This Could Be Us
Books | Fiction / Romance / Contemporary
4.5
Kennedy Ryan
“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. Glamour: Best Books for Book Clubs 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
AD
Buy now:
More Details:
Author
Kennedy Ryan
Pages
384
Publisher
Grand Central Publishing
Published Date
2024-03-05
ISBN
1538706849 9781538706848
Community ReviewsSee all
"4.25⭐️"
Sher Free✌️
"She did it again! I loved this book. So grateful to have been able to get this ARC on Netgalley.<br/>Dual POV<br/>Second Chance Romance"
Arleisha Strauder
"4.75/5⭐️ this was a great read!! Second in a series of interconnected stand alones. It could be read on its own if you don't want to read the first book. The plot was interesting and the side characters are great. Judah was an incredible mmc. He was so patient and supportive. Soledad is so strong and her arc is incredible. I took off .25 because there was a small lul for me after the half way mark and I wanted more on Soledad’s girls sorting out their relationship with their dad. It does resolve very well and there truely are no flaws just for me I think that would have made it perfect!! There is some spice and the scenes are good. Not very many and they are closer to the end. Its definitely a slow burn. 1.5/5 spice level. "
Halie V
"Normally I don’t enjoy slow burn romances all that much because I feel like they take FOREVER to get to the good stuff, but with this one I stayed patient and I genuinely appreciated the fact that their relationship took time. Made it feel a bit more realistic, especially because the couple was more mature and had their kids to consider. Also, I love that this story doesn’t just focus on the lovey-dovey aspect of things but also considers the trope of falling in love with yourself and starting over when you feel like it’s all gone wrong. Also, spice!!!!! Perfect amount for me but you don’t get to it until like 30 chapters in which again- cool with that because I loved this story so much. Can’t wait for the next book!"
Sara SoDeezy
"I just love how mature and emotionally intelligent the characters are in this series "
Hazel N.
"Kennedy Ryan is a masterful writer. The investment in the characters and the story is immediate and palpable. Eagerly awaiting book 3 in the series!"
Michelle N
"<strong>4.25 ⭐️</strong><br/><br/>Great book! Lost some points due to the lengthy process of certain resolution points but it was a great read nonetheless."
Kimora Bryant
"I don’t know what in the past made me doubt Kennedy Ryan’s writing but I’d like to think I’ve learned my lesson. It was so easy to get lost in This Could Be Us. The story started off strong and interesting. It was refreshing to read about 40+ year olds getting their chance at a happily ever after. I enjoyed the initial drama with Sol and Edward. It did start to drag a bit about halfway through. I think all of the will they won’t they lasted longer than I hoped and there really was no climax to this story. There were some nice lessons to pull away from this story and that’ll ensure it stays with the readers far after they’ve finished reading."
Tanira Edge
"This was an enjoyable story for me. I enjoyed the story overall and felt like the story was unique, but the writing didn’t pull me in like the first book did. I still would recommend it to those that enjoyed the first book and other Kennedy Ryan books. The way Soledad and Judah connected and spoke to each other at the beginning just didn’t feel realistic to me, but I enjoyed their relationship more in the second part of the book, although the second part did drag a bit. I loved seeing the autism representation in this book from the parent’s perspective."
Deborah Adeyemi
"4.5/5 ⭐️ <br/><br/><b>I don't ask where we're headed, and I'm not sure he has a specific destination in mind. The ride is the point, and that we are on this road together.</b><br/><br/>This was a really good book about finding and loving yourself. In true Kennedy Ryan fashion this book wasn’t only a romance book but one about healing after finding out someone’s true nature. Soledad was a great fmc, I loved seeing how much character development she had with her kids and with the romance with Judah. The romance was beautiful, a slow burn that happened on Soledad’s terms after her healing and growth. I loved Hendrix, Yasmin’s and Sol’s friendship and the found family aspect of the book. I kinda wish there was a little more in the romance aspect though but overall this was a beautiful self love and romance story. <br/><br/>Tropes/themes: <br/>- Healing after an unfaithful spouse <br/>- Self love/resilience<br/>- Parenting<br/>- Character growth <br/>- Autism rep<br/>- Friendship/sisterhood <br/>- Slow burn romance"
amarachireads
