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Before I Let Go

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Kennedy Ryan
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Ratings
Book
118
Narrator
60
Release Date
November 15, 2022
Duration
13 hours 45 minutes
Summary
“Real, raw, magnificent—Before I Let Go is the beautiful angst I love to read.” —Colleen Hoover, #1 New York Times bestselling author

Their love was supposed to last forever. But when life delivered blow after devastating blow, Yasmen and Josiah Wade found that love alone couldn’t solve or save everything.

It couldn’t save their marriage.

Yasmen wasn’t prepared for how her life fell apart, but she’s is finally starting to find joy again. She and Josiah have found a new rhythm, co-parenting their two kids and running a thriving business together. Yet like magnets, they’re always drawn back to each other, and now they’re beginning to wonder if they’re truly ready to let go of everything they once had.

Soon, one stolen kiss leads to another…and then more. It's hot. It's illicit. It's all good—until old wounds reopen. Is it too late for them to find forever? Or could they even be better, the second time around?

Award-winning and bestselling "powerhouse" author Kennedy Ryan is at her absolute best in this compelling, scorching novel about hope and healing, and what it truly means to love for a lifetime (USA Today).
Reviews
Profile Avatar Lisa S. Feb 2023

This book was so amazing. Most stories in the romance genre start at the beginning of a relationship or the beginning of a second chance at romance. This story starts two years after the demise of a marriage of two people who would probably love each other until the end of time following back-to-back tragedies, which neither of the main characters had handled their grief well. It is a story full of tears, misunderstandings, and misplaced anger of two people who were desperately struggling to find a way to move on. I shed more than a few tears as this couple processes their losses and begin to really communicate about the decisions they made as a result of their trauma. Finding the happy ending to this story was an incredibly satisfying feel-good moment. Kennedy Ryan wrote an insightful, well researched story that grabs the listener from the beginning to end. She conscientiously researched the impact of loss and the process, impact, and cultural biases toward seeking therapy in the African American community. The narrators were perfect in reading their characters POV. Everyone should read this book.

Profile Avatar GiGi M. Jan 2023

This book kept my attention from beginning to end. I loved that it touched on so many different subjects, and the characters were relatable.

Profile Avatar JANET OGLESBY Nov 2022

Captivating from start to finish! I LOVED IT! Great read!!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Dec 2024

Very good book. it dealt with heavy topics well

Profile Avatar T A. Aug 2024

I truly enjoyed this book. My first Kennedy Ryan book but not my last. The readers were amazing and kept me wanting more

Profile Avatar Mia B. Jun 2025

Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan is a soul-stirring, beautifully raw contemporary romance that explores love after loss, the intricacies of healing, and the power of emotional resilience. Known for her emotionally intelligent storytelling, Ryan crafts a mature second-chance love story that is both heartbreaking and deeply hopeful.The novel centers around Yasmen and Josiah Wade, former spouses who still share a business, a family, and an undeniable connection. Years after their painful divorce, marked by grief, depression, and emotional distance, the spark between them is reignited. But this isn’t a simple rekindling—it's a slow, thoughtful navigation of their past wounds and present desires.What makes Before I Let Go stand out is its honesty. Kennedy Ryan doesn’t shy away from the hard stuff—grief, mental health struggles, therapy, co-parenting, and the complexities of Black love and identity. Yasmen, in particular, is a deeply compelling character—flawed, fierce, and beautifully vulnerable as she reclaims her life, her voice, and her right to joy.

Profile Avatar Destiny S. Jun 2025

A great read!!

Profile Avatar Kimberly N. May 2025

Absolutely lovely! I didn’t know what to expect as I mostly read “heady” books, however I needed something entertaining. This book was more than “romance” (or at least my conception of the genre). Great storyline, and the narrators did a bang-up job. I was expecting to listen to a little every day or so over a few weeks…HA! I was not able to put it down much…listening in the car, on my walks, washing dishes LOL…and finished in just over a week. DEFINITELY purchasing and listening to the rest of the Skyland series.

Profile Avatar Khaira M. Aug 2024

I am a sucks for a great love story that stands the test of time! I was so invested in the characters!

Profile Avatar Anonymous May 2024

Beautiful story. Great narration. Very immersive. I could listen twice

Profile Avatar Dallas G. Apr 2024

Loved it! Fabulous loved the narrators as well

Profile Avatar Tierra W. Feb 2024

This book hits home. Great read.

Profile Avatar Cyntria V. Feb 2024

BEST NARRATORS IVE EVER LISTENED TO

Profile Avatar Rell Oct 2023

I loved everything about this book!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Mar 2023

Love it good book

Profile Avatar Stephanie L. Jan 2023

This book was captivating from start to finish. It was well written and allowed readers to feel all of the emotional effects of real life trauma, grief, and the path to recovery.

Profile Avatar Janine W. Jan 2023

My first time reading a Kennedy Ryan book. It was captivating! I’m a new fan!!

Before I Let Go

Before I Let Go

Author: Kennedy Ryan
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