What a perfect ending to one of my favorite series! I have loved getting to know Viggo’s character in all of the other books so I am so happy that we finally got his story! As someone with ADHD I love reading characters with ADHD and being able to relate to them so much! Tullah, even with all the ways they were opposites, was the perfect love interest for Viggo! I loved watching her slowly melt and their relationship/friendship evolved throughout the story. Both characters on their own were wonderful but together they created something so amazing.

I loved the family bonding in this book and it's truly one of the best parts of the series and what makes it so special.
Saying goodbye to all these characters in this book was so bitter sweet but I think Viggo’s story was the perfect one to wrap it up with! I’m still going to hold out hope that we get the parents' story or something else down the line so we can see where all the characters are!

It's so hard to pick favorites in this series but this one is definitely up there for me!

It's always SUCH a joy to return back to Liese's Bergman world.

Viggo Bergman has been up to something that can FINNALY be let out of the bag (a bookstore). Run just by him, Viggo is living his dream sharing his love of books and rescue animals. Always the lover of romance however; he knows he's missing someone: the love of his life. Tallulah NEEDS inspiration to hit for her second thriller novel. Her meddling sister, of course, thinks this all can be solved with some time spent with her BFF, Viggo. Tallulah has her walls up and doesn't believe in love! But a few months spent living above a bookstore may change everything.

Viggo's book was everything I wanted and more, so relatable with putting together IKEA furniture and believing he can do anything on his own. The representation, as always, is FIRE and reminded me A LOT of just how important it is to see YOURSELF on the page. While I wouldn't necessarily classify O&F as a slow burn, it has aspects of it with that delicious sexual tension and Viggo's sexual histrom revelation! It's hard to rank my top Bergman's in the family of lovely siblings, this one definitely is towards the top.

A lovely way to tie up the Bergman Brothers series with a nice little bow. I'll miss these characters!

Thank you @berkleypub and @berkleyromance for the #gifted ARC of ONLY AND FOREVER!

Based off the Viggo we met in the prior books who is a wild man cub but huge lover of historical romance, I was certain that Viggo’s love story would be full of grand gestures and hijinx. Instead his love story with Tallulah is quiet and gentle. It’s two people taking care of each other and learning to love and be vulnerable… with loads of slow burn sexual tension!

There were swoony moments and times when I absolutely cackled (like when Viggo gets a taste of his own medicine at a Bergman Brothers Summit). I loved that we got to see the family grow (Linnie is truly the best kind of menace and seeing Ren as a new dad was too sweet).

I am so sad that this series has come to an end. I love this giant family so much! I have a feeling this series will be turning into one of my comfort reads. They just give off such strong warm hug energy. 🥰

ONLY AND FOREVER is out now!

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Only and Forever by Chloe Liese is the last fantastic Bergman novel in the phenomenal Bergman series. Only and Forever follows Viggo, the last single & highly anticipated Bergman sibling. This is book #7 in the series, but any could be read as a standalone. I read the first few of them out of order & loved it so much that I started again from the beginning. Only & Forever feels like a love letter to the Bergman family & their universe & it felt like reading a much needed hug.

Only and Forever is perfect for fans of…
💙 Romance
💙 Roommates/Coworkers
💙 Forced/Close Proximity
💙 Chronic Illness Representation
💙 Mental Health Representation

As a fellow neurodivergent/ADHDer, I thought it was really well represented. I am always grateful for Chloe Liese’s superb writing mixed with the incredible disability representation.

The Bergman’s are one of my absolute favorite fictional families. I loved getting to finally read Viggo’s story including his continued love for historical romances. He’s a fascinating & wonderful character & I loved that he had a fascinating & wonderful love story to match. As someone with brain fog, I am frustrated that my review isn’t doing this series justice.

If you read anything I recommend, THIS is the series I would recommend reading the most. I cannot recommend Only and Forever as well as the entire Bergman series enough. The Bergmans have become a haven for my soul & with bittersweet & beautiful memories, I bid them aidieu….or at least until my next reread. I will now just somewhat patiently & anxiously wait to see what Chloe Liese writes next!

Massive thanks to NetGalley & Berkley Publishing for the gifted copy, which I voluntarily read & reviewed.

I have never felt so seen in a book! Reading this felt like receiving a warm hug from the universe. I am writing a book review and waiting for the author's responses to interview questions for the Feminist Book Club.

Chloe Liese once again flourished in the Bergman brother series. In a beautiful conclusion to the series we finally get to see Viggo find his life passion and the love of his life. The bear cub grows up into a successful adult wanting to show his family he is more than the young jokester he once was.

I can't believe this is the final book in the Bergman family series. I have thoroughly enjoyed watching the family grow (literally and physically and mentally) throughout this series. Which means I was ready for Viggo to finally get his HEA (happily ever after). And then I find out the other main character is a diabetic? Finally a love story for us diabetics! You can tell the author did her homework on representation for this book. As a T1D myself it was so refreshing to have the disease not be the character's whole identity and also show the stark realities of living with this 24/7 disease. Most books/movies/TV shows fall into tropes over the disease (here's looking at you Steel Magnolias) so it was such a refreshing take. Not to mention it's just a feel good book/series. I loved that this book is all about growth. It feels real and natural and believable — like I can firmly place myself in that Main Character Energy.

I am so happy I read this book and was recommended this series. This is the perfect book when you need some wholesome, real life, feel good romance.

A huge thank you to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing group for the ARC!

I admit I am probably pretty dumb for starting a series with the last book, but I don't hate myself for it. I was really drawn to Viggo and his love of romance books and animals and how his ADHD was portrayed just like mine, and also Tallulah who's attachment style and need to be the rock for her family were too real to me. I'm so glad I read their love story first. I will absolutely be going back and reading the rest of the series, but I kind of like the happily ever after glimpses I got of all the couples. Knowing how their stories all truly finish while I read their books will be a little cherry on top!
Whether you start or, more likely, end with this book, it was really enjoyable and I'd recommend reading it!

The final Bergman book was the perfect farewell. It felt so fitting for it to be Viggo's story, after seeing him guide each of his siblings through loves trials and victories. This series will always hold an enormous place in my romance loving heart. Chloe writes love stories that are soft and raw and safe and true. Her stories taught me about my own heart, which I think only the best romance novelists can do. Her books show us that we are all worthy of love just as we are. I cannot wait to read whatever comes next and I know I'll be revisiting the Bergmans over and over for years to come.

And the Bergman siblings saga comes to an end and it’s such a bittersweet moment! It was such a long time coming, such an investment, so many emotions! I loved all of these characters so much and it was so wonderful being able to catch glimpses of them years after their own book ended.

But! There’s a caveat. Viggo and Tallulah’s love story was sweet but it was all vibes. There wasn’t much of a plot in the sense that the conflict wasn’t really a conflict? I know we all love Viggo because he’s the biggest romantic and helped orchestrate his sibling’s HEA, but why did he have to fall into the role of virgin hero? Not that there is anything necessarily wrong with that but there shouldn’t be discourse around that.

I really wanted to love this one. I wanted the ending to this series to feel like fireworks were going off inside my chest. It was more like a light was fizzling out.

I know the Bergman series holds a special place in people’s hearts - it does in mine too! My hopes and expectations were maybe too high coming into this one and it didn’t quite reach. Either way - you should give yourself a chance to read this one and visit the A-frame, I hear the weather is lovely this time of year 🫶🏼

What can I say about the Bergman Brothers series that hasn't been said?
This is a love letter to romance and romance readers. This does a beautiful job of closing the series and honestly if I were to rank them, this one would end up pretty high. Come for the great representation and pining, stay for the steam and relationship building and laughs. So grateful that these are traditionally published now and so more folks will find them. Viggo and Tallulah's story was worth the wait. Lovely to see how everyone has ended up. Oh and Viggo gets his own Bergman Brother's Summit (featuring Seb and Gavin lmao they are family for real).

Representation and tropes: ADHD, Type 1 Diabetes, writer heroine, romance reader hero, demisexual hero (?), finally going to therapy, accepting help, a hero who makes so many things!, cuddling lessons, intimacy lessons (not physical and physical), gift giving as a love language, grump/sunshine, they were roommates, mutual masturbation scene, outdoor sex, virgin hero

CW: dysfunctional parents, abusive past relationship (brief meet on page, no abuse shown but the heroine is uncomfy), sibling with substance abuse

"That’s how you know you really love something, Tallulahloo, when it feels worth the hassle, when even the hardest parts of it feel like a gift.”

You know what is a gift , besides these Bergman books, these beautiful characters?
Chloe Liese is a gift to the literary world.
In her books everyone can see themselves. If you have a disability , something that makes you different, you can see yourself reflected back with love and care and there is a person that is gazing at that character like the sun and moon sets with them. When we are different , we try to make that difference small or compensate or try to blend in . Not in Liese's world. These characters are strong and proud and shine. And as we read what ever thing we compensate for , what ever thing that makes us feel less than, slowly ( if just for awhile ) fades away and we feel like we too can find that type of love.  
Here in Only and Forever Viggo , our dreamer of the Bergman family. Our romantic , the one always meddling and stepping in to in to help his family finally found his match in Tallulah, Que Taylor Swift "The One " Siri.


"That’s how you know you really love something, Tallulahloo, when it feels worth the hassle, when even the hardest parts of it feel like a gift.”

Tropes you get :
💛Forced Proximity
💙Friends To Roomates To Lovers
💛Grumpy Sunshine
💙Workplace Romance ( Viggo has opened a bookstore!)
💛ADHD Representation
💙Love & Heartbreak
💛 Dual POV
💙 Type I diabetes rep


There really was no struggle with these characters except within themselves, but maybe that is what they did with each other. Tallulah didn't want the "relationship" because , well she wouldn't let us get close enough to know the back story for this , was it because of her T1 D? Was it a writer thing that she lived in her own head most of the time? I can relate to that myself because fictional characters can't hurt you, and if you just surround yourself with fiction you have less ways to get hurt. Was it trust? I would love to have an interview with Liese on this character because there is so much of Tallulah we didnt get to know, and that is the only reason it isnt a five star rating. I wanted all of her , because she shone so bright.

Viggo was beautiful , and communicated so carefully with her. JUST PERFECT CINNAMON ROLL BOOK BOYFRIEND MATERIAL! He never wanted anyone around him to worry about helping him, he never gave others the opportunity to help him like he did others. No one seemed to know how he stressed over his opening of his bookstore. I know this is where a lot of other readers have stated a disconnect, and wanted to see more Bergman family. But this was a testament to Viggo's personality. He didn't allow others to see his weaknesses, he didnt want his ADHD to be apparent to others as a disability, so he made it small
I loved the slow burn of this couple; his helping with her novel . They just were the perfect couple, he gave her insight she hadn't thought of, and he liked to feel needed. Isnt that the center of love after all?


“I think love is . . . wrapping your arms around every emotion, even the hard ones, even when being numb seems so much safer. Love is hoping, even after disappointment has taught you not to. Love is that bone-deep hum of peace through your body when you’re hugged hard, when you’re listened to well, when you’re not left alone in your sadness. Love is stubborn and persistent, an indomitable weed that springs up in those slivers of soft soil in our concrete-jungle existence."

Congratulations to this series being re- released by Berkley, thank you for having me as a part of this celebration of a beautiful series and for the ARC. I truly hope we get a second generation of Bergman's and we never have to say goodbye to this beautiful family.
They forever will be characters and books I recommend

My intro to the Bergman Brothers is late, but Only and Forever did not disappoint!
Only and Forever by Chloe Liese was a slow-burn, deliciously spicy, cozy romance.


Viggo loves romance books, happy endings, and building things, is easily bought with food, and dreams of owning a bookstore. Tallulah is tough, independent, cynical, and doesn’t believe in love. As different as they are, they are clear on one thing: they want each other (thanks to this, we are gifted with some very memorable spicy scenes). The problem is that while Tallulah is comfortable with a physical relationship, Viggo will only accept the type of intimacy love brings to the table.

Conveniently, he needs help setting up his new books store, and she needs help writing a love subplot that is falling flat in her next thriller novel. So they each have something else the other desperately needs, and they see an opportunity to collaborate. Tallulah moves in to help him open the store, and Viggo, an avid romance reader, provides his expertise on how to write the perfect love story. Their agreement is only for two months, but the chemistry is undeniable, and they know it. If they can only get on the same page on what type of relationship they want, they could be forever perfect.

I won’t tell him the truth, that when I was overwhelmed by all the people, my gaze kept slipping toward him, hoping he’d break in and save me with that flashy smile and some diversionary tactic. That I almost caved when the buzz kicked in, almost wandered his way and told him, Ask your damn questions. And kiss me senseless while you’re at it. But then I asked myself, what would be the point? Why put the emotionless moves on a hopeless romantic? He believes in destiny and swoons and happy endings. I believe that’s all a crock of shit.
Tallulah
Viggo & Tallulah Forever
Bee Jess described Chloe Liese’s books as stories where the characters want to be better versions of themselves because the other person is worth it. I find that beautiful, pure, and wholesome. It’s also on point with how I would describe Viggo and Tallulah’s love story. They want to be better people for each other.

I loved 90% of this book and dream of a love story exactly like this one, but my inherent incredulity sometimes pulled me out. Chloe Liese is conscious of the lack of flaws on this fairytale man she created for us and uses Tallulah’s less romantically inclined approach to ground him, but it’s still missing a touch of realness for me. (But isn’t escaping the confines of our reality the beauty of reading? SMH. This is why I read!)

“I’ve started to realize, Tallulah, that life, people, connection, most of it is unclear and undefined. I love that romance novels break it down into these linear, straightforward steps. But . . . that’s not how life works, not how people or relationships work; not how you feel about someone, how healing and growing and taking risks, works.”
Viggo
I’m now committed to this series
Only and Forever is the last in the Bergman Brothers series and my first Chloe Liese book. I wish I had read this series in order as I think I missed some necessary context in Viggo’s story. However, I’m going to rectify this by going back to the beginning of this series. I know with absolute certainty that I want to read more Chloe Liese and I have a feeling that the Bergman Brothers might be the cure to any ailment of the heart, including my sometimes extreme cynicism.

Please also check out Bee Jess reviews for Two Wrongs Make a Right and Better Hate Than Never, which are also Bergman Brothers stories!

Thank you so much to Berkley Publishing, Chloe Liese and NetGalley for this arc. All thoughts are 100% my own.

I really enjoyed this story because it was from the perspective of the youngest Bergman being a hopeless romantic and pining for someone unavailable. We’re so used to MMCs being manly, assertive or gruff and it was so lovely to read about a man who was openly soft. Grumpy x Sunshine is one of my favourite tropes but especially when it’s reversed.

As usual, Chloe did a great job with the Type 1 diabetes rep. I was pleasantly educated about the advancements in technology for people living with T1D. As a character, Tallulah was also very complex. I found myself having empathy for her and all that she was holding in, even though it made her come across as mean sometimes.

The pacing was great and the humour sprinkled throughout was fun. I just wish that we got more information about Virgo’s ADHD. However, I think this was a beautiful end to the Bergman Brothers series.

This is my first book by this author and it definitely was a cute romance with a lot of slow burn! 🔥 If you’re looking for a found family romance with a female black cat energy and male golden retriever energy you’ll like this book.

Viggo is the last sibling to be looking for love in his family. He’s an avid romance reader and wants the love like he sees in books, but is that realistic? Then walks in Tallulah (Lu) with her opposing views of what love is and she wants to stay far away from it.

They end up living together as roommates because Viggo needs help in his book store and Lu needs a place to crash. The tension and angst is angsting and will their friendship flourish into more?!

I felt like the book was slow in parts is why I gave it a 3 ⭐️ I was getting bored tbh and just needed something to happen and at 85% it finally did.

Some quotes I loved:
“You and me, Lu. We’ll be brave together. Little bit by little bit, okay? No pressure to do or be something by a certain date, no shoulds or judgments or deadlines. Just you and me, trying our best, cheering each other on. How’s that for a deal?”

“Our parents’ journey is not ours, Tallulah. Therapy helped me figure that out—that what they showed us, in what they called ‘love’ and ‘marriage,’ does not define those terms for me. What I have with Gigi . . . whatever you might want with someone, someday, we get to say what that means. No one else.” She licks her ice cream. “But that’s really only possible after a shit ton of therapy to unlearn all the bullshit we internalized growing up.”

Thanks NetGalley for the early copy for an honest review

There were great expactation form this book. I loved all the series, and this family so much, and was terrified the last instalment wouldn't hold up. I didn't need to worry.
As usual Chloes Liesse uses her voice to bring to life characters full of love emphaty. Full Fleshed human beings with hopes, and problems that hits incredibly close.
Viggo and Talullah' story is the perfect ending to a great journey. Their love story is a quiet one, Growining in safe moments inside a book store, in evenings of cuddling with pets. In conversations and undestanding.

this was my first by Chloe Liese but it will not be my last! I totally understand the hype and will be finishing this series (definitely from start to finish haha). Chloe writes such sweet, yet realistic romance and it's almost like it's a genre of it's own. I'm obsessed!

Only and Forever is the final book in the Bergman Brothers series. It was so bittersweet. I loved seeing all the family members interact throughout the book. The love story between Viggo and Tallulah was the best for last! I love this series so much!

It’s the end of an era and what a perfect end it is!

Thank you @BerkleyRomance for my e-arc and free copy
#BerkleyPartner #Berkley #BerkleyBookstagram

Viggo captured my heart early on in the series, and we finally have his book, and it is truly everything we could have wanted for him and more. Viggo and ​​Tallulah were so open, honest, and vulnerable with each other, and it was just so special to experience. And seeing them slowly realize how in love they are with one another was everything!! I just love Viggo and Tallulah and this book so much.

The last few chapters and the acknowledgments had me in so many tears! And I wouldn't have wanted it any other way.

Thank you Chloe for creating such a beautiful series full of love, vulnerability, and acceptance.

cw: toxic family relationships