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Everything for You
by Chloe Liese
Wow. So I had high hopes going into this book because I’ve loved every book in this series, and not only did this one not disappoint, it over delivered by a mile. Sorry Ren, I 100% have a new favorite Bergman brother. Ollie is like a mischievous golden retriever. He’s adorable, sweet, and lovey, but when your back is turned, watch out, he gets into all sorts of pranks and trouble. The dynamic between Ollie and Gavin is my favorite of book setups. Enemies (who really secretly love each other) to lovers with a whole lot of grumpy sunshine thrown in. The snark, banter, side eye, and long suffering sighs are the best. Gavin is Roy Kent, but dare I say better? Did I mention there’s a 3 year old who also totally steals the show? Ted Lasso + romance + snark + big family energy + a meddling coach= the book I absolutely didn’t know that I needed, and left me so happy when I was finished.
The other thing I love so much about Chole’s books is how real her characters feel. I love seeing representation for mental and physical illness, chronic pain, family struggles etc in books, but sometimes it’s almost like a caricature, so over the top that it’s not relatable. It goes hand in hand with Viggo’s point (as the romance book lover in the family) that the more romance you read, the more you see the different facets of yourself reflected back. Gavin’s chronic pain and Ollie’s anxiety were absolutely something you could see yourself or a friend or family member dealing with. (as someone with herniated disks and back problems, Gavin’s struggles were spot on)
I will 100% be listening to this on audio in May. If you haven’t read any of the Bergman books (I mean what are you waiting for, you definitely should- the audios are all on Hoopla as well) don’t let that stop you. This book is really that good. Sure, the family dynamic bits won’t be as exciting to you without the full backstory, but the book stands alone without needing that. It’s really just icing on the funfetti cake.
The other thing I love so much about Chole’s books is how real her characters feel. I love seeing representation for mental and physical illness, chronic pain, family struggles etc in books, but sometimes it’s almost like a caricature, so over the top that it’s not relatable. It goes hand in hand with Viggo’s point (as the romance book lover in the family) that the more romance you read, the more you see the different facets of yourself reflected back. Gavin’s chronic pain and Ollie’s anxiety were absolutely something you could see yourself or a friend or family member dealing with. (as someone with herniated disks and back problems, Gavin’s struggles were spot on)
I will 100% be listening to this on audio in May. If you haven’t read any of the Bergman books (I mean what are you waiting for, you definitely should- the audios are all on Hoopla as well) don’t let that stop you. This book is really that good. Sure, the family dynamic bits won’t be as exciting to you without the full backstory, but the book stands alone without needing that. It’s really just icing on the funfetti cake.