Thank you to the author for the ARC of It’s Always Us by Stacy Williams. All opinions are my own. 

One thing that I appreciate about Stacy Williams is that she only gives you a tiny glimpse of what her books will be about from the synopsis, so you are mostly going into the book without knowing much of the plot. This worked so well for It’s Always Us, and I enjoyed all of the surprises throughout the story. 

It’s Always Us is book three in the Abandoned Brothers series. It can be read as a standalone if you don’t mind minor spoilers from the previous two books. This book is a second chance romance between a professional football player and a small-town mechanic that haven’t seen each other in eight years. 

I enjoyed how different the main characters were from each other. Mark had big emotions and loved his people so much. He was confident, sweet, and protective. Lex didn’t say a lot, but she fiercely protected the people that she loved. She also had to overcome some huge obstacles in her life. 

One of the things that I appreciated in this book (and the other two books) is the bond that Mark had with his brothers (not related by blood). They were there for each other even though they didn’t live near one another. Their families were welcoming and had a lot of fun. 

I enjoyed the slow burn of this romance and how Mark and Lex had to try really hard to learn to trust each other again after being apart for so long and dealing with past experiences. 

Overall, I would recommend this book! It’s emotional, uplifting, and just an overall beautiful story.