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readwithria's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
“I just know I’d rather be afraid with you than fearless with anyone else”
Only When It’s Us was a steamy, emotional, heart pounding book. Chloe Liese created such beautiful characters, and their struggles felt so real.
Read this book if you love
🩵 grumpy characters
🩶 cute nicknames
🩵 care taking
🩶 sports romance (they’re both soccer players)
🩵 Deaf/HoH rep
🩶 forced proximity
🩵 frenemies to lovers
🩶 college romance
I will say that some of the lumberjack peen puns were a little much for me, and it definitely had some parts where it felt a little slow, but with the Berkley republications coming soon I bet this book will get even better.
I will definitely be reading more of the Bergman books. 4 stars
Only When It’s Us was a steamy, emotional, heart pounding book. Chloe Liese created such beautiful characters, and their struggles felt so real.
Read this book if you love
🩵 grumpy characters
🩶 cute nicknames
🩵 care taking
🩶 sports romance (they’re both soccer players)
🩵 Deaf/HoH rep
🩶 forced proximity
🩵 frenemies to lovers
🩶 college romance
I will say that some of the lumberjack peen puns were a little much for me, and it definitely had some parts where it felt a little slow, but with the Berkley republications coming soon I bet this book will get even better.
I will definitely be reading more of the Bergman books. 4 stars
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Ableism, Cancer, Terminal illness, Medical content, and Alcohol
Minor: Blood, War, and Injury/Injury detail
lklitup's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Willa is a strong woman— mentally, emotionally, and physically— but can’t seem to find her voice when it comes to expressing what she needs or wants. Ryder is a strong man— mentally, emotionally, and physically— who can’t always voice himself when it comes to his expression. Each experience similar problems at a very base level, but their reasons are vastly different.
I loved this novel for the palpable chemistry between Willa and Ryder. That’s what a contemporary romance is all about! Okay, and also the personal growth of the main characters.
That said, I was pulled out of this novel more often than not for lack of realism. The brother-in-law professor who crosses the boundaries WAY too often? The reconnection between war buddies? The national-team-level soccer player? Some of it seemed too out of touch for me to be woven seamlessly into the parts I loved.
I will continue to read and support Chloe Liese and the Bergman family— though more for the laughs, sex, and H.E.A. than for the connection to reality.
I loved this novel for the palpable chemistry between Willa and Ryder. That’s what a contemporary romance is all about! Okay, and also the personal growth of the main characters.
That said, I was pulled out of this novel more often than not for lack of realism. The brother-in-law professor who crosses the boundaries WAY too often? The reconnection between war buddies? The national-team-level soccer player? Some of it seemed too out of touch for me to be woven seamlessly into the parts I loved.
I will continue to read and support Chloe Liese and the Bergman family— though more for the laughs, sex, and H.E.A. than for the connection to reality.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer and Chronic illness
Moderate: Medical content
Minor: Gore and Blood