girl code” thing.

Bolt and Skipper took me out. The attraction was there, but all they felt that they could give each other was their bodies. And the thing is? They were made for each other.

Hendrix’s mom having Alzheimer’s was hard to read. I’ve never experienced that or known someone with it, but I’ve read about it and seen it on TV, and I know it has to be hard, especially when it’s with your own parents. Kennedy did her thing with being sensitive to the topic. But that’s the thing about Kennedy, she does her research and asks questions.

Maverick. Maverick. Maverick. My man, my man, my man. He is the epitome of the type of husband I would want. He literally drops everything for Hendrix, even when they were together. And the roses? The way he took care of her mom, given his experience? Just the way he cared period. It doesn’t get any better than that. And I love that Hendrix allowed him to, refusing to allow Zere to stand in the way of experiencing that kind of love. Despite her keeping Hendrix from producing the show with Chapel, Hendrix wasn’t about to let Zere take her man. She was very mature about it too, putting Zere in her place.

This series has been so beautiful to read. All three women are so lucky and so spoiled.

SN: I was actually hoping for a pregnancy, lol

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Thank you to Netgalley and Forever for giving me the opportunity to read Can’t Get Enough early in exchange for my honest opinion. Honestly, I will read Kennedy Ryan’s grocery list if you give it to me. The Skyland series has my whole entire heart. I love this group of friends so much along with their children and partners. Can’t Get Enough follows Hendrix from the group, and WOW does she have a lot going on. From her mother having Alzheimer’s and needing care, running her own business, but also trying to get into the television business all the while trying to dodge billionaire Maverick Bell. Mav will literally stop at nothing to get Hendrix, but Hendrix will not bend on her dreams for a man. I love each book from this series equally as each character had their own struggles. I can’t wait to re-read as well get my own copy on publication day! Also, I cannot wait to see how the Skyland series will be on tv. I am so ready!

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This novel is the final installment in the Skyland series with the highly anticipated story of Hendrix at the forefront.

I do appreciate all the scenes with Hendrix, her mother, and her aunt. Those were my favorite because the connection between the women is so strong through this heartbreaking situation. I love seeing Kennedy Ryan's research and personal experience come to fruition through her work. I also appreciated the discussions surrounding Black entrepreneurship and the obstacles that come into play, especially since we are currently seeing that more and more overtly everyday in our current environment.

That being said, I believe I might be in the minority in the sense that I did not enjoy this book as much as everyone else. The writing and Hendrix felt different from the previous books in the series and from what I was expecting. I also thought the Zere situation could have been taken out completely and wasn't necessary in my opinion. I would have loved seeing more about the complexities of Hendrix and her mom's storyline and introduced Maverick that way instead of the messy way he was introduced. There are also some decisions and things said throughout the novel that rubbed me the wrong way and felt contradictory to what this series has promoted.

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kennedy ryan does it again!!!!! i adored the love that hendrix and maverick have. the friendship is my favorite part of this book and all the focus on their communities coming together to support everyone.

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“He used the word "worship," and that's exactly how it feels when he comes inside, like my body is a tabernacle and he's awed by the privilege of entering.“


4.25/5

Kennedy Ryan is such a talented writer, and you can tell when reading that she did the work and researched very well when it came to the Alzheimer's diagnosis that the fmc Hendrix's mom was diagnosed with. The diagnosis was the center of the book and I loved reading the fmc go through the emotions of that especially when with her mom. I loved the fmc and that she was this childless by choice strong, independent, business-oriented Black woman. I loved that the mmc was this wealthy man that wanted to be with Hendrix.

The romance was good, and the way Maverick came into Hendrix's life was actually fun even though it was the end of one relationship. It was a slowww build and they started their connection because Maverick had a family member who had also been diagnosed with Alzheimer's. I liked how they connected and how she could lean on him when she needed to. They were some steamy and sensual moments, and I loved the grand gestures and rose, et,c that he sent her. I wasn't a big fan of the ex drama and I thought the ex was doing a little too much but I get it I wouldn't want to not have that sexy wealthy man either lol. I wanted more romance and more moments with each other. Overall this is a great book that's both a romance and an emotional read and a great conclusion to the series!

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This is a masterpiece that had me hooked from the very first page. Kennedy Ryan’s ability to create raw, real, and emotional connections between her characters is unparalleled. The chemistry between the protagonists is off-the-charts, and the way their love story unfolds is nothing short of breathtaking. Every page of Can’t Get Enough leaves me in awe, and I honestly can’t recommend it enough. It’s a book that stays with you long after you’ve turned the last page, and it’s one I’ll definitely revisit time and time again.

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Ugh!!! Thank you so much netgalley and the publisher for this early access! I absolutely adore the author and all the books I’ve devoured! This book was everything all in one. I couldn’t get enough of it. The banter, character building, relationships, humor, just everything was perfect. A few parts had me laughing out loud and other parts had me wanting to just cry out of sadness and pure happiness. I HIGHLY recommend any of Kennedy Ryan’s books!!!

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I absolutely loved this book. I knew I would because Hendrix’s cameos in the previous books were so great and her story did not disappoint. I love how she sticks to her goals and aspirations in life and knows who she is a person. Her dealing with her mother’s illness pulled at my heart strings as well! This book showed how sometimes the strong friend needs some help and loving too! Also loved the love story that is told in this book as well! Maverick is amazing! I’d definitely recommend everyone to check this one out!

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We don’t deserve Kennedy Ryan.

CANT GET ENOUGH is the most fitting title for this book because I could NOT get enough of it. I knew I’d love Hendrix after the way she stole the show in the first two books of the Skyland series, but I didn’t expect to be highlighting half the things that came out of her mouth in this one. The woman has wisdom and insight and self-love to share and I ate it up!

I could write paragraphs about why this book and author are so special but honestly, I’ll never do either justice. I naturally still have some (okay lots of) things to say, but the main takeaway here is: READ THIS BOOK!

Some bits I loved:

✨THE FEMALE FRIENDSHIPS! No one creates a strong community of women like KR. I love Soledad, Yasmen, and Hendrix but I also loved seeing Hen’s mom’s community, too!
✨The way Maverick treats his girl!!! 🫠
✨”You work hard. Let me make things soft for you.”
✨I loved Hendrix’s thoughts on being childless by choice. I absolutely love kids, but it was so refreshing to read a book about a woman like Hendrix.
✨Plus, a few cameos from the Hoops boys!

The romance is 10/10 but this book is so much more than a swoony love story. It’s emotional, and thoughtful, and deep. And then we get to the conflict towards the end and my blood was boiling. I have so much respect for KR including this very timely and very rage-inducing subject in her story. As she says in her author’s note, “No one wonders about weightier issues being broached in literary fiction or crime novels or any other genre. Why must romance remain agnostic on the most urgent issues of the day?”

Thank you to the publisher for allowing me to be an early reader. All this glowing praise is my own!!!

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As usual, Kennedy Ryan delivers on providing readers with a passionate, thoughtful and socially aware romance. I liked Hendrix as a no holds barred, thoughtful, and realistic character. She and Maverick had instant chemistry and I even like the trepidation that danced around their romance with the violation of "girl code." The plot with Hendrix's mother and her battle with Alzheimer's was really well thought out and emotional. I thought the pacing of the novel was great and it was provided a good finality to the Skyland series.

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WOW! That's the only word that can capture the essence of the masterpiece Kennedy Ryan has graced us with. No spoilers here, but I can't keep quiet about how much I loved this book.

"Can't Get Enough" dives into the lives of Hendrix, the brilliant, self-made, fun-loving, and fiercely independent woman, and Maverick, the billionaire businessman who thrives on the thrill of the chase. They're the third dynamic duo in the Skyland Series, and their story had me hooked from the get-go. I'll spare you the spoilers, but I have to gush about why this book captivated me so much that I devoured it in a single day. I felt so honored and blessed to have a chance to read this book early.

Kennedy Ryan masterfully blends love, spice, friendship, faith, dealing with Alzheimer's, equity issues, women's rights, self-sabotage, and self-love into one powerful narrative. This book made me cry. More than once. Tears of joy and memories that resonated deeply with my own experiences. It's truly a masterpiece. This book made me look back at a poem I haven't read in a long time and gather strength and hope from.

Though "Before I Let Go" is has been my favorite, "Can't Get Enough" is right there, neck and neck. Finishing this book left me with an overwhelming sense of joy, happiness, pride and peace. Kennedy Ryan has an unparalleled gift for portraying us Black women in all our beauty and power. As a Black woman herself, she writes with an authenticity and empowerment that shines through on every page. Makes me proud to be a black woman. And the author’s note? Elite! This is a love story for everyone.

If I could give this a million stars, I would. It is deserving of everything and more. Thank you Kennedy...again.

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A huge thank you to forever publishing and NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for my open and honest opinion. This book touched my heart in ways J wasn’t fully prepared for. Not only was this a beautiful story of love, Ryan is known for writing about tough topics and Can’t Get Enough covers one extremely close to my heart. Alzheimer’s is a topic not often covered in romance books but Ryan did such an eloquent job including this. My heart broken at times as I could relate it directly to personal experience. This why Ryan is and always will be my favorite romance author.

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Hendrix was happy being alone until she meets Maverick. He is totally off-limits but she can't resist

Love Kennedy Ryan. Her books are romantic, emotional and sensual. Hendrix and Maverick are terrific together. Lots of chemistry and such a swoony romance.

Thanks to the publisher for the arc.

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Like many, I adored Hendrix in Before I Let Go—her presence in Yas and Soledad’s book was magnetic. So, getting her own story? Pure perfection. Hendrix Barry is the kind of woman young women aspire to be, and I hope older women see themselves in her. Her passion, fierce love, and unapologetic choice to be childless were beautifully portrayed.

Hendrix and Maverick’s romance felt destined—deep, anchoring, and utterly moving. The way Maverick loved and truly saw Hendrix brought me to tears. Black love is revolutionary, and reading this during Black History Month was a beautiful reminder of that.

Betty’s Alzheimer’s journey was written with such care, pulling you into Hendrix’s world making you feel as if you were on this journey with Hendrix and Betty. You couldn’t help but to feel Hendrix’s helplessness. Kennedy Ryan always handles tough topics with depth and accuracy, and this was no different—heartbreaking yet necessary.

A stunning finale to a phenomenal series that was filled with passion, love, humor and dynamic characters who brought such life to this story!!! Completely heart broken this series is over but what a series it was. Thank you Kennedy for giving us this beautiful series and characters!!!

Thank you to @readforeverpub for this amazing ARC

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Wow! Kennedy Ryan has done it again.

Hendrix was going to need a very special man to make her love story believable, and we definitely got that in Maverick Bell. Hot, millionaire, with charm for days and can practically read her thoughts? Um, yes, please.

Although this is firmly in the romance genre (and pretty dang spicy if I do say so myself), Can't get Enough also tackles some pretty meaty social issues as well, including an aging mother with Alzheimer's, what it means to be an independent woman in a relationship, and racial discrimination . The book has tons of heart and is such a grown up love story.

And that epilogue!? Such a perfect ending to this special special Series, Skyland. Loved it!

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