Before I Let Go
“Real, raw, magnificent—Before I Let Go is the beautiful angst I love to read.” —Colleen Hoover, #1 New York Times bestselling author
A scorching emotional second chance romance from a New York Times bestselling author.
A Good Morning America Book Buzz Pick!
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 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 be even 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
Book of the Month Club selection
NPR Best Books of 2022
Entertainment Weekly Best Romances of 2022
Washington Post 10 Best Romances of the Year
Women's Health Best Books of the Year
Publishers Weekly Best Romance Books of 2022
- Pages
- 391
- First published
- November 15, 2022
- Language
- English
- Edition
- Ebook
More editions
▾
Pick a cover to preview.
Shelved by 6 Litcadians
Reviews
· Read 2 times
Finished March 14, 2025
Kennedy Ryan delivers a deep, soul-wrenching love story. This isn't just a second-chance romance—it's a journey through grief, healing, and the undeniable pull of real love that refuses to fade. Yasmen and Josiah's story is raw and beautiful. From the pain of their past to the hesitant hope of their future, every moment between them is charged with emotion. Their journey feels real, messy, heartbreaking, but ultimately full of love. Her writing is stunning, filled with tear-worthy moments and quotes that linger long after you turn the last page. This was a five-star read for me. It's the kind of book that breaks you apart and slowly pieces you back together. If you love second-chance romances that hit deep, this is an absolute must-read.