Jumia Books Reel: A Hollywood Renaissance Novel Author: Kennedy Ryan, Can’t Get Enough Author: Kennedy Ryan, This Could Be Us Author: Kennedy Ryan, Before I Let Go Author: Kennedy Ryan,

Reel is a sweeping, sensual romance that follows Neevah Saint, a gifted stage actress, and Canon Holt, a visionary filmmaker. When Canon casts Neevah in a biopic about a forgotten Black jazz legend, their professional collaboration ignites a passionate and deeply emotional connection.

Kennedy Ryan masterfully blends:

The glamour and grit of Hollywood

Themes of representation, legacy, and creative ambition

A love story rooted in mutual respect and emotional depth

Realistic portrayals of chronic illness and personal sacrifice

With poetic prose and cinematic pacing, Reel celebrates Black excellence, artistic integrity, and the healing power of love. For Kenyan readers interested in storytelling, performance, and cultural pride, this novel resonates with authenticity and heart. 

Can’t Get Enough explores the journey of two souls learning to trust again. With lyrical writing and raw vulnerability, Kennedy Ryan crafts a romance that’s as emotionally resonant as it is passionate. The characters confront past wounds, navigate complex relationships, and discover that love can be both fierce and freeing.

Themes include:

Emotional healing and self-discovery

Black love and community support

The balance between independence and intimacy

This novel is ideal for readers seeking romance with substance, especially those drawn to stories of resilience and redemption.

This Could Be Us follows Soledad Barnes, a woman rebuilding her life after a devastating betrayal. As she raises her daughters and reclaims her identity, she meets Judah Cross—a man with his own emotional scars. Their connection sparks a journey of healing, trust, and transformative love.

Kennedy Ryan explores:

Single motherhood and self-worth

Mental health and trauma recovery

The power of vulnerability and emotional growth

This novel is a celebration of resilience and the courage to love again. For Kenyan readers navigating personal transitions or seeking empowering narratives, it offers both inspiration and affirmation.

Before I Let Go centers on Yasmen and Josiah Wade, co-owners of a restaurant and co-parents navigating grief, mental health, and lingering love. Though divorced, their bond remains strong—and so does their chemistry. As they confront their past and redefine their future, they must ask: can love survive everything?

Themes include:

Depression, therapy, and emotional healing

Black family dynamics and co-parenting

Rekindled romance and mature love

Kennedy Ryan’s storytelling is raw, real, and deeply moving. For Kenyan readers, this novel offers a nuanced portrayal of love’s complexity and the beauty of second chances.