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
-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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Community Reviews
Kennedy Ryan has done it again, and I can't get enough!
Reel is a stunningly crafted story that pulls you into the world of Canon Holt, a passionate director, and Neevah Saint, a talented actress. As they team up for what promises to be the biopic of the year about the enigmatic Dessi Blue, their connection transcends the screen, igniting a love story filled with complexity and heart.
Neevah is on a journey of self-discovery after a messy breakup with her fiancé, which has created a rift not only in her romantic life but also in her family. Imagine grappling with the heartache of your sister being pregnant with the man you once loved—it's a turbulent emotional landscape. To top it off, Neevah is battling an illness that initially seems non-threatening but escalates as the pressures of filming begin to mount.
On the other hand, we have Canon, who is determined to step into the limelight as a renowned director. He’s carrying the weight of his mother’s dreams—an accomplished photographer who tragically lost her battle with illness. Following a public breakup with an actress who turned out to be far from what he believed, Canon is ready to steer clear of relationships. That is until he meets Neevah, sparking an undeniable chemistry that neither of them can ignore.
As they navigate their feelings, the stakes only rise. They attempt to keep their romance under wraps, but when Camille, Canon’s vindictive ex, exposes their secret in a viral podcast, everything spirals out of control. Suddenly, their intimate love story is thrust into the public eye, and the pressure is mounting.
Ryan beautifully weaves themes of healing, love, and resilience into every page. You can practically feel the emotional weight and the unending desire for peace and fulfillment. The epilogue? It gave me everything I was hoping for and left me buzzing with anticipation for a second read. If you're looking for a book that balances romance and real-life struggles with grace and depth, Reel is a must-read! Can't wait to dive back into it!
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