This Could Be Us
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4.7 • 678 Ratings
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- $11.99
Publisher Description
“Heart-searing, sensual, and life affirming.” ―EMILY HENRY, #1 New York Times bestselling author
An instant New York Times and USA Today bestseller, featured on The Today Show and CBS Mornings.
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Soledad Barnes has her life all planned out. Because, of course, she does. She plans everything. She designs everything. She fixes everything. She’s a domestic goddess who's never met a party she couldn't host or a charge she couldn't lead. The one with all the answers and the perfect vinaigrette for that summer salad. But none of her varied talents can save her when catastrophe strikes, and the life she built with the man who was supposed to be her forever, goes poof in a cloud of betrayal and disillusion.
But there is no time to pout or sulk, or even grieve the life she lost. She's too busy keeping a roof over her daughters' heads and food on the table. And in the process of saving them all, Soledad rediscovers herself. From the ashes of a life burned to the ground, something bold and new can rise.
But then an unlikely man enters the picture—the forbidden one, the one she shouldn't want but can't seem to resist. She's lost it all before and refuses to repeat her mistakes. Can she trust him? Can she trust herself?
After all she's lost . . .and found . . .can she be brave enough to make room for what could be?
For fans of Tia Williams and Colleen Hoover comes a deeply moving and personal novel about sacrifice, self-reliance, and finding true happiness from “one of the finest romance writers of our age.” ―Entertainment Weekly
"A gorgeously grown-up romance and a story about self-love and reinvention...a great novel for readers who appreciate multilayered romantic fiction with elements of domestic drama, scandal, and inspiration." ―NPR
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
A strong, resilient heroine finally finds the love she deserves in this heartwarming romance from Kennedy Ryan. Still reeling from a traumatic divorce, Soledad has been through enough. So when she meets the kind, handsome Judah, she’s reluctant to open her heart. After all, she can’t risk another devastating heartbreak when her three daughters are depending on her. But is that really the only thing holding her back? We loved following Sol on her journey toward loving herself and realizing that she deserves to be happy. Ryan does a fantastic job of depicting Judah as a man who’s worthy of playing a part in that happiness. From the way both of these characters maturely co-parent with their exes to their undeniable chemistry together, we get to witness the emotional honesty that makes Sol and Judah each so special—and so perfect for each other.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Ryan returns with a raw and moving second installment of the Skyland series (after Before I Let Go). Stay-at-home mom Soledad Barnes prides herself on caring for her husband, Edward, and their three daughters—but her well-ordered world turns upside down when Edward is arrested for embezzlement and, while he's in jail, Soledad learns of his infidelity. With her children depending on her, Soledad is determined not to fall apart. Instead, she must find a way to turn her life around with the help of supportive female friends and bell hooks's All About Love. Forensic accountant Judah Cross is the man who uncovered Edward's crimes, putting him and Soledad at odds. Nevertheless, the pair cannot deny the powerful attraction simmering between them. Kennedy makes the chemistry palpable and showcases the unexpected similarities between her worthy protagonists by emphasizing their mutual devotion to their families; Judah is a single father to autistic twin sons. Soledad and Judah's ensuing forbidden romance doubles as a journey of self-discovery for them both. Readers will be most gratified to see Soledad figure out how to turn her long-unpaid domestic labor into a lucrative business by selling her baked goods and starting a farm-to-table pop-up experience. This sexy and mature romance is another hit for Ryan.
Customer Reviews
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I could not stop reading. I finished the chapters, then the Epilogue and wanted more. The writing is so real and intentional. Loved it!!
SUCH AN AMAZING READ!
I really enjoyed reading this book. It’s filled with love and passion and I could not put it down! Can’t wait for the next series!
Heartwarming & Relatable
This book is absolutely wonderful. While i do find it to be a little overly wordy, it was such a sweet story. and very relatable. i finished it in less than 48 hours. Soledad is a sweetheart, and judah is dreamy and perfect. almost too perfect. do men like him exist? (black ones? cause, you know… lol) i so enjoy the love and passion that they share. it reminds of that between my boyfriend and me. and the complexities of dating with children, but the underlying message is to always do what makes you happy. especially after you’ve sacrificed so much for others. i hope we all learn this lesson, to love ourselves and others. even if it’s scary.