by Kennedy Ryan
First published 2024
Soledad Barnes had everything mapped out. She planned parties, designed spaces, and created the perfect home for her family. Her kitchen produced flawless vinaigrettes and her calendar never missed a beat. Then her husband's betrayal demolished everything she built. The life she thought would last forever vanished in an instant. Now Soledad scrambles to pay rent and buy groceries for her daughters. She has no time to mourn what she lost. Survival demands all her energy. As she fights to keep her family afloat, she discovers parts of herself she never knew existed. From the wreckage of her old life, something new begins to emerge. Then a man appears who changes everything. He represents everything she should avoid, yet she cannot ignore the pull between them. Her past mistakes taught her brutal lessons about trust. She refuses to repeat them. But this connection feels different, dangerous in ways that both terrify and tempt her. Soledad must decide whether to protect herself or risk everything again for what might be.
Genres: domestic-fiction, contemporary, contemporary-romance, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, second-chance
416 pages · Paperback · Forever