Only When Itвђ™s Us By Chloe Liese -

Only When It's Us by Chloe Liese is a "New Adult" contemporary sports romance that serves as the first entry in the seven-book series. Known for its "sunshine and lumberjack" dynamic, the novel combines humor with emotional depth, focusing on themes of disability, grief, and the vulnerability required for true connection. Plot Summary

The novel is widely recognized for its authentic representation and emotional maturity: ARC Review: Only When It's Us by Chloe Liese Only When It’s Us by Chloe Liese

The story follows , a star college soccer player, and Ryder Bergman , a quiet, bearded classmate who resembles a mountain man. Their relationship begins with a major misunderstanding: Willa believes Ryder is arrogant because he ignores her request for class notes, not realizing that he is deaf and simply didn't hear her. After their "matchmaking" professor pairs them for a Business Mathematics project, they engage in a competitive game of pranks and banter that slowly evolves from hostility into a deep, slow-burn attraction. Core Themes and Representation Only When It's Us by Chloe Liese is