Echoes of Us by Alex Cross (Paperback)

An emotional MM romance about love in its most complicated form, exploring addiction, toxic relationships, painful truths, and the struggle to pull yourself out of the darkest places while holding onto the hope that second chances can exist, even when they come with the risk of more heartbreak.

Atticus King always had a plan. Focus on volleyball, work hard, and keep his world simple. That routine changes when Noah Rossi crashes into his life. Charismatic, unpredictable, and impossible to ignore, Noah quickly breaks through the walls Atticus spent years carefully building around himself.

They should never have worked.

Noah and Atticus are complete opposites, approaching life in entirely different ways. Yet through their shared love of volleyball and an undeniable connection, they find themselves drawn together in ways neither expected. For Atticus, it becomes something he never realised he was missing.

Then Noah disappears.

No explanations. No goodbye. Just silence.

Two years later, Noah suddenly reappears, bringing old emotions and unanswered questions with him. Feelings Atticus tried to bury quickly resurface, but so does the hurt Noah left behind. The connection between them remains strong, yet rebuilding trust feels far more difficult.

As the past and present begin colliding, Atticus and Noah must confront painful truths and decide whether some relationships deserve another chance, even when the risk of getting hurt still remains.

An MM story about real love—messy, complicated, and raw. About addiction, toxic relationships, and the struggle to claw your way out of the trenches. About facing the truth, even when it’s ugly. About second chances that may or may not come with new heartbreak.