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?
REVIEW:
Kennedy Ryan has done it again!!!!
The takeaway from this book is LOVE YOURSELF!!
This Could be Us is book 2 in the Skyland series which follows three best friends. Soledad's life was turned upside down when her husband is arrested and sent to prison. Sol's life had been dedicated to her family and when her feet are held to the fire, she needs to provide for her children, and she does everything in her power to do so. Sol goes on a journey of healing and finding out who she is while building an online business to provide for her daughters.
Now enter, Judah Cross. Judah plays a pivotal role in Sol's life, whether it be good or bad. I loved how Judah gave Sol the support she needed to grow and heal. Judah never pushed Sol, he supported her in any way she needed while waiting patiently for her to open her heart to love again.
This Could be Us will steal your heart, break it, and slowly mend it. With each word, I fell more in love with this story. I enjoyed watching Sol make herself a priority, love herself, and learn to love again, despite having her heart broken.