The thing that got me was the intensity of the yearning that Rooney and Axel have for each other. The reader knows from the jump they are both batshit crazy for each other. Like 90% of the time I was caught up in the swoon of it all and the other 10% I was like “JUST TALK TO EACH OTHER ABOUT IT ALREADY! YOU FEEL THE SAME WAY!”

But these Bergmans, they are magic. I have never wanted to be part of a fictional literary family more. I can’t wait to read Oliver’s story next year (and I desperately hope we also get stories for Viggo and Ziggy at some point too! 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼).

And a girl can dream, I also wanted an epilogue that told me what happened on the other side of that A-Frame door after the resolution curtain call happened … because that was certain to be wild and joyful.

Some definite mixed feelings about this one.

She’s looking for a place to stay and he’s looking for a wife. So a marriage of convenience is obviously the only answer.

Okay okay
Now I adore adore this series
And was so looking forward to this one, a grumpy/ sunshine pairing with a marriage of convenience literally cannot get any better in my eyes
But in some parts, it just fell a little bit short of what I was expecting
That’s not to say i didn’t enjoy it I loved it there were just a few things I felt it was missing

Namely the fact that they never even told his family that they were married?? I felt like I was waiting the whole book for that and they just never told them or her best friend which honestly really disappointed me.

There was also just a general lack of the family in general which the family aspect is one of my favourite parts of this series and it was just lacking here.

I did adore Axel and Roony as characters and loved the dynamic that they had.

Overall whilst I genuinely enjoyed reading this book and loved the characters I just felt the whole time I was waiting for something more that just never happened.

3.5-4 stars

I loved this book so much!! Chloe Liese is wonderful at exploring the different ways people are nuerodiverse & how they each love differntly. I also really appreciated all of the information about IBD/UC as a chronic illness. The romance was sliw burn but in the best most believable way. You could see Rooney & Axel's relationship evolve and it was beautiful.

Thank you to Netgalley for providing me a copy of With You Forever in exchange for my honest review.

I finally had time to sit down and read With You Forever, and wow, Chloe Liese did NOT disappoint. I loved so so so many things in this book, but here are some of my favorite:
-incredible IBD representation. Hearing Rooney voice her intestinal problems to Axel while hoping it would not make her less attractive in his eye truly touched me.
-Amazing grumpy/sunshine chemistry (one of the best I’ve ever read!)
-Long, honest talks about consent and personal tastes in bed. So often, we read books where everything magically works perfectly, but I loved how Rooney and Axel could be confident and comfortable enough to talk about it.
-Laugh-out-loud scenes (I got so many weird looks from laughing so much!)
-Awesome conversations about therapy and mental health and neurodivergence.
-the marriage of convenience because duh!

I love the Bergman family so much and as much as I try, I can’t pick a favorite because they’re all so amazing. I loved seeing snippets of other couples in this book.

Please, please, please, do yourself a favor and buy this book. You will not be disappointed!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ romance stars. Author, Chloe Liese (@chloe_liese) has written another romantic winner with her latest book, With You Forever. Roonie and Axel have been “friends” for years through family friendships and have both held serious yet secretive attractions to each other. Axel is a Bergman brother (there are many) who are all athletes and hunky outdoorsmen playing hockey and sports professionally. Alex is the lone wolf as a painter and solitary brother who likes peace since he is somewhat on the spectrum. But that doesn’t mean he can get Roonie out of his mind. Roonie is a driven female law school miles away at Stanford until her chronic health condition flares up and she has to take a semester off. The Bergstrom family offers their Seattle countryside vacation home to relax and she arrives to find Axel living in a house he built close to the vacation home which is under renovation. Ms. Liese is great at setting up a slow-burn romance and the sexual tension is heavy between these two. It takes some time for them to find their footing but circumstances bring them together and then apart and then together. It’s a cute and sweet story that comes to a climax (pun intended) in the end. I love it when a story has some romance, laughs, and heartfelt moments. This one is loaded with all three. Some steamy content but not a ton. Enjoy! This is the 4th Bergman brother book and I would advise you to read them all. Loads of fun. #love #life #laughs #trials #wedding #breakup #makeup @chloe_liese #withyouforever #family #bergmanbrothers
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Alllll the stars!!! Chloe Liese is my favorite contemporary romance author and this book did not disappoint!

I have been shipping Rooney and Axel since book one of the Bergman Family series and they did not disappoint. Marriage of convenience destined to be more, and as always loads of representation. My favorite part… the open and honest communication! Even when they struggled to be open and honest they worked their way to it. Axel allows Rooney to be who she is without any of societies standards and I’m here for it! Rooney allows Axel to be who he is because she takes the time to understand him and his his mind works. Honestly it’s such a beautiful love story. Go read ASAP!

Review posted on GoodReads (July 9, 2021)
Review linked.

5/5 stars!

A huge thank you to NetGalley and for sending me an E-ARC for an honest review.

To say I cried while reading this book would be 100% true. But I seem to be crying every single time I pick up one of Chloe Liese’s books lately? They hit me right in the heart-strings. I have adored the last few books in this series, so I was really excited to receive an ARC of WITH YOU FOREVER. I loved seeing Rooney and Axel’s characters in the last few books so I was super excited to finally get their romance.

This book has every single thing I need in a romance: Fake-Dating/Marriage for convenience, attraction-hate-friends-love, a kick-ass female lead who excels in academia, home renovation, puppies and kittens, chronic illness rep, and a hot and beautiful male lead with own-voice Autism rep!

To say I loved this book would be an understatement. I think the only thing I disliked was the one moment that Axel said he didn’t like Harry Styles, but I have faith in my mind that Rooney will convert Axel to a Harry Styles fan sometime in the future.

As an autistic reader, Axel is one of the most relatable main characters I have ever read. I honestly cannot wait to get my hands on a physical copy of this book so that I can annotate and highlight all of my favorite lines from this book. It is so so important to see honest, accepted, well-written autism rep in books and Chloe Liese does not disappoint. I can’t even express how amazing it is to see Rooney love and accept all that Axel is. This book was healing to read, and was so so emotional for me.

I will honestly read anything that Chloe Liese writes, and I cannot wait to read more romances set around the Bergman family! I really recommend this book!

Thanks for reading!
Caden

“What an irony, that a loveless marriage became the safest place to build love after all.”

- with every new book chloe publishes in the bergman brother series, i begin to love each book a little more than the last one. axel and rooney were so real and honest and really just amazing characters to read about. there were so many precious scenes in the book where they didn’t need to show the love they have for each other through words, for example axel braiding her hair and rooney taking care of him. it was just SO sweet and i never wanted it to end.
- the bergman family just have my entire heart okay. they’re the best people ever and i can’t wait for ollies story next.

Rooney Sullivan and Axel Bergman have been secretly pining for each other for years. They have successfully stayed clear of each other since their an unforgettable kiss they shared a couple of years ago. With some Bergman meddling, they both end up at the Bergman vacation home in Washington at the same time. When Rooney finds out that a marriage of convenience will help Axel when she first arrives, she proposes that she be the one to help him. What the two thought would be a loveless marriage turns out to be one of mutual love that they could only hope for.

THIS BOOK!!! I was in tears for the last couple chapters of this book. The vulnerability that Axel showed to Rooney was so beautiful that it had me crying. Axel is a serious and grumpy neurodiverse man and because he has a hard time discerning his feelings and communicating them, it made his confessions of love even more heartfelt. It took a lot for him to share his fears and to put himself out there and I loved that he was able to do it so eloquently through his words and art. My heart is tremendously full from the beautiful HEA that Chloe Liese has written for Rooney and Axel.

The tension building in this book from Rooney and Axel secretly pining for each other was so yummy! I loved that when they began to be physically intimate that consent was a big part of those steamy scenes. They both were constantly checking in with each other, making sure the other was ok with what they were doing, talking openly about what they liked and it was DAMN SEXY!!!

This book is Liese's best writing to date. I loved her writing in the other books, but I feel like her writing gets more sophisticated with each new book. The characters and the story in this book had depth and layers in a way that hit me deep in my heart and gave me all the feels.

I LOVE THE BERGMANS! They are a family who knows how to love big and being in their world warms my heart. I can't wait for the next book and to see Oliver get his HEA!

⚠️: chronic illness (IBD)

“You promised, if another kiss was necessary, you were going to make it terrible.”
Air leaves him unsteadily, as he leans closer. “I’m not going to keep that promise.”

Oh my goodness with the swooning. EPIC LEVELS OF SWOONING.

This is the story of Axel and Rooney. It is sweet and emotional and chock full of all the feels. The first half of this story is a healthy dose of introspection and internal monologuing. We really get to know what is going on in everyone’s head, which makes the pace feel a little slower, but truly makes sense when you look at the protagonists. We’ve got a grumpy mountain man with autism and a people pleaser heroine who is battling chronic illness and a lot of indecision about her future.

It takes them awhile to open up communication with one another, but when they finally brave stepping away from their fear, whoo, whoo boy. This is a romance for the ages. I can totally see snuggling up with this book again and again. I adored the way they learned to open up with one another- Rooney gives the quiet and space for Axel to speak and Axel gives Rooney the unconditional care that she so desperately seeks. They seek to really *know* one another and it is so terribly touching.

It boggles my mind that these two ever thought a marriage of convenience wouldn’t lead to more. 😂 Struggling with questionable feelings from the get go, you almost want to clunk their heads together for how they skirt around their feelings with a lot of assumptions. But again- due to each persons internal battles- I just “got” it. I don’t have to love it for it to make complete sense for THEM. And, it did.

I particularly loved the drop in of the Bergman man cubs and Viggo with the romance mic drops was one of those scenes that make the romance reader in me want to fist pump and shout from the rooftops!

Chloe Liese always does such an amazing job writing with inclusivity, sensitivity, and honesty. I find my ebook coated in highlights because the way she words insights is utterly poetic. What a beautiful romance. When it ended- I felt like this story was really only the beginning. We spent so much time in their heads- there was a lot about their marriage/relationship we don’t get to- it is truly the very beginning of their relationship- I had questions, I feel like they need a follow up. I hope/suspect that their story continues to unfold in the next Bergman book. I continue to look forward to what comes next in this series!

“I watch her watching the sunrise, knowing I could do this the rest of my life: witness sunlight painting Rooney better than I ever could, the day wrapping its arms around her, illuminating what’s inside her heart- warmth, hope, a depth of joy I never thought I’d know, let alone love, yet here I am.” 💙

I received an advanced copy from
Netgalley but all opinions are my own.

There truly is something special about The Bergman Brothers series from Chloe Liese. I knew and felt it during book 1 Only When It’s Us and now here I am, once again, smiling after I’ve turned the final page of With You Forever. This series doesn’t have a bad book in my opinion. It only keeps getting better.
Why With You Forever is such a fabulous book is because of the groundwork and foundation the author has done. It shows, tells and most definitely feels in her words and storytelling. I walk away not only from WYF but from all her books with new knowledge.
Liese incorporates these relevant and relatable topics effortlessly into Axel and Rooney’s story so it became easier for me to connect to them. I wanted to understand and learn but also enjoy this gorgeous romance that this book was.

I’ve met Axel and Rooney in the previous books but it can be read as a stand-alone but for me I’m so glad I’ve read these books in order. I’ve fallen in love not only with the Bergman brothers but with the entire Bergman family. Again credit to the author for laying that foundation early on in book 1.
I’ve been waiting for Axel and Rooney and their story was worth the wait. Slow burn to perfection, marriage of convenience with so much chemistry and emotional yearning from the both of them and of course the humor. Harry and Skugga! Amazing and so wonderful.

What can I say except I’m just as excited for the next book as I was for With You Forever. Liese has given some breadcrumbs for the next book as she did with Axel and Rooney. I just need more but for now I’m just going to make some pannkakor and enjoy the high after finishing With You Forever.

5 Beautiful & Quiet Stars

Axel is a quiet loner grump who prefers the great outdoors to people. He has very few friends and is close to his family, but doesn’t believe he is understood. He is a gentleman and an artist.

Rooney is literal sunshine and a major overachiever who needs a break. She has a chronic illness that she hides even from the people closest to her.

I have been waiting for Axel & Rooney’s story since the moment we met them. The moments between these two are so sweet, tender and swoon worthy. Chloe wrote their story beautifully and I couldn’t have hoped for more. She has such a knack for immersing you in a story that feels so
REAL. She writes about the connection, the acceptance and the intimacy of a relationship.

I don’t ever think I hit the Request button so fast when I saw this book was available. Once I was approved I wanted to gobble it up in a day. I made myself slow down and experience it slowly just like how their love blossomed.

Chloe has turned into one of my favorite authors. She has mastered the #ownvoices representation of Autism, chronic health issues and other underrepresented voices. We need more of this within romance books.

This series isn’t something you want to miss. Order the books before and get to know the Bergman family. You won’t be disappointed.

I want to thank Netgalley, Chloe Liese and Victory Editing Netgalley Co-op for the e-ARC of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are honest, my own and left voluntarily.

I cant believe I’m saying this because I never thought that Always Only You could be topped, but I have a new favorite Bergman book AND Bergman brother because this was literal swoony, cuddly, perfection that I felt deep in my soul. Just. So. Good.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🔥🔥🔥

Chloe Liese does it again! I love her writing, love her romances, and can't get enough of them.

With You Forever follows Rooney and Axel. Rooney has IBS which impacts her daily life and has led to her dropping out of law school and heading up to the Bergman A-Frame house where, surprise, surprise, Axel Bergman is! Axel is an artist, but he's struggling with inspiration. Rooney and Axel have kissed once before in a game of charades, and what do you know, that spark still lingered for both of them.

Rooney and Axel end up in a marriage of convenience so that Axel can inherit money to fix the A-Frame family house. What starts as a platonic marriage soon heats up. Axel's glasses seem to factor into this as well, which I 100% can get behind.

What I really loved seeing in this romance was the consent. There was so much communication and checking in with each other about preferences and comfortability levels. Chloe writes this so well to where it's convincing and doesn't feel like it gets in the way of the action. Axel becomes comfortable with Rooney and discloses to her that he's autistic. They both show each other so much compassion for their challenges and recognize it's part of who they are.

The steam is amazing in this book. Kitchen counter, sit on my face, edging - oh yes. After Axel breaks it off with Rooney because he's afraid to lose her, he ends up grand gesturing to get her back and OMG is it worth it.

Things you'll love if you've read other Bergman books -
The Bergman brothers Viggo and Oliver show up
Viggo's romance novels are back!
The Bergman family meeting to check in on Axel

The only problem I have with Chloe Liese is having to wait so long in between her books! I was sooo glad to get approved for this, as I was dying for Rooney and Axels story, so thank you to Victory Editing. As always, Liese knocked it out of the park. She gives stories with real people and real issues, that aren't just quickly and easily resolved. I loved the drawn out slow burn and Axel and Rooney finally admitting their feelings together, of course after they are already married. It had a good pace, even though I was dying for their get together to happen sooner! I loved that the whole romance isn't just a glamorous portrayal of two perfect people. Axel struggles with showing and understanding feelings due to his autism and Rooney was dealing with a chronic illness that greatly impacted her life. It makes it all more relatable. Liese leaves enough sprinkled in to leave you dying for the next story, so I can't wait to see Oliver's story and what was causing his turmoil in "With You Forever."

Ahh, Axel and Rooney. These two lost souls tore my heart out and then stitched it back together. This book celebrates a gentle love that makes you feel safe to be yourself and love the best way you know how.

I adored the IBD rep. As someone with an autoimmune disease that affects my stomach, I could relate so much to Rooney and her bathroom escapades. I also highly appreciated the autism rep in Axel, especially all of his self-reflection and discovery.

The book made me literally laugh out loud, tear up, and say "aww" more times that I can count.

Tropes:
Grump/sunshine
Forced Proximity
Fake Marriage

“He’s serious. And quite possibly very shy. Not everyone is as social as you and me.”

“Why not? I don’t get it.”

Glancing over my shoulder, I watch Axel adjusting his cuffs, clearing his throat. He looks nervous. “I don’t either. But that doesn’t mean we can’t try.”

You know that feeling of drinking the perfect cup of coffee? The first sip hits your tongue and you almost shudder at the pleasure. The entire cups feels like pure contentment and the last drop tastes like more? That’s how it felt sinking into Chloe Liese latest novel.

With You Forever tells the story of the grumpy, eldest Bergman brother, Axel and the brainy, beautiful, ray of sunshine, Rooney. We’ve glimpsed these two before and now we get to see the sparks fly in this contemporary romance marriage of convenience.

Chloe’s characters are unmatched in their authenticity. They are human, flawed and all the lovelier for it. I keep thinking I could bump into any one of them on the street {fingers crossed for Ren!} Rooney & Axel’s story in particular is based on honesty and overflows with attentiveness and devotion. I wasn’t sure how the arranged marriage trope would fair in modern times but Chloe’s writing of it was note perfect.

Thank you to NetGalley & Chloe Liese for this ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

With You Forever is available for pre-order and is out Sept 14th, 2021.

“It’s exactly what I want. You’re everything I want, and I’ll do whatever it takes to make life together possible. I love you more than I’ll ever be able to say, Rooney, but it’s no less true.”

I've adored (and inhaled!) every single Bergman Brothers book by Chole Liese. With You Forever follows Axel and Rooney, and it just might be my favorite one yet!

Axel is a quiet, outdoorsy guy who prefers to paint in peace. Rooney is a loud extrovert who needs some one-on-one time in nature. After escaping to the Bergman's A-frame for a solo staycation, Rooney stumbles into Axel, and sparks fly. 

I love a story when two people are doing everything they can to deny their feelings for each other. There is lightening between Axel and Rooney, but neither want to nor think they should acknowledge it. The marriage of convenience is a fun storyline that only increases the delicious slow-burn between these two. 

As always, Chloe writes stunning characters with disabilities but does so in an incredible and honoring way. Life is messy and beautiful and hurtful and soothing and the reader will get all of that, plus more, in With You Forever. 

This is the fourth book in the Bergman Brothers series but can be read as a stand-alone. However, I strongly recommend reading the series from the beginning in order to appreciate the Bergman family dynamics.

This is my favorite of The Bergman Brothers books so far! I loved grumpy Axel and sunshine Rooney. I also loved the marriage of convenience trope. What I loved:

-Autism rep (own voices)
-Chronic Illness Rep
-Skylar (so adorable)
-Loved that the setting of this book was the A Frame and Washington
-Marriage of convenience
-Harry & Skugga

I requested this book so fast! I fell in love with the Bergman family in book 3, went back and read the first two books, and loved this book too. I love a marriage of convenience story and I love a big family. This was a little bit of a slow burn--I thought there would be an "only one bed" scenario immediately! That said, the slow burn worked, and I felt like we really got to know these characters both separately and as a couple. Add in the pets and I'm sold! Chloe Liese does a great job writing chronically ill and neurodivergent characters, and I hope to see characters who are diverse in other ways in future books. I'm really looking forward to the next one.