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Always Us
She escaped him once. She knows she's not likely to get a second chance.
Faith Lewis thought she'd buried her past and had finally started building something worth having. She had a new name, and a new life—all with a man who saw her clearly and loved the person she was. But Richard Lewis doesn't let go of what he considers his, and he makes sure that everyone who crosses him pays the price.
Seven James has spent months clawing his way back from the wreckage of what he did—and what it cost. Getting Faith out is the only thing that matters. But the plan is dangerous, the window is narrow, and the woman he's trying to save may not survive the rescue.
Their love is messy and complicated and not easy to forget.
But it's theirs. And they're not giving it up without a fight.
Always Us is book two of the Almost Us duology and should be read after Almost Us. It's a story about redemption, found family, healing and finding your person when it all seems impossible.
Faith Lewis thought she'd buried her past and had finally started building something worth having. She had a new name, and a new life—all with a man who saw her clearly and loved the person she was. But Richard Lewis doesn't let go of what he considers his, and he makes sure that everyone who crosses him pays the price.
Seven James has spent months clawing his way back from the wreckage of what he did—and what it cost. Getting Faith out is the only thing that matters. But the plan is dangerous, the window is narrow, and the woman he's trying to save may not survive the rescue.
Their love is messy and complicated and not easy to forget.
But it's theirs. And they're not giving it up without a fight.
Always Us is book two of the Almost Us duology and should be read after Almost Us. It's a story about redemption, found family, healing and finding your person when it all seems impossible.
331 pages, Paperback
Published June 13, 2026
About the author
Jenni Chris
4 books12 followersHi, I'm Jenni Chris.
I write dark, emotionally charged stories for readers who aren't afraid of the complicated parts — love wrapped in scars, characters who bleed on the page, and the kind of psychological depth that stays with you long after the last page.
My characters are messy, flawed, raw — and real. They break. But they always fight to put themselves back together, piece by jagged piece.
My debut duet Beautiful Scars explores the beautiful, sometimes brutal space between wanting and having, pain and forgiveness. And my upcoming Almost Us duology introduces two of my most beloved characters yet — two deeply broken people with secrets that can destroy them.
If you've ever been drawn to the darker corners of fiction — where the pain is real, the healing is earned, and nothing is ever simple — you'll feel at home here.
When I'm not writing, you'll find me enjoying quiet moments, wrestling my TBR list, or soaking in the wild stillness of the western mountains I call home.
I write dark, emotionally charged stories for readers who aren't afraid of the complicated parts — love wrapped in scars, characters who bleed on the page, and the kind of psychological depth that stays with you long after the last page.
My characters are messy, flawed, raw — and real. They break. But they always fight to put themselves back together, piece by jagged piece.
My debut duet Beautiful Scars explores the beautiful, sometimes brutal space between wanting and having, pain and forgiveness. And my upcoming Almost Us duology introduces two of my most beloved characters yet — two deeply broken people with secrets that can destroy them.
If you've ever been drawn to the darker corners of fiction — where the pain is real, the healing is earned, and nothing is ever simple — you'll feel at home here.
When I'm not writing, you'll find me enjoying quiet moments, wrestling my TBR list, or soaking in the wild stillness of the western mountains I call home.
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June 16, 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 Stars
Always Us was an absolutely beautiful conclusion to the Almost Us story. As a domestic violence survivor myself, this book hit close to home in ways I didn’t expect.
Jenni Chris handled difficult topics with compassion, authenticity, and care. This story is about resilience, healing, love, and the strength it takes to move forward after trauma. The journey from victim to survivor isn’t easy—it’s a conscious choice made every single day—and this book captured that beautifully.
Molly and Seven are wonderfully flawed characters. They have both been shaped by their experiences, yet together they find understanding in a way that feels genuine and earned. Their story is raw, emotional, and ultimately hopeful.
This book shows how broken life can leave us, but it also reminds us that healing is possible. For anyone who has ever had to rebuild themselves after hardship, this story may speak to you.
An epic ending to a beautiful journey. Highly recommend.
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Always Us was an absolutely beautiful conclusion to the Almost Us story. As a domestic violence survivor myself, this book hit close to home in ways I didn’t expect.
Jenni Chris handled difficult topics with compassion, authenticity, and care. This story is about resilience, healing, love, and the strength it takes to move forward after trauma. The journey from victim to survivor isn’t easy—it’s a conscious choice made every single day—and this book captured that beautifully.
Molly and Seven are wonderfully flawed characters. They have both been shaped by their experiences, yet together they find understanding in a way that feels genuine and earned. Their story is raw, emotional, and ultimately hopeful.
This book shows how broken life can leave us, but it also reminds us that healing is possible. For anyone who has ever had to rebuild themselves after hardship, this story may speak to you.
An epic ending to a beautiful journey. Highly recommend.
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June 13, 2026
I'm so in love with this book. I love how the story had me so invested in Molly & Seven's Story & how it continued from book one. This book had me feeling all the feels!!! I was gutted, proud, happy 😊 it was quite the ride! Richard got what was coming 👀 😁 Molly & Seven really went through some shit! And They got their Happily Ever After 😍😊🥰🥰
I said it once before & I'll say it again this is Hands down one of these Best Books of 2026!!! I absolutely loved this Duology ❤️ I'm kinda sad it's over but Jenni Chris wrote it so beautifully 🖤
6⭐️ Read 10/10 Recommend reading this book & the First!!!
Thank you so much Jenni ♥️ Your One of my favorite Authors 😍 🫂♥️🥹🥰 I can't wait to see what you write next 😊
I said it once before & I'll say it again this is Hands down one of these Best Books of 2026!!! I absolutely loved this Duology ❤️ I'm kinda sad it's over but Jenni Chris wrote it so beautifully 🖤
6⭐️ Read 10/10 Recommend reading this book & the First!!!
Thank you so much Jenni ♥️ Your One of my favorite Authors 😍 🫂♥️🥹🥰 I can't wait to see what you write next 😊
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Review of advance copy received from Author
I rec'd Almost Us and Always Us as an ARC and this story grabs you from the first word! I was up until 1am, finishing Always Us and it was worth it!! I usually end up frustrated with the FMC, but I loved her. Seven and Molly have a real story and Jenni keeps hold of the real world, throughout the story. All of the smaller details pull it together. I'm a visual person so the only area I would have wanted more detail with, would have been surrounding Richard's actions. Otherwise, the emotion, the stories, the ppl were all, so vivid! The writing in every duet gets better and better! I can't wait to see the next story!!!! I HIGHLY recommend this author, if you haven't already read her work!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Absolutely loved this whole Duet. This was a book I didn't want to put down. The story was absolutely captivating and at points made me feel as though I was in the book. I love the connection between Seven and Molly through out both books. From start to finish the duet is within my top 10 books ever. The ending will leave you on the edge of your seat and turning the page.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This was such a wonderful book to read. Seven and Molly were so great together. This story pulled me in from the beginning, and I didn’t put it down until I finished it. It was so well written with such a beautiful depth. The emotions, and just the story itself was amazing. I can’t quit to read more from this author.
I received this as an arc from Pen Pinery and am leaving a voluntary review.
I received this as an arc from Pen Pinery and am leaving a voluntary review.
June 13, 2026
Advanced Review Copy received from Author
What can I say? I was hooked by the end of Almost Us and was craving the answers to all my questions to the cliff hanger ending. Always Us definitely delivered! Molly and Seven developed an amazing relationship and there were so many emotions throughout the book that kept me hooked.
What can I say? I was hooked by the end of Almost Us and was craving the answers to all my questions to the cliff hanger ending. Always Us definitely delivered! Molly and Seven developed an amazing relationship and there were so many emotions throughout the book that kept me hooked.
May 15, 2026
I read this as an arc read. I absolutely loved it! This is the third book I have read of Jenni Chris, I highly recommended her books!
May 26, 2026
I was able to be an arc reader for this book. This book was absolutely amazing. I couldn’t put this book down. Such an easy read. I will recommend this duet to everyone I speak too.
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