All That We Are

All That We Are #2

by Elicia Roper

A heartwarming, emotional, and unforgettable sequel, All That We Are continues Athena and Caiden’s journey of love, resilience, and growth.

Their bond is stronger than ever… but when fear rises and the echoes of past trauma press in, their love is tested in ways neither expected. How do you love someone with your whole heart without letting go of your own?

Fans of emotional romance, contemporary women’s fiction, and stories about healing and growth will be swept away by this deeply moving story.

This novel features:
• A strong, book-loving heroine and a thoughtful, cinnamon-roll hero
• Wholesome relationships and entertaining family dynamics
• Mental health representation
• Found family and heartwarming friendships
• Happily ever after

Part of the All That We Are series — a journey of love, resilience, and heartwarming moments you won’t forget.

Note: *This book is a sequel and should be read after Book 1, All That You Are.

Age rating: 13+

TW: PTSD, Depression

146 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 30, 2026

About the author

Elicia Roper is an Amazon bestselling author.
She is a black indie author who lives and writes in Canada. Elicia writes heart-warming and emotional stories. "All That You Are" is her debut novel. Her love for reading and writing started when she was in elementary school. Writing has been therapeutic for Elicia, an outlet for her to finally say the words she could never say out loud. It is Elicia's hope that this book heals you, in the many ways that it has comforted and healed her too.

Reviews

[Emma :) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Five stars seems like not enough for All That we are! I loved book one in the series and didn't know if I would like this one as much.... I was so wrong! I am freaking obsessed with this! The emotions in this book were amazing. I was just glued to every single page.

This book is part of a series, but can be read as a standalone, but I recommend reading book one first! Overall, I'd definitely read this book again, and I would recommend this book for fans of other romance books. I can't wait to see what Elicia writes next!

[Kay · Rating 5 out of 5]

2025 TBR is calling your name baby!!

[Zowie Norris · Rating 5 out of 5]

After absolutely falling in love with All That You Are, I had incredibly high expectations for this much-anticipated sequel—and Elicia Roper has completely blown me away with All That We Are. Returning to Athena and Caiden's world felt like coming home, yet this book takes their journey to a whole new, profoundly emotional level.
What makes this sequel so magnificent is its raw honesty. While their bond is stronger than ever, Roper doesn't shy away from the realistic complexities of life after the "happily ever after." As the echoes of past trauma and fear begin to creep back in, we watch Athena and Caiden face the ultimate question: How do you love someone with your whole heart without losing yourself in the process? Here is why this contemporary romance completely stole my heart:
The Ultimate "Cinnamon-Roll" Romance: Caiden remains the absolute standard for a thoughtful, supportive hero, and his dynamic with our book-loving heroine, Athena, is pure magic. Their relationship is the epitome of wholesome, filled with adorable, heartwarming moments that had me kicking my feet.
I am so deeply grateful for how beautifully and sensitively Roper handles the themes of healing, anxiety, and mental health. It is refreshing, deeply moving, and handled with a level of care that will mean the world to anyone who has ever fought their own internal battles.
As an extra special touch, the book comes with a stunning curated playlist. I actually listened to it while reading, and it elevated the entire experience into something incredibly immersive. The music captures the exact atmospheric rise and fall of Athena and Caiden’s emotional highs and lows. Beyond the central romance, the entertaining family dynamics and the focus on heartwarming friendships and found family give the story so much warmth and texture.
It’s such a beautiful read!

[MOmo · Rating 4 out of 5]

All That We Are by Elicia Roper is the kind of book that holds you gently and does not let go. A bookish heroine, a soft and emotionally open hero who loves to cook and bake, mental health and therapy rep that is handled with real care, found family feels, and a happily ever after that you will absolutely feel in your chest. No spice, just swoony hugs, kisses, and two people who are genuinely good for each other. This one is hopeful and heartwarming and emotional in all the right ways and it is exactly the kind of romance the world needs more of. 💜
Thank you to the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

[Ayesha · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is beautifully introspective. It is a very character driven story that explores mental health, healing, and forgiveness. It feels raw and personal, with a strong focus on emotional growth. The pacing is gentle, but it really allows the characters and their journeys to shine. I especially appreciated its honest portrayal of healing as something messy and non-linear. Would recommend 💗

[Han · Rating 4 out of 5]

Elicia Roper has done it again with All That We Are! I was very fortunate to get a spot on her Street Team, as well as getting the opportunity to read this amazing work early! All That We Are is perfect for readers who enjoy the "he falls first/harder" dynamic during the second-chance phase and who don't mind a bit of a tear-jerker.

[Cosette · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such a wholesome, heartwarming book about healing each other through providing the love and support one another needs! Good for all ages.

[daily fifi poetry books (fatima) · Rating 5 out of 5]

well what Do i need to write, when you are feeling low this is the best book to read, as it gives you some hope and that there is a spark in the dark and you will find some comfort in it, this book has made me laugh, fall in love, feel cozy and even cry, and it is for sure has taught me how to be good with people and ba patient with them and accept my own feelings as well and don't fight them a lot, so for sure it was perfect to end the year with so perfect..

well this book takes us to the next few month of athena and cadien and how they both fights with their trauma and how they are trying to get over them by standing next to each other and really fight together and how they were patient when the other were suffering and they needed to give them space, just perfect...

but note can I fight the author of how she left the book with a clif hanger on a great scene that i needed to next book right now..

[shays reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

These main characters have become my best friends.

Caiden is such a kindhearted soul, empathetic, and the perfect book boyfriend. He’s everything you hoped for in a male character and more. His love for Athena shines through in everything he does, and he faces challenges hopefully and head-on.

Athena is a sensitive, loving, and honest character. She faces personal challenges with grace, compassion and resiliency. My favourite parts of this book were her moments with Caiden and Violet (her best friend).

As Caiden battles with some health problems, we see his vulnerability and the comfort he finds in his relationship with Athena. Elicia writes these scenes with sensitivity, recognizing readers who find themselves in a caretaker role. As a caretaker myself, I found myself in the pages of this book and felt less alone in my role.

[Arabela Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can't wait to meet Athena and Caiden once again 🤩

[Meerna Mohamad]

Can't wait to read. 🤞📚🩷

[Liz_is_still_reading]

So excited to read this!! Absolutely adored All That You Are!!

[Nyah]

Saw some tropes on insta and can’t wait to read!!

[Stacie G · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can’t wait to read!!

[Ier]

The first is already my favorite can't wait to read it

[Megdigsbooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am very excited to read Elicia's newest book. My bet is this star rating will go up to 5 once I've finished it.

[Samantha Mercer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can’t wait to read this book!!!

[Esther Valors · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can’t wait to read it!

[sosob · Rating 5 out of 5]

🤭🤭🤭 cant wait for this one!

[A.M. Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

I cannot wait to read!!! 🫶🏻🫶🏻