A friends-to-lovers second-chance romance from USA Today bestseller Siobhan Davis. Standalone with HEA and no cliffhanger. Keanu Selena played me. Confirming I wasted years loving someone who didn’t love me back.It should be easy to move on, but since she dumped me, I can’t shake her from my thoughts, no matter how hard I try.Dates and random hookups don’t help, because no one measures up to the … random hookups don’t help, because no one measures up to the girl I still love with my whole heart.
When she appears at my door, begging me for help, I can’t turn her away. My protective instincts kick in, and I grasp this second chance with both hands.
This time, I’m determined to open her eyes.
To help her realize she made a mistake throwing what we had away.
To prove our love is the real deal.
Selena
Keanu has it all wrong.
I let him go because I love him too much to continue holding him back.
And I’ve paid for it every day since.
I didn’t think it was possible to miss someone this much, but my entire being aches for him in a way that isn’t healthy.
It’s why I continue to keep my distance even though it’s killing me inside.
No one understands me the way he does, so, when my ugly past returns, threatening to undo years of progress, he’s the first person I run to.
If anyone can keep me safe, it’s the love of my life.
Maybe, this time, I’m strong enough to be the woman he deserves.
If my past doesn’t take me from him first.
Releasing Keanu is a STANDALONE new adult romance in the Kennedy Boys world. No cliffhanger, no cheating, and a guaranteed HEA. Please read the trigger warning at the start of the book.
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I voluntarily reviewed an advance complimentary copy of this book. Oh my god Keanu has totally taken the spot of my favorite Kennedy brother. The love and devotion he has for Selena made me fall in love with him. Selena’s strength was inspiring. She has had a horrific past and rose above it. I absolutely loved these two together! I can’t wait to see what is in store for Keaton, he’s always been a favorite of mine.
Wow! Incredible read! I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book. I always enjoyed the scenes I read with Keanu but now I know that was nothing. The story between him and Selena is some heartfelt and just comes off that pages so well. Siobhan has outdone herself again. Such a wonderful read!
5 BEAUTIFUL HEALING STARS!! OMG….The feels in this story pulled all my heartstrings and twisted them up. Keanu and Selena are so strong and have a beautiful story to tell you and you need to hear it. This is my favorite one in the Kennedy Boys so far. This author has hit all the buttons for the perfect book. Can be read as standalone, but would recommend reading all the books in the series.
Let’s just start by saying AMAZING. What an emotional story right from the very first page. Selena is a top model, a college student and a young woman who has endured hell, and is doing everything that she can to become a stronger person in every way. The one person who can make her life even more fulfilling is the one man she pushed away Keanu Kennedy.
Keanu is a top model in his own right, a college student but a man who misses the one person he needs and wants in his life.
Keanu & Selena are two people that are perfect for the other, but there will be so many emotional hurdles they will have to overcome to not only prove to each other and others that if you fight for what you want you just might get everything that you deserve.
Their story is one that will pull at your heartstrings, you will find yourself tearing up and feeling all the emotions that they have endured but in the end you will find yourself cheering on this couple that they not only need but deserve all of The happiness in the end.
I am still crying !!!
This story was like no other, I became the Selena in my soul. She was trying to a survive a trauma so severe it changed her whole life. She tumble into her headspace, there are a few people that pull her back from the darkness. This show that the love of family, husband and with proper help can do for most people. She don’t need him to save her, she don’t a fast antidote, all she needs is for him to hold her hand and walk with her through the darkness. Her partner, friend, lover and husband.
I voluntarily reviewed an advance complimentary copy of this book.
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OMG what can I say about this book but OMG again. What an unbelievable story. It was great catching up with all of the Kennedys once again. But this story? The way the very sensitive subject was dealt with was amazing. Keanue and Selina were once boyfriend and girlfriend until one day she lied to him and said that she just didn’t care about him anymore. She lied to protect him from her and her background. He knew a little of it but certainly not all the nitty gritty details. And they were certainly nitty gritty. Absolutely horrendous what this poor girl went through at such a very young age. Such an amazing story by this extremely gifted writer. Cannot wait for more of the Kennedys.
I say it every time I read a Kennedy brother book but this is my favourite!
The story is amazing Even if at some points hard to read! The emotion in this book is heart clenching from beginning to end.
The characters show so much resilience,strength, passion and love!
I admire the obvious research Siobhan has done to ensure the authenticity of this book and to ensure that she has tackled the characters story in the best way.
Amazing truly amazing read! I 100% recommend this book!
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book
You cannot go wrong reading anything written by Siobhan Davis. I just love how many books we are getting in the Kennedy Boys series, and it’s a lot of fun getting to know each brother. I really did not know much about Keanu or Selena going into this as they kept to themselves in the previous books and were a bit isolated from the family. But I fell in love with each of them instantly. Selena is a survivor, and the atrocities she experienced were unimaginable. And the lengths Keanu went through to be there for her and to be exactly what she needed *swoons*. I love catching up with the characters from the previous books and getting hints at what is to come for the remaining books. This series is just amazing.
***I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary ARC of this book.***
Wow I really loved this book the Kennedy family are my favourite to read and this was brilliant and didn’t disappoint at all …I couldn’t put it down …it grabbed hold and held me captive right till then end Keanu is a gorgeous, man who loves Selena with his whole heart and soul …you can feel it as you read the words …. he just rushes in feet first like a knight in shining armour…he is everything you could want all wrapped up in a shiny star this book has all emotions going for it , anger , angst , tears violence and so much heartache ….but boy is it worth it Selena is a survivor , a beautiful, kind , loving beautiful woman that just wants to live her life with her man and family and with K by her side and the rest of the Kennedy’s ….just have to get through a few hurdles first …..I swear this book will grab hold of you , keep you hooked and spit you out the other-side…….wow by far one of the best books I’ve read this year ……I’m a survivor and I love what Siobhan has done love it
4.5 Stars
Holy Wow!!!! Honestly, this is my first book on the Kennedy Boys series that i’ve read. And I will be reading the rest!! I want to find out the others stories and all the background. But Keanu couldn’t have been a sweeter pick for Selena. The horrors that she went through and at such a young age. This story is an inspiration and shines a much needed light on a real life horror. This book not only tells an amazing story but helped me see, through Selenas character, things through different eyes.
Keanu is just the right, strong yet sensitive and sensible male for the recovering, fighter that Selena is becoming.
There are triggers, but please dont let that destroy the story that that comes after she rescues herself and tries to find a way to live again.
Every woman needs a Keanu in her corner and a Selena to inspire her during dark days. Releasing Keanu by Siobhan Davis is a story of resilience, strength and unconditional love. This beautiful couple made my heart break, ache and filled it with intense emotions!
Selena is one of the most amazing heroines I have ever read. I have deepest respect for her fighting spirit. She has gone through some unimaginable horrors and she came out alive. She has scars inside and outside. Siobhan cracked open this character and took us right through her painful journey. I got so absorbed in her tragic yet inspiring saga that I had a truly visceral reaction each time she hurt or broke down. She is full of love and compassion for everyone even when life did not treat her fairly. All her struggles , her doubt, her insecurities, her guilt, her anxiety and her psychological burden made her a very real and relatable character. Siobhan addressed a very important social issue through her. And it will certainly give hope and solace.
And of course Keanu is right there with her. This guy just amazed me. Absolutely floored. He was there when Selena was just getting back herself. And he is here even after Selena pushed him away to protect him and to be more self reliant. He is so patient and caring and protective. He is ready to do anything for her. His love is evident in his strong reactions to her pain. And I am in love with that angry and upset version of Keanu too! Due to Selena’s traumatic past, their chemistry was really unique. As Keanu needed to be cautious and careful and my heart melted when he took care of every single small details. This is some epic and special love. It is precious. It is rare. It is sensual and sweet. My heart is so warm, fuzzy and at the same time excited for them because they deserve all the happily ever afters! The story will make you feel dread and anxious sometimes with some fantastic twists.
The flawless and brilliant writing by Siobhan Davis made Releasing Keanu one unforgettable love story. This was a feast of angsty, heartbreaking, captivating and swoonworthy emotions.
Received ARC for Honest review
The Kennedy Boys are back and Releasing Keanu is the most emotional Kennedy book to date! Siobhan Davis has really outdone herself with this newest addition to the series. Not only is the story beautifully told, but it is relevant to what is happening in the world today.
I don’t want to give away too much of the storyline, but Selena is a survivor from a childhood abduction, that involved trafficking, pedofiles, and more. She is one of the strongest examples of a young woman who embraces the horrible situation she was dealt and comes out of the other side stronger. Selena gave up her one love, Keanu, two years ago to help her independence and mental strength grow. She used Keanu to hide behind because it was easier and she knew she’d never get better unless she let him go, now she’s back in his life and she’s different and this time she doesn’t want to lose him.
Keanu will also blow you away with the depth of his emotions for the woman he loves. He displays a wisdom and strength well beyond his years that allows him to be the man he needs to be and yet also be sensitive, intuitive, and caring in a way that is very emotional to read. When Selena shows back up on his doorstep he would love to walk away, but he knows he can’t. He loves her. He’s always loved her and this time he’s never walking away again.
Keanu and Selena achieve so much together through their combined strength, support, and constant communication with each other which is a lesson so many couples could learn from. While they spent two years apart, which tore them both up, they also came to the same conclusion that it needed to happen so they could grow and become stronger. They both needed to find their own truths before a future was ever possible. With counseling, exercise, and diligence, they both seek to be the best for each other. A true testament to their love. Old demons seek to destroy what they have, but nothing is going to rip them apart if a Kennedy is working on the case,
There are Kennedy family moments sprinkled in for fans of the series, but this is a book that can be read as a standalone if you haven’t read any of the previous books before. You’ll definitely enjoy who pops in, for all the serious fans, along with all the potential hints for what could be coming up, it was mouth watering.
This is a gorgeous addition to the overall series and you will adore this couple as they grow by leaps and bounds.
*Please note that even though Siobhan doesn’t write any of the kidnapping scenes graphically or violently if you suffer from any triggers or PTSD symptoms, she does include a warning in her book of the aforementioned and please take care in reading those scenes.
This book was heart breaking and beautiful, Keanu and Selena’s story was inspirational to read and Siobhan delivered it perfectly! I can’t wait for Keatons story next!