I LOVE the Bergmans. My friends and family is sick and tired of hearing me talk about this series but I will not stop until they’ve all read them.
This book was one of my most anticipated reads of 2022 (if not THE most anticipated) so when I saw that ARCs were available I all but RAN to NetGalley. I may or may not have squealed when I was approved👀

Now onto the review. Chloe has done it again. Is anyone surprised though? I swear this series keep getting better with every new book. This book was so good. I LOVED it. I loved all the tropes and the characters and getting to see the rest of the Bergman siblings and know what they’re up was an amazing little extra.

Gavin and Oliver were amazing characters and felt incredibly human and real. That’s one of the best thing about Chloe’s books- all her characters are exceptionally well built, have good qualities and flaws like all of us and their journeys to happiness aren’t always straightforward. They have set backs and work on themselves to improve whatever it is they feel needs go be better. The truth is, you’ll see little bits of yourself in every one of these characters and who knows, maybe you’ll even understand yourself a bit better.

The banter between the main characters was amazing and they had so much chemistry! I just loved seeing them together and following their journey to the HAE, which wasn’t always easy but was 100% worth it in the end.

This book is everything. It made me smile (hadn’t even finished the first page and I already had a huge smile on my face) and laugh, made me squeal with joy, but because it also deals with some heavier topics (such as anxiety and chronic pain) it also made me stop to think and I’ll admit I shed a few tears here and there.

This was a very anticipated read and I’m happy to say it did not disappoint. If you haven’t read this series yet, you have no idea what you’re missing! Genuinely some of the best books out there right now. Couldn’t recommend them more.

4 stars! what another perfect chloe liese bergman brother novel!

Definitely for you if you enjoy
- Grump/sunshine
- Age gap
- Unresolved feelings of past and present

Oliver Bergman hoped his time with the LA Galaxy soccer team would be everything but with Gavin Hayes, the resident grump and their captain, it’s hard. Although he’d usually resort to pranks and shenanigans, he’s chosen to be better while in the public eye and kill Gavin with kindness.

Gavin deals with chronic pain having played soccer for so long and seeing Oliver, the perfect picture of health, talent and fake kindness, he feels rather resentful. When Gavin is demoted from captain to co-captain with Oliver of all people, he’s forced to make it work.

As Gavin and Oliver set aside their differences to captain the team, they realize they’re a much better fit than they realized. With how their pasts have shaped them and their careers and futures in mind, they have to decide what’s the right call to make.

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this was an anticipated read for me and it didn’t disappoint! i absolutely just flew through it which was expected. i love the whole series and this swedish family and i’m so happy i got to experience a time jump with this family… that’s my FAMILY.

oliver was such a sweet character to read and i loved seeing him grow from past books. he was just so understanding, open and optimistic without seeming ditzy like some authors choose to make their more optimistic characters. gavin was also a wonderful grump. gavin and oliver truly balanced each other in a way that i wasn’t bored with.

i wish we got more background on gavin earlier in the book but glad we got his story regardless! oliver’s background and family was thoroughly covered and being able to see past couples move forward with their relationships without overshadowing oliver and gavin’s story was perfect!

returning to a series like this one is just one of the greatest feelings and each book has been a hit for me. i enjoy liese’s novels, writing style and paces and i’m so glad i stumbled upon them. i, ironically enough, was denied a book of the series on netgalley and now i’m able to read this ARC through netgalley. i feel like i’m having a full circle moment right now. can’t believe i have to wait a whole year for the next one and not even ready for it to end but also i will wait forever and will be so happy to continue following chloe liese’s career!

Thank you netgalley and the publisher for sending this ARC in return for an honest review.

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮 ⚽️
➖𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞: May 10th
➖𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: 5/5 ⭐️’s
➖𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥: 3/5 🌶’s

This series continues to be a balm to my soul! With each book and each couple, I fall more and more in love with the Bergman clan, and of course this book is no exception!

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮 is the perfect mixture of grumpy + sunshine and enemies to lovers, but the way that Oliver & Gavin’s story slowly develops into something so much more tender and vulnerable as the book progresses is what really sealed this as a 5 star read for me.

What you’ll find in this trope-tastic book:
➖enemies to lovers
➖grumpy + sunshine ☀️
➖m/m sports romance ⚽️💗
➖10 year age gap (or 9 years, 7 months, and 6 days if you ask Ollie 🤪)
➖forced proximity
➖anxiety & chronic pain rep!!
➖the one bed trope (ft. a broken thermostat 🥵)

Chloe is fantastic at creating such authentic, multifaceted characters who you can’t help but love and root for. In this case especially, I think Oliver & Gavin’s story arcs (both separately and as a couple) were SO special. They both share kind of similar sentiments of feeling like they’re not worthy of love, but they handle it in such contrasting ways. Oliver is the bright and shiny people pleaser, while Gavin is the grump who keeps everyone at arm’s length. These two were genuinely such a great complement to one another and seeing them start to lower their walls and slowly unravel each other was incredibly satisfying!

All in all, if you’re looking for an authentic romance read that will truly make your heart sing, then I fully recommend pre-ordering 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮! (Also the Bergman family updates in this book are just ✨spectacular✨)

Thank you to @chloe_liese & @netgalley for providing me with an arc in exchange for an honest review!

Let's just pretend I never said I would post the review on Thursday ok

Tropes: enemies to lovers, age gap, grumpy sunshine, one bed, sports romance, hurt/care.

This is the second Bergman Brothers book I have read, and it has solidified that Chloe Liese is an auto buy author for me. A tropey, slow burn mlm romance with incredible disability representation (chronic pain and anxiety). The representation was definitely accurate as someone who lives with chronic pain, and was done in such a way that it added to the romance whilst being realistic. I love the family aspect, especially the brother dynamics. It is fun, but so sweet and heart warming.

If you want a brilliant romance series, I really recommend picking these up. You don't have to read them in order, but there are nice easter eggs about the past couples as you read on.

Thank you to Net Galley and Chloe Leise for the arc in exchange for an honest review. Publication day is May 10th, and I will be moving the rest of the series to the top of my TBR!

Chloe Liese can do no wrong. Bold statement- but true!

This romance explores the classic enemies-to-lovers and grumpy meets sunshine tropes. Oliver seems to be the sweetest of the Bergman bunch, and it only seems fitting to pair him with the ultimate grouch. Gavin, an aging soccer superstar, doesn't want to get involved with Oliver at all, especially since Oliver seems to embody everything he used to be: young, healthy, fit.

It should come as no surprise that when the two are partnered as co-captains, sparks fly until they can no longer deny their attraction. What ensues is a sweet, sexy romance that continues to build up until the very last page.

As always, Chloe LIese handles sensitive subjects with the care they deserve; chronic pain and homophobia are the two specific subjects that were broached, and they were addressed realistically and thoughtfully.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for providing this ebook in exchange for my honest review.

The Bergman Brothers continue to be excellent company! This time, we get to spend a little more time with soccer playing Oliver, who has a crush on his teammate, the ten year older Gavin. It's a slow, slow burn, but the chemistry is sizzling, and the bed sheet entanglement scene is to die for!

There are so many wonderful moments in this book! Babies, brotherly support, anxiety rep, the A-frame, charged moments and the most swoon worthy grand gesture to make sure Oliver gets a happy ever after. I love how Gavin comes to term with his career ending while Oliver's is on the rise; some truly beautiful writing in those scenes. Also, one bed trope!

The book is out May 10th so go preorder it now, and in the meantime you can read books 1-4, starting with Only When It's Us, which is still my favourite of the lot ❤️

This might make the top book from the Bergman series by Chloe Liese. I was in knots from the very first page from all the feelings. I loved seeing old character pop up, the family dynamics, the banter and tension between Gavin and Oliver, and Chloe’s signature emotional build in tandem with sexual tension. Beautifully done and I wept a LOT.

Chloe Liese has done it again! This is another incredible love story that will make you laugh, cry and feel all the things. I have loved Oliver in the previous books, so I was really excited to read his story and I was not disappointed! As always, Chloe did an amazing job of weaving in important and relevant issues like dealing with anxiety, injuries, pain and family issues alongside the romance. Oliver and Gavin's story was beautiful and this book may have become my favorite of the series so far! These books continue to get better and better and I cannot wait to read the next one.

THIS BOOK IS SO GOOD! I AM CRY! The chemistry between Gavin and Oliver had me sweating! The banter! God, the banter!!!! I trust Chloe Liese with my whole entire heart. When she writes, I know it will be emotionally intelligent, sensitive, heartfelt, funny, charming, full of depth, and just so dang good. I love the Bergmans and I am so thankful for the opportunity to read Everything for You early. Thank you thank you thank you!!!

This is one of my favorite book series and this one may be my favorite book in the Bergman brothers series!! It was so amazing, I barely have words. It had all of my favorite tropes such as grumpy/ sunshine, one bed, and it was a sports romance! Not often do I find books labeled grumpy/ sunshine where the two main characters are exactly that but this one did not disappoint! It had the grumpiest of grumps and the sunniest of sunshines! I also loved the way Chloe seamlessly introduced a brother that was part of the LGBTQ+ community without trying to capitalize on something that is very normal. She is amazing and writes amazing books! Will definitely recommend and will be posting a TikTok video soon! Thank you NetGalley for this arc!

“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."

What You'll Find:
✔️M/M Sports Romance
✔️Enemies to Lovers
✔️Sunshine/Grump
✔️Close Proximity
✔️Slow Burn
✔️Dual POV

Oliver and Gavin have been teammates for 2 years. And they couldn't appear any more different. Oliver is the rising star, full of sunshine. Gavin is the veteran grump. Avoidance has worked for them, up until now. Oliver has been named team co-captain and the coach has made it clear they are to get along. What starts as two enemies pulling pranks, leads to walls falling and tension simmering. Soon they learn there's so much more beneath the surface, including attraction.

This story started a tiny bit slow for me. But I was so happy to get a bit more from the last book. It answered my lingering questions, and I should have had no doubts that was the author's plan all along. Once Oliver and Gavin first truly interact in this story, I was hooked. Oliver is pure sunshine. On the surface. But he battles anxiety. And I thought this was portrayed well. Gavin, oh this cinnamon roll of a grump, I adored him. Living with chronic pain, I could sympathize with him. His tough exterior hides his past hurts and future fears. I would have loved to learn more of Gavin's past though. Including relationships. It felt a little rushed over.

But there is so much mutual pining here that will draw you in. It is a slow burn though, which the author does so well. There are so many tiny tender moments. Along with some lust filled chemistry. That one bed tangle in the sheets though... this book proves you don't need the deed for it to be hot. The had such a great connection. Underneath it all, they had more in common then meets the eye. They had a little help along the way getting, but I cheered them on.

Everything For You has truly Everything. For. You. A sports romance with heart and heat. Humor and feels (that had me both smiling and tearing up). Great rep, handled with much thought and care. And a family dynamic that just gets better and better. I adore these Bergman's and loved Gavin's hilariously sweet little crew too. I truly look forward to each Bergman read and that unforgettable A-Frame. I dread the thought of there only being two books left. But I also can't wait either! Another excellent addition to this series!

NOTE: I would recommend reading this series in order, prior to this book especially, as there is an time jump with minor spoilers for previous couples books.

CW: Anxiety, Panic Attacks (on page), Chronic Pain, Homophobic Slurs (not stated on page).

*I received an ARC from the author via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own and given freely.

I had never heard of Chloe Liese before, and after doing a quick search, finding her profile on GoodReads and seeing her other books on Amazon, I realized that I may have not chosen the best book of hers to start with. Everything for You is part of a series of family stories and I hadn't read any of them prior to this one. However, my fears were unfounded, because even if you haven't read any of her Bergman Brothers books, you'll get acquainted with the family in no time. She does an amazing job of giving just enough exposition so you feel like you've done a cursory meet-up with the Bergman fam, and this is important, since family is such a major part of Oliver's life.

Oliver Bergman is a rising star for the L.A. Galaxy soccer club, dropping out of UCLA after his sophomore year and a terrible break-up. Openly bisexual, Oliver doesn't shy away from his sexuality, but he doesn't exactly make it an open part of his public persona, either. When he's made co-captain for the Galaxy with his childhood idol, veteran soccer star Gavin Hayes, he can't believe his luck—too bad Hayes, also openly gay, hates his guts and has since the second he laid eyes on Hayes in the locker room.

But as they grow into their co-captaincy, something else starts to grow between them, too. The tension that Liese builds between these two is, well—intense. There's a fine line between love and hate, and you can feel it in every interaction Oliver and Gavin have with one another. But maybe, just maybe, the rookie and the accomplished player can teach each other a thing or two and make their team—and themselves—all the better in the process.

This book had major Ted Lasso vibes, and Liese says as much in her author's note that they were wholly intentional. If you're a fan of the show and queer romances, you will absolutely adore this book (and you won't get Roy Kent's growly gruff on the outside-marshmallow puff on the inside personality out of your mind either when you read Gavin).

Everything for You is another hit by Chloe Liese. Chloe’s books are the romances we all need - her characters always feel like real people. Everything for You was full of everything that I love and filled the Ted Lasso-shaped hole in my heart. Do yourself the favor of reading this, Oliver and Gavin’s love will fill you with so much hope and joy!!
Thank you to Netgalley and Chloe Liese for this ARC ebook in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

Chloe Liese has my heart and speaks to everything in my soul with her books. This fifth installment in the Bergman Brother series continued this trajectory. I always want to read her books so quickly but also make them last forever because they are just so good.

I don't know if there are words to express how grateful I am for Chloe's books and the way she writes. She has the ability to make all types of people feel seen with her stories. With a focus on inclusion of chronic illness and disability representation, Chloe shows readers through her love stories that no matter what they are enough just as they are. Proof is in her dedication for this book, "For anyone who's been scared or hurt, who's loved and lost. You're brave. You're enough. I believe in you."

This book focuses on Oliver Bergman, the sixth child in the Bergman clan, and his love story. This is a beautiful M/M love story sports romance with a huge grumpy/sunshine trope along with enemies to lovers, age gap, only one bed, and forced proximity. If you are a fan of the show Ted Lasso, you will absolutely adore this book. The characters Oliver and his love interest Gavin mimic the characters of Ted Lasso and Roy Kent if they were both soccer players and fell in love.

This story fast forwards us in the Bergman world four years when Oliver is now playing professional soccer. He is forced to become co-captains with Gavin, who has only shown animosity towards him the entire past two years they have been teammates. They start out on opposite sides with Oliver's sunshine personality constantly antagonized by the grumpy cynical Gavin. As they battle one another as enemies, the underlying issues each one experiences starts to come to light.

Gavin is dealing with extreme chronic pain from all his years on the field. He's ten years older than Oliver and on his way out of his career while Oliver is just beginning. Oliver uses his sunny personality to mask all the anxiety he feels. The two decide to support one another in the name of being co-captains and the team. As they do this, each one uncovers the real layers of the other beneath the surface of what is shown.

The chemistry is immediately off the charts between the two, but just as Chloe always does, she leads us on a true slow burn. The payoff though, is tremendous! The love scenes between them are gorgeous and fiery, and well worth the wait.

I loved seeing how Gavin tackled the next phase of his life. To be 34, and be staring down the end of his career was such a vulnerable place for him to find himself. The compassion that Oliver had for Gavin and that Gavin had for Oliver for each of their struggles was such an amazing thing to read.

This book really does explore the statement that we are enough just as we are. Throughout the story we also get numerous cameos and updates from the rest of the Bergman clan. I enjoyed reading about the other family members I've come to know and love. I also just really love this family and all their love for one another and of course their continued antics.

This book is amazing. Read it and let your heart feel full.

Thank you to the author and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Oliver Bergman and Gavin Hayes are professional soccer players om ghe same team. And they cannot stand each other. When they are forced to become Co-captains for their team, a spark between the two blossoms that develops into more. With the occasional prank in between.
This enemies-to-lovers, grumpy/sunshine, age gap romance features queer rep, anxiety rep, chronic pain rep and lots of musical theatre references. It is the perfect mix of emotional, steamy and had me laughing out loud more than once.
The characters are what really drives this book. Oliver and Gavin feel incredibly real with their respective struggles and ambitions. And even though this is the first Bergman Brothers book I have read, I did not feel overwhelmed by the many siblings. Instead I got the sense that I really got to know each of their characters in this short time, with Viggo quickly becoming my favourite. I already added the rest of the Bergman Brother Books to my list and cannot wait for Viggos and Ziggys stories.
In short: Everything for You is absolutely brilliant and I will definitely be reading more of Chloe Lieses books in the future.

Everything for you, is EVERYTHING. I am likely to read any Bergman book but, Oliver and Gavin's story was a missing part of me I didn't know existed. Grumpy/Sunshine meets chronic pain and anxiety rep and creates a steamy, lovely, amazing book. This may be Chloe Liese's steamiest Bergman book, and I could NOT walk away, I'll not lie I have reread it multiple times before writing this review.
Oliver and Gavin are forced to Co-captain their professional soccer team and the sparks, and the pranks are there. If you have read the previous books in this series, you've seen Oliver's mischief before, but not to this level. Oliver hides behind sunshine, and Gavin hides behind storm clouds, and they are the perfect match.

This book puts them in the position to have to realize themselves and they see the best way to do this? together. I just know, both men would do Everything For the other.
queer rep, anxiety rep, musical lovers, pranks, and Bergman family love.

Oliver Bergman is known for being a nice guy, both on and off the soccer pitch. His career has taken off, and after two years of paying his dues, Oliver is allowed to become co-captain. The only problem is he has to work with Gavin Hayes. Oliver has idolized Gavin ever since he was young, and was thrilled to get to play alongside him, until he realized that below the handsome exterior, Gavin is as prickly as a cactus. The pair butt heads at every turn, and if they can't be civil, they can kiss their captaincy goodbye. As they're forced to spend more time together, neither Oliver nor Gavin can deny the heat building between them. Both have been running from love for years, but what will happen if they finally give in?

Liese does it again! She has this way of writing romances that just suck you in. She always has the perfect mix of sweetness and steam. I don't usually love age gap tropes, but Oliver and Gavin worked so well together that I completely forgot about it. I thought the two of them were adorable together. Oliver is so sunshiney and positive, and Gavin is an irritable grump, which happens to be one of my favorite combinations. They both had different sides to their personalities they don't show to anyone else but felt comfortable enough to be vulnerable with one another, and it was so lovely. As in all her other books, the banter was top-notch and I found myself chuckling a bunch. I also love how inclusive her books are, and how they deal with a lot of topics not usually found in other romance books. There were a few times I felt the pacing was a little slow but other than that, I thought this was another solid addition to this series, and I'm excited to see where the next one goes.

Oh, I just love Chloe Liese's Bergman family. This book was no exception - it included one of my favourite tropes: a sunshiney main character and a grumpy main character who is a softie deep inside. GAH. So fun. Oliver and Gavin's story held my attention from the first second and I just loved the way they came to relate to one another after some earlier misunderstandings. I loved all the soccer in the book and the way the sport was described - which is saying a lot since I am not a DIEHARD sports fan (though I do love a good sports book when done well, like this one was).

There were a few absolutely hilarious moments in this book as well as a lot of heartwarming/awww I really feel for them/wow I believe this is all going to work out but I'm not 100% sure how moments. Chloe's writing is impeccable and she has a wonderful talent for making her characters just so real.

I can't wait for the two remaining books in this series though I know I will be crushed when we make our way through all the Bergmans.

Thank you so much to the author and Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

One of these days I'm going to write to Chloe Liese and ask if we've ever met in real life. Her ability to make me see a piece of myself in at least one character in her books blows me away. Sometimes it comes from the Bergman directly, sometimes it's a gut punch line delivered by somebody else. In this book it was the gut punch from Oliver to Gavin.
I adoreevery single thing about these books. I loved the references to the ahem, football World Cup incident. The way the anxiety attacks were dealt with was just superb, it's okay not be okay emphasised and normalised more in text.
As usual the Bergmans had their usual, amazing flair - I have a feeling we're going to be in for an amazing revenge treat from all 0f them when we get to Viggo. The cabin portion of the book was particularly special there.
Chloe Liese books are instant requests and buys for me. A gap in new releases? Reread any Bergman book. Thank you for writing them.
Thank you to netgalley and the author for the arc in exchange for an honest review.

Oh, I absolutely <i>adored</i> this new-to-me author and this <i>fifth</i> installment in this series, but the first one for me 😍

Even though I knew going into this that there had been four previous M/F books, four previous couples to establish this big family, I never felt lost or like I was missing something. The book did a good job of describing all of <b>Oliver's</b> siblings so I got their names and sense of who they are.

What I got is that Oliver is youngest son, and second to youngest sibling overall of seven. This opens when he's 20 and freshly heartbroken from his now ex-boyfriend cheating on him. Four of his six siblings are happy and in love and settled, but he's determined not to give in too easily into love after his heartbreak, certainly not with another soccer player, that's for sure...

After the prologue, it's four years later and....

Enter <b>Gavin</b>, grump extraordinaire. He and Oliver have been playing on the same professional LA soccer team for two years, and for the most part, have ignored each other. Or well, Gavin ignored Oliver first and Oliver followed his lead. Or well, not exactly...but he decided to be overly cheerful and a little passive aggressive to get under Gavin's skin.

Because when Gavin wasn't ignoring Oliver, he was being a straight up asshole to him.

This would be considered enemies-to-lovers, except Gavin never actually hates Oliver - and Oliver certainly never hates Gavin - and it's more that Gavin really wants Oliver, but doesn't want to want him.

Gavin has had a tough life, and doesn't want to let anyone close enough that their leaving him would truly hurt him. So he puts up walls and a front to keep people out.

In a way, Oliver does too, only on the opposite end of the spectrum. He's always, in front of others, all cheer and smiles and kindness. Not that he isn't that person, but more that he exaggerates his happy-go-lucky charm and kindness to not let people in as well. In some ways Gavin and Oliver are more alike than they seem.

I loved how this author gave these two characters such depth. How she showed two people could both be hiding, but doing it in different ways. Oliver hasn't had the tough life that Gavin has, but he's still human, and has experienced heartbreak, and has anxiety, serious enough that he gets panic attacks.

I loved how the author showed that it's okay to be human. To not shut people out all the time with grumpiness or too much sunshine, that it was okay for Oliver to not always have a smile on his face, to not always be the nice guy, to not always be in the mood to be happy, and that it was okay for Gavin to be happy, to smile every once in awhile, to laugh and have fun.

I love the juxtaposition of these two characters, and how well they fit together because of it. How Oliver taught Gavin to open up to happiness, and Gavin taught Oliver it was okay not to be perfect all the time, and to be not always be ON for other people.

I loved how the romance was written, too. I loved how these two went from snarking at each other and being angry with each other and almost coming to blows, to easing up with each other, to finding comfort in each other, to letting go and letting the other in at times.

Seeing Gavin, especially, go from trying so hard to never let Oliver in, to slowly letting him in in various small ways, was wonderful.

I was loving their romance so much that I didn't mind that it took awhile for sex to happen, and that we didn't get a ton of it. What we did get was just the icing on the cake, really. I love when books do romance so well that I don't mind if I don't get a ton of sex, or barely any at all.

These two were so in love with each other, the sex was just a great little extra that added to their love story.

Gavin is 34 years old, and Oliver is 24, so there's an age gap there. The big conflict of this story is that Gavin doesn't want to give up soccer, but his body is on its last legs before it gets so bad that he can't play anymore. He has chronic pain, mainly in his lower back and one of his knees. Somewhat in his ankle as well to add on to his pain, but his main problems are his back and knee.

Oliver, on the other hand, has just started his soccer career. He has a good ten years left himself, and is in good shape. Gavin is one of the greats, having played for 15 years in Europe, and he's up there with the likes of David Beckham. Gavin has had a hard time dealing with the fact that Oliver has his career ahead of him, and his career is almost over.

Gavin doesn't know what he is without soccer, and has been scared to find out, so he's been pushing his body to the absolute limit to play as much soccer as he can before he truly can't anymore.

Gavin also has fears that Oliver would leave him if he's just a retired soccer player, no longer what he once was, while Oliver still has all this soccer glory he gets to have.

But our bodies just can't handle vigorous physicality like with sports for long, and it's just the way it goes. A lot of this book is Gavin coming to terms with that,

On Oliver's side, it's mostly getting past his "no more getting involved with other soccer players" rule and really, underneath that, is just allowed himself to love and trust again. Ever since his ex-boyfriend Bryce cheated on him, he's been scared if he falls in love again, that person would leave him again, would find him lacking, and Gavin's attitude at first certainly doesn't help Oliver think he's worth sticking around for.

But with some help along the way (such as Oliver's family members, and Gavin actually going to therapy, which I was so happy about), these two eventually figure it out, and their happiness together made me so happy.

Also there are a few parts with both of them and Oliver's niece that are just adorable - especially one part where Gavin helps Oliver take care of her for the night - and made my heart melt. I'd love to read that these two eventually either adopt or have a surrogate have a kid of their own. They'd be great parents.

I'm assuming the next two (probably last two?) in this series will be about Viggo, Oliver's older brother by a year, and Oliver's younger sister Ziggy. I won't be reading Ziggy's but I have hope that Viggo's will be M/M...let's hope! We weren't told his sexuality in this, so it'd be cool if he was gay or bisexual. If not and it's an M/F, well...oh well, this will be the only book I'm reading in this series, then.

But I can, at the very least, imagine these two having a kid or two :D

I absolutely recommend this book, even if you haven't read the first four books in this series like me. It's mainly a standalone, and previous characters from Oliver's family were explained well and I never felt lost, so reading this never felt like I was jumping in the middle of something or anything like that.

This was just such a wonderful book overall and I just adored Oliver and Gavin together. Truly the "one's a grump/the other is sunshine" trope with this couple haha.

Two MASSIVE thumbs up from me. When this comes out, definitely read this one. It's definitely a win!🥰😘