What a lovely and emotional conclusion to the Bergman series. I enjoyed this so thoroughly!!! Viggo’s story was the perfect conduit to show how all the Bergman’s are doing since the inception of this series. We got to revisit all the couples and their growing families. That actually enhanced Viggo’s story since he was already so involved in everyone else’s from the get go. Tallulah’s arc was also so wonderful. Seeing these two grow together and fall in love, communicate and work through issues, was truly a lesson in harmonious and loving co inhabitation turned love. Gorgeous.

What a lovely and emotional conclusion to the Bergman series. I enjoyed this so thoroughly!!! Viggo’s story was the perfect conduit to show how all the Bergman’s are doing since the inception of this series. We got to revisit all the couples and their growing families. That actually enhanced Viggo’s story since he was already so involved in everyone else’s from the get go. Tallulah’s arc was also so wonderful. Seeing these two grow together and fall in love, communicate and work through issues, was truly a lesson in harmonious and loving co inhabitation turned love. Gorgeous.

Be still my heart, Viggo absolutely stole the show for me. I always knew I loved him from all the other books in the series but this truly solidified how much I loved him. He is just so cute and sweet throughout the entire book and you can't help but fall more in love with him in his book.

He was utterly adorable and downright my favourite of the brothers. This was honestly the perfect wrap up to the Bergman brothers. While I'll be sad to see them go, I'm so happy Viggo's book tied it altogether and really was such a fantastic finale to a fantastic series!

Thank you NetGalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review!

Ohhhhh, Chloe Liese. This author can do no wrong. I say it about every single one of her books (ESPECIALLY the Bergman Brothers series!) and firmly believe that I will continue saying for as long as she is publishing books.

While I'm distraught that the Bergman Brothers series is now over, I'm so happy it ended on Viggo's love story. The romantic of the family, Viggo is the only sibling who hasn't found his perfect match.

Enter Tallulah, a cynical author determined to continue her icy attitude toward Viggo despite agreeing to cohabitate with him and help with his bookstore.

There's no way these two hard-headed individuals find common ground and become friends, perhaps even *gasp* lovers!

With wit and humor, Chloe Liese delivers yet another 10/10 read.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a digital copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

This was a fun read and I'll purchase it for my branch! Only and Forever is the 7th book in the Brengman Brothers series. You don't need to have read the prior titles though it was kind of hard to keep track of so many smaller characters. Viggo and Tallulah fall in love in the midst of putting together Viggo's romance book shop. It was a fun, quick read. A bit dramatic.

Exploring the captivating world of Bergmans, where across seven enchanting books, Ryder, Ren, Freya, Axel, Oliver, Ziggy, and now Viggo have become cherished companions, a deep and heartfelt connection has blossomed. These characters, with their diverse stories, easily found a place in my heart, offering solace and understanding in a way that transcended the pages of their tales.

Set against the mesmerizing backdrop of Sweden, each book became a delightful journey, filled with relatable experiences and a warmth that made them feel more like dear friends than fictional creations. While the Bergmans are undoubtedly endearing, I recognize that people worldwide hold such endearment.

The joy of witnessing Viggo's journey, discovering love after a prolonged search, was a particular pleasure. The unfolding of new possibilities and his growth throughout the story made each page a delightful exploration of self-discovery.

As I meet Lula, the main female character in this final installment, she holds a special place. Her captivating story and resilient spirit add a unique dimension to the narrative. From her distinctive charm to the graceful way she faces life's challenges, she stands as a testament to strength and grace.

As I say my goodbyes to the Bergmans, a tapestry of love and tenderness, I reflect on the profound richness they've added to my life. Each character contributes to a narrative that will linger in my heart. The closing of this chapter whispers a heartfelt "I miss you," a sentiment to the characters who have become cherished companions, leaving an indelible mark on my literary journey.

I’m a huge fan of Chloe liese and this one is just as good as all of her other books. I love they way her characters act and talk like real people.

Oh Viggo and Lula! I loved you both. Best part was no third act breakup! I think that was such a great thing to exclude from this final book. I loved slowly changing from friends to lovers and both of them realizing their definition of love could change. Loved the bookstore!

What a beautiful ending to one of my favorite series of all time, this book was everything I wanted and more. I love both Viggo and Tallulah so much. Throughout this whole book, I was laughing, smiling, blushing, and even crying. Chloe Liese hit the mark with this one and I am so happy.

I have been anticipating Viggo's book for a while. His character drew me in immediately, so I am delighted to say that his book somehow surpassed my expectations. I absolutely loved how Viggo was the hopeless romantic romance reader, his infatuation with historical romance was adorable and it allowed him to be such a well-rounded individual! Viggo is full of love, passion, patience, and loyalty, and is overall a phenomenal character. After having his whole family pair up and live their happily ever after, Viggo feels lonely and out-of-touch with his family. However, we are able to watch him grow and find his true love, which makes this story even more special. I also loved the ADHD representation with his character, it was wonderful! I also loved the addition of him adopting cats and dogs for his romance book store, it was adorable!!

As for Tallulah, Chloe also did such an amazing job with her character. Tallulah is a realistic representation of someone struggling to love due to her past. Since she grew up in an environment that showed her a jaded view of romance, she basically does not believe that love is possible. The growth within her character in this book was beautiful to witness and extremely well done. I love how Chloe included Tallulah going to therapy and working on her struggles, it makes this story and her character development feel so realistic. Additionally, Tallulah has a chronic illness (Diabetes) which adds a ton to her character. Since she always prioritizes pleasing others and putting their needs first, it was wonderful to see her open up to Viggo about her health issues.

We see some vulnerable moments shared between both characters surrounding their health struggles. As someone with chronic illness, Chloe Liese's books have always made me feel seen. She does an absolutely wonderful job at showing the highs and lows of struggling with health issues and this book had some great moments surrounding this.

The relationship these two characters form- a hopeless romantic and a woman who does not believe in love -is absolutely beautiful. I felt all the emotions while reading this and rooting for these two, it was so wonderful.

Thank you Netgalley and Berkley for the arc in exchange for an honest review!

"I'm no love expert, but I think I just might be an expert on loving you.”

Read if you love/things to expect:
- second chance romance
- mutual pining
- boy falls first
- chronic illness representation (diabetes)
- ADHD representation
- love proclamations

An absolutely stellar ending to an AMAZING series. I have waited so long for Viggo's book and the romance addicted man did not disappoint. I love the message that real love isn't always like the books and that it can creep up on you without realizing. Viggo was the best possible character to end this series on and I cannot thank Chloe Liese enough for bringing the Bergman brood into my life and onto my bookshelf!

In this 7th and final installment of the Bergman Brothers series by Chloe Liese, we finally get Viggo’s story and it doesn’t disappoint. As dedicated readers know, Viggo is the romantic of the family who wears his heart on his sleeve and is often the one who calls the Bergman Brothers Summits where they help and encourage each other (or their siblings’ love interests) to work through the problems they’re having on the path toward love. It’s the absolute opposite of toxic masculinity and such a refreshing change to see men embracing their emotions and each other.

It turns out that all the time Viggo was spending in Escondido in previous books was to learn the bookselling business with the ultimate goal of opening a (mostly) romance bookstore. (Shout out to the real one in Culver City, The Ripped Bodice!) However, despite his dedication to the romance genre, he had never been in love and seeing his siblings pair up one by one has been difficult. In his first week of college, he noticed Tallulah Clarke in one of his classes. His crush was instantaneous, which made her outright rejection of him devastating. So when he met her again several years later and she still did her best to ignore him, the last thing either of them expected was that they’d soon be helping each other meet their professional goals and making themselves vulnerable to each other by sharing their baggage and their disabilities (his ADHD and fear of failure and rejection and her Type 1 diabetes, dysfunctional family, and belief that love is nothing more than a social construct that has the ability to destroy you if you let yourself forget that). Yet, when he invites her to be his temporary roommate so that he can help her with the romantic relationship in her next book and she can help him get his store up and running, what’s the chance that a hopeless romantic and a jaded cynic can find common ground and a happily-ever-after?

Liese, who is neurodivergent and deals with chronic illness herself, began self-publishing this series and, with the help of TikTok, eventually found a publisher and an audience of avid readers that appreciates her honest portrayal of people with disabilities who deserve to be loved without having to compromise who they are. In all her books, she explores the vulnerability her characters face in light of childhood trauma, physical and mental challenges, and more. At the center of this series is the big (both in number and physical size) Bergman family who adopt their children’s and siblings’ romantic partners, providing all the love and support that these misfits have been missing. In Only and Forever, readers get plenty of time with all of the couples from previous books and, as bittersweet as it is to know this beloved series is at an end, it’s heartwarming that penultimate book boyfriend Viggo (who bakes, adopts rescue dogs and kittens, coaches kids’ soccer, names his plants after real romance novelists and his car for one of Tessa Dare’s fictional dukes, has a way with babies, makes pottery, and is the human equivalent of serotonin according to his brother) finally has his shot at a forever love. My only slight criticism of this enemies-to-lovers, grumpy/sunshine, slow-burn but steamy romance is that it gets REALLY sappy at the end. I highly recommend the entire series and hope that Liese someday gives us a bonus epilogue, a parents’ prequel or, better yet, a next-generation series.

4.5 stars. A lovely conclusion to the Bergman Brothers (and Sisters) series. Of course hopeless romantic Viggo would fall in love with committed cynic Tallulah. Watching the two of them resolve their past traumas and struggle toward something together was delightful.

Thanks to Netgalley, the author, and the publisher for the ARC to review. All opinions are my own.

I AM SO SAD THE BERGMANS ARE OVER!!!! But this was a WONDERFUL last book to sum it all up. I really love Chloe's writing and look forward to so many more series by her.

What a beautiful ending to one of my favorite series of all time, this book was everything I wanted and more. I love both Viggo and Tallulah so much. Throughout this whole book, I was laughing, smiling, blushing, and even crying. Chloe Liese hit the mark with this one and I am so happy.

I have been anticipating Viggo's book for a while. His character drew me in immediately, so I am delighted to say that his book somehow surpassed my expectations. I absolutely loved how Viggo was the hopeless romantic romance reader, his infatuation with historical romance was adorable and it allowed him to be such a well-rounded individual! Viggo is full of love, passion, patience, and loyalty, and is overall a phenomenal character. After having his whole family pair up and live their happily ever after, Viggo feels lonely and out-of-touch with his family. However, we are able to watch him grow and find his true love, which makes this story even more special. I also loved the ADHD representation with his character, it was wonderful! I also loved the addition of him adopting cats and dogs for his romance book store, it was adorable!!

As for Tallulah, Chloe also did such an amazing job with her character. Tallulah is a realistic representation of someone struggling to love due to her past. Since she grew up in an environment that showed her a jaded view of romance, she basically does not believe that love is possible. The growth within her character in this book was beautiful to witness and extremely well done. I love how Chloe included Tallulah going to therapy and working on her struggles, it makes this story and her character development feel so realistic. Additionally, Tallulah has a chronic illness (Diabetes) which adds a ton to her character. Since she always prioritizes pleasing others and putting their needs first, it was wonderful to see her open up to Viggo about her health issues.

We see some vulnerable moments shared between both characters surrounding their health struggles. As someone with chronic illness, Chloe Liese's books have always made me feel seen. She does an absolutely wonderful job at showing the highs and lows of struggling with health issues and this book had some great moments surrounding this.

The relationship these two characters form- a hopeless romantic and a woman who does not believe in love -is absolutely beautiful. I felt all the emotions while reading this and rooting for these two, it was so wonderful.

Thank you Netgalley and Berkley for the arc in exchange for an honest review!

"I'm no love expert, but I think I just might be an expert on loving you.”

Read if you love/things to expect:
- second chance romance
- mutual pining
- boy falls first
- chronic illness representation (diabetes)
- ADHD representation
- love proclamations

So sad it's over but so happy this was the ending! I love this series so much and I don't want it to end but I'm glad that Viggo and the Bergmans got the endings they deserved. Just, A+, 10/10, no notes.

Truly though, I love Viggo so much and this book was everything I wanted it to be. Bergman cameos, romance appreciation, and multiple visits to the A-frame. And they were roommates. (Oh my god, they were roommates!) I loved the bookstore element and I related so hard to Viggo's struggles and feelings of worry about being good enough and making his family proud. And Tallulah- her black cat vibe was perfect and the perfect match for Viggo's golden retriever energy.

In her acknowledgements, Chloe uses the quote from Emma, "If I loved you less, I might be able to talk about it more," to describe how she feels about the series and girl, same. There are just so many things I appreciate about this book and this series that I'd never be able to cover them all.

This was an excellent conclusion to this series and as always I appreciate the author's representation of neurodivergence, disabilities and chronic health conditions. I loved the grumpy/sunshine aspect and Viggo's love of romance novels! I laughed so many times while reading this! Sad to see the series end.

Only and Forever is a gentle, slow-burn conclusion to the Bergman Brothers series. Liese, as always, shapes her characters with so much care, creating a story that will speak to so many. As a person with ADHD, I love when I can read about someone like me in a way that feels truthful to my experience, and Viggo is an absolute delight in this respect. Even before he had his own book, Viggo was quite possibly my favorite Bergman. Tallulah's cynicism paired with Viggo's unrelenting romanticism is a match made in heaven, and an exploration of what it means to fear love while desperately needing it, and of releasing expectations. Not to mention, steamy af. These two were a beautiful pair with which to close out the series.
This is a series that I hold close to my heart. Only When It's Us was among the first romance titles I picked up at the start of what has become a months-long obsession with romance novels, and I burned through the rest of the series with fervor. The neurodivergence and disability representation in Liese's writing is unique, unfortunately, amongst most fiction. The care with which Chloe Liese shapes these stories, the depth that she brings to all of her characters, is something that all authors should strive for in their work. The Bergman Brothers series as a whole is such a joyful, steamy celebration of love in its many forms, and absolutely my favorite romance series.

Falling in love with a Bergman is easy, but falling in love with one who loves romance novels?! The best! I loved Viggo and enjoyed seeing him find his HEA. I loved how his bookstore was in Culver City, home to the Bodice Ripper! Not sure if it is intentional, but in my head it was a nod to the romance bookstore.

I am unwell. I have eagerly devoured each book in this series as they come out, and I am so devastated this series has come to a close. What am I going to do without the Bergman family!? I loved Viggos golden retriever energy, but also seeing the side effects his constant enthusiasm and "go, go, go" took on his life. I loved that Tallulah made him slow down and take care of himself. I liked that she was able to take a look at herself, realize she needed help, and conquer her demons. I loved their energy together, loved all the other Bergman family cameos, and just loved the book as a whole. LOVE is the theme of this review. I am so sad this series is over. I can only hope and dream that we get a Bergman parents novel. The book hangover is SO REAL.

A beautiful ending to the Bergman family series!! This dual POV, reverse grumpy/sunshine, friends to lovers, slowburn roommance delivered on ALL the feels and was completely satisfying!!

Tallulah Clarke is a cyncial thriller writer struggling with her next book who makes a deal with romance-loving Viggo to help him with his new bookstore in exchange for his help with her new book. I loved the disability rep in this book (Type 1 diabetes (her), ADHD (him) and the way therapy is such an integrated, normalized part of Tallulah's journey.

Lots of cameos from all the Bergman siblings, their partners, kids and of course their parents too plus a few trips to the family A-frame cabin and LOTS of new cuddly pet sidekicks. This book was everything I wanted and more and I couldn't read it fast enough! I especially enjoyed that there was no third act break up AND there was such emotional depth and mutual caring between the MCs!

Many thanks to NetGalley and Berkley Romance for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest review!! If you haven't read any of the books in this series what have you been doing with your life?? While this could be read as a standalone, it works much better after reading the other books first.