I adore the Bergman brothers (and sisters!) and was so excited for Freya and Aiden's book. When we met them in the first novel, they were already a couple so it was interesting to see more of their backstory. This one definitely hits hard though, as their relationship is going through some struggles. I did think that this would be more focused on the Hawaiian vacation (but no matter). While I'm not a therapist, I felt that the writing provided a meaningful look into their backgrounds and how their struggles were tied to it, especially for Aiden. I can't wait for the next one!

Kindly received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Wow. Just...WOW!

How does Chloe Liese do it? Seriously, I fell in love with Freya and Aiden and found myself crying and laughing along with them as they worked to restore their marriage. While her previous two books were full of steam and all those lovely bits that she writes so well, Frey and Aiden's story is a slow burn that doesn't pay off until the last 30 percent of the book. But, I appreciated the fact that Liese wrote the story this way, because a marriage in trouble cannot be fixed by jumping into bed.

Freya and Aiden felt so real as I read through their story. Their struggles with communication, Aiden's anxiety, their desire for each other still burning through it all. I was so invested in their story that I didn't want it to end.

Also, I have to praise Liese on her ability to write men who are in touch with their emotions. Too often we admire and applaud the stereotypical Alpha Male. But Liese shows that a man who is emotional and communicative is stronger and hotter than the stereotypes.

I simply cannot wait for the rest of this series (I'm especially looking forward to when Viggo gets his own book)!

Chloe Liese's Bergman Brothers series is my absolute favorite series of 2020! Freya and Aiden's story tugs at the heart strings. Looking forward to the next book- Ax and Rooney's story!!

Thank you to @chloe_leise and @netgalley for a copy of this book. Freya & Aidan’s story wrecked me and slowly put me back together. I love how raw and real their marriage is. This is a real life marriage that needs work. I loved their journey and how they overcame their issues.

This was my most anticipated book of the year (or next year, since that’s when it comes out) and it did not disappoint. I knew it wouldn’t. I absolutely love the Bergman family. This book definitely has my favorite Bergman family moments. I laughed so hard I was crying during one part. Second chance romance is my favorite trope and this one was done so well. A beautiful insight to the realistic highs and lows of a marriage between two imperfect people. I absolutely loved the anxiety representation. I have anxiety myself, and I feel like it was represented perfectly. I felt every bit of Aiden’s fear of failure and constant need to know everyone around him is safe. I didn’t connect with Freya like I did with Willa and Frankie, but I still loved her so much. I loved seeing her mother bear side, definitely my favorite part about her. Also, I loved the way she talked about her curves. I’m not little myself, so I love seeing this representation too. I love how she could be both confident and insecure sometimes. I could go on and on. I just love this family and will read every single book about them. Cannot wait for the next one! Everyone needs to read this.

Oh boy, I’m addicted to this series! Each book is genuine , honest, heartwarming, funny, smart, memorable!

Chloe Liese is brave and skilled author to bring life to neurodiverse, unique, quirky but connectable and adorable characters! You don’t just like them or feel sympathy for them, you feel like they’re huge part of your family or your real close friends. You just want to hug them tight, knitting colorful Christmas sweaters for them!
Ms. Liese reflects their lives, their flaws, mistakes, their antics, character defaults so genuinely! You quickly accept all of them, yearning for their happiness!

This time she wrote about long time married couple which was not an ideal topic choice for romance books because we get used to read the marriage at the end of those novels as if marrying with someone is the finish line, a satisfying epilogue, true end of fairy tale with happily ever after cliches! But as we know in true life, marriage is not the ending ! It is the just the trailers you watch before the real movie starts!

The story of Freya and Aiden is about long time married couple suffering from estrangement and communication problems! Aiden wants to give his energetic, kind hearted wife the beautiful life she deserves, he wants to give her a baby she has been yearning for! But bringing a new life to world comes with its cost! Aiden has to plan everything financially! This is a huge step for their lives! He tries to deal with his anxiety issues, throwing tantrums because he wants to provide financially fulfilled life to his family. He starts to build more walls between him and his wife! Freya finally thinks enough is enough, kicking him out!

Marriage counseling didn’t fix their problems when two of them reject to talk about real issues! Joining the celebration of Freya’s parents longtime marriage at the island is the last resort to save their marriage! Freya needs to bring out the big guns if she really wants to save her marriage: she needs her brothers’ intervention!

Yassssss! My favorite characters are back! They’re all set to save these lovely people from miscommunication and ruining their marriage!

I loved both Aiden and Freya! I truly invest in their relationship. Their undeniable, sweet chemistry was probably the best thing to give you hopes they never fall out love!

The blurb’s definition as All your perfects meets Bromance Book Club is partly true! But I have to confess, I liked Bergman brothers more than bookish boys’ series! Okay, I admit it! And even though “All your perfects” was one of my favorite Colho novels, I found Aiden and Freya’s story more realistic, hopeful, heartwarming, honest! There was no unnecessary angst or extra drama! That’s what I easily resonated both of them!

As like the other books I’m giving five blazing Swedish, great sense of humor, we don’t need HEA, we just need stability and better communication stars!

I bought these books to all my friends and kept pushing them to read for creating a huge fan circle for Bergman brothers! ( this time sister)
I cannot wait to read the next installment! I hope they never end!

Special thanks to NetGalley and Victory Editing for sharing this amazing arc copy with me in exchange my honest opinions.

This was a moving story of a 10-year marriage hitting the rocks. Told with alternating viewpoints, we see Freya’s pain as her husband, Aiden, doesn’t seem to be communicating with her any more and has no interest in lovemaking. THen we see Aiden’s point of view. He suffers from anxiety and is having bad problems as he wants to earn extra money for security as the couple plans to have a baby. Stupidly, he is hiding his anxiety from Freya whom he loves deeply because he doesn’t want to burden her with his issues. And Freya waited a long time to tell him how hurt she has been at his seeming distance from her.

So they learn that the solution is better communication. Amazing how that helps. And add in the loving attention from Freya’s many siblings. And a free trip to Hawaii. Freya’s brothers are cute, but rather unbelievable. Are there really young men who think the solution to Aiden’s marital problems is for him to read...romance novels. I think that’s more a wishful thought from a romance author and fans of romances.

I enjoyed Freya and Aiden’s story and the depiction of how anxiety issues can take over a person’s life.

I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book that I received from Netgalley; however, the opinions are my own and I did not receive any compensation for my review.

A Chloe Liese novel is an instant click for me now, especially the Bergmans series. Never let it be doubted that her writing and her characters will make you FEEL. I promise you, you will laugh, you will cry, you will swoon and you will absolutely not stop reading once you pick up one of her books.

Ever After Always continues the story of the Bergmans siblings, this time focusing on one of the two sisters in the clan. We know from the previous book that things aren't hunky dory between Freya and Aiden, and this story gives us all the detail behind that. My heart broke for Freya and Aiden many times throughout this story, and so many times I was frustrated at how easy they could have remedied it themselves - but that is just the point. This isn't your classic miscommunication story, it is a story of anxiety, depression, childhood trauma and body confidence. It is a story most of us will understand some part of, I personally had fewer money issues than Aiden growing up but still related a lot. I understand everything else too well and as such felt my emotions sway towards him. Thar's not to say I didn't get Freya because god, what I wouldn't give for her family and her strength.

I adore the sibling interaction in these books - it really does make them for me, and I love the way the author sets up the next story throughout and has you on the hook for the next one before you've finished reading. I cannot wait to see what happens with brooding Axel and Rooney.

I'll go out on a limb and say book 2 is still my favourite for now, that one hit me for six - however, this book is no less enjoyable than its predecessors and I CANNOT WAIT for the rest.

Thank you yo NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest review..

I LOVED this book. From someone who doesn't often read the marriage in crisis trope, this is a great place to start. It was beautifully written and every emotion and struggle felt so real. Liese predicates this novel on the fact that we so often see marriage as the end of a love story, the happily ever after. But marriage is just the beginning.

"'Happily ever after' doesn't exist. Not because lifelong love is impossible, but because, as we've learned, no couple can live 'happily ever after.' People whose love last, whose love grows and endures, choose each other in the unhappily ever after, the dark moments, not just the dazzling ones."

I've spoken of my love for the Bergman brothers in the first two books in the series (both 5 stars, highly recommend), but Aiden!! Whew. We witness his struggle coping with anxiety, recently triggered by the decision to start a family and his desire to provide for them financially. In his efforts, he unknowingly alienates his loving wife, Freya, who just wants to get back to the old days. I loved their relationship and reading them find their way back to one another. And the interactions between Aiden and his brothers-in-laws were hilarious and very touching.

Liese is definitely becoming an automatic read author for me. Can't wait for the next one!

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I didn’t read the first two books in this series, but they aren’t absolutely necessary to understand exactly what Aiden and Freya are going through. The secrets, the distance, the worry, the lack of communication...what do they add up to? Not what you’re expecting, that’s for sure! Aiden and Freya had to work to save their marriage at a time when they should’ve been building more of a life together. And the very real worries, words, and actions that are necessary are so difficult in coming for both of them.

Of course, then Freya’s brothers decide to help out because why wouldn’t they? The brothers and their antics helped to lighten this read and remind everyone that a marriage and family don’t need to exist in separate spheres. Sometimes, the two need to rely on each other to make it all right. And while the Bergman family is definitely not the norm, the obvious caring and love that they all hold for each other is a wonderful thing. And they’re exactly what both Aiden and Freya need when reality demands attention. This family made the read outrageously funny, even during some of the saddest moments in this story.

I got an arc of this book without reading any of the author's previous work, so I had no idea what to expect. I was so impressed! I love the family dynamic. It's a breath of fresh air reading about men who communicate and love so openly. I think this functioned really well as a standalone. Some romance novels sort of bombard you with a ton of backstory about couples from other books, to the point that it makes you feel like you're missing something if you haven't read them, and makes you roll your eyes if you have read them. This book didn't do that. I felt like I got a good sense of the other characters without straying from the focus of the story. Speaking of which, I think it can be difficult to write a romance about saving a marriage. I've read so few that worked well, and this one was so well done. The problems were very real and believable. It wasn't just some "alpha male need to provide, doesn't know how to talk about feelings" nonsense. Aiden's anxiety felt so real, and I could fully understand their desire to protect each other from uncomfortable truths while unintentionally hurting each other in the process. I appreciate that there was no magic fix, and that it felt like they were both really putting in the work. I'll definitely go back and read the other books in this series. Thanks to Netgalley for the arc. All opinions are my own.

Thank you to Chloe Liese for the gifted copy of EVER AFTER ALWAYS (Pub Date 1.12.21) It hit my inbox at my bedtime and I thought "Sleep can wait. This cannot." I dove in and then only came up for air when I had to. It was fabulous.

“But I love someone who’s shown me that love doesn’t give second chances because we’ve earned them. Love gives second chances because it believes the best in who we are.”

Ever After Always revolves around Aiden and Freya, a married couple who are dealing with real relationship issues both as a couple and individually. I don't see a lot of married couples who are front & center in romances. I think it's really hard to pull off. But Chloe totally nailed it because this story was authentic, genuine and so full of heart. Relationships are tough and marriage is it's own unique beast. Aiden and Freya's story is realistic and tough, but there is an underlying thread of love, humor, and hijinks that balances out the heft.

WHAT I LOVE:
* Chloe writes stories that include underrepresented, neurodiverse characters. We need more of this. Ever After Always includes anxiety, addiction and estrangement.
* Spotify Playlists: Each chapter starts with a song that is linked to the story. I've been listening to the playlists on repeat for months.
* Compulsively readable. I couldn't put it down.
* Steam- Aiden and Freya are working on their marriage, but there is still smoke and with smoke- you know. . . ⁣🍆🍆🍆🍆
* The characters that make up this series feel like people I know in my life- messy and wonderful, frustrating and fearless, ridiculous and relatable. I am rooting for them from page one.
* As soon as I turn the last page I immediately go back to my favorite passages because I'm never quite done with the Bergman's.

FWIW-
I inhaled the first two books in the Bergman Brothers series- ONLY WHEN IT'S US and ALWAYS ONLY YOU (Bergman Brothers #1 & #2) back-to-back in quick succession last summer. This latest title can be a stand-alone, but I'd encourage you to read them all. I paid cash $ for my copies (twice- Kindle and paperback. However, they are available free with Kindle Unlimited.

"People whose love lasts, whose love grows and endures, choose each other in the unhappily ever after, the dark moments, not just the dazzling ones."

I love marriage. I love it. My own marriage is my greatest source of joy, strength, grace, and love in my life. I also love romance novels and so you know I love that HEA. But the romance novels I love the most are those where people are fighting for each other, choosing each other, and working through what happens after most authors would wrap their story up in an epilogue. Marriage is hard - it's work every single day in the best of times, and it can seem impossible in the worst of times. If you've been there, you'll recognize those dynamics play out so beautifully in Ever After Always. And if you haven't, you'll have a greater appreciation for what comes after the ever after.

The Bergman Brothers books are my very favorite contemporary romance series and the third installment is the best so far (and I've rated the first two five stars as well - so seriously go read them!) Chloe Liese tackles the stuff of life - marriage, extended family, childhood baggage, work/life balance, sexual intimacy, deciding if/when to have a baby - and she does it with such care, such tenderness. Every word of this book, every character, is so dear and I can't wait to recommend this book to everyone I know.

If you're a Bergman fan, there's so much to love here as we get to tag along on a big family vacation. Ryder on a hike! Frankie and Ziggy and Willa and Freya on a girl's night out! The man cubs pulling pranks! Elin and Alex being parenting goals! It's the best. And OMG the easter eggs for book #4 - bless. You're going to want to preorder this right away - it's out on January 12. Ever After Always stands completely on its own, but the experience will be so much richer if you've read the first two in the series, so go pick those up now (they are also on Kindle Unlimited!)

Thanks to the author for an early review copy of this book. These opinions are my own so when I can't stop shutting up about this book, you only have me to blame.

I did not realize that this book was part of a series; I will be looking for the rest. I enjoyed the storyline and the characters immensely. The only drawback is that the mystery of Aiden’s missing father is really no mystery at all.

I've read the two previous books in this series and, just like in this one, I love how the author chooses to weave disability and mental illness in her romance stories. This book definitely stands out from its predecessors because it shows us a marriage between 2 people that love each other and this love has broken their trust and marriage. It talks about how anxiety and living a life in poverty really takes a toll on you and could destroy future relationships. It also talks about seeking help and having a solid support network that loves you.

I loved this book. I cried when the characters were drowning in their emotions and couldn't communicate their fears, I laughed when we get some time with this Swedish family and the boisterous siblings that love each other unconditionally, I smiled when we got to see Aiden and Freya sharing their love and striving to do better for each other and coming to terms that marriages change.

I really enjoyed how, even though the miscommunication is a key aspect in their failing marriage, the characters are able to articulate what they're feeling after they get help from a counselor. We get to see how they know, in stages, what the other person is feeling and why they're behaving like they're doing. It was so beautiful to see them working on themselves and their trust for each other through different methods that blended beautifully with the story and their personalities.
I loved how we got to know them individually and as a couple and how they understood that working on themselves and their issues was key to solving their problems. Also! The steamy scenes, can we talk about them?! They were sooooo goood and also helped the couple and you can see so much progress through how they engage in it. Ugh... Beautiful

I highly recommend this beautiful second chance romance that talks about anxiety, sex drive, lack of trust, pregnancy, feelings, learning your loved ones love language and much more.

*Thank to to the author & netgalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Happily Ever After or Ever After Always ?!

This is the third "Bergman Sister" installment in the Bergman Brother Series.

Going in, I admit, I was a little hesitant about the "marriage in crisis" trope because 1. I'm not married so I wasn't sure if I could connect with the characters and 2. I've only read one that I liked (Tessa Bailey's Love Her or Lose Her). This one, however, blew me out of the water. Chloe's previous books in the series had a similar effect for me but in different ways.

Aiden and Frey's marriage is in trouble even before we read past the first page. We soon discover their miscommunication is a main contributor to their marriage crisis, but with the meddling of the Bergman siblings, words of Lisa Kleypas, near death experience, and a rap loving parrot their rocky relationship begins to bring a new appreciation of love.

Without giving away too much, I appreciated the complexity of Aiden's character. His personal struggles within himself made this novel a 5 star read. The vulnerability, often neglected due to toxic masculinity, was beautiful and Freya's journey to understanding and finding love with Aiden again was absolutely breathtaking. In the end, while it ended perfectly, it wasn't wrapped up in a happily ever after bow, but rather a Ever After Always knot, meaning the messy unhappy parts in a marriage are just as important & must be worked on every day together! How satisfying is that right?!

As always with Chloe Liese's writing, her passion is poured out on the page. The unique and raw emotion in her words is something everyone should experience. I would highly recommend this to anyone as it is a standalone but to get the whole experience of the Bergman Family start from book 1! You will not regret it and by this one you’ll be begging to be adopted.

I am looking forward to #4 with Axel and Rooney and if I’m being honest I’m looking forward to 5, 6, and 7 too.


What to expect (**some spoilers**):
- marriage in crisis
- Mental health rep
- Curvy/fat rep
- Estranged family member
- vacation romance
- Marriage counseling
- Bergman brothers meddling
- Slow burn
- Sexual tension
- Steamy


** Will also be posted on Goodreads as of today (12/08/2020) and Amazon when possible!

Chloe is my favourite author. I love her. I love her writing and everything she stands for. Ever After Always is the third instalment of the Bergman Brother series where we get to see our favourite familiar faces and their meddling ways in hopes of fixing their family.

Aiden and Freya are a couple who are 10 years into marriage, and in this book it showcases the issues and struggles they face day to day. (the marriage in crisis trope is so underrated first of all) it’s amazingly honest and I loved every minute of it.

Chloe has a way of writing that captures you from the first page with a combination of laughter and love to raw emotional pain. it shows the difficulty it takes to make relationships work and function in ways which are healthy! Chloe creates the perfect story for Freya and Aiden.

The representation of anxiety in this book was also so so important! As someone who has anxiety, I felt seen in Aiden and could relate to him in so many ways. It made me so grateful that care went into the representation and it was accurate (at least for me)

Ever After Always it the third installment of Chloe Liese's Bergmen Brothers series and, to say this one has been highly anticipated for me is a gross understatement. I admit to not usually jumping up and down for joy when I see a "marriage in crisis" trope, but I know what kind of author Chloe is, and that not only would she do this story justice, she'd make me feel things I didn't know I could. Beyond that, this was an #OwnVoices read for me, as the hero, Aiden, has generalized anxiety disorder, something I was diagnosed with earlier this year. And our heroine, Freya, is a curvy girl. Also me.
We are well into the throes of a marriage in trouble before this book even begins - Freya and Aiden were having issues during the previous book, and this book picks up right where Always Only You leaves off. Aiden is navigating life a bit haphazardly, and Freya, an emotional, very vocal, feeling woman, is feeling unloved, neglected, and unappreciated. Aiden's childhood & life growing up was not easy so he's doing his absolute best to make sure that Freya, and any future children they may have, don't have that same fate. He's successful, striving for more. Freya is also successful in her own right as a physical therapist. As they are working to try and figure out how to actually communicate, Freya's parents are celebrating a milestone anniversary, and all the other siblings have decided to take them to Hawaii to celebrate. Right in the middle of their crisis. To try and cast off any suspicion that they aren't absolutely blissfully happy & in love, they go along, telling themselves to put their best fake happiness forward. Of course... her big brood of brothers have other plans for Aiden, since they are all aware that something is wrong. There are so many lovely moments, heartbreaking moments, and REAL moments in this book that even days later, I'm still thinking about it and processing.
There's also an incredible therapist session included before they go on this trip - I absolutely love that they are challenged by her before they leave.

Chloe has done something incredible here and, what I am left loving, probably the most, is that she doesn't wrap it up and put a pretty bow on their story. Yes - there is an HEA, this *IS* a romance, after all... but she doesn't let them, or us, as readers have it too fast. And not without some conditions. Because when you come across a marriage in crisis, we're not dealing with two people who are getting to know one another at the beginning of a relationship, we're dealing with two people who have so much love in their hearts for their partners, and are left wondering if they are in love with the same person they married. Additionally, I find it hard to articulate a lot of my struggles with my anxiety disorder and to see it explained on the page made me feel so incredibly seen. I highlighted so many portions of this book to share with my husband - I identified a LOT with Aiden, but also with Freya... I am a feeling person and love to articulate those feelings and let people know and I expect it back, but sometimes I can't find those words and being forced to discuss just skyrockets my anxiety.
I wholeheartedly LOVED this book and I can't wait for the world to read it. Pure brilliance and love.

Another fabulous Bergman Brothers book by Chloe Liese! Ever After Always is chicken soup for the soul mixed with a bit of spice, rich advice, and a healthy dose of steam. 

I have absolutely adored every Bergman Brothers book and Ever After Always is no different. I especially loved how this one follows the oldest sister, Freya, and her husband. The first half of the book sets the scene between Freya and Aiden. Their marriage is struggling and we see firsthand just how important communication is in a relationship. The second half of the book is a delicious slow burn packed with the typical Bergman family antics, and Freya and Aiden learning and speaking each other's love languages.

Besides the relatable characters, deep storylines, and steamy scenes, what I love about most about Chole's books is that she write inclusive romance stories. She tackles real-life scenarios with grace and care. Anxiety, autism, rheumatoid arthritis... it's all vital to the story and it's beautiful.

I feel like I should pay Liese for the marriage advice she dispersed throughout the book. I'm making my husband read this one. 

Ever After Always is the third book in the Bergman Brother's series, and while it can be read as a standalone, you will want to read the books in order to get the full Bergman family background. Can they please adopt me?

I can't wait for the next book that follows Axel and Rooney!

Such a fun series; I love spending time with this big, funny family and all their feelings. Each of the books have had a lot of heart, but this new title felt a bit more serious in tone with its marriage-in-crisis/second chance love story. I really enjoyed it, and felt for Adian and Friya as they worked on their relationship.