Having come off the high I felt reading Better Hate than Never, this newest Chloe Liese was softer and more precious. It didn't have that will they/won't they energy, it was just sweetness and falling in love. And that's totally cool with me. Where this book lost me a wee bit was claiming it's based off of Twelfth Night. It didn't have the bones of Twelfth Night and it didn't have the vibes, it was just a book that tied nicely in with two other titles that were more heavily inspired by William Shakespeare. Worth a read if you enjoy Chloe Liese books, soft romances, and the other two books in this series.

your typical chloe liese book sure to make you swoon and fall in love!!! I have to say though that I think this may have been my least favorite in the series but still very enjoyable.

Thank you Netgalley for the advanced reading copy! I think I have read everything Chloe Liese has written (all the Bergman’s and the first two books in this Wilmont Sisters series) and this book just didn’t do it for me like her books usually do. I think the fake dating set up didn’t really work well and the inner dialogue of the characters and the plot were pretty boring. Saying that, I think for fans of Liese will like it, this series and the last book in the series just were not really for me. I, as always with LIese, did think the chronic illness and neurodivergent representation were good - I just think her take on these things is getting kind of boring, it’s in all her books, and it’s starting to blend together. I do recommend this book though, it seems that Liese’s fans love her books no matter what, so I recommend this book for fans of Liese and chronic illness and neurodivergent representation in contemporary romance.

i love you so much chloe liese. the moment you stop writing books will be the saddest day of my life (well maybe not the saddest but it will be up there). it is really unfortunate that all of liese's sibling series have ended close together but that also means it is time for new chloe liese books!!! i don't really know what to say other than i loved this book. read it y'all

Chloe never fails to stun with her books. This one was such a pure and lovely story of affection and friendship and trust. I loved the inventive Shakespeare reimagining that made the story timely and original. I loved the queer representation, subtle yet clearly stated. My favourite thing is that Chloe had figured out the formula for skipping out on third act breakups that put into question the integrity of the relationship between the characters. It’s fabulous.

I'm a big Chloe Liese fan and was so excited to get the ARC of the final Wilmont Sisters book. I love and appreciate the varied representation of neurodivergent characters across Chloe's books. Will Osino and his "thinking thoughts" were delightful and so sweet. Juliet's story of overcoming a bad relationship and finding balance with her chronic health issues demonstrated strength without veering into inspiration porn.
The slow burn of secret dating practice hit a sweet spot of anticipation and I always appreciate the lack of a third-act breakup. Will's sweetness and loyalty to his family is demonstrated through his efforts to overcome his discomfort in social settings. Will and Juliet were great balances to each other while finding partners in each other to be their best selves.
Thank you NetGalley, Berkley Publishing Group, and Chloe Liese for the free ARC. I can't wait for the audiobook.

Thank you to Chloe Liese, Berkley Romance and NetGalley for sending me this ARC in exchange for an honest review. I have been a fan of Chloe since I picked up the first Bergman Brothers book and the Wilmot Sisters trilogy did not disappoint me! The Wilmots might be a smaller bunch but the sisterhood and display of friendship and found family was heartwarming as ever. Like with Viggo Bergman, Chloe decided to put the hopeless romantic of the Wilmot family last, and sprinkled her story full of invisible strings, themes of fate, destiny and true love! I know this one was marketed as a Twelfth Night retelling but trust me, it has our favourite star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet written all over it!! As a Shakespeare lover myself I appreciated the references and parallels to both of these plays and found them soooo hilarious and fun. Juliet was the sweetest most endearing main character and the way her struggles with celiac and mixed connective tissue disease felt authentic and honest. The same can be said for our cutie pie love interest William!! HE WAS ADORABLE and his autism was represented in such a beautiful way because I love how whilst he was insecure about his ability to connect romantically there was a surety and confidence in the way he dealt with his autism and communicated himself and his needs that I really enjoyed. Will and Juliet's chemistry was great. They had just the right amount of awkwardness and tension to make this book hilariously fun!

I do think this book was slightly more cliche and cheesy than Chloe's usual schtick but again, with these being Shakespeare retellings that was of little consequence seeing as the ridiculousness and fast burn of it all just added to the fun rollercoaster this book takes you on.

The bar was really high, set by Chloe in her previous books. I’d say this was a solid 3.75..? Will and Juliet are cute together and I like how they work together, communicate, and are there for each other. My only hang up, was how they meet and start this “dating practice”. I have no issues suspending disbelief in general but this one felt a little too far fetched? Either way, a classic Chloe Liese feel-good romance.

Thank you NetGalley and Berkley for the free ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was a cute read, the romance did not hit like I thought it would but it was good. I liked the romance lessons aspects and the chronic pain representation. The beginning of the book is very intriguing, especially when the main characters keep meeting unexpectedly. The fmc loves romance and is very romantic but has sworn off love. The mmc isn't the best with social cues and doesn't know how to woo and be with women. Somewhere in the middle of the book the romance just seemed not to be going anywhere, both characters were okay and good on their own but nothing much happened and it was a little too sweet. They did have chemistry, though, so if you like cute romance books with little plot, you should try this. Thanks to Berkley Romance for the arc.

Chloe Liese's Wilmot sister's series has been a feel good time, and this one is the sweetest of them yet. The stakes don't feel high, the conflicts aren't a classic misunderstanding, and I feel like the chronic illness for Jules comes from a place of understanding. I found this story can be repetitive (Will thinks an entire monologue and then goes on to say the same monologue out loud early on) but it serves the purpose of the characters really thinking and weighing in on their thoughts. It's sweet and fluffy, which just enough teasing before it gets to the spice.

4.5 stars!

The thing about Chloe Liese is that she always writes characters that I relate to so much. Her neurodivergent rep always makes me feel seen! Seeing her neurodivergent characters be wholly loved and accepted, and supported by friends/family and their love interest is so heart-warming.

Will & Jules are amazing. The tension between them as they navigate their "practice dating" is delicious. The slow build from friends to practice dating to inevitably falling for each other was everything.

Will is the softest of softboys with such a gentle and kind heart. He is shy and quiet, but also had me feral when things got spicy.

I just love Jules!

A fantastic conclusion to The Wilmot Sisters series.

First, as always, thank you for the opportunity to review an early copy. Really enjoyed this series and thought this one was a very fun and sweet ending. Very fun plot and the characters are just so lovely.

Another standout swoony, dual POV friends to lovers, 'fake' dating romance that delivered AMAZING ownvoices disability rep (he's autistic with sensory sensitivities and she has a loose joint disorder, uses a mobility aid and has celiac disease).

Will Orsino and Juliet Wilmot are two people who have been burned by love in the past and are nervous to put themselves out there again. When they meet during a random storm and strike up a friendship, they make a bargain to be romance practice buddies.

The more time the spend together with each other, their families and their found family friend group, the stronger their bond grows and they eventually realize the love they didn't think they would find might just be right in front of them.

Only Chloe Liese can write such relatable, empathetic characters who OPENLY communicate so well and that you can't help cheering for. I devoured this last book in the Wilmot Sisters series that's loosely based on Shakespeare's Twelfth Night and did not want it to end!

You can definitely tell this is one of the most personal books the author's written (even without reading it in her acknowledgments at the end). It's been such a delight to watch Chloe grow as an indie and now traditionally published romance author!!

Highly recommended for fans of authors like B.K. Borison or Jen Devon. Many thanks to NetGalley and Berkley for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest review!

Once again Chloe Liese has written one of my favorite books. This series has been such a joy to read. I have loved getting to know the Wilmot sisters, their friends and family, and their partners! I can’t believe this is already the end!! But Juliet and Will were the absolute perfect send off! I loved seeing Juliet healing, she deserved so much good and it was beautiful to see her get it. I LOVE seeing Bea and Jamie and Kate and Christopher!! And their little sweet moments in this book! And I LOVED meeting Will and getting to know him! This was the sweetest romance in training to friends to lovers story, they were soft and sweet and so vulnerable with each other!

Juliet and Will were really just two people who didn’t know what to do in the romance portion of their lives. Juliet was hurt and now unsure of where to go from there, and Will was sure he didn’t need, or deserve love because he’s never felt anything even close. And I LOVED watching them reassure each other they did in fact deserve love in all the cutest ways!! The cutie little dates! All the gluten free things Will made sure to include even though Juliet didn’t even tell him explicitly that she was GF right away! How she knew he was sensitive to noise and adjusted things for him! The way he could see her hurting but trusted her to tell him when she needed a break!! The way they both stepped out their comfort zones to make their practice dating work! And FELL IN LOVE A LONG THE WAY!

They were both SO SOFT and I loved that they found each other. They were exactly what they needed and watching them fumble and try their best and be wobbly together!! It was so just so sweet!

I don’t know what next from Chloe Liese but whatever it is, I’ll be here waiting 🥹

Thanks to Berkley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!!

Unfortunately, me and the last few Chloe Liese novels have just not gotten along. I find them boring, and the inner monologuing drags on forever. I didn't understand why Will and Juliet couldn't just be adults and date, so the whole novel didn't really work for me.

Who would have thought that two people, one who swore off love long ago and another who never believed in it in the first place, would have found each other and created a genuine connection?! I mean... every romance reader... but still. It's a popular trope for a reason!

I don't care how many times it's done, but give me two people who promise not to fall in love with each other, and you will find me giggling and kicking my feet when they inevitably do just that.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a digital copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

[A heartfelt thank you to @berkleyromance and @NetGalley for the #gifted digital ARC of this swoon-worthy final installment in the Wilmont Sisters series. Here’s my honest review.]

After a disastrous engagement to a truly awful ex, Jules Wilmont has sworn off love. Will Orsino, meanwhile, has resigned himself to the idea that love might not be in the cards for him, but he still dreams of finding a life partner to share his family business with. When Jules and Will cross paths (for the second time), they realize they have similar struggles: he’s too shy to make a move, and she’s too afraid to open her heart again. So, they strike up an unconventional deal—four weeks of “romance practice,” with no real strings attached, since their intertwined friend group makes anything serious off-limits. What starts as practice quickly evolves, as their growing emotional connection blurs the lines between make-believe and reality.

This was such a satisfying conclusion to the Wilmont Sisters series! While Jules wasn’t the central character in book one (that spotlight belonged to her twin sister, Bea), it was so rewarding to see her take center stage here. Jules’ journey from heartbreak to healing is beautifully written, and her chemistry with Will is off the charts. From their first conversation, you can sense how perfectly they fit together—they challenge and support each other, hold one another accountable, and have an effortless, playful dynamic that is simply delightful.

Told through dual POVs, this book is quintessential Chloe Liese—packed with complex, vulnerable characters who feel so authentic in their struggles and growth. Liese excels at crafting relationships that are not only romantic but deeply respectful and meaningful. Jules and Will’s story is tender, heartwarming, and full of introspective moments that will resonate with anyone who’s ever been afraid to love again.

Chloe Liese is an auto-buy author for me, and Once Bitten, Twice Shy reminded me exactly why. This is a must-read for fans of slow-burn, deeply emotional romances!

I wasn't ready for this series to be over. I've been sitting on this review for a few days because if I review the book, then I acknowledge that I've finished the book and the series and I don't want to. This one was much quieter and sweeter than the previous books in the series and it was all the better for Juliet's hard earned HEA. I loved it, wholeheartedly.

oh my goodness i loved this one!!!!! i love chloe’s writing and i really enjoyed will & juliet!! i loved both characters and i really enjoyed the concept of this one!!!!
✨friends to lovers
✨golden retriever man !!!!!!
✨she gives him dating lessons!!!!
✨so sweet and cute and cozy
✨neurodivergence/anxiety/chronic illness rep!
thank you so much to chloe liese and to the publishers for the arc copy!

Chloe Liese has once again crafted the perfect romance novel! I adored the first two Wilmot Sisters books and this third novel is no exception. I loved Jules and Will and their beautiful relationship. The way they kept running into each other and it felt like fate was reminiscent of my own love story meeting my spouse, so I absolutely ate it up. The "practice romance" trope is a favorite of mine. I will absolutely be recommending this book to everyone I know and can't wait to have a physical copy! Rereading it will be a guarantee next year!