Who Would Like This Book:
If you love a heartfelt sports romance with loads of warmth, found family vibes, and representation, this one’s going to sweep you off your feet. Oliver and Gavin are absolute scene-stealers with their grumpy/sunshine dynamic (think Ted Lasso meets Roy Kent, but make it romance!), slow-burn attraction, and genuine care for one another. The mental health and chronic pain rep is handled with honesty and sensitivity, and family plays a hilarious, heart-melting role throughout. If you’re a fan of enemies-to-lovers, “only one bed,” banter-filled stories with deep emotional payoffs - and don’t mind catching up with a big, lovable cast - this book is for you!
Who May Not Like This Book:
Some readers might find jumping into the fifth book of a series a bit overwhelming, especially with so many recurring characters and sibling hijinks if you aren’t familiar with the Bergman universe. If you prefer standalone stories or want the sports element front and center through the whole book, the later focus on romance and family might not match your expectations. Also, those who aren’t into slow-burn or heightened emotional vulnerability, or who want their romances low on angst and feels, may not click with this one.
About:
Everything for You by Chloe Liese is a heartwarming story that follows Oliver and Gavin, reluctant teammates on the Galaxy soccer team. Gavin, at the end of his soccer career, grapples with chronic pain, while Oliver, at the beginning of his career, hides his anxiety behind a facade of sunshine and spirit. Despite their differences, they are offered Co-Captaincy, forcing them to open up to each other emotionally to maintain their title. The book beautifully explores their evolving relationship, synchronized playing on the field, and the challenges they face both individually and together.
Readers praised Chloe Liese's inclusive writing style, particularly her accurate portrayal of disabilities and mental health issues. The author's compassionate handling of characters like Oliver with anxiety and Gavin with chronic pain resonated with many, offering a realistic yet caring representation of their struggles and growth throughout the story.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Content warnings include themes of anxiety and panic attacks, chronic pain, and a homophobic slur, though the latter is addressed in context.
Has Romance?
The romance is a central focus of the story, with a significant emphasis on the evolving relationship between the two male leads.
From The Publisher:
Gear up for an all-the-feels, steamy slow-burn in this enemies-to-lovers sports romance about fighting for love when life's taught you it's a losing game.
Gavin
We've been teammates for two years, but it feels like a lifetime that Oliver Bergman's been on my last nerve. A demanding captain and veteran player, I'm feared and friendless, while he's the beloved rising star, all sunshine smiles and upbeat team spirit. To make matters worse, he's obscenely attractive. In short: he's genetically designed to get under my skin.
Avoiding Oliver has been my survival tactic on and off the field. But when Coach drops the bomb that we're now co-captains, avoiding him becomes impossible, and keeping the truth from him-let alone my distance-is harder than ever.
Oliver
Life was great until soccer legend Gavin Hayes joined the team and proved he's nothing like the guy I grew up idolizing. Instead, he's a giant-albeit gorgeous-grump who lives to rain on my parade. I've sworn off pranks since entering the public eye, so rather than settle our differences the Bergman way, I've had to settle for killing Gavin with kindness. There's just one problem: killing him with kindness is killing me.
To make matters worse, Coach gives us an ultimatum: put an end to our enmity or say goodbye to being captains. I'm prepared to be miserable while we meet her demands and make nice, but the last thing I expect is to discover an explosive attraction we can't help but act on, and worse yet, to realize the man hiding beneath Gavin's gruff exterior is all I've ever wanted.
Everything for You is a grumpy-sunshine, enemies-to-lovers, age gap sports romance about an upbeat rising soccer star with anxiety and his curmudgeonly veteran teammate who lives with chronic pain. Complete with nosy senior citizens, nosier siblings, and a meddling coach, this standalone slow burn is the fifth in a series of novels about a Swedish-American family of five brothers, two sisters, and their wild adventures as they each find happily ever after.
Ratings (29)
Incredible (9) | |
Loved It (14) | |
Liked It (4) | |
Did Not Like (2) |
Reader Stats (45):
Read It (31) | |
Want To Read (10) | |
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2 comment(s)
It started out pretty strong and I was excited for an Oliver book, but it just kept falling apart over time. It felt like the romance was rushed and the pacing in general was very blocky and erratic. Was definitely a little bummed with this one.
Such a funny lighthearted book. I love the Gorgeous Grump and the coffee they named after him 😂 Gavin is relatable though, being an older soccer player and describing his pain from the years of playing soccer really hit me. I felt so bad for him.
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Everything for You?
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