This Could Be Us
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Ines del Castillo
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Jakobi Diem
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Kennedy Ryan
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Kennedy Ryan
About this listen
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
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What the critics say
The narrative is layered with moments of heartache, passion, and hope, making it hard to put down. Ryan also weaves in social themes with nuance and care, adding depth to the story. This Could Be Us is not just a romance—it’s an exploration of resilience and the transformative power of love. Highly recommended for readers who crave emotional depth and compelling characters in their love stories.
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This story is truly beautiful. It’s raw and powerful.
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This could be us
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Lovely Characters and Relatable
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This book is for lovers
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