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Before I Let Go Paperback – November 15, 2022
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Their love was supposed to last forever. But when life delivered blow after devastating blow, Yasmen and Josiah Wade found that love alone couldn’t solve or save everything.
It couldn’t save their marriage.
Yasmen wasn’t prepared for how her life fell apart, but she’s is finally starting to find joy again. She and Josiah have found a new rhythm, co-parenting their two kids and running a thriving business together. Yet like magnets, they’re always drawn back to each other, and now they’re beginning to wonder if they’re truly ready to let go of everything they once had.
Soon, one stolen kiss leads to another…and then more. It's hot. It's illicit. It's all good—until old wounds reopen. Is it too late for them to find forever? Or could they even be better, the second time around?
Award-winning and bestselling "powerhouse" author Kennedy Ryan is at her absolute best in this compelling, scorching novel about hope and healing, and what it truly means to love for a lifetime (USA Today).
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- Print length400 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateNovember 15, 2022
- Dimensions5.65 x 1.25 x 8.25 inches
- ISBN-101538706792
- ISBN-13978-1538706794
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“Kennedy Ryan pours her whole soul into everything she writes, and it makes for books that are heart-searing, sensual, and life affirming. We are lucky to be living in a world where she writes.”―EMILY HENRY, #1 New York Times bestselling author
“Breathtaking, gut-wrenching, viscerally romantic. I want to curl up and live in this book.”―Talia Hibbert, New York Times bestselling author
“Before I Let Go is a masterpiece, and one of those books that you finish reading and just know you'll go back to many, many times. A beautifully honest portrayal of love in its many forms, and the most raw, poignant, and romantic journey of healing I've read in a long time. Kennedy Ryan has a fan for life.”―Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author of Love on the Brain
“I am a sucker for high-stakes, once-in-a-lifetime soulmate love–and Before I Let Go hits every spot! Yasmen and Josiah’s story is emotional, raw, real, grown-up, and it perfectly crystalizes the idea that real, lasting love is an imperfect journey of patience. Forgiveness. Healing. And, of course, wildly hot, steamy sex! Kennedy Ryan has gifted us with yet another addictively delicious read.”―TIA WILLIAMS, New York Times bestselling author
“A knockout.”―Publishers Weekly, starred review
“A gorgeously poignant story of healing, family, and love. Kennedy Ryan is a true artist.”―Helen Hoang, New York Times bestselling author
“Ryan always manages to ring her heavy stories with an aura of hope and a propulsive narrative that makes them impossible to put down. Grade: A”―Entertainment Weekly
“Ryan is a fantastic storyteller and superb writer.”―NPR
“A story of resilience, redemption and second chances; it’s heavy but hopeful. With meticulously detailed prose, Ryan creates characters who are deeply relatable, so compelling and lushly drawn that they feel like old friends.”―BookPage
“A stunning look at the nuances of grief, healing, marriage, and love.”―Women's Health
“Ryan crafts a heroine who is empowered, inspiring the men in her world to do whatever it takes to keep that connection alive.”―Ebony
"BEFORE I LET GO is the kind of beautiful, heart-felt love story that stays with you. The only thing that rivals Kennedy Ryan's stunning prose is Yasmen's journey itself--raw and moving and relatable. This book is a must read!"―Lexi Ryan, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author
“Kennedy Ryan has written the type of romance you want to slowly savor, yet can’t help but devour. Every page is perfection."―Farrah Rochon, USA Today Bestselling author of The Hookup Plan
"Fans of Colleen Hoover will love this beautiful, unforgettable, oh-so-real second-chance romance whose characters will stay in your heart long after reading. Kennedy Ryan is a brilliant storyteller who can make you cry one moment and snort-laugh the next.”―Jill Shalvis, New York Times bestselling author
"SPECTACULAR! Kennedy is doing something no one else in romance is doing right now. If you love angst with the most satisfying payoff, Before I Let Go is for you."―Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author
"Ryan is a powerhouse of a writer."―USA Today
"Kennedy Ryan writes modern romance with such emotion and beauty. Her stories are guaranteed to break your heart and then they heal it, each and every time."―Kylie Scott, New York Times bestselling author
"Kennedy Ryan is one of the most talented writers writing today, and Before I Let Go is another showcase of that talent. This book is challenging, bracing, so evocative, and so REAL."―Kate Clayborn, author of Love Lettering
“Kennedy Ryan crafts characters and stories that stay with you long after you’ve turned the last page. Before I Let Go is a beautifully told story full of hope, sorrow, and healing, a true testament to the power of love, family, community, and soul food. I smiled, pined along with Yasmen and Josiah, and rooted for their reunion. A great read.”―Alexandria House, bestselling author of Let Me Love You
"Kennedy writes these gripping, touching, romantic, transporting books every single time."―Denise Williams, Author of How to Fail At Flirting
"Devastating, thought provoking, and so hopeful, this deeply romantic second-chance love story brought out all my emotions. This book is stunningly beautiful."―Farah Heron, author of Kamila Knows Best
"The queen of hard-hitting romance books."―The Culturess
"Before I Let Go is pure magic. Kennedy poured herself in this raw, real, second-chance love story that will reach out and touch you to your soul. I read this story with my heart in my throat, enraptured by every word. A stunning, stellar, must read." ―A.L. Jackson, NYT & USA Today bestselling author
“A must read for lovers of It Starts with Us by Colleen Hoover and Seven Days in June by Tia Williams.”―ZibbyMag
"This novel of rediscovered love is highly recommended." ―Library Journal, starred review
"Kennedy Ryan captures so many topics in this book from grief, loss, community, and friendship to learning how to forgive yourself, speak your truth, and ask for what you want. It’s a book where you can easily find glimpses of yourself among the pages.”―Conde Nast Traveler
“Kennedy Ryan is frequently compared to bestselling author Colleen Hoover, and for good reason. She writes heart-wrenching romances that are sexy and modern.”―Men's Health
“Ryan masterfully builds complex female characters and she does it again here, crafting a lead who’s as invested in her own personal journey as she is her romantic one.”
―USA Today
About the Author
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kennedy Ryan writes for women from all walks of life, empowering them and placing them firmly at the center of each story and in charge of their own destinies. Kennedy and her writings have been featured in NPR, Entertainment Weekly, USA Today, Glamour, Cosmo, Ebony, TIME, and many others. The audio edition of her novel Reel received the prestigious Audie® Award, and her Skyland series is currently in development for television at Peacock. The co-founder of LIFT 4 Autism, an annual charitable book auction, Kennedy has a passion for raising Autism awareness. Dubbed the Queen of Hugs by her readers, she is a wife to her "lifetime lover" and mother to an extraordinary son.
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Product details
- Publisher : Forever (November 15, 2022)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 400 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1538706792
- ISBN-13 : 978-1538706794
- Item Weight : 12.5 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.65 x 1.25 x 8.25 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #742 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kennedy Ryan writes for women from all walks of life, empowering them and placing them firmly at the center of each story and in charge of their own destinies. Kennedy and her writings have been featured in NPR, Entertainment Weekly, USA Today, Glamour, Cosmo, Ebony, TIME, and many others. The audio edition of her novel Reel received the prestigious Audie® Award, and her Skyland series is currently in development for television at Peacock. The co-founder of LIFT 4 Autism, an annual charitable book auction, Kennedy has a passion for raising Autism awareness. Dubbed "Queen of Hugs" by her readers, she is a wife to her "lifetime lover," and mother to an extraordinary son.
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The characters were flawed, but honest. I loved all the characters, but Hendrix kept me laughing out LOUD, LOL!
The storyline was written perfectly, and I love how everything tied up at the end!
Once again, this book is phenomenal! I recommend any person who is reading this review to purchase and read this incredibly, well-written novel!
I loved that there is trauma, drama, healing and reunited love.
What’s meant to be will always be.
Love that the author wasn’t afraid to talk past traumas, the importance of therapy and healing and finding one’s self and self love after loss.
A divorced couple still in love with each other after years of being apart due to grief. They put their children first, coparenting and running a restaurant together. It’s so beautifully written with heartbreaking trauma, but lots of hope and character growth. Best second chance romance I’ve read in a long time. Dual POV, slow burn with lots of chemistry and angst, topics of child loss, mental health, and forgiveness. It’s definitely a roller coaster of emotions.
“And I think I’m most grateful for time, which doesn’t always heal all wounds, but teaches us how to be happy again even with our scars.”
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Foi super difícil ler algumas partes, principalmente o ressentimento da Deja em relação à mãe porque sei que já causei esse tipo de dor pra minha própria mãe mais de uma vez, mas em compensação tivemos o Kassim que é um querido com coração enorme!
Quero fazer parte do grupo de amizade da Yas, Soledad e a Hendrix. Quero muito ler os livros delas, mas já sei que o da Sol vai destruir meu coração.
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Both were great people who experienced some life altering things and dealt with these impactful transitions incompatibly.
The author really breathed life into these characters. The writing was rich and the descriptions were woven in delicate prose (loved that) There were many relatable moments and realisations that were articulated philosophically yet so realistic to real-life experiences. You can tell Kennedy did her due diligence in researching the subjects mentioned.
All I can say is those two left a mark on me. So, if the themes are of interest to you, and you're ready to get profound whilst also sweating in anticipation from Yas and Josiah's sizzling passion, you must get the book. You WON'T regret it!
And an honorary mention to Hendrix who had me stifling my laughter at 3 am in the morning!