I still can't believe this series is over! And what a way to finish it off, with hopeless romantic Viggo Bergman and the woman who is his complete opposite in every way. I never could have predicted the personality of Viggo's love interest because Viggo always felt like the character who kept parts of himself locked away. In the previous books, he plays a very big role in matchmaking for his siblings, which is why having his book be last was the perfect decision. Not only did he not take any of his advice that he loves to dole out to his siblings, but he actually struggled a lot with his feelings. I loved seeing how he navigated that with Tallulah.

Another great book by Chloe Liese! This is the first book from the Bergman Brothers series and now I'm excited to go back and read the others!

I loved Tallulah and Viggo's connection. The way they knew each other from college and the way they fell for each other made for a great storyline.

One thing I really loved and appreciated was the inclusivity in the story. Representation for mental health, and diabetes was great! I really like that she puts so much inclusion in her books and it's obvious that a lot of research and work goes into the accuracy of the representation.

Reverse grumpy/sunshine was a fun time in this one! Such a fun switch up from the normal.

Only and Forever was the best ending to the Bergman brothers series that I could have ever asked for. Finally getting Viggo’s happily ever after was worth the wait. I was unable to put it down and it frequently had me kicking my feet. Tallulah was a perfect match for Viggo and I’m also a sucker for a story about opening a bookstore (slash dream small business). As always, Chloe Liese makes sure to include diverse representation and highlights the importance of understanding and respecting chronic illness. Especially invisible illness. Great beach read or cozy comfort rom com read.

Thank you to Berkley Romance for the review copy!

📚 series info 📚
The Bergmans are a close knit family, so you will see a lot of the previous couples and allude to their story, so I think they are best read in order. Book 1 was a little slow to me, but book 2 is one of my favorite books that I’ve ever read, so they are worth your time, and I’ve loved the rest of the series! All of the romances are slow burn, but I feel like they burn slower as the series goes on - so keep that in mind!

📚 review 📚

I put this book off for months because I wasn’t ready to say goodbye to the Bergmans!

Viggo might be my favorite Bergman. I love when the MMC is given characters more commonly given to FMCs, so a romance novel obsessed MMC is absolutely my kind of man. I loved that he always smelled like cinnamon sugar to Tallulah. Talk about a cinnamon roll MMC! I also love it when the FMC is given traits more often seen with MMCs. So I loved that Tallulah was a thriller writing romance cynic.

If you loved the part in The Hating Game where the FMC realized that he painted his bedroom walls the exact shade of her eyes - there’s a moment you’ll absolutely love in this one!

Lately, it feels like recovering from childhood trauma or the loss of a parent seems like a really common trope, so any time we get to see Mom & Dad Bergman, it feels like such a treat!

🎧 I love this duo, and that they narrated almost all of the books together!

Did I really just finish the Bergman series? Say it isn’t so!!!!! I’ve officially finished one of my favorite series of all time and I’m a complete wreck. The Bergman family is one of my all time favorite fictional families. I was equally ecstatic and heartbroken for this book because it meant the conclusion to this incredible series and family. I could easily read a 10 book series about each individual couple and still beg for more.

This series has meant so much to me as the books have come out. I’ve been intertwined in this family for so long and it hurts knowing there aren’t any more books coming out for this series. I’ve been looking forward to Viggo’s book for so long now and it was everything I hoped for and more. I’ve been longing for him to finally get his happily ever after, and reading his story got me extra emotional because he deserved it SO much.

Chloe’s writing ability is truly stunning and heartwarming. Reading any of her books feels like coming home, and this series especially feels like home. I will forever and ever reread this series and scream from the rooftops that everyone needs to read these stories. The diversity and inclusivity of neurodivergent characters is incredible and Chloe writes everything so beautifully.

*Thank you Netgalley and Berkley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.*

A great finale to the Bergman Brothers series! This book took me way too long to read as I didn't want the series to be over, but this story felt like such a homecoming seeing everyone all partnered and having families. I also really enjoyed the Viggo and Tallulah dynamic and how it played out!

Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for providing me with an arc for an honest review!

I think I suffered a great deal because I read this book as a stand alone. I think readers who are super familiar with this series will enjoy this a whole hell of a lot more than me.

I liked the twist of the hopeless romantic male MC and the cynical, tough female MC. Obviously, we see a lot of the opposite in romance, so I was hopeful for a stand-out story. Alas, I was underwhelmed. Even with the forced proximity trope, I wasn't loving the story. It felt kind of boring, and it took me awhile to push through.

Props to the diabetes rep and the ADHD rep, and it was a nice and easy romance, but nothing special, IMO.

What a perfect ending to this series! I've been excited for Viggo's story since I first met the Bergmans and it did not disappoint. His character was well crafted, but Talullah's was not overtaken by him, she definitely held her own. It was a great level of conflict and of appearances by his family, while still focusing on the main couple. I'm so happy that this series exists.

Chloe Liese has such a way with writing about neurodiverse characters. She is in tune with the nuances of different issues like ADD, OCD, anxiety, etc that make you truly relate to the characters she writes. I will read anything she puts out!

Grumpy FMC meets Sunshine MMC? Absolutely yes. The diabetes and ADHD rep was stunning. I’ve been waiting for Viggo’s story since I first met him and this did not disappoint. His romance was last but not the least and it just moved me to tears, I love love love him so much. I'm really sad this series has to come to a close but I’m definitely excited for everything else Chloe comes out with!

A perfect ending for the Bergman brothers. A sweet, sensitive story told through two characters who truly help one another grow and learn. Their strength with each other and themselves is beautiful. So sexy and romantic.

Every Bergman book feels like coming home, and this was no different😭.

If you've been with this family from the first book, you know that Viggo Bergman is the family romantic. He loves all things historical romance and is the first one to champion his siblings' relationships. Ironically, love has not happened for Viggo, and he hopes that one day soon his happily ever after will show up and change his world.

Tallulah is the exact opposite of Viggo, which is what made their journey much more special. Whereas Viggo is the romantic, Tallulah is a thriller author, whose experiences with love included growing up with toxic parents who constantly got married and divorced just to repeat the cycle and her own relationships that have gone south when she wasn't able to commit beyond a physical relationship. These two reconnect at a time where they need support, Viggo with his bookstore endeavor, and Tallulah with writing her second book that encompasses a romantic element.

So what happens next? After being kicked out of her last place, it makes perfect sense that Tallulah become roommates with Viggo, leading to their lives being intertwined in ways that lead to love before either of them can say the words. I loved watching Tallulah go through therapy and face her fears associated with love. She wanted a relationship with Viggo, but she wanted to give him all the love he deserved. Likewise, Viggo had to let go of what he thought was the ideal relationship, and accept that life doesn't always present itself in a storybook fashion. Love takes time, effort and two imperfect people willing to do the work to make their relationship grow, and that's exactly what these two did.

Of course, catching up with the Bergman family was as nostalgic as I thought it would be. It's bittersweet seeing everyone with their families, knowing that this is the last book. I have enjoyed seeing every single sibling find love, all while having the unconditional support from their family to help them flourish. Viggo and Tallulah were a great way to end the series, but I’m still so sad it is over!

Thank you so much to Berkley for my ARC in exchange for my review!

I can’t believe I just said goodbye to the bergmans forever!!! Viggo was the perfect sibling to close out the series. Our romance obsessed bookworm finally found love. The ADHD and Diabetic rep were fantastic. I absolutely loved viggo and Tallulags romance and watching them grow as a couple

Finally it’s Viggo’s -the sweetest ultimate people pleaser- book. I’ve been looking forward to his book for so long. He’s the romance reader, the one who was always up on his sibling’s business, the hopeless romantic, and the romance expert. I was interested in seeing how his love story would turn out. And it was really adorable. I loved Talllulah and their reverse grumpy/sunshine dynamic. I loved watching all the family members again. This was just a sweet goodbye to the Bergmans. What a beautiful sweet book to end the series with.

Chloe Liese never misses! This series means everything to me and my heart is both broken and so full after reading this book.
I have been waiting for Viggo's book ever since he found out he loved romance novels. This book did not disappoint. I loved the banter and tension in this book. These two were made for each other and this book proved it.
Seeing the whole Bergman family for one last time was so bittersweet because I know we won't see them like this again.
But the best part of the book was seeing Viggo break through Tallulah's walls and them finding love with each other. Soulmate behavior

It was so nice to finally have Viggo’s story. This was a wonderful end to the Bergman series that Liese has made us all love. Sad that it’s over, but thankful to have these characters living rent free in my mind always.

Sometimes books find you at the right place and right time, like a relationship. I saw myself a lot in this story. A thirty something looking for her purpose and for love. I’ve been on both sides. A cynical anti romantic like Tallulah and over romanticizing romance like Viggo.

Viggo and Tallulah are both searching for something. Viggo is the last in his family to find his partner. He’s been traveling secretly and figuring out his next step. He ends up opening his own business and pouring everything he has into it, despite the strain and not having someone to share it with.

Tallulah is a best selling author who doesn’t believe in love. Her parents have failed her so many times. She’s never seen a true love she can believe in. Her ex did a number on her and she needs inspiration to meet her publisher’s deadline.

Viggo and Tallulah end up in a quasi forced proximity platonic (but not) partnership. They are learning that what they both thought love was isn’t reality. That romance novel delulu and divorce aren’t the only options. Sometimes a vulnerable friendship, a real partnership is messy and hard but it can be genuine and meaningful.

Like Viggo’s brother tells him, the books he reads are all about being brave and taking a chance. Our main couple learn to be brave together and face everything that life and love throws their way.

Leaving this family and this universe is so bittersweet! Iva had the best time with the Bergmans and I don’t want it to end.

Viggo’s book was everything I wa Ted it to be. He was a man of communication and romance and vulnerability - we stan him forever.

OMG I LOVED this so much 🥹. This series is amazing and I loved Viggo and Talullahs story so much. I loved Viggo’s love for romance books and happy endings. I also loved how crafty he was he crocheted, baked and basically could do anything. I also loved his and Tallulah’s chemistry. Tallulah is the opposite of Viggo and doesn’t believe in love and writes thriller novels. I loved their roommate situation and how Viggo helped Tallulah with her thriller book and she helped him run his bookstore. I loved reading about their roommate activities and how crazy Tallulah drives lol. I also appreciated the diabetes and ADHD representation. I loved Viggo’s nickname for Tallulah. Viggo is my favorite character so far and I love how sweet and passionate he is. This series gives me all the warm and fuzzy feelings while reading and I loved reading about all the Bergman family so much.

The end of an era! I loved the tone of this book. It had that signature Chloe Liese quick wit and pervasive charm but it also stood out for its message of healing and hope. I loved that we saw Viggo grow up throughout the series and then we find out he was developing his own complicated relationship with love as he watched his sibings fall into it. I love that we got to explore Viggo's relationship with romance novels as well. I also enjoyed watching him interact with Tallulah who doesn't believe in love. It was SO fascinating to see how they would work out their conflicting views on love as they were so obviously drawn to each other.

Overall, It gave me all the feels and I was so choked up at the end to say goodbye to all these amazing characters. A great note to end the series on!