This book made me laugh, cry, and nod my head yes in understanding. It was an all encompassing read and I want to tell everyone I know to get a copy and immerse themselves in a wonderful experience. I want to have a ride on a Ferris wheel and be kissed at the top. I want to eat the green things (I'm guessing collared greens is like cabbage). I want Grip to write me poems and rap songs.

When You Are Mine is the first novel in the Bennetts Series by Kennedy Ryan. Sometimes, it seems that forever is just one heart beat away. At least that is how it feels for Kerris Moreton, the main character in this story.thank you for raising such a magnificent man. He is the man of my dreams. When I thought of my husband, I didn’t dream in color, I dreamt in character." I loved how this author broke down the different dynamics of Bristol and Grip's past and formed it into something worth waiting for. It was built up into something so monumental. The struggles that they have as colleagues, friends, then lovers is something that we don't see much in romance books. How this author interweaves points on racism and class wars into such a beautiful love story is brilliant. When It Falls Apart by Catherine Bybee: Review, excerpt, interview with the author, and a giveaway! I'm not sure I can put all my feelings here without giving too much away or giving any spoilers but I'm going to try...

I look at her, cataloging her features one by one and realizing the most fascinating thing about this girl isn’t visible to the naked eye." There's something helpless about truly being in love, the kind of love they write songs about, that inspires poetry and launches ships and wreaks havoc."I want so much more than her body. She has thieved my soul, and I need to feel the reciprocity, the exchange. To know I’ve pilfered her and taken everything that she would offer and anything she meant to hold. Because that’s what she’s done to me. Bristol and Grip are EVERYTHING . The love they share is jealousy inducing. It's real and beautiful and heart stopping. Through the years it has never diminished. Ms. Ryan paints such a magical picture of two headstrong and stubborn people- if there was ever a couple meant to be together it was these two. This is one of the best books I've ever read. It's beyond beautiful. The characters are soo unbelievably amazing. This series has a power couple! I cannot think of another book that has that, not like Bristol and Grip.

In Still, their happily ever after is remarkable. There is happiness in abundance: eye-opening, jaw-dropping, panty-melting happiness. Their chemistry has only intensified and it makes for some thigh-clenching reading. As an adult, Kerris is on the verge of starting her very own business. She’s also ready to accept a proposal in marriage and to build a life that really she has always wanted to have. The one thing that is missing in her life is some form of love. She is engaged to Cam but she wants to see the passion reignite. the only thing I can promise you is that I will love you for the rest of my life, and I truly believe we can survive anything together. Do you believe that?” I read a lot of books! I can honestly say that I've never felt what I'm feeling now after finishing a series!

Grip is a fabulous mosaic of passion, sacrifice, angst, understanding, and hope. It’s a love letter to the dreamers, the disillusioned, and the oppressed. It’s a song underscored by multi-faceted characters and an addictive plot. I'm freshly done. Seconds. Minutes. I don't need to reflect. This is best done raw and real. Tears are still drying on my cheeks. In flow, we can see the beginning of the story of Grip and Bristol.. their dreams and hopes ... the journey of their friendship and love. you can see and understand the chemistry between them.