Before I Let Go

A Good Morning America Book Buzz Pick and NPR Best Book of 2022

What happens when love isn’t enough to keep a marriage together—but it’s still powerful enough to pull two people back? Kennedy Ryan, an award-winning powerhouse in contemporary romance, delivers a story that will leave you breathless and believing in second chances.

Yasmen and Josiah Wade once had the kind of love that felt unbreakable. But life had other plans. After their marriage crumbled under the weight of devastating loss, they’ve rebuilt separate lives while co-parenting and running a business together. They’ve found their rhythm. They’ve moved on. Or so they thought.

One stolen kiss changes everything. What begins as a moment of weakness becomes something neither can resist—hot, forbidden, and achingly familiar. But as old wounds resurface, they’re forced to ask: Can they heal what broke them the first time? Or are some things too shattered to repair?

Raw, real, and utterly magnificent, Before I Let Go explores the messy beauty of love, loss, and what it truly means to fight for forever. This isn’t just a romance—it’s a story about hope, healing, and the courage it takes to try again.

Acclaimed by Entertainment Weekly, The Washington Post, Publishers Weekly, and praised by Colleen Hoover herself, this is Kennedy Ryan at her absolute best. Perfect for fans of emotional, character-driven love stories that linger long after the last page.

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