Just Us Two (Altered Paths Book 2)

This is book 2 of Altered Paths, so of course I had to read That One Moment (which came highly recommended from a friend) before I could read Just Us Two. I had every intention of having this read, reviewed and everything ready to go for release day. And then I read That One Moment. That book made me feel so many emotions. I was ugly crying at 6 am. I had to set it down and collect my thoughts and emotions numerous times. And when I was done, I couldn’t pick up a book for 3 days. And I usually devour a book in a day. I needed time to process. To heal. It was like you stabbed me in the heart and every time I pulled the knife out, you snatched it back just to shove it in again, even deeper. I’m not gonna lie, I was scared to read Just Us Two. But I did it. And it is amazing. Darius and Oliver are perfect for each other. Love, love, love seeing the demi rep. I’m pretty sure this is the first time I’ve ever seen it. Getting to see how their relationship evolved from friendship into this crazy, beautiful love… chef’s kiss. The intimacy Darius & Oliver shared before things ever got spicy (and boy did it get spicy) between them was top notch. The story reminds us that the bonds we make with our found family can be stronger and much, much healthier than blood family bonds we are born into. There were moments I had to set it down and process what I had read, mainly when it comes to Oliver’s story. There were definitely tears. Anger. Hurt. All of the emotions. Right here, in this…

Just Us Two by C.S. Autumn is lightly connected to the author’s book, That One Moment, but you could start with this book. Oliver used to hook up with Caiden and also knew Cooper from that first book and Caiden is on page here for a few moments. Oliver is just trudging along. He has a job and a place to live, but his mental health suffers and his eating is disordered. This all relates back to abuse from his childhood where his parent didn’t believe him and he has not addressed his issues at all. When Oliver receives bad news from home, he goes to see Caiden, but finds Darius instead. Oliver and Darius connect instantly, but with Oliver having a past with Caiden, Darius is wary of starting anything. He also only knows Oliver through Caiden’s eyes, but what Darius sees is much different. He instantly wants to take care of Oliver and sort out his issues. The two become close friends and then act on the spark between them, but there is a lot in their way. There is a lot of intense drama in this book, first through Oliver’s eyes and then on Darius’ side. If you are looking for a large serving of angst, this is the book for you, as Darius and Oliver have a lot to overcome to be together forever.