Thank you to NetGalley and Chloe Liese for the free e-book in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed this one a lot! The characters are so different from one another and they have real life issues that I could actually see friends having. This family is so fun and the brothers really keep things lighthearted and moving along. I love how this whole family comes together no matter what the issue. The flaws in all these characters make so much sense and makes you want to be friends with the whole lot of them. I definitely recommend for such a fun read.

Oh my. This topic is a tough one for me. A personal and emotional one. One that makes me feel a like a failure in my beloved HEA department.... Making it even tougher to write a review. BUT!! I love this take on romance. The work of it. The AFTER. Relationships are not easy even when they start out with so much passion. Chloe writes about this tender topic beautifully. And while it is not at all a light fluffy romcom, she did manage to make me laugh through incredibly tough content.

🌴I loved her openness about anxiety and panic. Very real issues told in very realistic ways. There was no magic solution here. There was WORK.
🌴I love catching up with the Bergman family, of course. And I felt like we got to know a few of the characters even better!
🌴Freya was a real woman. Passionate, emotional, strong. And Chloe didn’t hide that.
🌴The Hawaii setting through half of the book!
🌴 The marriage counselor! Everyone should be so lucky to consult an expert like her!!

An essential read for people in long term relationships, those who have anxiety, and those who love someone with anxiety. Thank you @chloeliese for the ebook in exchange for my honest review!

This was my first Chloe Liese novel and I was not disappointed. I'm a sucker for a second chance romance and this was one of the better ones I've read recently. The protagonist have been married for 10 years and despite their love for each other are experiencing a rough patch. Freya and Aiden were refreshingly real and the romance was swoony. I really enjoyed reading about the Bergman family. The brothers especially were hilarious. I will definitely be reading more of Chloe Liese's novels in the future.

5 wonderful second chance stars.

I had 14 highlights in this book. Y'all. This book wrecked me! Wrecked me! I love Chloe Liese's Bergman brothers so much. And Freya and Aiden just ruined me.

There is nothing I love more than marriage on the rocks romance because it is so real. Marriage is hard - like Freya says "Why doesn't anyone tell you how hard marriage is going to be?" - and so often we read romance up until the HEA but really most are Happily For Now. It's nice to see couples work through their growth: in marriage, as they grow together, and as they grow apart. Freya and Aiden's story is about how you make the conscious choice to grow together - to understand how you've changed as people and actively work to understand what this new person you are with needs. Gosh. It's so deep. And so real.

I also loved how Liese showed Aiden's anxiety and the ways that it impacts their relationship. Anxiety is something that is quite common and peaks and flows are guaranteed. Never cured, only something that is managed and supported. As the book progresses, we realize that yes, Aiden has failed Freya, but Freya has failed him as well. And their realization of their failings, as well as their desire to do better, is truly beautiful.

I highly recommend this book, this entire series. Liese has something great going with the Bergman family and I can't see where else she takes us.

"People who love each other hurt each other, too. What matters is that they learn and they try their best not to hurt each other that way again."

Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced copy to review!

“You choose what matters, and the rest follows.” Ever After Always by Chloe Liese

4 stars! This book.... happy sigh. A great addition to the series!

We have Freya and Aiden’s story now. 10 years into their marriage and there’s a major bump in the road for them.

I love them both! I love their story...how they move on and grow from this, their love for each other constant yet growing along with them.

Love the Bergman family! They’re really great and supportive of each other. I like how they claimed Aiden as their own too.

The best thing about this book is the way ever after is shown. It’s not all happy. It’s not smooth sailing all the way. It’s constant work and constant choice.

So thankful I got an arc of this book even if my review is late. Thank you @chloe_liese and Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op and NetGalley! I really enjoyed this book.

Loved loved loved this book. Another winner by Chloe Liese and this one is probably my favourite. I highly recommend it.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a chance to read and review it.

Aiden and Freya have been together for more than a decade, but until recently things were still great between them. Now, Aiden is distant and Freya doesn’t know why, but she’s had enough and tells him so...just in time for a family trip to Hawaii, where they’ll have to make nice with each other for the sake of her parents’ anniversary celebration.

We don’t get nearly enough romances where the couple is already together and working through the real issues of marriage. This is an honest portrayal of a couple who desperately want to make things work, but aren’t sure how to fix the problems that have grown up between them. There is a subplot that I saw coming a mile away, and I’m not sure it was necessary to the story. But overall it’s a lovely book, sometimes extremely funny, featuring the antics of Freya’s many overgrown brothers. I love the Bergman family and look forward to the next book.

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

My Review: I was so excited when I discovered this book, not often do I find romances around an already established marriage that might be struggling a bit. While I love the concept of the story because it is something I could relate to (having been married for 14 years) but it ended up a bit too relatable and was difficult and painful at times to read. With that said, I absolutely loved Freya and Aiden, they are so in love with each other but clearly struggling to connect. I loved their commitment to making things work and overcoming their own personal battles. As someone who struggles with anxiety, this was a bit more eye-opening that I expected from a romance book and there were definitely times I had to put it down and ponder what Aiden's struggle was revealing about myself, maybe not something I wanted to face in what I was presuming was a light rekindle the romance book. I also had not read the previous two books in this series and it is definitely something I would recommend as this is clearly a family series and a very close knit family at that, we spend a lot of time with a group of very involved siblings that we should be familiar with already. I do think I will go back and read the rest of the series because I love the family dynamics of this group of characters.

My Rating: Do not go into this book expecting a light fluffy romance story, this is hard hitting, deep thought, discover yourself kind of book. I was not expecting to dive into anxiety issues, potential fertility issues and more when picking up this book and it was definitely a bit difficult to read at times. I do think it was all handled rather well though and really appreciated the effort on Liese's behalf. I give this one a rating of Three Paws and a Stump Wag.

The Bergman family is sure to steal your heart and soul with every new book. I don’t even know how to express my love for them and all the challenges and love and care they have for one another.

Freya and Aiden were the golden couple. They have been married for years and the Bergman brothers have always looked up to their relationship (and their parents) as what marriage should look like. Unfortunately, marriages are more work than some people realize, and Freya and Aiden are dealing with a really rough patch where outside life has taken precedence over their marriage. Freya is feeling alone and defeated and is nearing her end of her ability to handle the loneliness. Aiden is struggling to provide for his family the only way he knows how, while dealing with constant anxiety that is completely taking over his life.

The beginning of this story was truly heartbreaking and made me incredibly sad. It was heavy and definitely hurt. That being said, being a lover of Chloe’s work, I knew the pain she was showing would be handled with care and as a reader, she’d take us on a necessary journey that would end with healing, love and light. I can guarantee, I was not disappointed. We don’t often see romance featuring a couple that’s already married, and so, while the dynamic might have been different from that of a couple coming together for the first time, watching Freya and Aiden relearn each other and what their love looks like now after 10 years of marriage was really beautiful. The emotions felt real and raw, and the conclusion was one of love and hard work.

I love how organic the diversity and representation is in these stories, and how Chloe handles real, everyday experiences in such a beautiful, romantic way. The Bergman family holds such a fond place in my heart, and I cannot wait to continue reading about their journey together and apart.

I continue to be in awe of how incredible - and inclusive- Chloe Liese's novels are! I absolutely love being able to revisit the world of the Bergmans and the unique family dynamic they all share.

Ever After Always is an extra spicy slow-burn marriage in crisis contemporary romance novel that really digs deep into what happens in a marriage of almost 10 years. I found the story to be a raw and vulnerable
look into what could happen when two people stop communicating. There were also elements in the story that made it interesting.

The best parts of reading a series is when the previous characters return! And since they are a family, they return in the story quite often. While it can be standalone, it's better to read in order so you can really appreciate these moments!

Liese's writing keeps the pages turning and keeps the reader intrigued! There are funny parts but also very serious parts, and she is talented in finding the balance between those extremes!

This is a series I recommend to everyone, and I'm looking forward to the next book!

Thank you to the author for my ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This installment of the Bergman Brothers follows the eldest sibling Freya and her marriage crisis with husband Aiden, who suffers from anxiety disorder. This was a change up from the usual romcom I like to read with the couple already being in a relationship however the book was well written, heartwarming and emotional. I was also happy to reconnect with characters from her two previous books and can't wait for the next book.⁣

Are you ready to read some hard truths about marriage? If not, then you need to read about it anyway. 
After finishing Ever After Always, I realize that marriage is some hard work. It takes time and dedication in maintaining a marriage. There will always be bumps in the road. No Marriage is perfect just like Adien and Freya marriage. 
I know that the Bergman family may be worried when they notice that Freya is becoming unhappy with her marriage. But it's up to Aiden and Freya to work out. They may need a little push from their family but all in all, it's them to make it work.
And there are some hard truths coming out when Aiden and Freya start to work on their marriage. It may hurt them but it's time to say it and face it. I truly enjoyed that Aiden and Freya were working it together but there were times that Freya really pissed me off. I am sorry to say but oh my goodnesses. I just could not handle her.  That was the only reason that I took a star away because I really could not handle Freya's attitude. Like Aiden is trying his best to make the world for you but you are not understanding why he is making it. He has told you before of his struggles that is why is trying his hardest to make sure you guys are stable. Like stop with your attitude. Sorry for my little rant but I could not handle her attitude at times. But Aiden and Freya are meant for each other. They may have gotten a little lost but that happens when you are continuing on growing. You just need to find yourself together again.

The story of Freya and Aiden is the “after” story. Been together for almost 10 years, their story gives you the most raw, honest, vulnerable definition of true love.

True to Chloe’s exceptional talent in storytelling, I love how she brings the readers to the ups and downs of Freya and Aiden’s love rollercoaster. There were parts of the story that made you think of your own (if you’re married). I love how she involves every character to the story. Though it deals with serious, sensitive and sometimes hurtful truth of marriage, the supporting characters brings some light and humor to the story. I love that about her storytelling style.

After I finished the book, I felt like I had a crash course of marriage handbook or a fun way of doing marriage counseling. I also love that Chloe is throwing some thoughtful insights about love and marriage.

To say that I enjoyed this book is the least way I could described it. I love every bit of it. In fact, I became a huge fan of Chloe. I can’t wait for the next book to come out. 💕

"People who's love lasts, whose love grows and endures, choose each other in the unhappily ever after, the dark moments, not just the dazzling ones."


I loved this book and writing this review was especially hard because, I had so much to say and my draft just getting bigger and bigger, so I hope you’ll bear with me.

Freya and Aiden are at a crossroads in their marriage, their relationship is deteriorating and they need to decide if it’s still worth fighting for. It is so clear how much these two love each other, but after communicating poorly for months and letting the distance between them grow, getting back on track seems impossibly difficult. A surprise family vacation comes along, giving an opportunity for Freya and Aiden to rekindle their connection – if the Bergman brothers would just stop meddling!

This story was so rich with emotions – I laughed and cried, there’s angst, fun, surprise reveals, family bonding and lots of healing. You learn the importance of growing and healing as couple, and how self care is also essential. Freya and Aiden are both amazing people and it was hard to see them hurt so much, especially when the love was still there and there was so much effort into trying to do right by the other person. I really appreciated how their marriage was portrayed, because despite how wonderful their relationship had been up until now, and how good their intentions were, Chloe Liese did not sugar coat it. It was as hard for them as it is for anyone else in the real world, they had to do the work and the path to healing wasn’t linear and smooth sailing. But all the bumps in the road just made it that much special and the foundation of their marriage came out stronger.

Ok, enough with the heavy talk, now with the fun part: we have men reading historical romances to figure their stuff out and quoting the queen, Lisa Kleypas! Seriously, I totally freaked out! There is also some well deserved emphasis on the importance of grovelling – I will never understand why grovelling is so underrated. All of this wise advice comes from the man cub, Viggo – he is my hero, the dude knows what’s up, he really made a difference in this story and brought out the fun and chaos of the amazing Bergman brothers.

As always I need to compliment Chloe’s talent as writer – I’m always so impressed by her writing style, and I feel that whenever I try explain why I never do it justice. With this book, I might have gotten a little closer to the reason and it really is pretty simple… Chloe’s writing is intelligent. The dialogue between the characters is smart and has so much depth. The characters are complex and sound like real people. She has an incredible ability of translating feelings into words in a clear way and capturing the nuances of relationships.

I would highly recommend this book (actually, all of the books in the Bergman series), and I just have to say I cannot freaking wait for Axel & Rooney, I’ve been waiting for them for so long!!


*Thank you to the author and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review*

I accidentally read the second book before reading the first, but I am glad I did because it got me into the series more than the first one had! This is the third, but not final one of the series, and it was definitely my favorite. One of the reasons this may be is because I felt I could relate more to these characters.

Once again Chloe does an amazing job writing about people with disabilities that are sometimes invisible but not impossible to love. I also loved how in this book it wasn’t the female who struggled with the anxiety disorder, but the male, which is different from most books with this same representation.

On top of the beautiful representation and amazing connections within the book, Chloe does not forget to add a little tension and steam to spice things up.

I am excited to see where the next book takes us, and highly recommend this book especially to people who are in a relationship that deals with anxiety.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley

4.5 stars
-this is the third installment in the Bergman's brothers serie and it was just like the first two a pure delight of a romance
-marriage in trouble trope with a great couple, i like that you can tell from the start that they're gonna pull through but they will have to work for it
- they were both so in love with each other but i felt each of them had very valid reasons for being distant and making mistakes
- the anxiety rep is pretty exceptionnal but i was not surprised since Chloe Liese truly is the best author in my opinion regarding mental illness and physical disabilities representation
- i love the Bergman family and i can't wait to read more about their romances
-this is truly a wonderful serie that is full of love, the romances are always realtisic, emotionnal and so romantic
-also sidenote but that cover is litterally everything to me, the body representation with Freya in a bathing suit with her little tummy showing gives me life

tags: m/f relationship, marriage in crisis trope, severe anxiety representation, meddlesome but loving family, couple in counseling, so much love and romantic moments, some good steam thrown in, anxiety resulting in sexual problems with low sex drive rep
content warning: depiction of anxiety attacks and thought procces of a person with severe anxiety spiraling, abandonment issues, talk of poverty

3.5 stars for me

This was my first read from this author and it definitely won’t be my last. She writes beautiful dialogue and her characters feel very genuine. I came in on book 3 of the series but didn’t feel lost.

It’s a honest & believable look at a marriage in crisis. All the mess, pain and regrets. I really liked Aiden’s character and think I would have given an even higher rating if I connected more with Freya.

Special mention to the male characters reading romance books. It brought a smile to my face.

I keep coming back to Chloe Liese’s work because she writes romances featuring mental health and disability rep. In Ever Always After, we have anxiety and body rep. I appreciate that she begins this novel with a sensitivity note and as with the rest of the Bergman Brothers books, you get a playlist too.
Now, I need to begin by saying the ‘marriage in flames’ trope is probably my least favorite of all romance tropes, however, I think this is one of my favorite within this trope yet. I did receive an ARC via NetGalley, but this a book I would have purchased regardless.
I’d put this romance in the slow burn category, but I kinda felt like the tension was more emotional than romantic or sexual which wasn’t as enjoyable for me. It made the book a tad slower than I would have liked.
I did love how we got to know the rest of the Bergmans. It’s always nice seeing romances where the family is present, and the couple doesn’t exist in a bubble. Between an explicit parrot, Esmerelda, and brotherly pranks there’s lots of humor and good family vibes.
Aiden and Freya are clearly in love. That’s not their problem. If you haven’t read the first two books, I recommend you do before diving into this one, that said, we already know Aiden spends too much time working and Freya’s had it. Freya wanted a baby at first, but now she just wants the man she married back. Aiden’s a fixer. He wants to make everything perfect but manages to lose focus on his marriage because of it. Liese approached these are common themes in a sensitive and careful way that’s almost like therapy for the reader, considering both sides of their issues and even affirming the fact that sometimes performance and mental health are linked. It's nice to have the romance hero stereotype defied.

Ever After Always follows a married couple, Aiden and Freya. Freya is the sister of Ryder and Ren. I really have fallen in love with this family and these characters so I was very excited for this marriage in crisis romance. Aiden has anxiety and comes from a difficult past which is largely discussed in the book. Freya is plus sized which is only mentioned a couple of times but I love to see plus sized heroines on the cover of romance novels!! This book was slow moving and more serious than the others and wow I loved it. There is so much discussion about love and relationships and marriage. The couple goes to counselling and I love to see that. I also loved how there was more of the Bergman family. I loved how one of the brothers reads romance novels and gives one to Aiden to read. This story was just so heart warming and I really enjoyed it.

Ever After Always is Chloe Liese’s latest book about the Bergman siblings and it features the eldest of them all, Freya and Aiden. They’ve been together for 12 years and married for nearly 10 but what was once a relationship that was nearly perfect, it seems the marriage is starting to show some tears. Now Aiden and Freya must go down an unfamiliar path in their relationship if they want to make it work.
Ever Always After is not your typical romance, here boy and girl are supposed to be living the happily ever after and for awhile they were but real life problems starts testing the boundaries of what they thought was an unbreakable bond. This is one of the most heartbreaking and funny and very real depiction of the breaking point of a marriage. That even despite the love, one needs to really work for it and not just expect for it to be fine because the love is still there. Marriage requires effort to maintain and its the love one has for each other that makes you have the energy to do it. I love how Ms. Liese just tackled how easy it is to lose a marriage and how hard it is to maintain it but its also one of the most rewarding work you can ever achieve. Freya and Aiden are imperfect people who loves each other commits to each other everyday. Great romance!