Author guide
Kennedy Ryan Books in Order
Kennedy Ryan is a bestselling romance novelist known for emotionally intense contemporary romances centered on love, healing, family, friendship, social issues, and ambitious women. Her series include The Bennetts, Soul, Grip, Hoops, All the King's Men, Skyland, and Hollywood Renaissance. She is a RITA Award winner, an Audie Award winner, and a co-founder of LiFT 4 Autism, a charitable book auction supporting autism advocacy.
romancecontemporary romancewomen's fictionsports romance
Kennedy Ryan's Newest Book
Not sure where to begin?
Start with one of these
When You Were Mine
The first book in The Bennetts series.
My Soul to Keep
The first book in the Soul series.
Flow
The prequel and recommended entry point for the Grip series.
Long Shot
The first book in the Hoops series.
The Kingmaker
The first book in All the King's Men.
Reel
The first book in the Hollywood Renaissance series.
Before I Let Go
The first book in the Skyland series and a strong introduction to Kennedy Ryan's contemporary romance.
Read in order
Books by series
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The Bennetts
A four-book contemporary romance series about the intertwined relationships of the Bennett family and their friends.
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Soul
A three-book music-world romance series following singer-songwriter Kai Pearson and rock star Rhyson Gray.
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Grip
A music-industry romance series following rapper Marlon "Grip" James and his manager Bristol Gray.
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Hoops
A connected sports-romance series about professional basketball players and the people they love.
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All the King's Men
A romance series exploring power, politics, social justice, and the complicated ties between Lennix Hunter and the Cade family.
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Hollywood Renaissance
An entertainment-industry romance series inspired by the creative achievements and cultural legacy of the Harlem Renaissance.
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Skyland
A contemporary romance series about Black women navigating love, family, friendship, careers, and healing.
