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“being whole means acknowledging all our parts. And that there were parts of me that wanted to be held, want to be needed and loved.”

If Kennedy Ryan writes it, I am reading it IMMEDIATELY. Can’t Get Enough is the final installment in the Skyland Series, which follows Hendrix. From the second Hendrix shows up in Before I Let Go, I couldn’t wait to get her story and I will say Kennedy did not disappoint.
Kennedy took such good care of Hendrix navigating the different layers of her story and relationship. I am going to let you discover Maverick Bell for yourself but he may have taken she top spot for my favorite Kennedy Ryan “book boyfriend” This is such a fantastic story of staying true to yourself, love, family and friendship. I wish I could stay in Skyland forever.

Thank you to Forever and NetGalley for the ARC.

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Finally, we got Hendrix's story! I'm a huge Kennedy Ryan fan, and absolutely love this series and the friend trio of Yasmen, Soledad and Hendrix. Three very different women who are close friends, and each has their own struggles and challenges. Hendrix is a woman who is independent, accomplished and wildly successful in her own life. She is not waiting on her person, but she is enjoying life to the fullest. She is also balancing the heartbreak of caring for and watching her mother suffer through Alzheimer's disease. This book drew me in from the start, made me laugh, cry, and cheer on Hendrix as she navigates life and love.

Hendrix meets Maverick Bell, billionaire businessman, at a party, and their chemistry and connection are instant. From the start, they admire each other physically, but they also connect on an emotional level. They soon become friends and Maverick pursues Hendrix with intention and purpose. Maverick is gentle and loving with Hendrix, and I was blown away by his level of respect and kindness towards Hendrix. Their story continues to develop, and I loved to see how both characters show up for each other. Their chemistry and attraction to each other is off the charts, and they have a beautiful story. I particularly loved how supportive Maverick was of Hendrix's mother when Hendrix needed him most. Trying to find love later in life comes with a history of heartbreak and disappointment, but Maverick never gave up in his pursuit and caring for Hendrix.

Hendrix is a devoted daughter, and I loved seeing the juxtaposition so many of us have between the many roles in our life. Daughter, businesswoman, producer, influencer, loving friend... Hendrix is so important to so many. She is strong and successful, but really struggling to care sufficiently (in her opinion) for her mother. Ryan finds a wonderful solution for Hendrix to be able to care for her mother and aunt, while still having a productive career and beautiful relationship.

I love the Skyland series because of the amazing friendships the main characters share, and I love that Ryan gave each woman her own beautiful love story too. Full of steam, lots of emotions, angst, longing, heartbreak and intense love, Ryan's books draw the reader in and take us on an emotional ride with resolution and a wonderful ending. I also love how Ryan weaves social justice and equity into this story in a significant way. This book has it all!

While I'm sad to see the Skyland series end, I loved every page of Hendrix's story. It was worth the wait, and the entire story was amazing. I can't wait to see what new characters Kennedy Ryan brings us next. Get out and read all of the Skyland books, Before I Let Go, This Could Be Us, and Can't Get Enough. You will love these amazing characters and their beautiful stories.

Thank you to Forever (Grand Central Publishing), Kennedy Ryan and NetGalley for providing an advance reader's copy of this book in exchange for an unbiased review.

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Kennedy Ryan is going to write, that’s a given. She always delivers emotion, depth, and storytelling that lingers long after you turn the last page. This book had all of that—it was heartfelt, layered, and tackled real-life struggles with care and nuance.

Hendrix’s journey was compelling, and I appreciated seeing her navigate love, family, and personal growth. The emotional beats? Yeah, they hit. And Maverick? A patient, steady, Black billionaire who gave her space to be vulnerable—he was everything. Their chemistry was there, but something about this book felt different from the first two. The romance took a backseat at times, and I couldn’t shake the feeling that a little something was missing. The depth was there, but not in the ways I expected, which left me wanting just a bit more.

That being said, the themes of love, friendship, and resilience still shined. Kennedy Ryan knows how to craft a powerful story, and even though this wasn’t my favorite in the series, it’s still a book worth reading. I’ll definitely be checking out the audiobook to see how the experience lands differently.

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Cried a lot. I really really loved this one. Give me emotional stories. Also loved no third act breakup! A step up from her second book in this series.

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Hendrix! Hendrix! Hendrix! It was refreshing to see a more in-depth look at the softer side of Hendrix. The story gave all the rich auntie vibes it was supposed to give!! Hendrix deserved to find a person that could validate her in every way, and I was rooting for her throughout the entire story. I loved how Maverick encouraged her to let go and allow him to love her while reaffirming her independence. I’ve read this entire series and Hendrix’s story did not disappoint!

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I loved spending more time with Hendrix after being introduced to her in Before I Let Go. Her carefree and child free by choice boss energy + the way she shows up for everyone in her life made me love her real bad, and in this story, it was no different. Every scene with Hendrix, her mom, and her aunt were my favorite because they had me hella emotional. I also admired the fact that the discussions on Alzheimer’s in this book was handled with so much care, which Kennedy Ryan always does exceptionally well. I also liked the exploration of Black women entrepreneurs and the influence of real-time challenges for them.

I liked Maverick as a love interest and Hendrix’s internal conflict to let him in, but it took me a second to like them together. Nothing is ever wrong with a Black billionaire boyfriend, okay?! Lol. Mav was persistent, patient, and gave her a safe space to be vulnerable. Their chemistry seeps through the pages (the coatroom chile…), but I found myself missing Hendrix a lot during his POV. I also had a hard time with their romance because it felt like: 1. they didn’t spend a lot of time together so there was a little less romance & 2. the storyline with the ex was taking too much time away from their story. I was so happy that Hendrix was getting her happy ending, but I still wanted more for her!

As always, I also really loved seeing the friendship between Hendrix, Yas, and Soledad continue to shine through in this series. Every girl deserves a group of women who would be your judgement free ride or dies. I will recommend this book!

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ARC REVIEW: Can’t Get Enough by Kennedy Ryan💜💜💜

Favorite Quote: “I want my love to be the most extravagant gift I ever give you.”😭🥹

My Review: I already knew that I was going to love Hendrix’s story because out of all three of the friends, I relate to her the most. I felt so seen when it came to certain topics in this book. Like the fact that Hendrix chooses to be childless, that’s the exact decision that I’ve made for myself too, and I loved how Kennedy Ryan dives into that topic. She’s just so wise!! There’s more deeper discussions regarding to Alzheimer’s disease, the unfairness of today’s society, and having so much love to give, but finding it hard to let others care for you. That’s what I love about Kennedy Ryan. Her romances are so much deeper than just romance between the main characters.

But when it DOES come to the romance she delivers every time!👏🏽 I was kicking my feet and my heart was swooning for Hendrix and Maverick (who is definitely on my book husband list now🥰). That man put in the work for her and I enjoyed seeing every moment. The friendship between Hen, Soledad, and Yasmen is still so sweet. I love female friendships.💕💕💕

This one really had me in tears, laughing, highlighting, crying some more, and jumping for joy.

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Kennedy Ryan never misses! Can't Get Enough is a masterclass in vulnerability, love, and all the messy emotions in between. The way these characters open their hearts, take risks, and love deeply had me hooked from start to finish. If you’re looking for a romance that feels raw and real, this one’s a must-read!

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AND SHE DOES IT AGAIN! I absolutely ate Hendrix’s story up! From the relationship with her mom, her clients, and her friends-to the man that is Maverick! I laughed, teared up, squealed. It really gave me all the feels. I love the way Kennedy develops her characters and their stories. It’s always so genuine and REAL. Thank you for this advanced copy.

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As always, Kennedy wrote a beautifully complex love story, navigating grief, self-love, friendship, and living authentically. I felt so deeply for Hendrix throughout this story, and reading about a love story where they decide that what’s most important is that they are “good to each other” and become each other’s “soft place” was so special. The passion and connection were both present during every interaction between Hendrix and Maverick.

I find that so many romance novels end in the very typical HEA, kids, marriage, etc and that is completely valid. But it was an absolute breath of fresh air to read through a fulfilling and beautiful love story of a woman who is sure she does not want kids, and to have her partner not question the decision, or try to change her mind. Maverick respected that she knew what she wanted, full stop.

Hendrix and Maverick’s story was the perfect ending to the Skyland series. The epilogue was an absolute treat, and felt like it brought everyone’s stories full circle in such a satisfying way.

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This book was just not for me. I love Kennedy's writing style but the characters were not engaging and every conflict felt like something that could have been solved with a simple and mature conversation. Every character in this book was aroused to be older than me and it just felt like they were immature and not likeable to me. Points for a plus sized FMC portrayed in a positive way, but this was a DNF for me.

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4.5
The thing I love most about Kennedy Ryan is her ability to write emotions and characters and love. Hendrix and Maverick compliment each other in such a lovely way and their attraction turning to genuine deep love was wonderful to witness. There are a lot of heavy topics in this book with Hendrix's mother and the decision that she has to make but especially as the third book in this series there is such a strong community of friends we have already met and meet in this book.

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4 Stars – Smart, Swoon-Worthy, and Deeply Emotional

Kennedy Ryan does it again! Can’t Get Enough delivers a stunning mix of passion, ambition, and heart-wrenching depth. Hendrix Barry is the kind of heroine I adore—fiercely independent, successful, and balancing the weight of family responsibilities with her own dreams. Enter Maverick Bell, a tech mogul with charm, persistence, and just the right amount of forbidden allure. Their chemistry? Absolutely electric.

Ryan masterfully blends romance with real-life struggles, exploring themes of caregiving, ambition, and vulnerability in a way that feels deeply personal. The push-pull between Hendrix and Mav had me hooked, and the emotional depth made their journey all the more satisfying.

While the pacing lagged in some areas, the payoff was worth it. If you love swoon-worthy, grown-up romance with substance, Can’t Get Enough is a must-read!

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Kennedy Ryan did not disappoint with this book. I thoroughly enjoyed how she developed her characters and brought out the tough discussion regarding parents with dementia/Alzheimers. This is a subject we all have at some point dealt with or know someone who has gone through it but we shy from discussing it. Understanding the importance of support system was a great addition to this story.

The love story between Maverick and Hendrix was amazing. Despite having to deal with her toughest challenge thus far, Hendrix was able to stay focused on her goals and ambitions in addition to allowing herself to love and beloved. She was a woman not looking for a relationship with true love but was graced with it when she needed it the most.

Kennedy Ryan thank you for providing this work of art that not only deals with the realities of taking care of an aging parent but also being able to balance your life along with the extra responsibilities.

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This is the third and final (*crying*) book in the Skyland series. I’ve been waiting for Hendrix’s story since first meeting her in the first book. She is the epitome of a strong, independent woman and I knew that the person who gets her heart would have to be someone special. Mav knows what he wants and nothing will stop him from getting it. His confidence goes hand in hand with his compassion and honesty. They both are such strong, ambitious people and want to be there for each other in the good and hard times. Hendrix is dealing with a lot with her mom as her Alzheimer’s progresses, and it is heartbreaking to see how uncertain and scary the disease make your mind. The role of caregivers also gets switched, and Hendrix is full of so much love that she is ready to return the years of nurturing her mother gave to her. Mav helped by being there for her and listening, making her fall for him even more. I’m so happy Hendrix found her match, and I will miss all of these characters I’ve gotten to know in this series. The three books tell the stories of three woman finding love, but it also shows the power of female friendship. I also love how Kennedy Ryan intertwines love and heavy topics in her books. Yes, it’s a romance but that doesn’t mean there aren’t hard times, difficult conversations, and challenges along the way. This book covers how there are still wealth and education gaps created from years of injustice and racism. There’s still so much that needs to happen to shrink these gaps, and I want to do my part by learning more and helping anyway I can. I’ll miss Skyland! Go read this book when it comes out and catch up with the other two if you haven’t yet!

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I really enjoyed the heart of this book. It contains the romance and beautiful writing that we come to expect from Kennedy Ryan and in particular the Skyland Series. I appreciate how it tackled Alzheimer’s and what it’s like to be a caregiver. We also got to see some political themes at the end with the lawsuit. Racial discrimination looks so different in today’s world yet has a similar bite. I think the story did a good job of showing how black people that have reached certain levels of success can still face attacks. Overall beautiful story.

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I am actually very disappointing with this installment. I reread the first two in this installment and then immediately started this one. So I feel that I am sound in saying that this one just did not hold up and it was just fine. Extremely average. That is very disappointing as a Kennedy Ryan lover. She is usually so spot on with everything that she writes and I felt so disconnected to this book, which is something I never thought I would say about it. I am child-free by choice and also work as a caregiver to people who have Alzheimer's and Dementia so i just knew that I would relate and that was just not the case. Everyone's experiences are different but I do think that there is a universality when it comes to most things and this book did not hit the mark.

We know from the two previous books that Hendrix is child free by choice. It is obviously mentioned in this book but the explanation was every surface level. You don't have to go into depth with anyone on that choice but it was just very plain and boring here. I could have cared less for Maverick, our main male character. He was just so boring. The romance was also way too focused on another character for me.

The only place that I felt that signature Kennedy Ryan feel was when it came to Hendrix and her family. But other than that I was very let down. I would recommend the series overall but I will definitely say that this is my least favorite in the series. I will be listening to the audiobook when this one comes out to see if that form of reading resonates with me more.

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Can't Get Enough is the third book in her Skyland series, but the first one I've ever read, and I'm impressed! I've heard lots of great things, and this one certainly did not disappoint.

Hendrix and Maverick meet at a party as two people who can't entertain the idea of being together, despite their attractions. He's technically with someone else, and she's on the brink of a major deal with his significant other that will lead to the career she's dreamed of for a long time. But he does overhear an emotional conversation between Hendrix and her mother with Alzheimer's on the phone, and offers to lend a hand. His own grandfather suffered through the same disease. As time passes, Hendrix and Maverick grow closer and closer until neither of them can deny what they're feeling anymore.

One thing I loved about this book was how realistic it felt. Hard conversations were hard, intimate scenes don't go off without a hitch, painful things are very painful. The author really puts herself into the shoes of her characters, and you can feel that as you read it.

The story between Hendrix and Maverick isn't the most straight forward, but it is sexy as hell. Mav is a millionaire, and that man moves money to make things happen. I can admit that can be romantic! I loved how there were some tough decisions to make, and hard circumstances to navigate, but none of it got in the way of the truth of their feelings for one another (no third act breakup!).

I was pleasantly surprised by this book, and I'm excited to go back and read the rest of the Skyland series!

Note:: I received an early copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

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**Contains a few spoilers** I want to give Forever a huge shout out for this advanced copy. I don't even know if I can adequately describe how I feel about this book. I read this book over the course of 2-days, I simply could not put it down. Kennedy tackles some sensitive topics in this book, and she handles it with such grace. I actually was introduced to Kennedy Ryan from the Skyland series. I devoured the first 2 books and have been waiting patiently for Can't Get Enough. One of the things I loved about this book aside from the topics of Alzheimers, was how Kennedy stood ten toes down with Hendrix not wanting children. It is such a taboo subject, and women do tend to shame other women who do not want children and I love that Hendrix never shied away or was intimidated by others for how she felt. The forbidden love-story that turned into a once-in-a-lifetime-type-of-love had me clutching my pearls and heart! Can't get enough of Can't Get Enough! Pun intended. Looking forward to reading anything Kennedy Ryan.

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I'm in constant awe of everything Kennedy Ryan puts out into the world. When we met Hendrix in "Before I Let Go", I immediately knew I would be thinking about her for a long time. & she was definitely worth the wait!! Hendrix felt like a longtime friend that I've been looking forward to seeing after many years apart. After meeting her in BILG, she may have gone to the back of my mind but she was never too far, she's stayed with me even after reading so many others stories in between. I love the way Kennedy Ryan weaves real life (often very personal) stories and anecdotes and expertly weaves them into her work. There were so many layers of this book I could dissect and dive in deeper; Hendrix being an absolute girl boss, women friendships, becoming a caretaker for your parent, owning the decision to be childfree, Black wealth (and the disparity of it- monetary, business opportunities), etc. IN ADDITION to the top tier romance, Maverick Bell was actually insane. Possibly, the greenest green flag Kennedy has ever written. And I've never wanted to be part of a friend group more than I do with Hendrix, Soledad, and Yasmen. Their dynamic is so fun and I'll miss their unhinged group chats and just having them in scenes together.

But truly, my absolute favorite part of this novel was that of the 3 FMC's in the Skyland series, I personally related to Hendrix to the least BUT her story touched me so deeply. Despite being a mother myself (and firmly believing that for me, having children was something I was made to do) I feel like my empathy and respect for women who not only choose to not conform to the societal pressure of motherhood and find other ways of "mothering" and nuturing infinitely increased. I think it's incredibly brave and selfless.

Thank you infinitely to Forever pub for the opportunity to read another Kennedy Ryan masterpiece early! ♥️

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