Can't Get Enough (Skyland)

I loved Josiah and Yas, I can see myself in Soledad, and in this book Mav reminds me of my husband. Once again, Kennedy Ryan knows how to connect with her readers! I felt that the court case at the ending was a little rushed, but after reading Kennedy's note at the end of the book I understand why she left It the way she did. Thankful for an author that allows strong, Black, women characters to find love and have peace.

This is my first Kennedy Ryan read and I enjoy her skill as a writer. She has a distinct voice and I appreciate that her writing is descriptive without being overly decorated. I also really enjoyed the alternating first person POV (although I do wish we’d gotten a bit more of the MMC). It reminded me of Terry McMillan’s Disappearing Acts. I differ from some other reviewers in that I felt the alternating POV moved the story forward very well. I can’t think of a time where it was just a restatement of what we’d already read. And I felt that each chapter had a satisfying ending. Speaking of Maverick, I also wish we’d gotten more from the storyline with his daughter. For such a central figure in his life, she didn’t figure as prominently as I’d hoped. It would have rounded his character out more completely. The storyline with Hendrix’s mother was well done and thoughtfully considered. I have a relative living with Dementia and it’s so difficult for them and for everyone in that orbit. Ryan did a great job capturing the love and the struggle without it taking over the plot. This is also my first romance novel. If you’re a fan of the genre, there’s a lot to like. I was personally a bit put off by how often the FMC and her friends interjected spicy comments into otherwise typical conversations and banter. It seemed unrealistic to me. Are y’all really out here sharing details-details with your homegirls??? I expected the steamy scenes between the main couple and, though not my cup of tea to read, if Ryan had included only that, I would have rated it higher. Overall, a quick read. Loved the writing; loved the pacing. The short chapters kept me interested to know what would come next. Lastly, WHO is that on the cover? Because that’s not AT ALL what I imagine Hendrix to look like.

5+/5⭐️’s I finished this book so fast and re-read (re-listened to) it immediately afterwards taking my time thru it because this love story was just THAT good!! This was absolutely my fave in this whole series…she saved the BEST for last! I LOVED seeing this side of Hendrix because we got to experience the “real” Hen in this story. In the other books Hen was such a HUGE support to her friends Soledad and Yasmen so who would’ve thought that she was dealing with so much (both internally and family wise) on her own behind the scenes! Mav…what can I say besides I need a Mav in my life 😝 If you’re looking for a good read where the man seems to have fallen harder for the woman then this is the book for you! If you want to get lost in a beautiful love story, then this is for you! I’ve read this book a few times already and I must say I might have to read it again! SN: I absolutely LOVE the readers for this audiobook!! 👌🏾 Wesleigh Siobhan and Jakobi Diem top tier readers!! AND this is volleying for my fave Kennedy Ryan Book, it's between this and Reel. 😁

Incredibly cute! Every woman’s fantasy! And great real life acknowledgement of dementia.

I'm a Kennedy Ryan fan so when I say Can't Get Enough is a 10/10, I genuinely mean that. Hendrix's story was my favorite of the Skyland series because it hit on a personal level for me. My grandmother passed recently from Alzheimer's and watching Hendrix navigate her mother's care brought up a lot of what my mom, my sister, and I experienced together. The scene where Hen sings to her mom to keep her in a good mood and not a bad one? That one really stayed with me. But the book isn't all heavy. I loved Hen and Mav together. He pursued her, he cherished her, and yes the billionaire part was a nice touch. I also appreciated seeing a childfree Black woman living her life fully because I have friends who are childfree or opting out of motherhood and as a mom I respect that completely. It was refreshing to see a friendship dynamic like mine reflected in a book. Kennedy Ryan handles all of it so well, being Black in corporate spaces, the realities of caregiving, women genuinely supporting each other. If you haven't picked up this series, try it.