Us Duet Series by Alex Cross

Atticus King had his life all mapped out—train hard, play volleyball, keep to himself. That is, until Noah Rossi burst onto the scene like a loud, exciting, and impossible to ignore. Despite being total opposites, they clicked over their shared love for the game and unexpected sparks flew. They dove headfirst into a thrilling romance filled with laughter, late-night games, and moments that felt like they’d last forever... moreAtticus King had his life all mapped out—train hard, play volleyball, keep to himself. That is, until Noah Rossi burst onto the scene like a loud, exciting, and impossible to ignore. Despite being total opposites, they clicked over their shared love for the game and unexpected sparks flew. They dove headfirst into a thrilling romance filled with laughter, late-night games, and moments that felt like they’d last forever. But then, out of the blue, Noah vanished without so much as a goodbye, leaving Atticus with a fractured heart and a ton of unanswered questions. Fast forward two years, and Noah suddenly waltzes back into Atticus’s life as if nothing happened. Old feelings resurface, and the tension is off the charts. Atticus is torn between wanting to guard his heart and needing to know why Noah left in the first place. As they reconnect, pieces of their past start falling into place. What made their seemingly perfect relationship go sour? And does rekindling old flames mean risking new heartbreak? Get ready for a heartfelt story about second chances, hidden truths, and the game that brought them together. less

Noah Rossi met Atticus King in the worst year of his life. While everything around him was falling apart, Atticus stood out like a lifeline. They were nothing alike, but Noah was drawn to him, to the quiet warmth he never believed he deserved. Now, two years later, they’re finally finding their way back to each other. Picking up the pieces of a love that never really ended, Noah and Atticus are trying to move forward... moreNoah Rossi met Atticus King in the worst year of his life. While everything around him was falling apart, Atticus stood out like a lifeline. They were nothing alike, but Noah was drawn to him, to the quiet warmth he never believed he deserved. Now, two years later, they’re finally finding their way back to each other. Picking up the pieces of a love that never really ended, Noah and Atticus are trying to move forward. But rebuilding trust doesn’t erase the wreckage left behind, and Noah’s past still lingers in the shadows of everything they’re trying to become. As their relationship deepens, the story shifts between present day and the past, revealing the grief, trauma, addiction, and emotional scars Noah has spent years trying to outrun. Slowly, piece by piece, he begins to heal, not just for Atticus, but for himself. A companion novel to Echoes of Us, Becoming Us is an MM story about recovery and redemption. About choosing love in the aftermath of destruction. About learning that you can be broken and still be worthy. And that sometimes, the hardest person to forgive… is yourself. less