Reel

This beautiful edition of a heart-searing epic romance has metallic cover effects and an all-new 7000-word bonus epilogue!

Neevah Saint is ready for the spotlight. After months as an understudy, this is her night to shine. She never imagined he would be in the audience. Canon Holt. Famous film director. Fascinating. Talented. Fine.

Before she can catch her breath, everything is changing. Neevah goes from backstage Broadway to center stage Hollywood. From being unknown, to having her name on everyone's lips when Canon casts her as the lead in a star-studded Harlem Renaissance biopic.

But forbidden attraction, scandal, and circumstances beyond Neevah's control soon put her dream in jeopardy. Could this one shot--the role of a lifetime, the love of a lifetime--cost her everything?

"Kennedy Ryan is one of the finest romance writers of our age, and she offers readers another marquee title with Reel." ―Entertainment Weekly

-Entertainment Weekly Best Romances of the Year
-Washington Post Best Romances of the Year
-BookBub's Highest Rated Books of the Year
-LA Times 50 Best Hollywood Books of All Time

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Hazeleyes91

Apr 16, 2025

8/10 stars

This book was a great display of breakthroughs, grief, love, and history. It started to drag slightly, but im glad i kept reading.

Mia_cb

Apr 08, 2025

10/10 stars

Reel by Kennedy Ryan is the perfect balance of easy love, unconditional love through all of the struggles and true love. There are so many good things about this great story. The characters, Canon, Neevah and Dessi are vivid, charismatic & powerful. Dessi's character is beautifully written and is a great example of how we must not stop to end racism. To be as talented as Dessi was yet not be able to capitalize on it because of your ethnicity. We must continue to push the mantle forward. Neevah's story is one that all readers can relate to at some point in life. Holding on to the hurts of the past, avoiding relationships based on anger and choosing to turn away from the problem instead of dealing with it, builds anger and resentment that effects how one approaches those life-changing decisions. And Canon he will forever be my book bae. He appears so complicated in the beginning of the story and you almost dislike him but has the story proceeds, the reader can't help but fall in love with Canon and who he is. Kennedy Ryan has done it again.

LaKasha

Mar 16, 2025

10/10 stars

Reel by Kennedy Ryan is a beautifully written love story that captures the power of passion, resilience, and second chances. Ryan masterfully weaves a narrative that explores how love can transcend obstacles, including illness and personal loss. The romance between Canon and Neenah is both heart-wrenching and inspiring as they navigate the complexities of their emotions and careers while refusing to deny the depth of their connection. Neenah’s healing journey is a central theme, showing how love can be a source of strength even in the face of adversity. Canon, a man shaped by past losses, demonstrates that opening one’s heart again is not only possible but transformative. Through exquisite prose and deeply emotional storytelling, Ryan reminds us that true love is worth fighting for, no matter the risks. Reel is an unforgettable page-turner that leaves readers believing in the power of love and redemption.

Readingismyvibe

Feb 16, 2025

10/10 stars

A feel good must read This right here is an example of true romance. The care and attention to detail and feelings, and just everything that Kennedy Ryan took in crafting these characters with such depth is astonishing and refreshing. The spice in the book isn’t overdone but adds another layer of the love that these characters expressed for each other. Canon is a true boyfriend/fiancé /soon to be husband material. Although a romance where most people can predict the ending, this was a well drawn out plan in the unfolding of the plot. This is a feel good story, but with moments of high stress, especially for me as a medical professional who can foresee some of what could go wrong, and moments of pure joy. The minor characters were all well developed and each stands on its own merit. The Renaissance era scenes were enjoyable to read about. Ms. Kennedy Ryan, I applaud you with this one.

novelthoughtswithamy

Feb 07, 2025

10/10 stars

LOVED this book. The character development was perfect and just when I thought I knew what was going to happen Kennedy switched It up on me!