This Could Be Us is a gorgeous story from Kennedy Ryan

Regardless of which Kennedy Ryan book you pick up, you know you’re going to be blindsided with pain and love. That’s exactly why I braced myself for impact with This Could Be Us.

For those who haven’t read Kennedy Ryan before, she’s known for her incredibly hard-hitting and emotionally devastating books. Thankfully, she does include content notes in the beginning of her books.

Going into This Could Be Us, I had no idea what to think as Before I Let Go felt like such a heartwrenching book in the best way. Since it's Kennedy Ryan though, I knew I could trust her.

I’d like to thank Forever for sending me an ARC to read because this was easily one of my most anticipated romances of the entire year.

This Could Be Us is another stunner from Kennedy Ryan.

When you’re picking up a Kennedy Ryan book, you just know that you’re going to get your heart crushed. In This Could Be Us, that’s especially true for Soledad. Soledad is essentially a super-mom who takes care of her husband and kids which is already a thankless job.

While she’s told to keep away from her husband’s “enemy” Judah Cross at the company Christmas party, their paths end up crossing. From there a chain of events for Soledad including her husband being arrested for embezzlement and her essentially having to start completely over due to her husband’s dirty deals which weren’t all business related.

Even though the romance is a big part of the story, this is mostly Soledad’s story as she’s going from being a stay-at-home mom to the full-time provider for her three girls. It isn’t easy for her yet she makes it work. Watching her struggle and eventually, start to find her footing is truly incredible and makes the book all the more impactful.

In addition, we’re also watching as Soledad is falling for Judah. While it wouldn’t seem like it’s forbidden, Soledad’s ex is hellbent on making sure everyone knows that Judah “ruined” his life including their daughters. Essentially, it almost becomes impossible for Soledad to be with him and it’s truly hard to read as you’re rooting for them even knowing things look bleak.

Soledad is dealing with a lot but so is Judah as he’s divorced and co-parents with his ex-wife and her new husband. His two boys are both on the autism spectrum at complete levels and one does have seizures which is talked about on-page. Frankly, these two are dealing with a lot but in true Kennedy Ryan fashion, she proves that love overcomes all.

While this book didn’t feel like as big of an emotional punch as Before I Let Go, This Could Be Us absolutely drew me in and wouldn’t let go. There was so much happening with both Soledad and Judah so their romance felt impossible. Regardless, Kennedy Ryan pulled it off and made me fall in love with this story and these characters.

This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan is out now where books are sold.