Can’t Get Enough by Kennedy Ryan (May 13, 2025) I may be late to the Kennedy Ryan party, but I am so glad I finally be here. Thank you @hachetteaudio and @readforever for the #gifted advanced listening copy of this breathtaking, soul-deep love story.
Hendrix and Maverick are forces in their own right – powerful, successful, and purpose-driven. Maverick is a billionaire investor known for trusting his instincts. Hendrix is a talent agent, founder, and the driving force behind a venture capital fund dedicated to elevating Black, female-owned businesses. When they meet at Maverick’s glittering Miami event, the connection is instant and intense – charged with ambition, empathy, and mutual understanding.
Neither is looking for love. Hendrix is balancing the heavy emotional toll of caring for her mother with Alzheimer’s. Maverick is dealing with a very public breakup with a partner who wanted children, something he doesn’t. Oh, and that ex? She’s Hendrix’s business partner. This should be impossible… but their chemistry and shared vision for life make it impossible not to fall.
💫 What makes this story so special isn’t just the swoon-worthy romance, it’s how Kennedy Ryan writes about real love. Mature, grown-up love between two people in their 40s who refuse to compromise their values but choose to lift each other up. Their journey isn’t about sacrifice, it’s about partnership.
And woven through it all is Ryan’s powerful commentary: the systemic barriers in VC funding for Black women, the emotional labor of caregiving, and the weaponization of civil rights legislation. This novel doesn’t just tell a story – it says something. And it says it beautifully.
🎧 Audiobook Thoughts: Wesleigh Siobhan and Jakobi Diem are pure magic in this dual narration. Siobhan’s voice captures Hendrix’s brilliance and emotional depth, while Diem brings Maverick’s charm and sincerity to life. At 15h 15m, it’s a masterclass in audiobook performance.
Book: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Audiobook Performance: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
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