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Goose Run #3
Chase Hooper Likes It Hot
Chase Hooper doesn’t like people, apart from his housemates and his twin brother Cash. He especially doesn’t like the hot guy who stops by Goose Run Gas in the middle of every night to interrupt his nap and tell him how terrible his coffee is.
Lee Torres is a baker, and the best and worst part of his morning is when he stops at the gas station for coffee. The coffee is awful, but the guy serving it is kind of cute, even if he’s blatantly hostile. Still, something keeps Lee coming back for more, and it’s certainly not the stale pastries.
When Chase and Lee are thrown together working at Goose Run’s newest entrepreneurial venture, it’s a chance for both of them to get what they need. For Chase, it means no more night shifts. For Lee, it means running his own bakery. They can both keep it professional, right?
Wrong.
Sparks fly, and things are getting heated in the kitchen, but if Lee thinks he's going to be allowed past the protective walls that Chase has spent a lifetime building, he can think again. Because Chase Hooper doesn’t do feelings.
If they’re not careful, this could be a recipe for disaster.
Welcome to Goose Run, a small town full of quirky characters, big personalities, and unexpected romances. Just don't ask about the goose.
Lee Torres is a baker, and the best and worst part of his morning is when he stops at the gas station for coffee. The coffee is awful, but the guy serving it is kind of cute, even if he’s blatantly hostile. Still, something keeps Lee coming back for more, and it’s certainly not the stale pastries.
When Chase and Lee are thrown together working at Goose Run’s newest entrepreneurial venture, it’s a chance for both of them to get what they need. For Chase, it means no more night shifts. For Lee, it means running his own bakery. They can both keep it professional, right?
Wrong.
Sparks fly, and things are getting heated in the kitchen, but if Lee thinks he's going to be allowed past the protective walls that Chase has spent a lifetime building, he can think again. Because Chase Hooper doesn’t do feelings.
If they’re not careful, this could be a recipe for disaster.
Welcome to Goose Run, a small town full of quirky characters, big personalities, and unexpected romances. Just don't ask about the goose.
240 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 10, 2026
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February 15, 2026
✰ 2.75 stars ✰
I liked when Chase and Lee were more at each other's throats, rather than kissing each other's throats. 🥰 Okay, for real; for all that Chase disliked Lee, it was nice to see that Lee was the soothing balm to Chase's prickliness. Chase has had it rough and he is distrustful and it is difficult for him to expand his trusted circle of sanctuary. 🫂
But the safety and calmness that Lee offers to chase without question or exchange of benefits is what eventually breaks that wall around Chase's heart. ❤️🩹 It cracks even further when the one person he placed above all others - every time, and in a heartbeat. No fucking question - including himself, reminds him - forces him to see that he does not have to sacrifice his own happiness for his sake - his twin brother, Cash.
“I’d started life with one brother, and now I had a bunch of them, and it was okay.”
Goose Run's weird little family is growing bigger and somehow, they only stronger than ever. Chase and Cash still have their demons to fight and to heal from, but it was heartwarming to see how Danny and Wilder were still as focused and determined to be their support system - to never let them feel forsaken or lost again. 🤧
The prequel shed light on their time before arriving in Goose Run. It was heartbreaking to see the hardships and struggles they faced, the difficult choices Chase had to do without any regard to his own well-being, and the lack of decent people they encountered. 😟 It's no wonder when Danny met them helpless and hungry in the rubbish that their first instinct was to doubt his good intentions. But it was Cash who showed Chase that they're a duo and that he has just as much say in their future.
“Crazy how much things had changed between us. And all it had taken was a little bit of heat.”
I would have liked if Chase and Lee's mutual attraction could have been approached differently. Their romance kicks off with an impulsive hungry, desperate, and kind of filthy move to diffuse their scorching sexual tension, built on pushing each other's buttons until it leads to pulling off each other's buttons. ❤️🔥
Okay, I'll stop with the innuendo. 😏
Lee is such a likeable guy, a great baker and an excellent cuddler, an overall understanding great dude, wholly committed to making their relationship work 🥺 It's impossible for Chase to not see that there is someone who he can allow over the defensive yard line, for who loves him just as he is - Gas-station-asshole Chase, can’t-make-a-coffee Chase, rude-as-hell Chase. 💕
I am curious to know what is the backstory to Bobby Merritt, mayor of Goose Run and owner of Gobble de Goose. Gotta love that name. 😆 Where does he get his riches and eccentricities from, and will Lucille ever not cause a ruckus? Will he ever find his own lucky someone, or is he that affable someone who brings broken and lonely hearts together? Inquiring minds look forward to seeing if we'll ever get some answers into his personality soon. 🪿
“It feels like it could be something good if we let it. If we tried, even if we’re scared.”
I liked when Chase and Lee were more at each other's throats, rather than kissing each other's throats. 🥰 Okay, for real; for all that Chase disliked Lee, it was nice to see that Lee was the soothing balm to Chase's prickliness. Chase has had it rough and he is distrustful and it is difficult for him to expand his trusted circle of sanctuary. 🫂
But the safety and calmness that Lee offers to chase without question or exchange of benefits is what eventually breaks that wall around Chase's heart. ❤️🩹 It cracks even further when the one person he placed above all others - every time, and in a heartbeat. No fucking question - including himself, reminds him - forces him to see that he does not have to sacrifice his own happiness for his sake - his twin brother, Cash.
“I’d started life with one brother, and now I had a bunch of them, and it was okay.”
Goose Run's weird little family is growing bigger and somehow, they only stronger than ever. Chase and Cash still have their demons to fight and to heal from, but it was heartwarming to see how Danny and Wilder were still as focused and determined to be their support system - to never let them feel forsaken or lost again. 🤧
The prequel shed light on their time before arriving in Goose Run. It was heartbreaking to see the hardships and struggles they faced, the difficult choices Chase had to do without any regard to his own well-being, and the lack of decent people they encountered. 😟 It's no wonder when Danny met them helpless and hungry in the rubbish that their first instinct was to doubt his good intentions. But it was Cash who showed Chase that they're a duo and that he has just as much say in their future.
“Crazy how much things had changed between us. And all it had taken was a little bit of heat.”
I would have liked if Chase and Lee's mutual attraction could have been approached differently. Their romance kicks off with an impulsive hungry, desperate, and kind of filthy move to diffuse their scorching sexual tension, built on pushing each other's buttons until it leads to pulling off each other's buttons. ❤️🔥
Okay, I'll stop with the innuendo. 😏
Lee is such a likeable guy, a great baker and an excellent cuddler, an overall understanding great dude, wholly committed to making their relationship work 🥺 It's impossible for Chase to not see that there is someone who he can allow over the defensive yard line, for who loves him just as he is - Gas-station-asshole Chase, can’t-make-a-coffee Chase, rude-as-hell Chase. 💕
I am curious to know what is the backstory to Bobby Merritt, mayor of Goose Run and owner of Gobble de Goose. Gotta love that name. 😆 Where does he get his riches and eccentricities from, and will Lucille ever not cause a ruckus? Will he ever find his own lucky someone, or is he that affable someone who brings broken and lonely hearts together? Inquiring minds look forward to seeing if we'll ever get some answers into his personality soon. 🪿
Review of advance copy received from Author
This made me cry!!
I've known since book one that Cash was most likely to make me bawl my eyes out, but I stupidly thought that his twin Chase wouldn't - how wrong I was!!
Chase is super prickly with good reason, but it was heartbreaking seeing him struggle to accept that he could want things without someone using that to hurt him. I wanted to hug him and give him all the cookies 😭
Lee was so good for Chase though. It did kinda feel like Lee was swept away by Chase and was holding on for dear life, but in a good way... 😂 I loved when Lee described dating Chase as being on a rollercoaster with no seatbelt and it was on fire! Felt pretty damn accurate!!
There is some emotional turmoil for these two to go through, but I was so happy with where they ended up. Lee accepting Cash is a huge part of Chase was adorable and the bed thing had me smiling so hard.
The found family in this series is one of my favourites. Everyone supports each other and takes care of each other and it feels so wholesome, but they're all so snarky too! Lee's family were so fun as well and I loved how they all blended together so easily.
I have to say I'm super excited to see where Cash finds himself in his book. For a guy who rarely talks he is SO sassy and blunt and I love him already! I'm so curious about what his story will be 😍
*****
I received an ARC of this book from Lisa Henry, and this is my honest review
I've known since book one that Cash was most likely to make me bawl my eyes out, but I stupidly thought that his twin Chase wouldn't - how wrong I was!!
Chase is super prickly with good reason, but it was heartbreaking seeing him struggle to accept that he could want things without someone using that to hurt him. I wanted to hug him and give him all the cookies 😭
Lee was so good for Chase though. It did kinda feel like Lee was swept away by Chase and was holding on for dear life, but in a good way... 😂 I loved when Lee described dating Chase as being on a rollercoaster with no seatbelt and it was on fire! Felt pretty damn accurate!!
There is some emotional turmoil for these two to go through, but I was so happy with where they ended up. Lee accepting Cash is a huge part of Chase was adorable and the bed thing had me smiling so hard.
The found family in this series is one of my favourites. Everyone supports each other and takes care of each other and it feels so wholesome, but they're all so snarky too! Lee's family were so fun as well and I loved how they all blended together so easily.
I have to say I'm super excited to see where Cash finds himself in his book. For a guy who rarely talks he is SO sassy and blunt and I love him already! I'm so curious about what his story will be 😍
*****
I received an ARC of this book from Lisa Henry, and this is my honest review
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February 10, 2026I continue to adore this ragtag crew and their weird AF small town. Chase has trauma and Lee is so wonderful with him and while I might have liked more of an arc for Lee it balanced out for him to be the steady one and he had enough of a backstory to not make him perfect but just someone who could understand and support quietly.
February 12, 2026
Another amazing edition to the Goose Run series. This book tells the story of one of the twins, Chase, and love interest, Lee. Chase and his twin brother Cash grew up in an abusive household, and only ever had each other to lean on. This caused the brothers to have a very codependent relationship, and even with a hoard of people around them that love and support them, the trust issues are still so ingrained into them.
Lee, who starts out as brown jacket guy, becomes a constant figure (and annoyance) at the gas station where Chase works, then one day he’s not there anymore…until circumstances throw the two together in the funniest way.
Chase has a lot of issues to work out, but Lee is just what he needs at that time, and doesn’t let Chase get away with anything. It’s mentioned multiple times throughout the book that Lee isn’t one of these muscled gym goers and has a little extra weight on him, which Chase seems to absolutely love, and I really like this as a lot of books don’t tend to portray the main characters this way.
This book covers some triggering topics, but still manages to keep the humour throughout. There are definitely ’laugh out loud’ moments in every chapter. Overall I really enjoyed Chase and Lee’s story, and I’m excited to read Cash’s story.
I received this book as an arc, and I am leaving an honest review.
Lee, who starts out as brown jacket guy, becomes a constant figure (and annoyance) at the gas station where Chase works, then one day he’s not there anymore…until circumstances throw the two together in the funniest way.
Chase has a lot of issues to work out, but Lee is just what he needs at that time, and doesn’t let Chase get away with anything. It’s mentioned multiple times throughout the book that Lee isn’t one of these muscled gym goers and has a little extra weight on him, which Chase seems to absolutely love, and I really like this as a lot of books don’t tend to portray the main characters this way.
This book covers some triggering topics, but still manages to keep the humour throughout. There are definitely ’laugh out loud’ moments in every chapter. Overall I really enjoyed Chase and Lee’s story, and I’m excited to read Cash’s story.
I received this book as an arc, and I am leaving an honest review.
January 28, 2026
Chase Hooper is such a damaged, untrusting, little feral kitten. Chase and his twin brother Cash grew up in a very abusive home where Chase always fought to protect Cash, and then Cash would patch him back up again. They are extremely codependent (much like the codependent twins Charlie and Andrew King in Lucky Hart's Kings of Heart series). I really like Chase's journey in this book, from feeling like it's him and Cash against the world to realizing he's had loving people he could trust all along (Danny, Wilder, Bobby, etc.). It's lovely seeing him with someone like Lee, who is so accepting and understanding, but doesn't tolerate his bullshit. I enjoyed this book and can't wait to read Cash's book.
(I received a free advanced review copy from the authors.)
(I received a free advanced review copy from the authors.)
February 12, 2026
Prickly Stray Cat Finds His Place vibes
Chase Hooper earned his prickly persona the hard way, early in life. This book does a great job of alluding to and giving insight to his past without dwelling on it and Chase is who he is because of it (all while looking out for his twin brother). As a result of this rough beginning, there are a lot of skills he doesn’t have, top among them: social graces for customer service and asking for help. Despite this, the quirkiest character throughout the series, Bobby, gives him a job at the new bakery where he’s thrown together with Lee. Enemies-to-lovers high heat SWOON. Hurt/comfort vibes. Chase is fine to get hot’n’heavy but is completely thrown by developing ‘feelings’. Lee is grounded and patient and has a way with Chase that was heartwarming to witness. The emphasis on found family is uplifting. Somehow this book is both a little bit heartbreaking regarding traumatic pasts yet still fun and an easy read with distinctive, engaging characters who evolve in believable ways.
Chase Hooper earned his prickly persona the hard way, early in life. This book does a great job of alluding to and giving insight to his past without dwelling on it and Chase is who he is because of it (all while looking out for his twin brother). As a result of this rough beginning, there are a lot of skills he doesn’t have, top among them: social graces for customer service and asking for help. Despite this, the quirkiest character throughout the series, Bobby, gives him a job at the new bakery where he’s thrown together with Lee. Enemies-to-lovers high heat SWOON. Hurt/comfort vibes. Chase is fine to get hot’n’heavy but is completely thrown by developing ‘feelings’. Lee is grounded and patient and has a way with Chase that was heartwarming to witness. The emphasis on found family is uplifting. Somehow this book is both a little bit heartbreaking regarding traumatic pasts yet still fun and an easy read with distinctive, engaging characters who evolve in believable ways.
February 25, 2026
Dull, flat writing. Even if he had good reason, I didn’t like prickly Chase. Never like when a character is the one telling us about their own trauma.
March 17, 2026
Trust: Traumatized MC vs Samaritan/Saint
4.5 Stars. Return to Goose Run, an hilarious town of quirky lovers and Found Family, to witness the unlikely pairing of 'prickly' rude Chase and patient and steady Lee, a gay Hallmark movie of a story. Abuse survivor Chase only likes his almost non-verbal twin, and their nurturing, snarky housemates. Not quite 'enemies to lovers', Chase throws barbs at his new boss Lee, when they aren't giving- in to the sexual tension and making out in the back of the bakery. Chase does sex and flings, but not feelings. Decent, good-hearted Lee does sex and feelings, recognizes trauma and is patient enough to learn it's sources, not to push but support his new frenemy/employee/lover. Support also comes from Danny, Wilder and their lovers (previous books), Lee's loving Filipino/American family, and most surprisingly and importantly verbal-enough Cash, who convinces his twin that he doesn't always have to sacrifice himself to protect others, that he deserves Love as well. Tears optional.
4.5 Stars. Return to Goose Run, an hilarious town of quirky lovers and Found Family, to witness the unlikely pairing of 'prickly' rude Chase and patient and steady Lee, a gay Hallmark movie of a story. Abuse survivor Chase only likes his almost non-verbal twin, and their nurturing, snarky housemates. Not quite 'enemies to lovers', Chase throws barbs at his new boss Lee, when they aren't giving- in to the sexual tension and making out in the back of the bakery. Chase does sex and flings, but not feelings. Decent, good-hearted Lee does sex and feelings, recognizes trauma and is patient enough to learn it's sources, not to push but support his new frenemy/employee/lover. Support also comes from Danny, Wilder and their lovers (previous books), Lee's loving Filipino/American family, and most surprisingly and importantly verbal-enough Cash, who convinces his twin that he doesn't always have to sacrifice himself to protect others, that he deserves Love as well. Tears optional.
February 10, 2026
4.5 ⭐️
Oh Chase you prickly asshole I adore you! Lee really is the perfect match for him and I enjoyed how this all played out a lot.
Oh Chase you prickly asshole I adore you! Lee really is the perfect match for him and I enjoyed how this all played out a lot.
February 9, 2026
Review of an ARC kindly provided by the authors.
I knew well before this book even graced my Kindle that it would be my favorite of the series. Chase and Cash are the obvious favorites in the Goose Run cast of goodhearted, kind of silly, loving characters. They're the two spitting feral kittens at the core, loved despite themselves. Cash is nonverbal, Chase is his prickly protector, and no one can get between them, until Lee, with family burdens of his own, comes to town.
Their relationship played out in such a beautiful way. I LOVE nonverbal rep in any books, and it was incredible to see the love and support between the twins open up as Chase learns he can let go and let others in.
Funny, genuine, tearjerking, this is CLASSIC Henry/Honey at their absolute knockout best.
I knew well before this book even graced my Kindle that it would be my favorite of the series. Chase and Cash are the obvious favorites in the Goose Run cast of goodhearted, kind of silly, loving characters. They're the two spitting feral kittens at the core, loved despite themselves. Cash is nonverbal, Chase is his prickly protector, and no one can get between them, until Lee, with family burdens of his own, comes to town.
Their relationship played out in such a beautiful way. I LOVE nonverbal rep in any books, and it was incredible to see the love and support between the twins open up as Chase learns he can let go and let others in.
Funny, genuine, tearjerking, this is CLASSIC Henry/Honey at their absolute knockout best.
February 10, 2026
The Goose Run family continues in Chase Hooper Likes it Hot. Like the other books in this series, we see found family, fun and quirky characters, and a small town at its best. These guys really care for each other. Chase is one half of Chase and Cash, brothers/twins who have had a horrible childhood. We learn more about that in this book and my heart hurts for them. Chase doesn’t trust someone would stay but he learns that Lee will stay. The walls start to crack and he’s able to find his person while still being there for Cash. We see the other cast of characters (including Lucille!) along the way adding to their stories along with Chase. I now can’t wait for Cash to get his HEA!!
February 10, 2026
Incredible
This is so good! Chase is amazing, but Cash… I’m so glad his book is next! And I loved the growth in the characters, how they aren’t stuck being who they think they should be, or even being who they think they should be! It’s great! The love story unfolds beautifully, and I think Lee is that patient because baking requires patience. I know they feel like opposites, but I think they’re just different people, with different perspectives and different behaviors that find common ground, make their own family, and choose love. Awesome book! And I can’t wait for Cash to get his own HEA
This is so good! Chase is amazing, but Cash… I’m so glad his book is next! And I loved the growth in the characters, how they aren’t stuck being who they think they should be, or even being who they think they should be! It’s great! The love story unfolds beautifully, and I think Lee is that patient because baking requires patience. I know they feel like opposites, but I think they’re just different people, with different perspectives and different behaviors that find common ground, make their own family, and choose love. Awesome book! And I can’t wait for Cash to get his own HEA
February 14, 2026
Love all the goose run boys
Chase and cash have been shaped
By their upbringing and struggle with trusting anyone Bobby has employed chase to work the nightshift at the gas station. The only bright part is when Lee gets coffee and argues over the stale pastries on his way to work .
Bobby is the only person who thinks chase can make coffee and he offers him a barista job in the new bakery he has opened I must say that appreciated Bobby a lot for what he has done for the boys Lee and chase become closer as they work together Another delightful and touching addition to the series
Chase and cash have been shaped
By their upbringing and struggle with trusting anyone Bobby has employed chase to work the nightshift at the gas station. The only bright part is when Lee gets coffee and argues over the stale pastries on his way to work .
Bobby is the only person who thinks chase can make coffee and he offers him a barista job in the new bakery he has opened I must say that appreciated Bobby a lot for what he has done for the boys Lee and chase become closer as they work together Another delightful and touching addition to the series
February 10, 2026
Twins Chase and Cash survived a terrible childhood, which left them really codependent, and where Cash was almost silent, Chase more than made up for that. Chase is a very aggressive kitten type to keep everyone at a distance. Lee is very different and faces a very uphill battle to try to get Chase to open up. The found family is growing, and the mayor of the town is showing himself as a surprising factor. I really enjoyed the push/pull between the MCs, and it was really good to see more of the previous couples.
February 10, 2026
I’m crying!! Best book ever. I’ve been waiting for the next installment in this wonderful series and it surpassed my expectations. Funny and sweet with all the snark, dealing with trauma but somehow staying upbeat. There was some angst but it never weighed things down. I adore every character in this series, and Chase is the best of them all (with Bobby a close second).
Review of advance copy received from Author
Funny and heartbreaking 😭❤️
Absolutely loved this. Chase and Cash made me both laugh and cry. What a beautiful, but heartbreaking read 😭💔
Don’t let the title fool you! While Chase Hooper Likes It Hot is packed with brilliant sharp edged banter, and laugh out loud moments, Sarah and Lisa definitely put my heart through the wringer before that HEA! 😭💔
My poor Hooper twins, whom I took under my wing immediately after they appeared in the first book. They didn’t just have a rough upbringing; as kids their upbringing out and out cruel. Their bond is strong, but it’s so sad to see them think it’s just the two of them battling against the entire world, never feeling part of it.
Chase is both temperamental and feisty. He hides behind sarcasm and a 'don’t you fucking touch me shield', and it’s all so funny, until you realise he’s terrified that if he stops talking and drops his shield, he’ll be screwed up and thrown away with the rubbish. Watching him struggle to let anyone in is absolutely heartbreaking 💔
And then there’s Lee! There's no cute meet between the guys, it's more of a laugh until you cry. Their chemistry is out of this world hot, but Chase’s self sabotage's so hard to watch. He just didn't dare commit, thinking he'll just end up being let down 🥺
Thank god for Cash stepping up for his twin! I think I cheered and applauded 👏🥳Between this and the absolute legends that are Wilder and Danny, Chase finally gets not only the stability he deserves, but also Lee. Him realising that he's actually being accepted for himself, and as part of this weird little family, is everything💓
Easily my favourite in the series so far! Now I’m just waiting with bated breath to see who is special enough to win Cash’s heart. He’s gonna need someone amazing 👨❤️💋👨
I received an ARC of this story, which in no way influenced my opinion.
Absolutely loved this. Chase and Cash made me both laugh and cry. What a beautiful, but heartbreaking read 😭💔
Don’t let the title fool you! While Chase Hooper Likes It Hot is packed with brilliant sharp edged banter, and laugh out loud moments, Sarah and Lisa definitely put my heart through the wringer before that HEA! 😭💔
My poor Hooper twins, whom I took under my wing immediately after they appeared in the first book. They didn’t just have a rough upbringing; as kids their upbringing out and out cruel. Their bond is strong, but it’s so sad to see them think it’s just the two of them battling against the entire world, never feeling part of it.
Chase is both temperamental and feisty. He hides behind sarcasm and a 'don’t you fucking touch me shield', and it’s all so funny, until you realise he’s terrified that if he stops talking and drops his shield, he’ll be screwed up and thrown away with the rubbish. Watching him struggle to let anyone in is absolutely heartbreaking 💔
And then there’s Lee! There's no cute meet between the guys, it's more of a laugh until you cry. Their chemistry is out of this world hot, but Chase’s self sabotage's so hard to watch. He just didn't dare commit, thinking he'll just end up being let down 🥺
Thank god for Cash stepping up for his twin! I think I cheered and applauded 👏🥳Between this and the absolute legends that are Wilder and Danny, Chase finally gets not only the stability he deserves, but also Lee. Him realising that he's actually being accepted for himself, and as part of this weird little family, is everything💓
Easily my favourite in the series so far! Now I’m just waiting with bated breath to see who is special enough to win Cash’s heart. He’s gonna need someone amazing 👨❤️💋👨
I received an ARC of this story, which in no way influenced my opinion.
February 9, 2026
Chase Hooper Likes it Hot is the third story in the Goose Run series. It is the most angst with triggering themes of child abuse. So please be mindful of those. It is my favorite book of the series with guarded Chase and Lee who is just trying to figure Chase out. Chase is always waiting for the other shoe to drop and is always so suspicious of others. I was so happy to see him open up more to his family and include Lee in that family.
Lee himself isn’t without any struggles. With caring for his mom and sister and opening up a new bakery…the man has a patience of a saint.
This is a cozy story that I really enjoyed. I highly recommend the whole series- though each can be read as a stand alone story!
Lee himself isn’t without any struggles. With caring for his mom and sister and opening up a new bakery…the man has a patience of a saint.
This is a cozy story that I really enjoyed. I highly recommend the whole series- though each can be read as a stand alone story!
March 25, 2026
DNF @ 29%
I wasn't a big fan of Chase or Cash in the previous books, but I was willing to give this book a shot on the off chance at least Chase improved as a character. I'm sad to say he's still off-putting as hell here. Some people might find the rude, antagonistic, hate-the-world attitude charming, but not me. Chase just seemed like a juvenile loser, constantly angry for no reason (especially at the start when we don't know what specifically his deal was) and didn't want to try to work to improve his conditions. Like him saying he didn't want to talk to Bobby about swapping to morning shifts, when he'd done nothing but complain about working nights was actually so annoying. It's one thing to complain about a shitty situation, it's a whole other level to complain about it AND complain that he needed to be proactive in trying to change it. When he did explain why he didn't want to ask Bobby for the swap, it still didn't make sense because Idk, I guess on paper his prickliness made some sense, but I just couldn't help but think Chase was just acting irrationally which went at odds with what he said he wanted (and not in the way that created good tension).
Then we get Chase telling us that he wasn't willing to trust Bobby to not take advantage of his weakness (sure) BUT like three pages later when Bobby offers him the new job, he literally tells himself that Bobby was a good person because of all the things he'd done for him and his brother. Where the hell was that realization earlier? The whole reason he was reluctant to proactively ask to swap to days was because he didn't want to look like he was desperate to someone he couldn't trust, then he turns around a few pages later and explains how Bobby was actually a trustworthy person??? Huh?
Idk why this story acted like there was sexual tension between Chase and Lee when there really really wasn't. Having a side character just say there's sexual tension doesn't automatically make it true. What exactly about Chase rudely going on break after ignoring Lee amounted to sexual tension? Even Lee teaching Chase how to make espressos felt more informational/humorous than sexually charged (especially since Chase was trying to make Grindr jokes that Lee was pointedly ignoring).
I literally had to give up when
TL;DR: The story basically boils down to:
Chase: I'm going too be the rudest bitch around with absolutely no redeeming qualities.
Lee: Ok!
Chase: I'm gonna get mad at you Lee, then kiss you out of nowhere.
Lee: I thought you'd never ask.
Yeah, ok. Absolutely 1 star.
I wasn't a big fan of Chase or Cash in the previous books, but I was willing to give this book a shot on the off chance at least Chase improved as a character. I'm sad to say he's still off-putting as hell here. Some people might find the rude, antagonistic, hate-the-world attitude charming, but not me. Chase just seemed like a juvenile loser, constantly angry for no reason (especially at the start when we don't know what specifically his deal was) and didn't want to try to work to improve his conditions. Like him saying he didn't want to talk to Bobby about swapping to morning shifts, when he'd done nothing but complain about working nights was actually so annoying. It's one thing to complain about a shitty situation, it's a whole other level to complain about it AND complain that he needed to be proactive in trying to change it. When he did explain why he didn't want to ask Bobby for the swap, it still didn't make sense because Idk, I guess on paper his prickliness made some sense, but I just couldn't help but think Chase was just acting irrationally which went at odds with what he said he wanted (and not in the way that created good tension).
Then we get Chase telling us that he wasn't willing to trust Bobby to not take advantage of his weakness (sure) BUT like three pages later when Bobby offers him the new job, he literally tells himself that Bobby was a good person because of all the things he'd done for him and his brother. Where the hell was that realization earlier? The whole reason he was reluctant to proactively ask to swap to days was because he didn't want to look like he was desperate to someone he couldn't trust, then he turns around a few pages later and explains how Bobby was actually a trustworthy person??? Huh?
Idk why this story acted like there was sexual tension between Chase and Lee when there really really wasn't. Having a side character just say there's sexual tension doesn't automatically make it true. What exactly about Chase rudely going on break after ignoring Lee amounted to sexual tension? Even Lee teaching Chase how to make espressos felt more informational/humorous than sexually charged (especially since Chase was trying to make Grindr jokes that Lee was pointedly ignoring).
I literally had to give up when
TL;DR: The story basically boils down to:
Chase: I'm going too be the rudest bitch around with absolutely no redeeming qualities.
Lee: Ok!
Chase: I'm gonna get mad at you Lee, then kiss you out of nowhere.
Lee: I thought you'd never ask.
Yeah, ok. Absolutely 1 star.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Protective Twins, neglected by their drug-addicted parents, watch out for each other
The Goose Run and its associated universes, created by the evidently skilled authors Lisa Henry and Sarah Honey, are a delight to explore, offering insights into the development, challenges, and successes of gay relationships. In this narrative, Chase Hooper remains on the overnight shift at Goose Run Gas, where he intentionally prepares poor-quality coffee and makes no apologies for the stale baked goods available for sale.
Chase and Cash are twins who, after fleeing from their abusive, meth-driven parents who neglect them, are rescued by Danny. The latter's grandmother permits them to stay at a residence where Danny resides with his boyfriend and other guests. Chase detests working the night shift for various reasons, including his protective instinct towards his twin brother, who experiences nightmares about their childhood.
Subsequently, when the town mayor establishes a bakery and hires a skilled baker from another town, he also recruits Chase to assist with coffee preparation. Chase gains approval to work at the bakery but soon discovers that the man serving him very poor coffee early in the morning is his new employer. Despite underlying friction, a mutual interest begins to develop between the two men. Chase remains devoted to his twin brother, while Lee is committed to his younger sister, who successfully battled cancer.
An undeniable chemistry exists, and soon, more than just coffee becomes a subject of interest. In a masterfully crafted narrative, the two grow involved with each other. However, a nightmare causes Cash to retreat into a closet for refuge, prompting Chase to reconsider his relationship with Lee and reaffirm that caring for his brother takes precedence.
Cash becomes aware that his closet incident led Chase to end their relationship. In recognition of his actions, Lee declines an offer to continue the physical aspects of their relationship, expressing a desire for intimacy only within the context of a committed relationship.
The story unfolds as typical of Lisa Henry and Sarah Honey’s work, featuring vividly written accounts of the dark periods the twins endured with their parents, contrasted with the joyful moments shared by Lee and Chase—moments now missed due to their separate suffering.
Set in a quirky town populated with eccentric characters previously introduced in earlier works, this is a masterfully told story that evokes deep emotional responses, highlighting the suffering endured by the twins and the lost opportunities for happiness among Lee and Chase. Ultimately, the narrative concludes with a positive ending in a town where these men are part of a community that supports one another.
Further installments in this storyline are anticipated, with another book announced. It is my hope that this captivating cast of characters continues to flourish together in future narratives.
The Goose Run and its associated universes, created by the evidently skilled authors Lisa Henry and Sarah Honey, are a delight to explore, offering insights into the development, challenges, and successes of gay relationships. In this narrative, Chase Hooper remains on the overnight shift at Goose Run Gas, where he intentionally prepares poor-quality coffee and makes no apologies for the stale baked goods available for sale.
Chase and Cash are twins who, after fleeing from their abusive, meth-driven parents who neglect them, are rescued by Danny. The latter's grandmother permits them to stay at a residence where Danny resides with his boyfriend and other guests. Chase detests working the night shift for various reasons, including his protective instinct towards his twin brother, who experiences nightmares about their childhood.
Subsequently, when the town mayor establishes a bakery and hires a skilled baker from another town, he also recruits Chase to assist with coffee preparation. Chase gains approval to work at the bakery but soon discovers that the man serving him very poor coffee early in the morning is his new employer. Despite underlying friction, a mutual interest begins to develop between the two men. Chase remains devoted to his twin brother, while Lee is committed to his younger sister, who successfully battled cancer.
An undeniable chemistry exists, and soon, more than just coffee becomes a subject of interest. In a masterfully crafted narrative, the two grow involved with each other. However, a nightmare causes Cash to retreat into a closet for refuge, prompting Chase to reconsider his relationship with Lee and reaffirm that caring for his brother takes precedence.
Cash becomes aware that his closet incident led Chase to end their relationship. In recognition of his actions, Lee declines an offer to continue the physical aspects of their relationship, expressing a desire for intimacy only within the context of a committed relationship.
The story unfolds as typical of Lisa Henry and Sarah Honey’s work, featuring vividly written accounts of the dark periods the twins endured with their parents, contrasted with the joyful moments shared by Lee and Chase—moments now missed due to their separate suffering.
Set in a quirky town populated with eccentric characters previously introduced in earlier works, this is a masterfully told story that evokes deep emotional responses, highlighting the suffering endured by the twins and the lost opportunities for happiness among Lee and Chase. Ultimately, the narrative concludes with a positive ending in a town where these men are part of a community that supports one another.
Further installments in this storyline are anticipated, with another book announced. It is my hope that this captivating cast of characters continues to flourish together in future narratives.
February 10, 2026
To me, “Chase Hooper Like It Hot,” is the best installment in Lisa Henry and Sarah Honey’s Goose Run books, their finest series to date. They keep raising the bar, this time by making me fall in love with the totally unlikeable Chase.
We all know someone like Chase, who seems to dislike everything and fights with everyone, probably as vengeance against all the wrongs ever done to him. He’s night clerk at the only 24-hour shop with coffee, where Lee, a baker, goes to get his brew before the early shift begins. They often argue since Chase resents his job and makes a terrible cup.
When Lee is fired, Goose Run’s mayor and Chase’s boss, now owner of a new bakery, hires Lee to run it, promising the “best barista,” none other than Chase. Yeah, they are physically attracted, but how can Ms. Henry and Honey possibly write them into couplehood? As it turns out, they have one thing in common. They both adore and protect their siblings. Lee’s is a cancer survivor, and Chase shielded his twin from childhood abuse until they escaped to live on the streets.
It’s tough enough for authors to mesh two individual personalities convincingly. But Chase and his brother belong to a fiercely protective home of four misfit men, who have become chosen family. Lee must win them all. In plain-spoken language, with characters who are highly flawed, the authors show why community makes the difference, even for the most untamed folks. I can almost hear the strains of Dean Martin singing, “Everybody Needs Somebody Sometime.” (Look it up.)
Characters know not to offer advice, but to witness pain. On the other hand they have no problem teasing each other for poor judgment. Every personality I encountered entertained or informed, even the mayor, who seems foolish with his pet goose, but insists on bakery uniforms when he notices holes in Chase’s jeans. (Can Bobby get his own HEA, pretty please?)
Goose Run is the home we all want. As Chase notes, “This was the house your ran to, not from.” These are the friends we need, with all their quirks. Like Cash, Chase’s twin, who says of him, “He always says I don’t talk, but he doesn’t talk either. He just does it more loudly than I do.”
Like other Goose Run romances “Chase Hooper Likes it Hot,” is deceptively simple, actually quite deep. It’s irreverent and poignant, but never over-emotional. It makes me feel more because of what isn’t said, and makes me smile with what is. Just lovely!
We all know someone like Chase, who seems to dislike everything and fights with everyone, probably as vengeance against all the wrongs ever done to him. He’s night clerk at the only 24-hour shop with coffee, where Lee, a baker, goes to get his brew before the early shift begins. They often argue since Chase resents his job and makes a terrible cup.
When Lee is fired, Goose Run’s mayor and Chase’s boss, now owner of a new bakery, hires Lee to run it, promising the “best barista,” none other than Chase. Yeah, they are physically attracted, but how can Ms. Henry and Honey possibly write them into couplehood? As it turns out, they have one thing in common. They both adore and protect their siblings. Lee’s is a cancer survivor, and Chase shielded his twin from childhood abuse until they escaped to live on the streets.
It’s tough enough for authors to mesh two individual personalities convincingly. But Chase and his brother belong to a fiercely protective home of four misfit men, who have become chosen family. Lee must win them all. In plain-spoken language, with characters who are highly flawed, the authors show why community makes the difference, even for the most untamed folks. I can almost hear the strains of Dean Martin singing, “Everybody Needs Somebody Sometime.” (Look it up.)
Characters know not to offer advice, but to witness pain. On the other hand they have no problem teasing each other for poor judgment. Every personality I encountered entertained or informed, even the mayor, who seems foolish with his pet goose, but insists on bakery uniforms when he notices holes in Chase’s jeans. (Can Bobby get his own HEA, pretty please?)
Goose Run is the home we all want. As Chase notes, “This was the house your ran to, not from.” These are the friends we need, with all their quirks. Like Cash, Chase’s twin, who says of him, “He always says I don’t talk, but he doesn’t talk either. He just does it more loudly than I do.”
Like other Goose Run romances “Chase Hooper Likes it Hot,” is deceptively simple, actually quite deep. It’s irreverent and poignant, but never over-emotional. It makes me feel more because of what isn’t said, and makes me smile with what is. Just lovely!
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February 10, 2026CHASE HOOPER LIKES IT HOT - LISA HENRY & SARAH HONEY
This is book 3 in the Goose Run series and definitely worth the wait for the first of the twins stories!
Chase absolutely hated working third shift at the gas station, but understood why Bobby moved him after a physical altercation with a customer.
Lee stops at the gas station most mornings on the way to the bakery he works at and is annoyed at the stale pastries and the fact Chase doesn’t know how to make a decent cup of coffee. But he does find his interaction with him just what he needs to get his day started.
When Lee loses his job because his boss refuses him the vacation time he approved months before, he stops by the gas station and is amazed at the line for coffee! Obviously it was not Chase making it, but it does make him smile. Bobby comes in and hears Lee complain about the pastries and ends up offering him the job of head baker at his new coffee shop opening soon.
Chase is tired of night shift and decides to ask Bobby about being moved back to days, when he ends up being offered a position as barista at his new shop.
Sparks fly when Lee realizes his new employee is none other than Chase, and after a rough start, they end up spending more time together as Lee helps teach him how to use the machine to make a variety of coffee drinks.
Chase cannot believe his luck, but cannot quit because he needs the money. He does think Lee is a fantastic baker and can understand now why he complained so much about the gas station pastries.
While their attraction grows, neither man is sure they are willing to risk heartbreak if their relationship doesn’t work out. Cash has a bad flashback episode one night when Chase is staying overnight at Lee’s and blames himself for not being there and breaks up with Lee.
Meanwhile Cash sees how miserable Chase is and goes to see Lee on his own to try and explain a bit more about their childhood and why Chase is closing himself off. Lee decides to take another chance when given the opportunity and they are finally on their way to HEA.
There are a lot of wonderful side characters, found family, who make this book a definite must read as well. Some laugh out loud moments as well as emotional but always realistic. Add these authors to your list, you will be happy you did.
This is book 3 in the Goose Run series and definitely worth the wait for the first of the twins stories!
Chase absolutely hated working third shift at the gas station, but understood why Bobby moved him after a physical altercation with a customer.
Lee stops at the gas station most mornings on the way to the bakery he works at and is annoyed at the stale pastries and the fact Chase doesn’t know how to make a decent cup of coffee. But he does find his interaction with him just what he needs to get his day started.
When Lee loses his job because his boss refuses him the vacation time he approved months before, he stops by the gas station and is amazed at the line for coffee! Obviously it was not Chase making it, but it does make him smile. Bobby comes in and hears Lee complain about the pastries and ends up offering him the job of head baker at his new coffee shop opening soon.
Chase is tired of night shift and decides to ask Bobby about being moved back to days, when he ends up being offered a position as barista at his new shop.
Sparks fly when Lee realizes his new employee is none other than Chase, and after a rough start, they end up spending more time together as Lee helps teach him how to use the machine to make a variety of coffee drinks.
Chase cannot believe his luck, but cannot quit because he needs the money. He does think Lee is a fantastic baker and can understand now why he complained so much about the gas station pastries.
While their attraction grows, neither man is sure they are willing to risk heartbreak if their relationship doesn’t work out. Cash has a bad flashback episode one night when Chase is staying overnight at Lee’s and blames himself for not being there and breaks up with Lee.
Meanwhile Cash sees how miserable Chase is and goes to see Lee on his own to try and explain a bit more about their childhood and why Chase is closing himself off. Lee decides to take another chance when given the opportunity and they are finally on their way to HEA.
There are a lot of wonderful side characters, found family, who make this book a definite must read as well. Some laugh out loud moments as well as emotional but always realistic. Add these authors to your list, you will be happy you did.
February 26, 2026
Chase was a prickly asshole, but he was cute when he was angry. To be fair, he might have been cute when he wasn’t angry too, but who knew? He was always angry.
If ever there was a character with black cat energy, it would be Chase Hooper. As prickly as a cactus with walls built up a mile high, Chase was a tough nut to crack, but Lee was up to the task. I loved it when they were at each other’s throats during their daily interactions at the gas station, and how that spilled over when they were forced to work together at Goose Run’s new bakery. They definitely got off to a rocky start, but it didn’t take long for the hate to turn to lust. I loved all the little moments where Lee broke through Chase’s prickly exterior. They had a bumpy road, but it was sweet seeing how everything turned out.
This book had more angst than the previous two, but I think that’s to be expected given Chase’s history. If you’ve read the previous books, you’d know that Chase and his twin brother, Cash, didn’t have an easy life, and it was thanks to Danny finding them and taking them in that they have some stability now. It was heartbreaking learning more about what they went through and all the damage that was caused, and the lasting effects they still deal with. It was a big reason why Chase has trouble trusting people, even now, when he has people who love and support him. This created obstacles for him and Lee on their way to HEA, but I liked seeing how they worked to overcome them.
Once again, the found family was fantastic. It’s one of my favorite things in the series. I also loved Bobby’s role in this one. He’s the quirky mayor of Goose Run, but he is such a good guy, and I loved seeing all the little ways he helped the boys along the way. Lee’s family was also amazing! I loved his mom and sister. They’d all been through a lot, too, but they were stronger for it. I loved their sense of humor and the teasing way they spoke to each other. All the secondary characters really round out this series in a great way.
"Dating you is like riding a roller coaster. Except there are no seat belts, and it’s also on fire.”
This time I got an actual laugh. “Asshole.”
I shrugged. “I’m still here lining up for another ride, though. If you’re willing to put up with me."
February 18, 2026
Last fall, I found the first book in a new rom-com series set in a small Virginia town called Goose Run. I was completely hooked by the tight-knit group of friends, the banter, the steam, and the theme of chosen family. Now, having just read the third book in the series, I’ve completely fallen in love with these characters.
“Dating you is like riding a roller coaster. Except there are no seat belts, and it’s also on fire.”
Chase and his twin brother Cash had a traumatic childhood. Years later, Cash still has nightmares and only Chase can comfort him. But with Chase having to work overnight shifts at Goose Run Gas, neither is sleeping well, and it’s taking its toll.
The one semi-bright spot in his overnight shifts is the regular appearance of Lee, a customer who complains about the horrible coffee and stale pastries. It annoys Chase to no end, but the customer is kind of hot. But when Chase asks to switch to day shifts and instead gets offered a job at a new bakery, he waits for the other shoe to drop. And the shoe is that Lee, a talented baker, will be his boss.
There’s no doubt that the chemistry between them is intense and it leads to some hot post-work encounters. But Chase has been hurt too many times to let his guard down, which makes it difficult for him and Lee to get closer. In the end, all Chase can do is worry about his brother, right?
This series utterly warms my heart. I found this the most emotionally complex book of the three so far, and that added another layer to everything else I love. I’m so excited Book 4 will be coming in June!
Check out my best reads of 2025 at https://itseithersadnessoreuphoria.blogspot.com/2026/01/the-best-books-i-read-in-2025.html .
See all of my reviews at itseithersadnessoreuphoria.blogspot.com.
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“Dating you is like riding a roller coaster. Except there are no seat belts, and it’s also on fire.”
Chase and his twin brother Cash had a traumatic childhood. Years later, Cash still has nightmares and only Chase can comfort him. But with Chase having to work overnight shifts at Goose Run Gas, neither is sleeping well, and it’s taking its toll.
The one semi-bright spot in his overnight shifts is the regular appearance of Lee, a customer who complains about the horrible coffee and stale pastries. It annoys Chase to no end, but the customer is kind of hot. But when Chase asks to switch to day shifts and instead gets offered a job at a new bakery, he waits for the other shoe to drop. And the shoe is that Lee, a talented baker, will be his boss.
There’s no doubt that the chemistry between them is intense and it leads to some hot post-work encounters. But Chase has been hurt too many times to let his guard down, which makes it difficult for him and Lee to get closer. In the end, all Chase can do is worry about his brother, right?
This series utterly warms my heart. I found this the most emotionally complex book of the three so far, and that added another layer to everything else I love. I’m so excited Book 4 will be coming in June!
Check out my best reads of 2025 at https://itseithersadnessoreuphoria.blogspot.com/2026/01/the-best-books-i-read-in-2025.html .
See all of my reviews at itseithersadnessoreuphoria.blogspot.com.
Follow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/getbookedwithlarry/.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I flipping love Goose Run. Returning to this wacky little town is a gleeful homecoming. Lisa Henry & J.A. Rock have created the most magical world - a town of big hearted weirdos and a goose with a heart full of vengeance. We met Chase Hooper (and his twin Cash) in Danny Hall Gets a Lawyer and learned more about Chase in John Wilder Gets Schooled. I was so excited to learn more about Chase and Cash and how they came to live with Danny & Wilder in the little house in Goose Run. Chase - the grumpiest grumpy guy who also happens to make the world’s worst coffee as part of his job and loves and protects his twin with a fierceness usually reserved for Lucille the Goose.
We love a black cat who thaws with the patience of a golden retriever. And Lee Torres is just that man to match Chase’s energy. Lee, who can’t NOT torment Chase at Goose Run Gas by asking for a terrible danish and even worse coffee. Lee who is a caretaker and nurturer and bakes like an angel. Lee who would be the perfect boyfriend, as long as you’re not Chase. Because Chase doesn’t need anyone. Right?
Oh, I want to wrap Chase up in the biggest hug and never let him go. His evolution is beautiful and spending more time with him, Danny, Wilder, Cash, and the rest of their growing found family is an absolute joy. Lisa Henry and JA Rock continue to enthrall me, writing characters that make me laugh and giggle as well as swoon. As these boys find themselves along with their Happy Ever Afters, I feel ridiculously pleased. Not gonna lie, I really want to go to Goose Run. I want to have spaghetti dinner at Avery’s. I want to visit with Gran and have a beer with Miller and Danny. I want to have biko with Lee and Chase. I’ll even babysit Gracie. But I dunno about that goose.
(Authors’ Content Warning: Please be aware that this book contains references to previous child abuse, child neglect, and drug use. Please prioritize your own emotional well-being when choosing whether or not to read this book.)
I received a copy from the authors. All opinions are my own.
We love a black cat who thaws with the patience of a golden retriever. And Lee Torres is just that man to match Chase’s energy. Lee, who can’t NOT torment Chase at Goose Run Gas by asking for a terrible danish and even worse coffee. Lee who is a caretaker and nurturer and bakes like an angel. Lee who would be the perfect boyfriend, as long as you’re not Chase. Because Chase doesn’t need anyone. Right?
Oh, I want to wrap Chase up in the biggest hug and never let him go. His evolution is beautiful and spending more time with him, Danny, Wilder, Cash, and the rest of their growing found family is an absolute joy. Lisa Henry and JA Rock continue to enthrall me, writing characters that make me laugh and giggle as well as swoon. As these boys find themselves along with their Happy Ever Afters, I feel ridiculously pleased. Not gonna lie, I really want to go to Goose Run. I want to have spaghetti dinner at Avery’s. I want to visit with Gran and have a beer with Miller and Danny. I want to have biko with Lee and Chase. I’ll even babysit Gracie. But I dunno about that goose.
(Authors’ Content Warning: Please be aware that this book contains references to previous child abuse, child neglect, and drug use. Please prioritize your own emotional well-being when choosing whether or not to read this book.)
I received a copy from the authors. All opinions are my own.
February 11, 2026
As much as I enjoyed the first two books and the couples involved, I think this may be my favorite so far! (Read it in a day!)
Chase Hooper works the night shift at Goose Run Gas, and what he lacks in providing good customer service, he makes up for in…well, no, his coffee's just as bad. (Unless you ask Bobby, the store's owner and Goose Run's mayor.) When Chase asks Bobby about getting moved back to day shift, he's given another option - working as the barista in Bobby's new bakery and coffee shop. Chase accepts the offer, as it'll ensure he's home at night to help his twin brother, Cash, get through nightmares caused by their traumatic childhood.
Only when Chase shows up for his first day, he discovers that his new boss is Lee Torres, the guy he'd been selling bad coffee, stale pastries, and plenty of attitude to almost every night at the gas station.
Chase may have a prickly personality and an inability to make fancy coffee, but the sexual tension between him and Lee is off the charts. It doesn't take long for them to start having angry bakery sex, but it'll never go beyond that because Chase doesn't need anyone but himself and Cash, right?
Turns out Lee is as good at figuring out Chase as he is at baking delicious treats, and they start a tentative relationship. But when Chase is with Lee at a time when Cash desperately needs him, Chase thinks he has to choose between the two - and he chooses his twin. It takes a lot of patience, a few courageous discussions, and some baked goods to get things back on track.
It was great to get more insight into Chase and Cash and their troubled childhood, and I loved that Lee was more than able to hold his own when it came to Chase's snarkiness. Lee's mom and sister were awesome, as were his co-worker Tyler and, of course, the guys we met in the first two books. And after learning so much more about him in this one, I'm really looking forward to Cash's story!
Thanks so much to the authors for the advance copy! This is my honest review.
Chase Hooper works the night shift at Goose Run Gas, and what he lacks in providing good customer service, he makes up for in…well, no, his coffee's just as bad. (Unless you ask Bobby, the store's owner and Goose Run's mayor.) When Chase asks Bobby about getting moved back to day shift, he's given another option - working as the barista in Bobby's new bakery and coffee shop. Chase accepts the offer, as it'll ensure he's home at night to help his twin brother, Cash, get through nightmares caused by their traumatic childhood.
Only when Chase shows up for his first day, he discovers that his new boss is Lee Torres, the guy he'd been selling bad coffee, stale pastries, and plenty of attitude to almost every night at the gas station.
Chase may have a prickly personality and an inability to make fancy coffee, but the sexual tension between him and Lee is off the charts. It doesn't take long for them to start having angry bakery sex, but it'll never go beyond that because Chase doesn't need anyone but himself and Cash, right?
Turns out Lee is as good at figuring out Chase as he is at baking delicious treats, and they start a tentative relationship. But when Chase is with Lee at a time when Cash desperately needs him, Chase thinks he has to choose between the two - and he chooses his twin. It takes a lot of patience, a few courageous discussions, and some baked goods to get things back on track.
It was great to get more insight into Chase and Cash and their troubled childhood, and I loved that Lee was more than able to hold his own when it came to Chase's snarkiness. Lee's mom and sister were awesome, as were his co-worker Tyler and, of course, the guys we met in the first two books. And after learning so much more about him in this one, I'm really looking forward to Cash's story!
Thanks so much to the authors for the advance copy! This is my honest review.
February 18, 2026
I have enjoyed all the books in this series a lot. We already knew there was pain in Chase and Cash's past, and in this book we get to see some of what that was (although some remains suggested). Chase has always been his brother's protector, and always will be. Part of that has been keeping the rest of the world at arm's length, because if nothing gets close, it can't hurt you.
Then the eccentric (and as we are discovering, heart of gold, with a side of aggressive goose) Mayor Bobby transfers Chase from the night shift at the gas station, which he hates, to the new bakery in town. Suddenly, a new world is opening up for Chase. A better job, social contacts. And a world where the one early-morning customer he's had snarky, sparky interactions with, night after night at the gas station, is now his co-worker.
Lee is a good baker, and the new business is a great opportunity. At first, he's not pleased to have his barista turn out to be the guy who couldn't manage a drinkable cup of gas station coffee. But Chase, despite his stray-cat attitude, is trying to do the job. And the attraction that underlay their sniping at each other is harder to resist when they are together for hours every day.
These are two great characters. I empathized with Chase, after all he's been through, not wanting to let anyone close, or trust that they won't hurt him. And with Lee, the good guy whose every kind overture is met with a verbal slash of claws. I cheered for them to get together. But it's hard to trust when you have a lifetime of why that's a bad idea. For Chase, who has only really slept well with his brother safe beside him (and vice versa), moving beyond a two-of-us-against-the-world mindset and letting Lee into his life, has risk and pain written all over it.
This isn't deeply angsty, but it is emotional and the quiet story of fear and trust is compelling. The end is a bit HFN, which is only right, given Chase's issues, but there's enough hope to trust that they will get that HEA someday. (And I look forward to someday getting Cash's story.)
Then the eccentric (and as we are discovering, heart of gold, with a side of aggressive goose) Mayor Bobby transfers Chase from the night shift at the gas station, which he hates, to the new bakery in town. Suddenly, a new world is opening up for Chase. A better job, social contacts. And a world where the one early-morning customer he's had snarky, sparky interactions with, night after night at the gas station, is now his co-worker.
Lee is a good baker, and the new business is a great opportunity. At first, he's not pleased to have his barista turn out to be the guy who couldn't manage a drinkable cup of gas station coffee. But Chase, despite his stray-cat attitude, is trying to do the job. And the attraction that underlay their sniping at each other is harder to resist when they are together for hours every day.
These are two great characters. I empathized with Chase, after all he's been through, not wanting to let anyone close, or trust that they won't hurt him. And with Lee, the good guy whose every kind overture is met with a verbal slash of claws. I cheered for them to get together. But it's hard to trust when you have a lifetime of why that's a bad idea. For Chase, who has only really slept well with his brother safe beside him (and vice versa), moving beyond a two-of-us-against-the-world mindset and letting Lee into his life, has risk and pain written all over it.
This isn't deeply angsty, but it is emotional and the quiet story of fear and trust is compelling. The end is a bit HFN, which is only right, given Chase's issues, but there's enough hope to trust that they will get that HEA someday. (And I look forward to someday getting Cash's story.)
Review of advance copy received from Author
5 stars
Beautiful third book in the Goose Run series, that finally gives us Chase's happy ending.
I've loved Chase and his twin brother Cash since the previous book: they have a strong bond, that helped them survive a rough childhood. The authors don't tell their whole story, but the details that slip here and there are tragic and very painful (I'll never look at a Transformer again without crying my eyes out).
Chase is closed off, almost rude, completely guarded, it took ages for him to trust Danny and Wilder, his best friends and the men he lives with. He reserves tenderness only for Cash and little Gracie. He sleeps every night cuddling his brother to protect him from the nightmares of their past.
His boss, (and mayor of the city) Bobby, offers him a job as a barista in his new bakery where Chase will have Lee as manager.
Lee has been stopping at Chase's old job for a while now, and they never stopped bickering and bantering: now, with the stress of launching a new business, there no space for Chase's attitude anymore and the two of them will have to work hard together to make things work.
The tension is simmering, though, until it explodes and they start having hate sex.
I really liked how their relationship evolved from being just a physical release to something more; I adore how Chase slowly started to open up to Lee and how Lee was able to read him and understand when Chase was implicitly asking for more.
I also appreciated very much that this book is not only focused on Chase and Lee's love story, but it also has space for Chase and Cash to talk about their bond and to become a little more independent from each other. And there's also the found family, their wonderful not blood related family, who is growing by adding more amazing men, like Miller, Avery and Lee.
I can't wait for Cash to have his own happy ending too.
I received an ARC of this book from the authors and this is my honest review.
Beautiful third book in the Goose Run series, that finally gives us Chase's happy ending.
I've loved Chase and his twin brother Cash since the previous book: they have a strong bond, that helped them survive a rough childhood. The authors don't tell their whole story, but the details that slip here and there are tragic and very painful (I'll never look at a Transformer again without crying my eyes out).
Chase is closed off, almost rude, completely guarded, it took ages for him to trust Danny and Wilder, his best friends and the men he lives with. He reserves tenderness only for Cash and little Gracie. He sleeps every night cuddling his brother to protect him from the nightmares of their past.
His boss, (and mayor of the city) Bobby, offers him a job as a barista in his new bakery where Chase will have Lee as manager.
Lee has been stopping at Chase's old job for a while now, and they never stopped bickering and bantering: now, with the stress of launching a new business, there no space for Chase's attitude anymore and the two of them will have to work hard together to make things work.
The tension is simmering, though, until it explodes and they start having hate sex.
I really liked how their relationship evolved from being just a physical release to something more; I adore how Chase slowly started to open up to Lee and how Lee was able to read him and understand when Chase was implicitly asking for more.
I also appreciated very much that this book is not only focused on Chase and Lee's love story, but it also has space for Chase and Cash to talk about their bond and to become a little more independent from each other. And there's also the found family, their wonderful not blood related family, who is growing by adding more amazing men, like Miller, Avery and Lee.
I can't wait for Cash to have his own happy ending too.
I received an ARC of this book from the authors and this is my honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I always knew Chase's story was going to be full of angst and anger, and I was right. He is a bundle of sarcastic barbs, insults, and at times misplaced anger, but there's more to him beneath the surface. That's what Lee gradually learned as he got to know the bitter barista, Chase Cooper is more than the remarks he makes when he lashes out, he's a man that's been abused and who has learned not to trust anyone except his brother. In this book though, overtime, we get to see Chase finally realize that it's okay to trust his family, not his biological one, but his chosen family, and I LOVED that level of character growth!
Look, I think Lee and Chase are a fantastic couple. I think their dynamic is interesting and while it might not be a situation that would work for everyone, it works for them, and that's what counts. My favorite part in this whole book was finally discovering why Chase and Cash are the way they are. After two books of them being mentioned but no further information, we finally got more insight into where they came from, and how they survived.
The moment where Chase and Cash argued about broke my heart but it needed to happen. That was the pivotal moment in this book, and that moment is where this book took a turn for the better. It's when Chase had to face some tough realizations and accept that he does have feelings and most importantly, he's allowed to feel them.
I thought this book was really amazing, I absolutely love this series. It's wholesome, full of playfulness and comedy, while also touching on realistic and relatable topics, all of those things come together to create a really fantastic series! I can't wait to read Cash's book, I am so intrigued by him!
~~I received an early copy of this book and these are my honest thoughts and opinions.~~
Look, I think Lee and Chase are a fantastic couple. I think their dynamic is interesting and while it might not be a situation that would work for everyone, it works for them, and that's what counts. My favorite part in this whole book was finally discovering why Chase and Cash are the way they are. After two books of them being mentioned but no further information, we finally got more insight into where they came from, and how they survived.
The moment where Chase and Cash argued about broke my heart but it needed to happen. That was the pivotal moment in this book, and that moment is where this book took a turn for the better. It's when Chase had to face some tough realizations and accept that he does have feelings and most importantly, he's allowed to feel them.
I thought this book was really amazing, I absolutely love this series. It's wholesome, full of playfulness and comedy, while also touching on realistic and relatable topics, all of those things come together to create a really fantastic series! I can't wait to read Cash's book, I am so intrigued by him!
~~I received an early copy of this book and these are my honest thoughts and opinions.~~
Review of advance copy received from Author
Chase Hooper Likes It Hot is the 3rd in the Goose Run series by Lisa Henry and Sarah Honey. It was hot and funny while also being sweet. And I loved it.
We have seen Chase throughout the first 2 books of the series. We learned earlier that him and his twin, Cash, live with Danny and Wilder. He is working the graveyard shift at the gas station. Lee is new to us and Goose Run.
When the mayor Bobby opens a bakery in Goose Run, Lee and his former co-worker sign on. Chase wants to get away from the graveyard shift so he started at the bakery. Lee used to stop in to the gas station really early on his way to work and him and Chase would bicker every time.
Now that they are working together, these two crash into each other. It starts as sort-of friends with benefits, to friends with benefits, to boyfriends. We were told that Chase had a very difficult childhood, but we also learn that Lee struggled as well. While Chase puts up all the walls, Lee lets everyone in and takes care of them. This is one of the reasons they are perfect for each other. As time progresses, Chase begins to open up.
The way Chase brought Lee to his bedroom made me swoon and realize that by Lee just being there broke down Chase’s walls. And that’s the key to Chase. Just being there.
I love how we are getting to know Cash through Chase’s story. It’s giving us so much of Cash without him having to say much.
I had some genuine snort laughing moments. I would have loved to have seem Lee interact with the roommates a bit more.
Please read the content warnings. There is discussion of a parent's death, abuse, and illness of a family member.
Steam: 4/5
Fun: 4/5
Overall: 4/5
Thanks to the authors for providing an eARC and this is my honest review.
We have seen Chase throughout the first 2 books of the series. We learned earlier that him and his twin, Cash, live with Danny and Wilder. He is working the graveyard shift at the gas station. Lee is new to us and Goose Run.
When the mayor Bobby opens a bakery in Goose Run, Lee and his former co-worker sign on. Chase wants to get away from the graveyard shift so he started at the bakery. Lee used to stop in to the gas station really early on his way to work and him and Chase would bicker every time.
Now that they are working together, these two crash into each other. It starts as sort-of friends with benefits, to friends with benefits, to boyfriends. We were told that Chase had a very difficult childhood, but we also learn that Lee struggled as well. While Chase puts up all the walls, Lee lets everyone in and takes care of them. This is one of the reasons they are perfect for each other. As time progresses, Chase begins to open up.
The way Chase brought Lee to his bedroom made me swoon and realize that by Lee just being there broke down Chase’s walls. And that’s the key to Chase. Just being there.
I love how we are getting to know Cash through Chase’s story. It’s giving us so much of Cash without him having to say much.
I had some genuine snort laughing moments. I would have loved to have seem Lee interact with the roommates a bit more.
Please read the content warnings. There is discussion of a parent's death, abuse, and illness of a family member.
Steam: 4/5
Fun: 4/5
Overall: 4/5
Thanks to the authors for providing an eARC and this is my honest review.
February 11, 2026
Great Book!
This was another wonderful addition to the Goose Run series. I’m so happy that Chase got his happily ever after and I can’t wait for Cash to get his too! This entire series has such wonderful found family vibes, I love that everyone in the house cares for one another and that all their partners are equally accepting of their circumstances. Lee and Chase are no different, while Chase may be a lot prickly he cares about his little found family even if he won’t admit it. And he finds even more people to like in the bakery with Lee and Tyler who don’t mind that he’s not the friendliness guy around. Lee sees right through Chase’s prickliness cares for him and even likes him. I loved that Lee wasn’t put off by Chase’s attitude and even gave it back to him or would show him kindness and patience and confuse him. It was also really great seeing Lee trust Chase and not question his decisions when it came to customers. Plus who doesn’t love a man who makes your favourite treats even when you’re mean to him! I thought Chase and Lee were really great together, and I especially loved that there are more people in Chase’s life showing him love and care. I was pleasantly surprised by Lee and Cash interacting but I liked that Lee understood how important Cash was and accepted him as part of his life. I loved that we got to learn more about Chase and Cash in this book and I think they deserve all the good things so it’s great that they’re getting them. Lee and Chase’s relationship might have been a bit rocky at some points but I think they’re going to be just fine especially with their families behind them giving them love and support.
This was another wonderful addition to the Goose Run series. I’m so happy that Chase got his happily ever after and I can’t wait for Cash to get his too! This entire series has such wonderful found family vibes, I love that everyone in the house cares for one another and that all their partners are equally accepting of their circumstances. Lee and Chase are no different, while Chase may be a lot prickly he cares about his little found family even if he won’t admit it. And he finds even more people to like in the bakery with Lee and Tyler who don’t mind that he’s not the friendliness guy around. Lee sees right through Chase’s prickliness cares for him and even likes him. I loved that Lee wasn’t put off by Chase’s attitude and even gave it back to him or would show him kindness and patience and confuse him. It was also really great seeing Lee trust Chase and not question his decisions when it came to customers. Plus who doesn’t love a man who makes your favourite treats even when you’re mean to him! I thought Chase and Lee were really great together, and I especially loved that there are more people in Chase’s life showing him love and care. I was pleasantly surprised by Lee and Cash interacting but I liked that Lee understood how important Cash was and accepted him as part of his life. I loved that we got to learn more about Chase and Cash in this book and I think they deserve all the good things so it’s great that they’re getting them. Lee and Chase’s relationship might have been a bit rocky at some points but I think they’re going to be just fine especially with their families behind them giving them love and support.
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