Everything for You by Chloe Liese is the fifth book in the Bergman Brothers series. While it is a standalone, there are spoilers if you don't read the books in order and plan to read the whole series. This is a steamy M/M enemies-to-more romance based in the world of professional men's soccer.

Sunshiney Oliver is on the rise in his career. His co-captain, grumpy, chronically pained Gavin is the thorn in his side. Together they have been tasked to motivate the team, each in their own way, but first they need to set their differences aside to allow for success.

I love this book series, and Oliver Bergman's story is a beautiful one to read. Oliver's character is kind, supportive, playful, and authentic, which I love to see in male characters. The chemistry between the two heroes is electric both on and off the soccer field. If you've read any of the other books in the series, you know that the meddling siblings are a large part of character and plot development, and this book offers closure (spoilers) for many of the siblings' storylines! Gavin's sidekicks are an entertaining group of septuagenarians who support and love Gavin and act as his foil. Add the LA Galaxy soccer team's (fictional) coaching staff and players and you have a large cast of well crafted characters in this book!

The only negative (and it is a small one) is that at times, especially in the first act, I felt like I was reading Ted Lasso fanfic. I LOVE that show and have watched the series more than once, but the characters in this book seemed a bit too derivative, which is why I deducted a star. I love that the author was admittedly inspired by the show, and she does make the characters her own by the second act, but at first they didn't seem unique enough, so I felt a disconnect that I don't usually have with her writing.

CW: anxiety disorder, panic attacks, chronic pain, sexual content, strong language, homophobic situation (slur used, but not explicitly written)

Advanced readers copy provided via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

Everything for You is the fifth book in the Bergman Brothers series. They are companion novels, you don't have to read all the books in order to know what is going on, but I high recommend you pick them all up! Every time one of her books come out, I think "oh this one is my favourite", but honestly I cannot pick. Chloe Liese is such a talented writer and I love all the books in this series so much! She has written as beautiful novel with so many feelings inside it. Not only that, she has combined so many of my favourite tropes and I am here for it!!

If you like a grump-sunshine, enemies to lovers, only one bed, or age gap romances, this
book is for you! At first I wasn't sure I was going to love Gavin, but as the story went on, I fell more and more in love with him. I also liked to get the chance to learn more about Oliver and the masking he does in the way of positivity and "sunshine" and seeing him let his guard down a bit.

The steam in this book is perfect, but the slow burn is even more perfect. I loved every little bit of Gavin and Oliver's relationship and they were perfect together.

One of my favourite parts of Chloe's writing is that she is so inclusive. She writes about disabilities and differences in such a true, kind and respectful way. Writing Oliver's panic attacks or Gavin's chronic pain was done with such care and compassion, yet while being true and realistic.

I absolutely adored that Chloe Liese did a time jump and we got to see all the Bergmans in the future, learning what happened to the past four Bergman couples. I also loved being able to learn about Viggo and Ziggy, the siblings we haven't had stories about yet.

This was a great novel, by an awesome author. I will continue to pick up Chloe's novels in the future, because she is such a wonderful writer. Thank you to NetGalley and the author for an advance copy. All opinions are 100% mine.

Chloe Liese has done it again. This book is, probably, the most emotional in the Bergman series so far. I felt the feelings so hard, it was like being inside the book.

Oliver and Gavin were truly enemies to lovers. The first part of the book was full of true animosity between them, even if Oliver was the biggest sunshine ever. The chemistry was so GOOD. There is nothing that can top a well done enemies to lovers for me, and if you add grumpy/sunshine to the mix, my soul is going to leave my body.

The more I got to know Gavin, the harder I fell for his character. My heart ached for him for a big part of the book. Feeling like you’re only worthy if you’re the best, if you work the hardest… that’s awful. Showing someone who feels like this that they can be loved no matter what, if they’re trying or not, it they’re being the best or they’re simply existing, is hard. This book feels like a warm hug, and it will remind everyone that you can simply breathe, and that will be enough for someone else to love you.

I loved reading about Oliver as a main character! The man cubs always were a big highlight of this series for me! I love Oliver so much, and I love his character development. He’s so considerate and always thinks of how to make people’s lives better, forgetting about his own in the process. Thankfully, the brothers had some words of wisdom for him in this regard. Also, Ollie is the absolute best uncle. These tiny Bergmans are the CUTEST thing ever!

Oliver and Gavin are perfect together, and their romance is absolutely God Tier for me. I wouldn’t change a single thing.

I can’t believe we’re only down to two siblings… my heart is going to be shattered when this series is over! No matter who comes next, I am absolutely ready to devour and love it just as much as this one and the rest of the series. Also… I wouldn’t complain if we ever got a tiny glimpse about Papa and Mama Bergman’s love story… 🫢

Thank you SO much, Chloe, for my ARC!

Rating: 5/5
Steam: 3/5

TW: anxiety, panic attacks, homophobia (on page but not explicitly written)

I’ve made no secret of my undying affection for Bergman Brothers series. So the moment free ARC of 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐘𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐘𝐎𝐔 (Berman Brothers #5) was approved (@netgalley) I threw all other responsibilities (and books) aside to read Oliver (sunshine/Ted Lasso vibes) and Gavin (grumps/Roy Kent) love story via an enemies-to-lovers, age gap sports romance. 

Everytime a new book comes out I think "Oh- this one's my favorite". I am searching for the best way to convey how much I enjoyed these characters and their story. As I was reading, I felt like I was hooked up to a cocktail composed of all my favorite things. I was just so darn happy. ⁣ What I love about this series is Chloe's belief that everyone deserves to be understood and loved and her commitment to include underrepresented, sensitive matters with care and respect.  

𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐘𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐘𝐎𝐔 is a m/m romance and there is a particularly intense and jarring scene that includes offensive name calling. The name is never seen in print, yet it's packed with an emotional punch to the gut. 

PLUS: 
⁣*one bed, neighbors and "let me play nurse".
* I literally gasped when there was a time jump and we saw the futures of characters from the first 4 books in the series. 
* Compulsively readable. 
⁣* Chronic pain and anxiety rep 
* Oliver and Gavin have such depth and growth. It was a joy to watch. 
* The banter- it's witty and wry! 
* Steam- Chloe writes a slow burn like no one else. Damn- such delectable tension.    ⁣* Spotify Playlists: Each chapter starts with a song that is linked to each chapter. All 5 are part of my regular rotation⁣
* 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.

Thank you for the opportunity to review this book. I cannot believe I was approved - I think I made weird screechy animal noises when I got the email! Me and Australian netgalley never get the good stuff, and holy moly this was the good stuff.

I’ve enjoyed all the Bergman books, but THIS ONE. HANDS DOWN. MY FAVE. Thank you, Chloe Liese!

About 20% in, definitely before reading the author’s note, I was like “this is Roy Kent and Ted Lasso on the verge of hooking up and I am here for it!” Called it.

Enemies-lovers and grump-sunshine are my romance trope weaknesses, and making it slow burn m/m took it to another level. Oliver and Gavin’s frustration was so intense, but full of passion, and I love the way they respectively acknowledged the turn of their feelings.

I don’t know how Chloe did it, but this book also packs in “defending you when insulted!”, “only one bed!”, “let me care for you while you’re sick!”… it’s like six romance novels packed into one and fed my needy romance-loving soul.

I also really appreciated the presence of the Bergman family and the Viggo antics in this book, which I really missed from With You Forever.

As always, Chloe Liese addresses sensitive matters with care and respect - noticeable in a particularly poignant scene about offensive name calling that packed a punch without the word even making it into print.

I found some of the steam a fraction concentrated at the end, but I appreciate the book was a burnnnnn and therefore it wouldn’t have fit earlier.

In short: can’t wait to re-read. My fave read of 2022 so far (this was book 92!)

I just need to start out by saying thank you for approving me for this. I honestly didn't think I would get approved and my excitement when I got the e-mail, was hard to contain.

Chloe does not disappoint, ever. She writes characters who are not only loveable and instantly relatable, but who are inclusive, which in itself is amazing. The wait for Oliver's story felt like an eternity. It was packed with tropes, which any romance reader knows can be integral to a bingeworthy book, but it was also packed with real-life, as are all of her books. I cannot say enough about her. I just love everything she writes. Read this, you will not regret it.

Thank you NetGalley for an E-ARC in exchange for a honest review.

This book was ABSOLUTELY UNREAL. Oliver and Gavin’s story was amazing and I can’t believe I got the chance to read this ARC. An MM enemies to lovers sports romance that follows Oliver and Gavin and they are forced to co captain their soccer team. Except, they don’t like each other (or so they tell themselves).

The book follows them along the journey. Full of banter, and amazing sizzling tension. Obsessed is an understatement.

My love for the Bergmans continues to grow at an exponential rate that has no chance of slowing. As a lover of musical theatre and Ted Lasso, this deep dive into one of our man cubs’ lives brought me so much joy.

Oliver is the 6th of 7 Bergman siblings and has always relied on his sunshiny disposition to hide his anxiety issues or any real problem that he might be facing. At the age of 20 he left his degree program to join the LA Galaxy MLS team, and at the age of 22, he was joined on that team by his idol, Gavin Hayes.

2 years of trying not to stare at the sun. Gavin has done all that he could to stay away from Oliver. He couldn’t allow himself to want. To need. To love. He couldn’t watch as his career was coming to a close and this starburst of a human was just beginning his rise.

The two are made co-captains and their lives become even more intertwined considering they are NEIGHBORS. *squeeeee* 🔥🔥🔥

The depth of these characters and their incredible growth in this story is such a joy to witness. Thank you to Chloe for this truly beautiful book and thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review.

This latest Bergman siblings book was utterly tropetastic and made me feel ALL THE FEELS!!!

You need to add this to your TBR if any of the following things excite you:

- grumpy/sunshine
- age gap
- sports romance
- only one bed
- slow burn
- enemies to lovers
- open door
- anxiety + chronic pain rep
- tons of Encanto and Hamilton references

Plus LOTS of Bergman sibling antics, new Bergman babies, TWO Bergman weddings and plenty of A-frame sexy times!

This book truly is another fantastic addition to the series. Hotshot Oliver is a rising professional soccer player who grew up crushing on Gavin, a veteran player dealing with chronic pain and the knowledge that this could be his last season. The two get named co-captains and have to learn to work together for the sake of the team.

Each of these men fight hard against their attraction for one another but ultimately give in after a delicious slow burn build up. I adored Gavin's septuagenarian poker buddy friends and just how vulnerable these two characters are able to get with one another.

If you love books with great depth and highly relatable characters you cannot do better than a Chloe Liese book! Highly recommended and all the stars! Much thanks to NetGalley and the author for my advance review copy!!

Fantastic, phenomenal, and exactly what you might expect from the next installment of one of the best romance series ever. Oliver’s story is everything I wanted and didn’t know I needed. Enemies to lovers, grumpy/sunshine with hurt/comfort and a slow burn that absolutely incinerates you, Everything for You is destined to be one of my top books of the year.

Gavin can’t stand to be around Oliver, and when they are pushed into co-captaincy of their pro-soccer team, the tension they have both been ignoring for two years boils over. And it is hot and steamy. Gavin covers up his fear of intimacy and chronic pain with a grumpy, growly, monochromatic exterior, and he can’t stand how Oliver makes him FEEL things. Oliver uses his cheerfulness and optimism to cope with his anxiety and panic disorder, and loves to keep shoving Gavin off balance with a smile on his face. The ten years between them don’t matter as much as what they symbolize. Gavin is at the end of his career, with a body that he physically can’t keep pushing anymore, and resents that Oliver is the shining star at the beginning of his.

Highlights:
Everything. Absolutely every page.

Hamilton, pranks, the cutest niece, maybe the best only-one-bed I’ve ever read, the whole Bergman crew, the A Frame (of course), Oliver and Gavin repeatedly caring for the other, during panic attacks, indigestion, nerve blinding pain, and feeling feelings.

Chronic pain and anxiety suck, and neither character pretend that they don’t or that they will somehow move past them. They love each other through them, and it’s so sweet and wonderful. You don’t have to be healthy to deserve love or respect, and this book is everything.

Overall, this was the best book I’ve read all year, and I would be surprised if it stayed there. Get your hands on it, asap.

Chloe Liese knows how to make a reader swoon while breaking their heart and stitching it back together!

I adored Oliver and Gavin’s story!

With a grump/sunshine, enemies to lovers type story I think you need to have some balance and having both characters as mains with their own POVs was especially important. Oliver’s anxiety and stress about never living up to familial expectations (completely self inflicted feelings) and Gavin’s self-awareness about his body and career were two shining lights in this one. I loved how Chloe handled both topics from both the POVs of each character.

Everything for You is the slowest of burns. Bordering on too slow but in the end the wait was worth it! And while at first I was afraid Gavin was a bit too Roy from Ted Lasso he definitely was his own character and when we see his cinnamon roll side it practically made me giddy!

Of course the other Bergman’s make appearances and we get to a bit into where everyone is in their life and relationship. I also enjoyed getting a bit more of Viggo and Ziggy, definitely in preparation for their forthcoming books!

I adore the world Chloe has created. I appreciate so much, how she tackles real issues thoughtfully and yet with humour. And boy or boy can she write steam!

Thank you to Netgalley for a copy in exchange of an honest review!

Yet another couple to fall in love with in the Bergman Brothers series. Book 5 in the series has some of the best tropes of all time and does not disappoint. Everything for You has hilarious moments, a complex couple, fun sports aspects, and of course, the amazing Bergman family dynamic (with some Bergman babies and weddings).

Oliver Bergman and Gavin Hayes have never gotten along as teammates, despite Oliver’s sunshine personality. The seasoned grump wants nothing to do with his fresh faced young teammate. When their coach makes them co-captains, his greatest fears come true. Now Oliver and Gavin are forced to put aside their animosity and somehow become friends.

The dynamic between these two was so fun to read. Oliver has such golden retriever energy while Gavin is a major grump. Slowly, we see them go from two teammates trying to be friends, to two teammates trying to contain their feelings for each other. Each little moment where you see their feelings come out and relationship develop is so heartwarming.

Gavin keeps himself a complete fortress, so we eventually get to see more of the real him and all of the things he has dealt with. Oliver is such a happy personality, but has plenty weighing on his shoulders that he deals with in private. Reading how these two open up to each other and finally let someone in was amazing.

One of my favorite thing about Chloe’s writing is all of the representation and diversity. She has done it in each book, but this book specifically we see an mc struggle with chronic pain and another face anxiety. This story means so much to me as a person who struggles with anxiety and I’m so thankful for the way she can put these experiences on a page to bring awareness.

Tropes: M/M romance, enemies to lovers, grump/sunshine, forced proximity, sports romance, teammates, only one bed, age gap romance, mc with anxiety, mc with chronic pain

Chloe Liese just never. ever. misses. another 5* review for the 5th Bergman Brother series.
Gavin and Oliver’s story was so special and sweet, and who doesn’t love a grumpy/sunshine novel??? Chloe also never fails to amaze me with how she represents her characters. Oliver Bergman suffers from anxiety and i resonated so much with how she described how he was feeling, it made me love him more.And as always, we get so many domestic bergman scenes with their partners which i loved so so much, they’re my comfort family. Anyways, i can’t wait for viggo and ziggys stories next year because they seem so funny

After Axel and Rooney's book, I was crossing my fingers and toes that Oliver's book would be next and it was everything I wanted it to be. Grumpy/Sunshine men who are dealing with personal demons are my jam. It was so nice to see the new members of the Bergman clan and the weddings!

Viggo and Oliver's relationship makes me so happy. Viggo's deep love of romance novels is a running bit through the books and I was absolutely delighted when there was only one bed at the hotel for Gavin and Oliver. Seeing these guys peel back their top layers to fall in love was so wonderful. I didn't get enough interactions with the full crew and Gavin but I bet it'll happen the background of the next books.

Thank you to Netgalley for a copy in exchange for an honest review. My opinions are my own.

This highly anticipated Bergman Brothers novel defied all my expectations! Chloe Liese gifts us with a wonderful MM sports romance that focuses on acceptance, love, and family shenanigans. Something that has always distinguished Chloe as an author is how she writes, and Everything For You is another wonderful work written with so much care and respect it will make your heart melt.

Given that this is book #5 of the series, we have gotten to know this family quite a bit, and this time we get to follow Oliver Bergman while he falls in love with his grumpy teammate, Gavin Hayes. I absolutely fell in love with both characters and their journey. Their story, with all its tropes (so many good ones!), is funny, steamy and so swoony. The character development is just *chefs kiss*. I really enjoyed the glimpses we get of all the siblings and their respective special someones. We get to know a bit more about the younger Bergman siblings; there’s the A-frame (we all know how important this place is!); we get to meet new Bergmans; and one of my favorite parts: we got a front row seat to past main characters’ personal growth and it was just so good!

I really wish all authors took as much care as Chloe does when it comes to character representation, because this is how it should be done. Again, this was a wonderful read that I devoured in no time because I just couldn’t put it down.

Thank you NetGalley & Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op for allowing me to read this ARC; the book doesn’t come out until May 10th, and I can’t wait for everyone to read this gem!

“I had to watch you have everything that I’d lost and know I could do it, to prove to us both that while I loved soccer, I love you better, best, beyond.”

Every new release in the Bergman Brothers series fills me with bittersweetness. I love this family so much, and I never want to say goodbye to them. I didn’t believe a couple would top my love for Rooney and Axel, but I should never doubt Chloe Liese. This enemies to lovers, Ted Lasso-inspired rom-com had me hooked from start to finish.

When I found myself wiping away tears during the first chapter, I just knew this story would be all-consuming. I ADORE Oliver. I love the way he loves his family, his desire to make others happy, and his selflessness. I love how he responded to Gavin’s anger and grumpiness with smiles and kindness. If you’ve seen Ted Lasso, Gavin Hayes is the equivalent of Roy Kent. The biggest and meanest grump with the softest heart. Their dynamic is much like Ted and Roy’s. Their banter and good-natured insults have me smiling throughout most of the story. Their tension and chemistry is palpable from the very beginning. Oliver and Gavin can’t ignore their attraction no matter how much they dislike each other.

Liese’s portrayal of anxiety feels so authentic and relatable. Oliver’s struggle with anxiety disorder resonated with me, and Liese’s vivid imagery brings this story and these feelings to life. It’s impossible to not feel what these characters are feeling by the depth in which Liese describes their emotions.

Gavin’s character is so misunderstood, and I truly felt for him. He’s put all his worth into the one thing that’s never let him down: soccer. I understood his self-defense mechanisms and his desire to keep everyone at arm’s length. Gavin’s upbringing is the opposite of Oliver’s, which is something I empathized with and is another reason I adore the Bergman family.

I loved witnessing Oliver and Gavin’s individual development throughout the book alongside their developing relationship. They were perfect opposites who suited each other so well, and I patiently awaited the moment they finally let down their walls and exposed their vulnerabilities. Their love for one another was so special and unconditional.

For me, what makes this series and each story so unique and enjoyable is the Bergman family. After 5 books with the Bergmans, I feel so invested in each of their lives. Oliver’s moments with his brothers, the Bergman Brother Summit, depicts the unconditional love and support in this family. Willa’s scene with Oliver brought me back to the start of the Bergman Brothers series and reminded me why I initially fell in love with this family and these characters. Willa and I are kindred spirits, and I see so much of myself in her, or at least the Willa from the beginning.

If you haven’t met the Bergmans yet, please do yourself a favor and pick up Only When It’s Us. This series is so much more than a romance series. Chloe Liese’s authentic depiction of autism (#OwnVoices), chronic illness, anxiety disorder, and other disabilities raises awareness of these subjects and educates readers. I’ve learned so much about neurodivergence and chronic illnesses through her stories. Liese’s poetic writing style keeps readers captivated, allows us to sympathize with her characters, and feel invested in their journeys. With each new addition to the series, I find it harder and harder to say goodbye.

Everything for You releases May 10th! Thank you NetGalley and Chloe Liese for this ARC!

❣️ Enemies to lovers
⚽️ Age gap
❣️ One bed
⚽️ Opposites attract
❣️ Slow burn
⚽️ Sports romance

5⭐
R verging on NC-17 because this is a slow burn but the last part of this book brings the 🌶️🌶️

This review is going to probably be a hot mess where I just gush about how much I love this series.

Okay I am already obsessed with Chloe Liese and this entire series but this book took my obsession to a whole other level as she brought not just Ollie and Gavin together but also gave long time readers a huge pay off in seeing so many beloved characters find new levels of happiness together.

Ollie is the young cheerful dude on his professional soccer team while Gavin is the grump nearing the end of his career, creating an atmosphere of bickering and attraction both on and off the soccer field for these two. Chloe promised this book would deliver on the Ted Lasso vibes and, wow, she definitely did--if you're looking for a book with a Roy Kent type character, this book will deliver on that and then some. The other beautiful thing about Chloe's books is how complex her characters are as they dealt with anxiety, chronic pain and homophobia in professional sports as well as the supporting cast of diverse characters with nonbinary, pregnancy, and different races were all represented on the page.

Overall, I just loved watching as Ollie and Gavin found a way to deal with their personal challenges, love each other and find the balance in their professional lives. This book was so satisfying in so many ways as it really moved this series forward in ways that I think will make the final two books just as satisfying. If you're anxiously awaiting Ted Lasso Season 3 or are annoyed that Bridgerton Season 2 didn't quite deliver the expected enemies to lovers drama, you should definitely pick up this book and the whole series because it was perfect.

Also I cannot decide if I like this book or book 3 best in the series!!

Thanks to Netgalley and the author for an ARC of this!

I am obsessed with this series full of love, healthy masculinity, diversity, and consent. This was my most anticipated release for the middle of 2022 and when I saw I was approved for the ARC I dropped everything to read it. This M/M grump/sunshine, enemies to lovers story fits perfectly in with all the others and smashed through every expectation I had for it. Perfection.

The fifth Bergman Brothers book is here! I have wondered what Oliver would be like as a protagonist, older, more mature, or still the wild prankster from the previous books. This exceeded my expectations. Ollie's story is so perfectly him. And I adored Gavin as the love interest. He is so much more than a grump stereotype with interesting backstory and motivation.

The two of them are both playing for the LA Galaxy soccer team. There's a ten year age gap with Gavin as the veteran and Ollie the up-and-coming leader. And the two regularly clash in terms of personality, approach, and more. If that weren't enough for a fabulous set-up, they also live next door to each other.

I don't know how Chloe Liese does it, how she gets me emotionally every time with every book. On a surface level, a book about two professional athletes should not be one that I resonate with deeply. But that doesn't acknowledge just how amazingly intense her writing is. She incorporates anxiety and chronic pain without either becoming trivialized. There are whole passages and chapters about being human and loving each other that I will need to re-read over and over.

And we once again have the whole Bergman clan. I have loved getting to know this whole family through each book. And having the chance to see them again and get to know them in new ways was especially wonderful. While this book could stand alone, I recommend reading the series in order. In this book, I was especially nice to be able to see how Aiden, Freya, Ryder, and Willa have changed since their books ended.

Thank you to Chloe Liese and NetGalley for the advanced reader copy. These opinions are my own.

TW: homophobia

I can truly say this is one of my favorite romance series. What Liese does with her characters and stories is just amazing. I loved seeing Gavin take down his walls for Oliver. Their chemistry was so good and of course I can't forget about the other Bergman's. Getting to see them all in future with their own little families (I screamed with Freya and Aiden). But really got me close to water works was chapter 27 with Oliver and Willa. That chapter is truly one of Liese's best written work. But I'm so excited for Viggo's and Ziggy's books (I'm hoping Viggo will fall in love with a romance writer and/or let it be second chance romance).