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Kennedy Ryan is definitely coming with the 🔥🔥🔥🔥

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Kennedy Ryan has captivated readers with her unique blend of emotion and authenticity. Her book, "Before I Let Go," has been praised for its deep emotional layers and relatable characters. Tia Williams, a New York Times bestselling author, describes it as "emotional, raw, real, and addictively delicious." This vibrant storytelling resonates deeply with many readers, making Ryan an important voice in contemporary literature. She not only connects with her audience through her compelling narratives but also encourages discussions around vital themes. Engaging with platforms like #goodreads📚 further enhances the connection between readers and the literature they love. Explore more about Kennedy Ryan's works, themes, and the passionate discussions they inspire among book lovers.

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Hook Shot by Kennedy Ryan 🏀

Ms Ryan has done it again with another good book! I absolutely loved Hook Shot this is definitely my second favorite in the Hoops series after Long Shot. There are so many things I learned from Lotus' story one of them mainly is that it's so important to have people around you who can be pa

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This Book Might’ve Restarted My Love for Fiction🩵

Putting down my Kindle and getting back into physical books 📚✨ There’s just something about holding a real book, turning the pages, and getting lost in the story that feels so comforting. I’ve loved reading since I was a little girl, but I usually lean more toward nonfiction/self-growth books. L

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Block Shot X Kennedy Ryan 🩷

From the Church House💒 to the Book House📚✨. Post church relaxation at Barnes & Noble. 😌 Currently reading Block Shot x Kennedy Ryan. #bookish #booktok #summerreads #barnesandnoble #kindle

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A person holds the book "SCORE" by New York Times Bestselling Author Kennedy Ryan. The cover features a woman in a pink dress lying on a piano keyboard, with a Barnes & Noble Exclusive Edition sticker. The background is a vibrant yellow, blue, and green gradient.

Score by Kennedy Ryan ; Barnes & Noble edition

I have two copies of this book I didn’t realize that when to this event I was getting a signed copy. Which copy did you get the pink dress or green dress ? #kennedyryan #newbookrelease

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KENNEDY RYAN 📚

Kennedy Ryan’s books are more than just romance—they’re powerful stories of love, healing, and resilience. Her diverse characters and bold themes make every novel an unforgettable journey 💕📚✨. #kennedyryan #books #bookhaul #BookReview #book recommendations #booktok #mustbuy #mustre

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A person holds four books from the 'Hoops Series' by Kennedy Ryan, including 'Long Shot', 'Block Shot', and 'Hook Shot'. The image is titled 'BOOK REVIEW HOOPS SERIES BY KENNEDY RYAN'.

The book 'Long Shot' by Kennedy Ryan is displayed open with its cover. Overlaid text indicates a rating of 3.5 and describes it as 'most graphic romance book i've ever read', 'insta-lovey', 'heartbreaking', and 'man obsessed'.

The book 'Block Shot' by Kennedy Ryan is shown open with its cover. Overlaid text gives a rating of 3.5 and mentions 'second-chance', 'unnecessary trope', 'friends-to-lovers', and a lack of chemistry between characters.

HOOPS SERIES REVIEW 🏀❤️‍🩹

hoops series 🏀❤️‍🩹 by kennedy ryan glad to clear three books from my physical tbr! hope to binge more series this year 🤍 long shot 🏀 3.5 — OOOOF this hurt, and it hurt BAD. even though i think the story was an important one to tell, i just didn’t have enough from the beginning to convince me t

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Are you guys excited about Kennedy Ryan’s new book coming out next year!!!! I think the cover art is really beautiful!!!! #kennedyryan #blackgirlwhoread #Lemon8 #lemon8books #readingrecommendations

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2026 Reads - Score by Kennedy Ryan

Kennedy always does such a great job at portraying black love that makes you want it so bad, and she always takes such care when navigating mental health and what that can look for an individual and the people they love that love them, I always appreciate that about her writing. I loved everything

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I MET KENNEDY RYAN! 💕🥳

this weekend i had the opportunity to meet one of my favorite romance authors Kennedy Ryan 🥹💕 — this year has been full of firsts for me and i’m so warmed that the love of reading has brought me in this proximity. . . . #kennedyryan #cantgetenough #skylandseries #bookcommunity #b

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A collage of book covers against a Target bookshelf background, showcasing Sara Cate's 'The Salacious Players Club' series (Praise, Give Me More, Eyes on Me, Highest Bidder, Madame) and Harley LaRoux's 'Souls Trilogy' (Her Soul to Take, Her Soul for Revenge, Soul of a Witch).

50+ Spicy Books You Can Get At Target Stores!

Well hey there lovely book worms! Today I wanted to poke around at some of the spicy books you could head over to your local Target and pick up if they happen to have it in stock! For the purpose of this list, anything on here is something that you could get at a store if they had it in sto

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HOOP SERIES | Kennedy Ryan 🧡

POV: Starting book #2 of the Hoop Series by Kennedy Ryan 📚🤓 A live book review is on my YouTube channel for this book. Click I the link in my bio to check it out. • • • #lemon8creator #bookaesthetic #bookgirlie #bookrecommendations #KennedyRyan #HoopSeries

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Kennedy Ryan’s Can’t Get Enough✨

Nothing hits like a Kennedy Ryan novel! Next stop in the Skyland series… Hendrix! Looking forward to the weekend for some uninterrupted black romance💗 Have you read the whole series? If so which book was your favorite? 🤩 #kennedyryan #romancereads #bookrecommendation #bookasthetic

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$5.99 Book Haul 📚📚

$5.99 foot a book?! SOLD! ‼️ BOOKS MAY COME DAMAGED‼️ You’re definitely playing Russian roulette with BookOutlet! 5 of my books had some kind of damage but my Kennedy Ryan is ✨KRISP✨ and no I’m not returning them because that’s just tew much 🤣 #bookhaul📚 #bookwormsoflemon8 #lemon8chall

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A hand holds "The Kingmaker" by Kennedy Ryan, a book with a black cover featuring gold and white floral designs. The cover includes quotes like "LEFT ME BREATHLESS." and keywords "POWER PASSION BETRAYAL." The book rests on a dark grey fluffy blanket.

The Kingmaker by Kennedy Ryan 🤎

Just finished The Kingmaker by Kennedy Ryan, and WOW. Slow burn perfection & the only for the week trope that gets me every time. Maxim knew what he wanted, Lennix made him WORK for it (👑), & the political depth? 🔥 Spoiler: That “Mine, mine, mine” moment? I felt that. 🥹 My favorite qu

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2026 Reads - Reel by Kennedy Ryan

Kennedy Ryan always has a way of making you fall in love with her characters and Reel did not disappoint, absolutely beautiful story telling. ⭐️Overall rating: 4/5 #lemon8bookclub #blackreaders #bookwormsoflemon8 #KennedyRyan #Reel

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Kennedy Ryan books✨📚🫶🏾🥰🎀✨

#readinglist #BookTok #blackauthors #bookrecs #kennedyryan

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First time reader of Kennedy Ryan, I have heard nothing but great things about her books. Review coming soon. This is Day 1 for me ✨ #booktok #currentlyreading #kindleunlimted

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BOOK READS & END OF THE YEAR READS OF 2024

I just started back reading as a part of my self-care routine, and I started back in October! I have always been an avid reader and to show my age, lol! 🙃My high school book started off with THE Coldest Winter Ever IYKYK! ANYWAY, HERE ARE SOME OF THE BOOKS I HAVE READ AND WHAT I AM ENDING WITH

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Can’t Get Enough by Kennedy Ryan

Book Review!!! 📚: Can’t Get Enough by @kennedyryan1 Genre: Romance novel Rating: 5/5 First off, I felt like I was put through the ringer just to get my hands on this book! Secondly, this book gave me everything I didn’t know I needed. I love how the focus remained on Hendrix and her fa

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When the dedication hits close to home 🥰🧡💕

This Could Be Us - Kennedy Ryan Have you read the second book of the Skyland Series? Let me tell you, Soledad is one of the most amazing female main characters I've come across. As an Afro-Latina, she really resonated with me and reminded me of so many strong women in my life. It's so e

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My Updated TBR List!

Welcome back Upper East Siders, oops, I mean Book Readers! (In my finest gossip girl voice). I have been M.I.A (this is not an ode to the rapper) for some time now and though I apologize, imma tell you the reason why… It’s because I created a Club at school, working, doing homework for my des

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Books I Read In October💕📚📖

Super Late Posting This! But I Didn’t Read Many Books In October But The 3 That I Did Read Were Everything!🙌🏽 1. Natasha Bishop - Only For The Week 2. Kennedy Ryan - Block Shot 3. Kennedy Ryan - Hook Shot #lemon8bookclub #blackgirlbookreccommendations #kennedyryan #natashabishop #bla

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Honest Book Review: Score by Kennedy Ryan ✨

Genre: Romance, second-chance romance, contemporary romance Intro: You never forget your first love. Isn't that what they say? Verity Hill knows this truth intimately. She didn't simply miss Wright "Monk" Bellamy when they parted ways in college. She's haunted by his touch. Eve

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I just finish reading this book. Omg it was so good. Kennedy Ryan you definitely did your big one with this one! The story line and the characters were amazing. I can’t wait to start book 2 This Could Be Us. #newbookreview #reading #blacklovecouples

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📖 Can’t Get Enough by Kennedy Ryan 

This book had me ready to laugh, cry… and fight a bitch. 😅 Late to the book club world, but I been finished this one & it’s my favorite in the series! 🙌🏽 I’ve always loved Hendrix, but seeing her in different phases of her life brought me even closer to her. You can have all the money in

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Kennedy Ryan - Can’t get enough 📖💜

got my hands on a copy of Kennedy Ryan’s new book today. 🥳 #kennedyryan #cantgetenough #books #bookrecommendations #readersoflemon8

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KENNEDY RYAN! 🫶

This book was truly a great read for me! Give it a go and let me know what you think! #emergingcreator

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A digital collage of book covers from Kindle Unlimited, titled "DECEMBER BOOK READS BEFORE THE END OF THE YEAR!!". It features fantasy and romance titles, including "Fantasia," "MOON CHILD," "The Beginning of Forever," "The Misadventures of HONEY & NIKKO," "How to Date a Player" by Desiree, and "HOOPS" by Kennedy Ryan.

DECEMBER BOOK READS

l My Current Read 📖 Name of the Book: THE MOON CHILD SERIES, THE SECRET WORLD OF MAGGIE GREY, THE FIRST FAMILY & THE SAINT & THE QUEEN by DESIREE ( GRANGER) THEY ARE THE SAME PERSON!! 📖 Genre: SCIFI FICTION?? 💭 My Thoughts: GREAT SERIES/ GREAT BOOKS; 🤔MOON CHILD SERIES: GREAT SCIFI

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H-town 🤟🏾 #kennedyryanbooks #kennedyryan

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THE Kennedy Ryan 😭😭😭

So the Kennedy Ryan reposted one of my videos on Instagram. Y’all let me first and foremost say, “Before I Let Go” was everything y’all said it would be and then some. I started this book at 9am 02/01/25 and finished at 4:17am 02/02/25. It was that damn good! Fast forward to me logging my thoug

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Kennedy Ryan Does It Again 🫶

Just wrapped up Reel by Kennedy Ryan — gave it a solid 8/10! Drama, romance, and all the feels. But let’s be real… the real star might be this little sloth bookmark I snagged from Books-A-Million. He’s slow, but he’s loyal. #BlackAuthors #KennedyRyan #BookTok #BlackRomanceBooks #BlackGir

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Kennedy Ryan “Score”

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Have you read Kingmaker series by Kennedy Ryan? 📚

This book is soooo good!!! I haven’t finished it yet, but I’m definitely reading the whole series!!! #kingmakerchronicles #kennedyryan #bookwormsoflemon8 #booksoflemon8 #booktok

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A tablet displays the cover of Kennedy Ryan's book, "The Kingmaker," featuring yellow and red flowers with golden glitter on a dark background. The cover includes text like "POWER, PASSION, BETRAYAL." Overlays read "It's time to Read," "My current reads," and "Day 01."

Kennedy Ryan is my hero

I love me some Kennedy! I must admit, I’m reading this series out of order because I’ve already read Queen Move (which had been my favorite KR book so far!) I’m excited to dive into Lennix’s story. Then I’m tackling the Bennett series! What Kennedy Ryan books have you read? Which is your favorite?

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Three Kennedy Ryan books, 'Before I Let Go,' 'This Could Be Us,' and 'Can't Get Enough,' are displayed with a Beyoncé album cover, pampas grass, and a crystal. Pink flower and heart drawings are overlaid.

Kennedy Ryan Skyland Series 🍋

So happy my collection of this series is complete. Can’t get enough is my favorite out the series! #reading #kennedyryan #blackauthors

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Coming Home by Kennedy Ryan…

This exceeded my expectations!!! To be a short, this felt so good to listen to. This is extremely relatable as well as believable. Beautifully written to the point that I wanted more. The voice actors…muah! A chefs kiss to them both! Kennedy Ryan wrote this unapologetically! #book #reading #bl

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“Reel” by Kennedy Ryan

I absolutely loved this book. It was my favorite genre, “A black woman being loved properly.” The story of Canon and Neveah is beautiful and poignant. Of course Ms. Ryan gives us the right blend of art, creativity, and heat. Add this to your TBR if you don’t already have it. #Romance #BlackL

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Kennedy Ryan 📚

Kennedy Ryan has me in the biggest chokehold! #barnes & noble #kennedyryanbooks #lifestyle #books #beforeiletgo

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Reel by Kennedy Ryan

Title- “Reel" by Kennedy Ryan Genre- Romance Rating-5/5 ⭐️’s If I could give this book more than five stars, I would. From the prologue- I was hooked. I could not put it down. Out of all the Kennedy Ryan books I’ve read (Before I Let Go and This Could Be Us), Reel has easily taken the top

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2025 Reads - This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan

I think Kennedy Ryan is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors….This could be our wild card Sol, we can make it whatever we want it to be….JUDAH CROSS…The End ❤️ #kennedyryan #thiscouldbeus #blackreaders #bookwormsoflemon8 #bookish ⭐️Overall rating: 5/5

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Unboxing My Kennedy Ryan Book Haul 📚

Unboxing happiness 📚✨ My Kennedy Ryan book haul just arrived and I’m obsessed already! Who else is a Kennedy Ryan fan? 💖 #BookHaul #KennedyRyan #BookishLife #bookunboxing #booktok

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A stack of three books by Kennedy Ryan: "Reel," "This Could Be Us," and "Before I Let Go," resting on a white shelf.

A hand holds the book "Before I Let Go" by Kennedy Ryan, featuring a woman with curly hair and floral elements on the cover, against a backdrop of a bookshelf.

A hand holds the book "This Could Be Us" by Kennedy Ryan, featuring a woman with curly hair and hibiscus flowers on the cover, against a backdrop of a bookshelf.

Kennedy Ryan 😍

Kennedy Ryan has become a favorite of mine lately 🥰 I’ve read the Skyland series twice now & im still obsessed it with. Can’t wait until Hendrix book drops this year 👏🏾💃🏾 Reel had me smiling, crying, and laughing. Loved that it turned out the way I hoped 😮‍💨 Canon exceeded my expectation

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Close Up by Kennedy Ryan

Okay so this is NOT your typical romance… It’s giving forbidden, second chance, and “we knew better but did it anyway” 😭 She met Naz when she was young—like 18. And from the jump?? Everybody was like yeah… y’all need to stay away from each other. But you already know how that go 👀 They

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Bronx book festival & I got to meet Kennedy Ryan

This is my second book event I attended and it did have a little hiccups, but I enjoyed the panel between SA Cosby & Kennedy Ryan

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A hand holds the book "Reel" by Kennedy Ryan, featuring a vibrant cover with a reclining woman. Other books like "Shatter Me," "Unravel Me," "King of Greed," and "King of Pride" are visible on bookstore shelves in the background.

Reel by Kennedy Ryan ✨

This book touched me so much that I had to get a physical copy. I feel like even though I am a kindle girly; I’m going to collect all my fav books in physical form now! Have any of you read this book yet? If not what are you waiting forrrrr🥹 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 #kennedyryan #reel #bookr

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Can’t Get Enough by Kennedy Ryan

I’m currently obsessed with Can’t Get Enough by Kennedy Ryan, and whew… this book is giving EVERYTHING. Emotional depth, sensual tension, and characters that feel real. If you love stories that make your heart ache in the best way, with passion, vulnerability, and healing love—this is your next

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The book cover for 'Before I Let Go' by Kennedy Ryan, detailing its overall rating, tropes like second chance romance and healing, spice level, and a summary of Yasmen and Josiah's story.

The book cover for 'This Could Be Us' by Kennedy Ryan, detailing its overall rating, tropes like single parent and slow burn, spice level, and a summary of Soledad's journey to find love again.

SKYLAND SERIES 🌸

These novels make up the ultimate “feel good”series that every contemporary romance reader needs! It combines complex characters, intense emotions, and powerful themes — revolving around relationships, struggles, desires, and power dynamics within their romantic and professional lives. Each plot

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The chokehold of kennedy ryan😩

Before i let go captured my soul!!!! Such a real intense book about second chances in love!!! So now im onto this could be us! And ive heard such good things about Reel that i had to go ahead and get that and ive been dying to start the hoops series…so ill be back yall im gonna be busy for a minute

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The book cover for "Can't Get Enough" by New York Times Bestselling Author Kennedy Ryan. It features a woman with dark curly hair, pink flowers, and light green line art. A quote from Abby Jimenez is visible, praising Kennedy Ryan's storytelling.

Kennedy Ryan fans tap in

Which books by her do you recommend? I see her books get checked out all the time but I’ve never read anything by her . Comment below #kennedyryan #booktok #bookshelf #bookwormsoflemon8 #blackbooks

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Kennedy Ryan Books pt 2

If you haven't read Kennedy Ryan yet, what are you waiting for? Her books are pure magic—deep, emotional, and unforgettably real. 💖✨ #book #bookreview #tbr #KennedyRyan #BookReview #RomanceWithDepth #BookTok #books #read #bookish #twins #fashion #makeup #booklovers

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Kennedy Ryan has DONE IT AGAIN 📚

About to finally finish This Could Be Us tonight so I can dive into Can’t Get Enough and I’m SO ready! 📚💕 I’ll also be replacing my copy of This Could Be Us—as you can see, she’s been through it 😅 (tossed in work bags, crumpled corners… pure proof of a well-loved read). The Skyland series by Kenned

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BOOK MAIL: SCORE BY KENNEDY RYAN✨📚

#kennedyryan #scorekennedyryan #bookmail #booktok #blackgirlbooktok

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January Wrap Up! 🤓📚

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The title grabbed me. I needed to know why this lady had 7 Husbands. 😂 I wasn’t expecting the ending. I was floored! Check out my book review via YouTube. Link in bio! “I’m Glad My Mom Died” Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I needed to know why she n

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