RELEASE BLITZ : Grip by Kennedy Ryan

Flow, the prequel to GRIP, by Kennedy Ryan is now live and TOTALLY FREE!

And GRIP, the riveting full-length conclusion, is LIVE!

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"The story reads like a movie . . powerful and intoxicating ... and sinfully sexy. GRIP has everything—dynamic characters, soulful plot, and a lesson at the end that will change the way you look at life. One of my favorite reads this year. Maybe ever. 5 massive, gripping stars from me!" -- Adriana Lock, USA Today Bestselling Author

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Blurb:

Resisting an irresistible force wears you down and turns you out. I know. I’ve been doing it for years. I may not have a musical gift of my own, but I’ve got a nose for talent and an eye for the extraordinary. And Marlon James – Grip to his fans – is nothing short of extraordinary. Years ago, we strung together a few magical nights, but I keep those memories in a locked drawer and I’ve thrown away the key. All that’s left is friendship and work. He’s on the verge of unimaginable fame, all his dreams poised to come true. I manage his career, but I can’t seem to manage my heart. It’s wild, reckless, disobedient. And it remembers all the things I want to forget.

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"Ryan continues her streak of amazingly accessible and authentic romantic fiction. Grip is a bold and unapologetic look at interracial romance and does not shy away from any of the ideals and prejudices that most of us are too polite to acknowledge - head on- amidst one of the sexiest, and most provocative true love romances Ryan has penned to date. Break out the fans folks, Grip is aptly titled and sure to make you need a grip! -- Sheena, Smexy Books

Blurb:

In 8 years, Marlon James will be one of the brightest rising stars in the music industry. Bristol Gray will be his tough, no-nonsense manager. But when they first meet, she’s a college student finding her way in the world, and he’s an artist determined to make his way in it. From completely different worlds, all the things that should separate them only draw them closer. It’s a beautiful beginning, but where will the story end?

FLOW is the prequel chronicling the week of magical days and nights

that will haunt Grip & Bristol for years to come.

GRIP is the full-length conclusion of their story available NOW here: http://kennedyryanwrites.com/grip/

About the Author:

Kennedy loves to write about herself in third person. She loves Diet Coke…though she’s always trying to quit. She adores her husband…who she’ll never quit. She loves her son, who is the most special boy on the planet. And she’s devoted to supporting and serving families living with Autism. And she writes love stories! For updates, new releases, giveaways and other adventures, subscribe to her newsletter: https://app.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/j9u8i3

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MY REVIEW:

This is one deeply intense story that will grip you  and the intensity will leave you breathless way after the story is over. I was left breathless from the sheer emotions in this story.

Marlon aka Grip isn’t all about being this famous hip hop star- there is more substance to him that his talent. He's also a good man who was raised right by his mom in a tough environment and he came out a good man. Grip is a smooth, handsome, intelligent, kind, considerate, patient—well he was so many good things and I don’t want to just keep listing just how awesome he was. He was also Black. Born and raised in Compton and his gift took him out of Compton, out of the “hood  and  put him where he needed to be which was making music and gave him a purpose.

Bristol was his best friend's twin sister. Eight years ago a connection sparked between them and within a week they were in love. Unfortunately a misunderstanding happened and a horrible, devastating  homecoming and it was over before it could begin. For 8 years Grip has been chasing Bristol but she has been keeping them in a friend zone. Bristol’s reasons where born of fear of love. I don’t want to give away a lot because it will lead to spoilers but her reasons are valid in her head but it frustrates Grip. One heartbreaking decision  has her questioning if its better to continue living the way she has, in fear or if its better to finally put her trust in Grip.

This story deals with the subject of mixed race relationship in a compassionate way. I didn’t see it being slanted and I appreciated the author’s delicate touch.  This is a story about two people who fell in love against the odds and are fighting to get their HEA.  The one thing I wasn’t a fan of was thw HFN ending. Because so much went on in Flow and Grip,  I would have liked a HEA ending, in fact the story cried out for a HEA  so maybe the author will write a follow-up about this awesome couple.

My rating: 4.5 stars ****

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