This Could Be Us (Skyland, 2)

An instant New York Times and USA Today bestseller, featured on The Today Show and CBS Mornings. From the bestselling author of Before I Let Go, an empowering and sizzling novel about two single parents navigating the balance between sacrifice and their own happiness--perfect for readers of Tia Williams and Colleen Hoover. "Heart-searing, sensual, and life affirming." ―Emily Henry, #1 New York Times bestselling author 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? "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 Glamour: Best Books for Book Clubs
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Readers say Kennedy Ryan’s *This Could Be Us* delivers an emotionally rich, authentic story about resilience, healing, and rediscovering love. Reviewe...
I loved every part of this book and can't wait for Book #3.
Soledad was an inspiration to women who have been married for a long time and start to lose sight of who they were and are. I really enjoyed this book and the fact that being 40 doesn't mean you still cant rekindle your marriage or love life.
4.5 ⭐
What an enjoyable and heartfelt read! Kennedy Ryan weaves a story that explores love, loss, parenting, and the courage to begin again. Soledad’s journey felt authentic and deeply moving, and I appreciated how the book also highlighted her daughters’ experiences during such a big life transition.
The friendships were a true highlight. Whether in the tender co-parenting dynamic or the unwavering support between Soledad, Hendrix, and Yasmen. That sense of community and connection gave the story so much heart. Autism was also portrayed with compassion and respect, adding another layer of depth.
At its core, this is a story about resilience, healing, sisterhood, friendship, parental love, and the beauty of second chances. One line that stayed with me was: “Wholeness is not a destination, but a lifetime process.”
What an enjoyable and heartfelt read! Kennedy Ryan weaves a story that explores love, loss, parenting, and the courage to begin again. Soledad’s journey felt authentic and deeply moving, and I appreciated how the book also highlighted her daughters’ experiences during such a big life transition.
The friendships were a true highlight. Whether in the tender co-parenting dynamic or the unwavering support between Soledad, Hendrix, and Yasmen. That sense of community and connection gave the story so much heart. Autism was also portrayed with compassion and respect, adding another layer of depth.
At its core, this is a story about resilience, healing, sisterhood, friendship, parental love, and the beauty of second chances. One line that stayed with me was: “Wholeness is not a destination, but a lifetime process.”
I lovveeeeeeeeeee this book so much it truly is a slow burn but I loved how it truly walked through a struggle and literally a black woman rebuilding herself again and finding her us women tend to allow things to destroy us and take over our life as if it’s no hope for change but Soledad definitely proved all you have to do is fight for you again !
Powerful example of the strength of women.