Kennedy Ryan may not publish a lot of books each year, but the books that do come out define the idea of romantic stories with a social conscience. Hook Shot is another example of a couple finding their way while also dealing with serious issues and luggage carts of baggage.

One of my favorite things about Ms Ryan – and it’s true for this book as well- is that she doesn’t let her characters make excuses. She makes them bring the hard things to light and by doing so, she gives them a path to be better and stronger down the road.

Having said that, Lotus and Kenna’s story isn’t all doom and gloom and heavy introspective thoughts. It’s also fun! We get to see them invest time in getting to know each other and explore a city that they each only know parts of.  There are also places in Hook Shot where I thought my kindle was going to steam from the chemistry of intimate moments and some of the pure romance that oozed between the two.

As different as I am from Kenan and Lotus – I’m definitely not an NBA player nor do I have a creative bone in my body – Ms Ryan’s craftsmanship made sure that I could relate to who they are as people. I could relate to the parent worried about his child. I could empathize with the young women who battled to create her self-worth. Kenan and Lotus were an easy pair to root for and I appreciated the idea that once they were together, they were a team, no matter what happened next.

While this book connects with Long Shot and Block Shot it can be read as a stand-alone, certain characters from the previous books do show up as secondary characters and having read the previous books will add back story and context. I’m not sure how she does it, but Ms Ryan continues to hone her craft and tackle difficult subjects with grace and dignity – I seriously wouldn’t mind being her when I grow up.

“This book was utter perfection! Hook Shot is full of emotion, sizzle and a breathtaking romance. It is a book I will never forget and one I will revisit often to get swept away in its magic.”- Devney Perry, USA Today bestselling author

Hook Shot, a deeply emotional standalone set in the worlds of professional basketball and high fashion from Kennedy Ryan, is available now and FREE in Kindle Unlimited!

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Divorced. Single dad. Traded to a losing squad.

Cheated on, betrayed, exposed.

My perfect life blew up in my face and I’m still picking up the pieces.

The last thing I need is her.

A wildflower. A storm. A woman I can’t resist.

Lotus DuPree is a kick to my gut and a wrench in my plans

from the moment our eyes meet.

I promised myself I wouldn’t trust a woman again,

but I’ve never wanted anyone the way I want Lo.

She’s not the plan I made, but she’s the risk I have to take.

A warrior. A baller. The one they call Gladiator.

Kenan Ross charged into my life smelling all good, looking even better and snatching my breath from the moment we met.

The last thing I need is him.

I’m working on me. Facing my pain and conquering my demons.

I’ve seen what trusting a man gets you.

Don’t. Have. Time. For. This.

But he just keeps coming for me.

Keeps knocking down my defenses and stealing my excuses

one by one.

He never gives up, and now…I’m not sure I want him to.

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About Kennedy

A Top 30 Amazon Bestseller, Kennedy Ryan writes about women from all walks of life, empowering them and placing them firmly at the center of each story and in charge of their own destinies. Her heroes respect, cherish and lose their minds for the women who capture their hearts.

She is a wife to her lifetime lover and mother to an extraordinary son. She has always leveraged her journalism background to write for charity and non-profit organizations, but enjoys writing to raise Autism awareness most. A contributor for Modern Mom Magazine and Frolic, Kennedy’s writings have appeared in Chicken Soup for the Soul, USA Today and many others. The founder and executive director of a foundation serving Atlanta Autism families, she has appeared on Headline News, Montel Williams, NPR and other media outlets as an advocate for families living with autism.

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