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Expected 19 May 26A scorching second-chance romance between a talented screenwriter and a phenomenal musician from "a fantastic storyteller and superb writer." ―NPR
You never forget your first love. Isn't that what they say? Verity Hill knows this truth intimately. She didn't simply miss Wright "Monk" Bellamy when they parted ways in college. She's haunted by his touch. Every kiss, any lover since—it's a shadow of what they had.
Time heals all wounds. Isn't that what they say? Monk doesn't believe that for a second. He wasn't simply betrayed when he and Verity split. He was devastated, with parts of him left behind in the ruins of all that was destroyed.
More than a decade after their disastrous breakup, Verity and Monk must work together on the set of an epic Harlem Renaissance biopic. With Monk, now a world-class musician, creating the score, and Verity, an award-winning screenwriter, penning the script, there's Oscar buzz before shooting even begins. This once-in-a-lifetime project could catapult them both to new heights, but can they can put the past behind them for the sake of the film…for the sake of something more?
You never forget your first love. Isn't that what they say? Verity Hill knows this truth intimately. She didn't simply miss Wright "Monk" Bellamy when they parted ways in college. She's haunted by his touch. Every kiss, any lover since—it's a shadow of what they had.
Time heals all wounds. Isn't that what they say? Monk doesn't believe that for a second. He wasn't simply betrayed when he and Verity split. He was devastated, with parts of him left behind in the ruins of all that was destroyed.
More than a decade after their disastrous breakup, Verity and Monk must work together on the set of an epic Harlem Renaissance biopic. With Monk, now a world-class musician, creating the score, and Verity, an award-winning screenwriter, penning the script, there's Oscar buzz before shooting even begins. This once-in-a-lifetime project could catapult them both to new heights, but can they can put the past behind them for the sake of the film…for the sake of something more?
448 pages, Paperback
Expected publication May 19, 2026
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I write contemporary romance and women's fiction. I always give my characters their happily ever after, but I love to make them work for it! It's a long road to love, so sit back and enjoy the ride.
I am wife to the love of my life, mom to a special, beautiful son, and a friend to those living with autism through my charitable foundation.
bit.ly/KRList
BOOKBUB: bookbub.com/authors/kennedy-ryan
AMAZON:
http://amzn.to/2EX7pgg
FACEBOOK:
www.facebook.com/KennedyRyanAuthor/
INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/kennedyryan1/
KENNEDY RYAN BOOKS - https://www.facebook.com/groups/68160...
I write contemporary romance and women's fiction. I always give my characters their happily ever after, but I love to make them work for it! It's a long road to love, so sit back and enjoy the ride.
I am wife to the love of my life, mom to a special, beautiful son, and a friend to those living with autism through my charitable foundation.
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January 29, 2026
I had the honor to read Score early…. And to say it surpasses everything I thought it would be is an understatement. If you read Reel, then you know the tension between Monk and Verity literally crawled off of the pages. The way Kennedy takes us back in time to the very beginning showing us the good, the great, and THE UGLY was simply beautiful. The mental illness rep was done in great taste, as usual. This book is going to make you laugh, UGLY CRY, and want to throw the book.
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August 25, 2021EEEEEEP THE NEW HOLLYWOOD RENAISSANCE BOOK FROM KR!
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June 13, 2021MONK AND VERITY YESSS PLEASE!!!!
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March 3, 2023Anxiously awaiting this one. Variety & Monk 😍😍
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February 21, 2022THE THINGS I WOULD DO FOR THIS BOOK 👩🏽🦯
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October 27, 2025veritymonk owning 2022 before it even begins? I KNOW THAT'S RIGHT!
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August 29, 2022Black singer and screenwriter !!!A follow up to Reel!!!! I love you Kennedy Ryan. I'm so ready.
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February 26, 2025I am re-reading Reel for the second time and can’t wait for Monk and Verity’s story!!! I just know they have a backstory.
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May 20, 2025omg what happened here?? i need some Monk and Verity. i KNOW it has to be good!!
July 19, 2021
I CANT WAIT
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November 10, 2025the day this releases is the day world hunger resolved
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November 4, 2025GIVE IT TO ME NOW
*hasn't read Reel yet😅*
*hasn't read Reel yet😅*
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October 27, 2025If Kennedy wrote it-I'm going to read it!!
Can't wait to read about Monk and Verity! The cover is beautiful!!
Can't wait to read about Monk and Verity! The cover is beautiful!!
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