Us (Him Book 2)

I couldn't think of a better way to kick off my book review journey on instagram than one of my favourite reads of the year. this book was my introduction to the yummy world of M/M books, and what an introduction it was.Him - Sarina Bowen and Elle KennedyUs - Sarina Bowen and Elle KennedyThis series has everything i never knew i needed in my life.Best friends - loversBi awakeningHockey romanceWhat more could i ask for??How about understanding and accepting family (for one of the MCs but adapting to the other as their own!A bunch of accepting teammates?Hilarious neighbour who appears at the most inconvientant times?Spice level 4 that does nothing to distract from the love and the swoonworthy characters?Why yes, this book has it all!!!!!!10/10 read for me and one i will always go back to as a comfort read.Bonus - The audio for this series is also fantastic!! The narrators chemistry is off the charts. @narratedbyteddyhamilton @therealjacobmorganThank you, @sarina.bowen and @ellekennedy33, for blessing the world with this book!!#mmromance #gayromance #biawakening #bestfriends #sarinabowen #ellekennedy #him #us #mmromance #gayromance #romancebooks #bookreview #mmreview #romancenovel #mmnovel #mmnovelreview #spicybook #spicybookreview #romancebookreaders #romancebooksofinstagram #instagrambookreview #bookgrammer #mmromancenovel #bookstagram #books #review

I’m new to the M/M romance genre and probably not the target demographic. However, I absolutely LOVED this book (and HIM as a predecessor and the EPIC follow-up. I can’t get enough of these books and have re-read and will re-read over and over again.

"Us," the sequel to "Him," continues the heartfelt journey of NHL forward Ryan Wesley and his boyfriend, Jamie Canning. Set amidst the high-pressure world of professional hockey, this novel explores the challenges of maintaining a secret relationship. Wes’s rookie season is a dream come true, but the need for secrecy strains their bond. Jamie, struggling with his new coaching job, finds the hidden relationship increasingly difficult to bear.Bowen and Kennedy masterfully blend emotional depth with humor and steamy romance, delivering a dual POV narrative that captures the love and turmoil between Wes and Jamie. The intrusion of a nosy teammate threatens their fragile balance, pushing them to confront their issues head-on."Us" is a well-written, emotionally charged, and sexy read, offering a satisfying resolution to Wes and Jamie’s struggles. Despite communication issues, their love ultimately triumphs, making for a compelling and enjoyable read.

A fab sequel to Him! I Have been really looking forward to reading the continuation of Wes and Jamie's story since it was announced and it did not disappoint. Although honestly, I was a little apprehensive as Him was one of my favourite books of 2015.The story itself was hot, fun, a little emotional and very believable, as both Wes and Jamie struggle to keep their sexuality and relationship a secret, and spend uninterrupted time together. Which is definitely put to the test when friend and teammate Blake moves into their building and then appears at the most inconvenient of times. On top of this as a rookie Wes is struggling with the amount of travel he, has to do and Jamie is struggling with a work colleague, lack of money and spending the majority of his time alone, in a climate very different to California.Overall a really great story that is definitely worth a read, and fingers crossed we will get another story when Wes and Jamie tie the knot.

So, I was missing Wes & Jamie - OMG, these guys!!!If you've not read book 1 (Him) yet, do so before reading this review.Having gotten over the hurdles to enter their gorgeous relationship, including Jamie facing he's bisexual... this wonderful pair are living together in Toronto. Only, they're having to keep that quiet as Wes tries to reach the end of his rookie year. But life has a way of throwing curve...pucks!This story is even more delicious than the first. I need more stars!!Seriously. So well written. Just enough angst to make it a real page-turner, but with so much loving sweetness between these sturdy guys that it'd melt the ice they skate on.There's a host of characters, and they're all fab.Just awesomeness!

I was so excited when I heard my boys were returning with another book, US. I couldn't wait to dive right back in with Wes & Jamie's journey to HEA.We return not long after the end of Him, with the struggles of maintaining a secret relationship with the added pressure when Wes's teammate the Hilarious Blake (I hate sheep) Riley moves into the building, I loved the dynamics between them & when Jess came into the mix aswell, I can't wait to see where that might lead.Even though the struggles are there, there's never any doubt that Wes & Jamie Love each other even when communicating that to each other is the problem. The return of Jamie's Family in this book was lovely as it shows Wes how a family treats loved ones, accepting the relationship & Wes into the family no question. I found the bond between the family to be beautiful especially how Cindy treats Wes. Wes's Family on the other hand could quite frankly take a running jump! I felt so angry towards Wes's father!!!This book gave me everything I was expecting & more, Love, Humour, Trust, Compassion & A Whole Lot Of Sexiness! I couldn't put it down & would most definitely recommend this book. I hope we get more of Wes, Jamie, Blake & Jess.

Well thought out continuation of the story between Wes and Jamie. Great characters and some pretty hot chapters. Really enjoyed this second part.

Oh my goodness I just loved this romantic story it's one if not the best I've read to date im so happy to recommend to everyone who is interested 💖

Us (Hockey Series Book 2)Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy2016324 pagesOverall Rating: 5/5MM Sports Romance (Hockey)Plot: Ryan Wesley and Jamie Canning know the value of keeping a secret– but that doesn’t mean they have to like it. They’ve been living together for months now, and no one even knows they’re a couple aside from their families and Wes’s hockey team managers. And for two men who are confident in themselves and unapologetically in love, pretending they are “just roommates” is pretty awful. But Wes and Jamie both know their silence is worth it because Wes is crushing his rookie season with Toronto, and the last thing he needs is for his Big Gay Moment to happen and overshadow everything he’s worked so hard for.At least they have their apartment. Their home is like an oasis, a place where Wes and Jamie can be anonymous and themselves and shut out the rest of the world. Unfortunately, it seems Wes has been raving about the amazing views from his living room a little too loudly (mostly as a cover for his thoughts of how lovely Jamie looks living in his apartment, but of course, he can’t talk openly about that), and his Toronto teammate, Blake Riley, needs a new place to live and thinks he might like a piece of those downtown views for himself, so he moves in upstairs on a whim. Unfortunately, Blake is also a people person who loves surprises and is prone to unexpected visits. Wes and Jamie’s little oasis now feels a lot more like a bed and breakfast, and the strain of denying the most important thing in their lives becomes nearly intolerable, leaving both men wondering how they could possibly keep things under wraps until the end of the season.First Take: OMG I could not put this book down. Ryan Wesley is one of my most favorite book boyfriends of all time. There is no one more important to him than Jamie, and his endless capacity to love him just had me swooning for hundreds of pages. There is so much gloriously juicy tension and secrecy in this book and it absolutely had me on the edge of my seat. My nail beds are decimated and it was so worth it.Characters: Ryan Wesley is deliriously happy. He’s got Jamie and hockey– the two great loves of his life. Sure, the travel is rough and he wants nothing more than to bring Jamie as his date to all the team functions, but they have a plan to come out at the end of the season and Wes is nothing if not disciplined. In the meantime, he lives for the nights at home with his man, and he’s come up with creative ways to keep things spicy while he’s on the road. And his happiness is translating perfectly upon the ice– he’s having the kind of season most players only dream of. Jamie Canning, on the other hand, is finding the adjustment to grown-up life a little more difficult. He’s not used to keeping secrets and wishes he could be more of himself around his new coworkers. He loves being a coach, but it isn’t quite as easy as he thought it would be– teenagers can be awfully moody, especially when their team is losing. Best new character award goes to Blake Riley, Wes’s big, loud, and extremely lovable teammate. He is such a cuddly teddy bear who’s hilarious (the source of most of my LOLs this time around) and a lot more perceptive than anyone gives him credit for (he gets his own happy ending in Good Boy, also written by our dynamic duo).Praises: While the first book in the series focused on Wes and Jamie getting together, this book is an exploration of really being together. There were so many cute little moments between them that felt really real and relatable. Wes and Jamie both mature a lot in this story and it was so, so satisfying to follow them on their journey. They deal with the struggles every human faces after high school: how to fit into the real world and adjust to that first grown-up job. It was all the more fascinating because of the added bonus of a behind-the-scenes look at professional hockey and the celebrity that comes along with that. I am a huge sucker for celebrity stories– who doesn’t want to imagine what it’s like to be famous?Critiques: I’m sad it’s over. Sure, we get a snippet of Wes & Jamie’s future in Good Boy and the novella Epic, but I am really, really sad to say goodbye. There was also some angst in this book, which definitely made me a little sad at times and might turn off some readers, but it felt really necessary so I didn’t mind it aside from the near-tears. Also, I thought the ending was wrapped up well, but also abrupt. I can’t explain it, other than to say I thought the ending scene maybe felt a little incomplete? I dunno, I wanted more. But I think I’m just sad to see them go.Themes: Coming of Age, Faith v Doubt, Family, Identity, Justice, Loneliness, Man v Self, Man v Society, Sacrificial LoveOverall Tone: Wes and Jamie go through some growing pains in their personal and professional lives as they transition into adulthood, and they’ll need to rely on their love for each other to carry them through it.Prose: Dual first person POV from Wes & Jamie. They struggle with communication at times and things get pretty tense, but the emergence of Blake Riley brings some much-enjoyed comic relief.Steam: 4/5. A little less steam than in book one, a little more kink.Trigger Warnings: None.Tropes: Athlete Hero, Coming Out, Forbidden Love, Fame, Secrets & Lies, Shared Pasts, Soul MatesKinks: A super fun Skype chat and some very creative texting.Swear Jar: 5/5. Wes and Jamie are a little older, a little wiser– but still curse like sailors.Cliffhanger: HEA. No cliffhanger.Memorable quotes:The man I love. Even now the phrase sticks in my mind with damn near wonder… The way I feel about Ryan Wesley… it’s something I thought existed only in the movies.There’s an old quote my mother once painted on a ceramic platter. Love is friendship set on fire. I get it now.I’ve just discovered that falling in love has a dark side. When you’re mad at the love of your life, it’s impossible to feel joy.Worthy of a reread? OMG Yes.Stand-Alones, Prequels, Sequels, & Tangents: Book 2 in the series, plus an epilogue/novella named Epic. Series should be read in order, with Epic last. Wes and Jamie also make appearances in two other M/F romances: Good Boy and Stay (WAGS books 1 & 2), both written by Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy.Check out more reviews at The Hopeless Romanticist blog!

Se você já se apaixonou pelo seu melhor amigo, essa história vai te fazer rir, chorar, lembrar porque essa foi paixão pode ser tão arrebatadora.

It's Sarina Bowen novel.. Hottness is only you can expect.. Beside I am in love with her writing.

Weer een topboek van Bowen en Kennedy. Je word meteen weer meegezogen in de wereld van Wes en Jamie. Als je hebt genoten van Him/Hem dan is deze een must-read!

I really enjoyed Us and the fact that we even got a sequel, but it doesn't compare to the excellent Him.