My magic hour - Reel by Kennedy Ryan

Reel by Kennedy Ryan

I’ve been telling people romance books are my least favorite genre. But my mind, body, and soul tell a different story.

Romance novels might not be the first genre I reach for, but when I do, they make me feel really good. Dopamine, oxytocin and serotonin, I swim in it, fully immersed. Because who am I kidding, I love love.

The month of February was good to me. I had just finished five thrillers back-to-back, all deep, dark and beautiful (per usual). But I found myself in a slight reading slump due to the heaviness of it all. I had no idea what book I wanted to read next, which is rare.

I didn’t rush or force the next read; I sat in that empty space and waited for the right book to come along.

Later that night (long slump I know haha), I received book mail. With its vibrant foiled cover and thick girth of 460 pages, I knew right away it was exactly what I was in the mood for.

This story is sweet, sad, tender and intense. It was easy to fall in love with Neeva and Canon, the actress and her fine ass film director.

Matter of fact, I fell in love with the whole cast. All the side characters are cool and had honest interactions with each other. They’re flawed, vulnerable, real and romantic.

Canon, with his fine self, knew what he wanted and he did not rush it. This intense unhurried, “sit back and watch” type of attraction made the tension almost unbearable and I love that shit. I was addicted. 

A slow burn is patient, it waits, it trusts and knows that a miracle is coming and that the payoff will be worth it.

Canon’s mother called it magic hour, that gorgeous golden glow at sunrise and sunset. She said it was waiting on the miracle you knew would come.

I had my own magic hour. I needed a book to lift me up and knew if I waited patiently, the right one would come along.

Reel by Kennedy Ryan was my little miracle.

Also, it made me realize how much I do love romance books.