Java Girl's review posted at Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews 
 Him was one of the best books I've read in quite awhile, so I was a little fearful that Us (Him, book 2) would be a letdown. I'm thrilled to say my concerns were totally misplaced! I loved US as much as I did HIM. Jamie and Wes are fun, loveable, wonderful characters and I was eager and happy to see how their relationship would progress once Wes began his NHL career. Since Wes wanted his rookie season to be focused on his performance on the ice, and not his sexual orientation, the two men agree to keep their relationship on the down low. This leads to some serious, unexpected issues--isolation, loneliness, and the stress of maintaining the lie that they are just old friends and roommates. These two have some major communication issues, but I felt the lack of a local support system--it's hard to build friendships when you're living a lie--really contributed to many of the troubles they experienced. Wes and Jamie face many of the same challenges any young couple in their situation--new jobs in a new city, a new relationship, no friends or family nearby--would face. Their schedules never seem to mesh, and they can't seem to find time to spend together. Coupled with some professional and health issues, there is a lot of strain on their relationship. This is all compounded when one of Wes' teammates, Blake, moves into their building and proceeds to make himself a fixture in their apartment. I didn't think I would like Blake, the man has zero boundaries, but I thought he was funny, and kind of sweet. 
 Both Wes and Jamie are great guys--funny, sweet, caring--best friends who fell in love. These two know each other so well, that their lack of communication was a little frustrating. Their communication skills aren't the best, and neither feels they can talk to the other about what each is experiencing at work and in their relationship. Many of their issues probably could have been resolved with a good, long talk, but I actually thought this was very realistic. There's a stereotype that women talk about their feelings, while men...don't. In romance novels, there's a fine line in allowing a male character, gay or straight, to express his feelings and be vulnerable, while still retaining his alpha/masculine qualities. Ms. Bowen and Ms. Kennedy do an excellent job of showing us that Jamie and Wes can show their feelings for each other and remain masculine and smokin' hot. I don't cry that often when reading, but I definitely shed a few tears over Jamie and Wes; their story is charming, funny, emotional, and extremely entertaining.