Do I need to read the other books in the Skyland series first?

While this novel functions as an interconnected standalone, reading the series in order provides better context for the recurring characters and the community of Skyland.

Is there a television adaptation of this book?

The Skyland series, which includes this title, is currently in development for a television adaptation at Peacock.

This Could Be Us

Contemporary Romance Romance

Pages: 384
Published: 2024
Language: English

Soledad Barnes, a woman who meticulously plans and perfects every aspect of her life, faces utter devastation when her seemingly perfect marriage crumbles due to betrayal. With her life in ruins, she must find a way to support her daughters and rebuild from scratch. In the process of rediscovering her strength, an unexpected and forbidden romance sparks, forcing Soledad to confront her past and decide if she can trust again.

Prose complexity: 4/10

Hopeful Emotional Inspiring

Second Chance Forbidden Love

Kennedy Ryan

Kennedy Ryan is an American romance novelist known for contemporary fiction centering social issues and diverse characters. In 2019 she became the first Black author to win a RITA Award, for Long Shot, and in 2022 the first Black author to win an Audie Award in Romance, for Reel. A New York Times and USA Today bestseller, she studied journalism at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill before working as a ghostwriter and nonprofit writer. Her Skyland series, including *This Could Be...

Soledad BarnesProtagonist

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need to read the other books in the Skyland series first?
While this novel functions as an interconnected standalone, reading the series in order provides better context for the recurring characters and the community of Skyland.
Is there a television adaptation of this book?
The Skyland series, which includes this title, is currently in development for a television adaptation at Peacock.