WE ARE THE KENNEDYS
Step inside the most powerful American dynasty of the twentieth century with We Are The Kennedys—a sweeping literary historical fiction series that reimagines the real lives of the Kennedy family in vivid, character-driven detail. From the unyielding faith and ambition of Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy to the rise and tragedy of her sons Joe Jr., Jack, and Bobby, these emotionally rich novels explore the private struggles behind public legend.
With a focus on legacy, Catholic guilt, war, political power, and the weight of generational expectations, each book blends deep historical research with the storytelling power of classic fiction. This is not hagiography. This is family, myth, and history—told through the eyes of those who lived it.
Perfect for fans of The Crown, The Gilded Age, and The Paris Library, We Are The Kennedys is a must-read saga of American power, idealism, and heartbreak.
Discover the Untold Story of America’s Most Powerful Mother.
Before the White House. Before Camelot. Before the Kennedy name became legend, there was Rose.
In We Are The Kennedys: Book 1 – Rose, bestselling historical fiction author Riverton West takes readers deep inside the private world of Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy — Boston aristocrat, devout Catholic, and mother to America’s most influential political dynasty.
Set in the early 20th century, this richly researched novel blends fact and fiction in a captivating portrait of ambition, repression, and resilience. From the drawing rooms of Beacon Hill to the back halls of Tammany politics, Rose explores the powerful forces that shaped her values, marriage to Joseph P. Kennedy, and the future of her children — including JFK, RFK, and Ted Kennedy.
Perfect for fans of The Crown, Jackie & Me, and The Paris Library, this is the must-read origin story of America’s most mythologized family.
The Golden Boy. The Great Hope. The Tragedy That Changed Everything.
We Are The Kennedys: Book 2 – Joe dives into the brilliant, conflicted life of Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. — the eldest son groomed for greatness.
As war brews across Europe, young Joe Jr. returns to Harvard with fire in his blood, writing fiercely about democracy, duty, and destiny. A gifted orator and born leader, he shoulders the weight of his father’s expectations, his family’s legacy, and a nation on the brink.
Riverton West brings sharp literary style and deep research to this intimate portrait of a man destined to become president — until history had other plans. From Harvard Yard to London’s embassies to the cockpit of a doomed B-24, Joe is a gripping, character-driven exploration of ambition, sacrifice, and the moment the Kennedy dynasty was forever reshaped.
Perfect for fans of The Paris Library, The Gilded Years, and The Boys in the Boat, this sweeping historical novel offers a poignant look at war, family legacy, and the shadow cast by lost potential.