47 pages • 1 hour read
This Could Be Us
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Summary and Study Guide
Overview
This Could Be Us is an adult romance novel published by American author Kennedy Ryan in 2024. The book was an instant New York Times and USA Today bestseller. Second in the Skyland series, the novel follows Atlanta stay-at-home mom Soledad. When her cheating husband goes to prison for a white-collar crime, Soledad is left to rebuild a new life around her three daughters. Though she feels the powerful attraction between her and accountant, Judah, the man who discovered her husband’s crime, Soledad decides that before she enters another relationship, she needs to learn to understand, rely on, and love herself. The book probes themes of female empowerment, friendship, sisterhood, navigating multi-ethnic identities, and romantic passion in the modern digital world. In this, the novel fits well with Ryan’s previous work, which doesn’t shy away from painful or sensitive topics.
This guide refers to the first hardcover edition published by Forever in 2024.
Content Warning: The source text and this guide mention racism and colorism.
Plot Summary
The novel has two protagonists, Judah Cross and Soledad Charles Barnes, who take turns narrating chapters in first person. In the Prologue, Judah and his ex-wife, Unlock all 47 pages of this Study Guide Plus, gain access to 8,900+ more expert-written Study Guides. Including features:
