The Bergman Brothers have come to the end. Although this was not the best story of the series, I did enjoy most of it. Viggo is a special character who loves books as much as I do and opens a book store; a romance book store no less. He is living my dream. That being said, I just couldn't feel the connection between Viggo and his leading lady. Maybe because the story was rushed or there wasn't as much adversity between the two characters, but I found myself wanting to quickly move through this story to just finish it.

thank you for the advance copy.

I’ve said it many times, and I’ll say it again and again. Chloe Liese is a magical goddess who writes the best, and I do mean BEST, rom coms.

I want a Bergman brother 😔 They’re all so perfect.

I loved this book, I was actually really looking forward to seeing Viggo meet his match because he was always so involved in everyone else’s lives and loves. He always had his secrets though, and I really wanted to know them.

Tellulah is a perfect match for Viggo- their chemistry was perfection, the tension was phenomenal and I could not have imagined a better story for our last Bergman brother.

These two lil babies were everything to me. I love the roommate trope but especially when there’s been simultaneous secret pining between the characters. This was the perfect way to end the series and I already miss them all

Only and Forver is the perfect book to end the perfect series! Couldn’t love the Bergman Family more! I will read anything Chloe Liese writes-she’s never let me down!

Viggo and Tallulah’s story was so genuine as they both struggled to redefine their version of what love really is. I felt Liese’s portrayal of an adult with ADHD and another with Type 1 Diabetes were accurate and informative without being “clinical.”

Loved catching up on what the rest of the Bergman Family is up to! Can’t wait to see what Chloe Liese gives us next!

Thanks to Net Galley for this book!

"If there’s one thing you should know about me, it’s that I love a happy ending."


I didn't cry when I finished the final Bergman Brothers book, but I am in tears writing my last review for this series. I don't know how Chloe managed to finish this and turn it in, because if this was my series I'd be procrastinating the finale until I die and then it would be published posthumously. But she did it. She wrote the last book in this series that legitimately changed my life. And I don't know how I'm going to move on.

CW: toxic family (all off-page), divorce

The beauty of the Bergman Brothers series is how diversity and disability is not just accepted and included, but celebrated. Nearly every single member of this massive half-Swedish family is disabled in some way, but we see them fall in love, grow their families in each passing book, always there to support each other, not a drop of toxicity on the page.

There's not even much internalized ableism in these books either. Being disabled is almost treated like a privilege, and you know what? It should be. No amount of therapy helped me reframe my disabled experience like this romance series has. No prescription medicine or meditation app changed the way I viewed myself as a potential life partner. I am sooo worthy of a relationship, and there is surely someone out there who is going to be my partner and treat me like I damn well deserve.

I have many favorite romance novels and authors, but there's just something about these books that is different.

"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.”


We finally got Viggo's story. The hopeless romantic, the meddler, the one who helped all his siblings find their happy ending—now he gets to shine. I almost feel like his arc of forever waiting for "The One," expecting a meet cute and for falling in love to feel like a romance novel, despite having no real experience when it comes to relationships or intimacy, was written on purpose to shake all of us readers and remind us that we can't live our lives waiting for the IRL version of a fictional character to waltz into our lives.

Maybe we already found them, and we just don't know it yet.

The scenes in this book were so lovingly crafted, it felt almost sappy at times. The cover art is from an actual scene, at the A-frame, of course. They do mundane things like build furniture and go to Ikea. They are honest with each other in a way I rarely see in books, communicating right away when something goes wrong or they feel bothered or upset. There isn't really a third act breakup? There's developed emotional intimacy before physical intimacy. It's signature Chloe Liese, and it's wonderful. It makes you believe in love.

I think I have a new favorite microtrope? Acting out scenes from books—in this case to help Tallulah write her novel. But I wouldn't be opposed to a character being a reader and wanting to recreate their favorite scene from a romance novel, either.

“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."


You probably noticed that I gave this one 4 stars and the other books were all 4.5 or higher. When Chloe announced the rights to the series were acquired by a traditional publisher and the finale would only be published traditionally, I was a mix of excited for her and the massive deal she brokered, and terrified that the final book would feel different. I am truly sad that my fears came true.

Viggo's character arc was beautiful and fleshed out, and I didn't have qualms with it. But Tallulah's story deserved so much more. We're told in the content warnings that she will have a toxic family situation, but literally all of it was off-page. (view spoiler) I couldn't root for her in the same way because I don't know her origin story! Theoretically, I know why she struggles with the concept of love, but her overcoming that mental and emotional obstacle felt like cruising in a fancy car. It was nice, but not powerful.

When Charlie was introduced I literally was the scene from Mean Girls, going "She doesn't even go here!" Like. Whomst? It felt like she came out of nowhere, and suddenly her love story was taking precedence over Viggo's for a tiny bit. I think she was mentioned in Ziggy's book, but it really felt like I was sitting in the first day of AP Bio again and I had no idea what a prokaryote was. No shade to Charlie as a character—she was important in the end—but her introduction was jarring.

And if I had to read about Viggo pulling his ball cap lower one more time I was going to throw a chair out of a three-story window. Thankfully, it was mostly present in just the first half, but it was literally in one chapter TWICE. How the hell did no one notice that? I can only hope that the final version will not include that phrase so many times.

Also, I really thought (and desperately hoped for—still do, btw) that Viggo's story would be a single parent romance. She's burned by love, he comes from a big family so he's used to having room to love lots of people, she lives in Escondido, he still opens the bookstore but it's in her neighborhood... And tbh I think that my plot was better! Sorry. Kind of.

“My heart has been, and always will be, only and forever yours.”


I can't believe this journey is ending. I can't believe how much the last three years has consumed my life and changed my reading habits. I'm supposed to go into 2025 without a Bergman book release date on the calendar? I can't comprehend that. And I refuse to try.

This conclusion wasn't my favorite book (and it seems like that's a general consensus), but it was still a satisfying finale, and I do think Viggo got the ending he deserved.

Chloe is not going to read this, but in case she does: Thank you. Thank you thank you thank you.

Rep: main character with type 1 diabetes; main character with ADHD; side sapphic couple; multiple side characters with disabilities and multiple queer side characters

Thank you to Berkley Romance for an early copy in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

At the end of the day I think we all just wanted a little more for Viggo. My suspicion is that like so many who came before her, Chloe Liese just ran out of steam. It's hard to make it to a seventh book and have things feeling original and fun. My biggest complaint with this book/series I that every book and character just felt like we were checking off a to-do list of tropes and attributes.

This book was a great conclusion to such a wonderful series. I thoroughly enjoyed finally getting Viggo's book and watching him get his HEA after meddling so much with everyone else. Viggo was such a sweet hero and a total dream. Tallulah was a fun heroine with great growth throughout the book. Their story was very sweet and low-angst, which I thoroughly appreciated. I also appreciated that Viggo's bookstore seemed to mirror elements of The Ripped Bodice, a fantastic bookstore that I encourage all romance lovers to check out. The only reason I gave this 4 stars instead of 5 is because at times this book read very saccharine, which got a bit frustrating, however, I still enjoyed it and felt like it was a satisfying conclusion to the Bergman series.

UGHHH an end of an era. Chloe Liese really changed the game for Chronic Illness, Disability and NeroDiverse representation with this series and it will forever mean the world to me. I loved this adorable story. A golden retriever hero and a black cat heroine. Perfect.

Thank you @BerkleyRomance #Berkley #BerkleyPartner for the free book. These opinions are my own.

Viggo's book! We finally get to learn what is in Escondido. Reaching the end of this series is the most bittersweet feeling. I have simultaneously wanted to binge this book and delay it's end as long as I can. I have loved this family for so long.

You always hear about book boyfriends. But Viggo is so much more than that. I relate to Viggo more than just about any character I have ever read, and certainly more than any male character. And he is so well matched in Tallulah.

I loved their romance, the books, the A-frame, the fantastic representation, all the kids, and all the times where the whole family came back together. The scenes where little Linnea talked to Viggo about his feelings about broke me. I don't know how to say goodbye to the Bergmans because they have come to feel like family through this series. So for now, I just intend to re-read this series over and over. And if you haven't started it yet, I recommend reading this entire series in order more than once.

4.5 stars rounded up

The final chapter in the Bergman series have arrived and it was everything I hoped for and more. Chloe Liese created such an amazing world with these characters and showed heroes and heroines with real human conditions (not flaws, just part of their humanity) and Viggo and Talullah were the perfect end to the series. I will miss these characters so much and hope the surface again in Liese's books down the road.

This was a great end to the Bergman brothers! We were all waiting for Viggo, fellow romance reader, to have his time to shine. I resonated with him so much. We were in the same page. Lula and Viggo’s story was the best to end this series.

This story was perfection and Viggo was absolutely the right Bergman sibling (brother) to end the series on. My heart is still recovering from how wonderful Tallulah and Viggo's book was. Chloe Liese did such a wonderful job of giving our most romantic Bergman the sweetest friends/roomies to lovers romance that he didn't see coming. I loved how Viggo has been looking for that big over-the-top getting hit with all the feelings kind of love story, but instead he finds himself attracted to the cynical Talullah who isn't sure she believes in love and they find themselves slowly falling for each other over the small things the other does to show their support. The Bergman Brothers series is one that will always be close to my heart and Viggo and Talullah are no exception.

Thanks to Berkley and Netgalley for my copy to review.

P.S. If you listen to audiobooks, Nelson Hobbs is Viggo Bergman, there is no better voice for him.

Truly the perfect ending to this amazing series. Getting to be back with all the Bergman’s one last time was such a treat.

Viggo finally gets his HEA in the most perfect way - his own real life romance story.

I absolutely loved everything about Viggo and really enjoyed getting to know him even more in this book.

Tallulah is his total opposite, but perfect match in every way. I loved her cynical about love ways and how she learned to soften her edge with Viggo’s love.

The hate to love was light on the hate which always works well for me.

The ending = perfection.

Thank you to Berkley for the eARC!
Although this is the last in the Bergman Brothers series by Chloe Liese, this is the first one I’ve read. The entire series can be read as standalone novels, but do have some light spoilers bits about other couples (but any avid romance reader already knows an HEA is coming, so it’s fine!)

This book was immediately compelling and I was into the characters and their dynamic instantly. Viggo is a romance reader, book loving, open-hearted cinnamon roll and I’m not surprised that Tallulah (a “grumpy” non-believer in love who is also a successful thriller author) let down her walls and fell for him. Both POVs are great, I appreciated the diabetic representation and loved the bookstore elements.

I’ll be reading the rest of the series ASAP and I see why these books have been so well-loved! The chemistry, the characters, the spice! This is a great blend of anything you could want in a romance novel.

The final Bergman story! I have enjoyed following this series and appreciate all the great representation these romances have included. One of the elements I most appreciate is that not all the partners have great families. It's a much-needed balance to the perfect Bergman family.

"Only and Forever" is kind of light on personality. Viggo seems very young and his little nicknames had me cringing. Tallulah is okay, but she is so closed off that it's hard to get invested. Their story had a bit of a slow start, but the second half picked up. What didn't work for me was the multiple paragraphs-long love declarations. They are so corny and completely unrealistic.

Certainly not a favorite of mine for this series, but it was nice to see some of the earlier couples again!

Thank you to NetGalley & the publisher for providing an eARC for review.

Perfect ending to this series!! Viggo is someone I wanted to know more about the entire series so I’m happy he got his HEA!

I enjoyed both characters backstories and it was fun to see them come together. They are sweet and learning as they go. It was relatable and endearing. Also very steamy!

Viggo is a romantic seeking his own happily ever after; he is struggling with being the only single person left in his family, constantly surrounded by his six happily coupled-up siblings. Viggo is also in the process of opening his own romance bookstore, but becomes overwhelmed with all of his commitments. Meanwhile, Talullah doesn’t believe in romance; she’s a thriller writer struggling with the concepts for her next book whilst helping her sister prep for her upcoming nuptials. When Talullah needs a place to stay, Viggo offers up his spare bedroom, and the pair strike a deal—Talullah will help Viggo with the store while Viggo helps Talullah with her writer’s block. Viggo and Talullah appear to be total opposites, but their chemistry is undeniable. Can Viggo convince Talullah to open her heart to romance?

Only and Forever is the seventh and final installment of the Bergman Brothers series. Viggo and Tallulah’s story features the forced proximity/ roommates, friends to lovers, workplace romance, and grumpy x sunshine tropes. Themes and topics present include diabetes, self doubt, divorce, love and heartbreak, ADHD, family, communication, fear of failure, appearance versus reality, romance, and intimacy. Only and Forever would be perfect for fans of books like Wildfire by Hannah Grace, The Wrong Mr. Right by Stephanie Archer, Breakaway by Grace Reilly, Lovelight Farms by B.K. Borison, Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood, or any of the other Bergman Brothers books by Chloe Liese.

It was ironic that Viggo, who is obsessed with historical romance books, was the last of the Bergmans to find his own happily ever after, but his story was worth the wait and lived up to expectations! Fellow romance readers will really love Viggo’s bookish energy, including all his quirky book-themed shirts and of course his romance bookstore (Bergman’s Romance Books & More)—can someone please open this in real life? Tallulah will also be intriguing to fellow bookworms since she is a writer struggling with the concept for her next book, plus all of Viggo’s cute pets, including two rescue dogs and five adopted kittens were adorable and a welcome addition to the story. The appearances of all the other Bergman family members throughout the book was fantastic and even though this was the last book in the Bergman Brothers series (cue sad tears), I’m hopeful that there could potentially, hopefully, be a spin-off series featuring the next generation of Bergmans (like Aiden and Freya’s daughter Linnea). Lastly, even though there was a fair amount of “will they, won’t they” in Only and Forever, I appreciated that there was no third act break-up (my least favourite trope).

The only minor issue was that a good portion of the plot revolved around Tallulah’s complicated family dynamics and her sister Charlie’s upcoming nuptials and personally, I would have preferred if some of this subplot was excluded in favour of more Bergman family content since I love Viggo’s family so much. Additionally, one other small thing was that I found both Viggo and Talullah’s thoughts seemed a bit repetitive to me (e.g. longwinded inner monologues denying or grappling with their feelings for each other).

Overall, Viggo and Tallulah’s story was enjoyable and thought that it was a perfect conclusion to the Bergman Brothers series. Only and Forever (and all seven books in the Bergman Brothers series) is perfect for fans of interconnected steamy contemporary romances.

I can’t believe this series is complete. I think of the Bergmans as close family friends and will recommend and reread to feel like I can spend more time with them. Viggo, the main Bergman character of Only and Forever, is about to get his shot at a HEA. His character is the perfect mix of pining, hopeful, and sexy. Liese’s writing is so self-aware and honest, it makes you believe there is love out there for everyone. I couldn’t put this one down. And I’m heartbroken it’s the end of the series.

this is it… i’ve officially finished the bergman brothers series and i’m a WRECK

this series has been a light to me for the last couple years and i’m so sad to say goodbye but this book?? was the perfect ending. viggo is my favorite brother so i was elated to see him finally get his own love story that he so perfectly deserves. tallulah is a misunderstood character that just wants to be loved and she got the best one to give her that!

my perfect people ugh i’m so :,)

We finally get Viggo's happy ending! This entire series has captured my heart and it is bittersweet to be revieing the final book in this amazing series! As always, there was great representation of chronic illness, disability, and mental health. I loved the grumpy/sunshine trope and how family dynamics were so prevalent in this.

This was another successful book by Chloe Liese and I am truly sad that this series has ended.