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Goose Run #4
Cash Hooper Saves a Life
Cash Hooper has built himself a small, safe life in Goose Run. He has housemates he can trust, and his twin brother Chase is his ride or die. He has quiet routines that don’t ask too much of him—he works, and he reads, and he listens to podcasts. There aren’t many things that can make Cash talk to a stranger, but finding an injured animal is one of them.
Mason Ross is struggling. He’s come to Goose Run partly out of familial obligation, and partly for a break from working at a busy city veterinary practice that has him close to burnout. But when a cute guy brings an injured dog to his doorstep in the middle of the night, Mason finds himself drawn to him. The guy, not the dog. Though the dog is also cute.
As Cash and Mason spend time together caring for the stray, Mason finds that there’s more to his quiet midnight visitor than meets the eye, and Cash quickly becomes the sunny spot in his otherwise gray days. Mason can’t deny his attraction to Cash, but he’s also not going to make a move on a guy who flinches every time he’s touched.
Meanwhile, Cash isn’t sure what to do about the pull he’s feeling toward Mason. It’s new, it’s terrifying and exhilarating in equal measure—and Cash has a lifetime of trauma that warns against taking risks.
For there to be anything between them, they’re both going to have to take a leap of faith. Cash has to confront his past, and Mason has to decide his future. Because falling for someone is easy—believing that you deserve them is the hardest part.
Welcome to Goose Run, a small town full of quirky characters, big personalities, and unexpected romances. Just don't ask about the goose.
Mason Ross is struggling. He’s come to Goose Run partly out of familial obligation, and partly for a break from working at a busy city veterinary practice that has him close to burnout. But when a cute guy brings an injured dog to his doorstep in the middle of the night, Mason finds himself drawn to him. The guy, not the dog. Though the dog is also cute.
As Cash and Mason spend time together caring for the stray, Mason finds that there’s more to his quiet midnight visitor than meets the eye, and Cash quickly becomes the sunny spot in his otherwise gray days. Mason can’t deny his attraction to Cash, but he’s also not going to make a move on a guy who flinches every time he’s touched.
Meanwhile, Cash isn’t sure what to do about the pull he’s feeling toward Mason. It’s new, it’s terrifying and exhilarating in equal measure—and Cash has a lifetime of trauma that warns against taking risks.
For there to be anything between them, they’re both going to have to take a leap of faith. Cash has to confront his past, and Mason has to decide his future. Because falling for someone is easy—believing that you deserve them is the hardest part.
Welcome to Goose Run, a small town full of quirky characters, big personalities, and unexpected romances. Just don't ask about the goose.
250 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 9, 2026
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June 16, 2026
** Amazon cancelled the preorder for this book - If you preordered, like I did, go buy it direct. Live now. **
I was waiting for Cash's book and I wasn't disappointed. This is super sweet and a little poignant, but doesn't wallow in Cash's history. I really liked that it showed some of the dark side of veterinary medicine - making Mason not just the great guy with the pets, but a man who got the life he dreamed of but is now drowning in the negatives. Cash gets support, but also is able to be Mason's refuge and his support in return. Cash is probably demi, but he just is what he is, and no one makes a fuss about it.
Definitely a series to read in order, IMO, and at times I wanted to hug Chase, in his fierce love and difficulty letting his twin step out into the scary independence.
Looking forward to Bobby's story. Preoredered (and fingers crossed AZ lightning doesn't strike twice.)
I was waiting for Cash's book and I wasn't disappointed. This is super sweet and a little poignant, but doesn't wallow in Cash's history. I really liked that it showed some of the dark side of veterinary medicine - making Mason not just the great guy with the pets, but a man who got the life he dreamed of but is now drowning in the negatives. Cash gets support, but also is able to be Mason's refuge and his support in return. Cash is probably demi, but he just is what he is, and no one makes a fuss about it.
Definitely a series to read in order, IMO, and at times I wanted to hug Chase, in his fierce love and difficulty letting his twin step out into the scary independence.
Looking forward to Bobby's story. Preoredered (and fingers crossed AZ lightning doesn't strike twice.)
June 14, 2026
Cash Hooper saved more than one life and he did it in the bravest way possible. Cash and Mason are exceptional. There isn’t a book by the duo that I don’t love and this story so no exception.
Cash’s story was going to hurt, parts of it made me cry and that o expected after the first three books in the this series, that Mason’s story was also going to hurt this much was unexpected. But these authors write exceptionally well, nothing is drawn out, no gratuitous pain, just life in small towns and big cities effecting us differently trauma showing up differently. And ofcourse people building found families and healing and just all the comfort after the hurt. The mental health rep in this book is exceptional, I would definitely say read the trigger warnings if you need to and take care of yourself.
I think this series is quite spectacular and you don’t need to read it in order but o would highly recommend it
I adore Goose Run and all the characters I’ve met so far o would read this series for ever.
Cash’s story was going to hurt, parts of it made me cry and that o expected after the first three books in the this series, that Mason’s story was also going to hurt this much was unexpected. But these authors write exceptionally well, nothing is drawn out, no gratuitous pain, just life in small towns and big cities effecting us differently trauma showing up differently. And ofcourse people building found families and healing and just all the comfort after the hurt. The mental health rep in this book is exceptional, I would definitely say read the trigger warnings if you need to and take care of yourself.
I think this series is quite spectacular and you don’t need to read it in order but o would highly recommend it
I adore Goose Run and all the characters I’ve met so far o would read this series for ever.
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June 18, 2026No star rating but I'm coming in hot with yet another rant about "no-kill shelters," because the characters make a Thing about how there's no "no-kill" shelter available for the dog Cash (appropriately) steals.
"No-kill" is bullshit. This is how a shelter becomes no-kill: it either
(a) cherry-picks admissions, or
(b) effectively becomes a hoarding facility because it admits more animals than it has room for or can adopt out, or
(c) adopts out dogs* with life-limiting behavior problems, such as separation anxiety, or with serious health conditions that the adopter may or may not be able to afford to treat, or with histories of serious aggression, or
(d) defines "no-kill" as meaning "no-kill unless the dog is sick or dangerous," or
(e) any combination of the foregoing.
*For cats, expensive health problems, aggression, and chronic soiling outside the litter box. (And if you're inclined to think of that last as trivial, you haven't lived with the smell of cat urine pervading your home. I have, and it's a nightmare.)
My review of the actual book is as follows: I'm still washing the goo off my brain.
"No-kill" is bullshit. This is how a shelter becomes no-kill: it either
(a) cherry-picks admissions, or
(b) effectively becomes a hoarding facility because it admits more animals than it has room for or can adopt out, or
(c) adopts out dogs* with life-limiting behavior problems, such as separation anxiety, or with serious health conditions that the adopter may or may not be able to afford to treat, or with histories of serious aggression, or
(d) defines "no-kill" as meaning "no-kill unless the dog is sick or dangerous," or
(e) any combination of the foregoing.
*For cats, expensive health problems, aggression, and chronic soiling outside the litter box. (And if you're inclined to think of that last as trivial, you haven't lived with the smell of cat urine pervading your home. I have, and it's a nightmare.)
My review of the actual book is as follows: I'm still washing the goo off my brain.
June 9, 2026
I purchased this book directly from the author's website and received it two weeks early. This is NOT an ARC in any way, shape, or form.
Cash's book is probably the one I've been anticipating most since book #2. He's always been the quietest character in the series, and I desperately wanted to know more about him. More importantly, I wanted to see him find love because OMG, if anyone deserves it, it's Cash.
Yes, I had expectations!.
Thankfully, the authors met them. This book was lovely.
The setup is a little rough on the heart because it involves an injured animal. GAH. But it also provides the perfect reason for Cash and veterinarian Mason to meet. I adored everything involving Dog and the efforts to save him. Then Cash starts working at the veterinary clinic to help pay for Dog's treatment, and naturally that's where the relationship begins to grow.
And oh, Cash. I loved him. I loved his determination and his straightforward "if you want something, talk about it" philosophy. It pushes him to be honest about what he wants, and in turn, he challenges Mason to think differently about his own life. Watching Mason slowly realize that a future in Goose Run might actually be better than the life he left behind was incredibly satisfying.
I think this may be my favorite couple of the series so far. (Although Lee from Chase Hooper Likes It Hot probably still holds the championship title for Most Patient Human Being after putting up with Chase (Cash's twin) for an entire book 😅)
Cannot wait for Bobby's story next!!
Cash's book is probably the one I've been anticipating most since book #2. He's always been the quietest character in the series, and I desperately wanted to know more about him. More importantly, I wanted to see him find love because OMG, if anyone deserves it, it's Cash.
Yes, I had expectations!.
Thankfully, the authors met them. This book was lovely.
The setup is a little rough on the heart because it involves an injured animal. GAH. But it also provides the perfect reason for Cash and veterinarian Mason to meet. I adored everything involving Dog and the efforts to save him. Then Cash starts working at the veterinary clinic to help pay for Dog's treatment, and naturally that's where the relationship begins to grow.
And oh, Cash. I loved him. I loved his determination and his straightforward "if you want something, talk about it" philosophy. It pushes him to be honest about what he wants, and in turn, he challenges Mason to think differently about his own life. Watching Mason slowly realize that a future in Goose Run might actually be better than the life he left behind was incredibly satisfying.
I think this may be my favorite couple of the series so far. (Although Lee from Chase Hooper Likes It Hot probably still holds the championship title for Most Patient Human Being after putting up with Chase (Cash's twin) for an entire book 😅)
Cannot wait for Bobby's story next!!
May 25, 2026
I had HIGH hopes for Cash’s book, and this exceeded them! I loved both Cash and Mason so very much, and they were perfect for each other! The side characters add a lot of humor and insight too. I adore this series and this is my favorite one yet!
June 12, 2026
Super cute! Lovely MCs and add in the doggo and kittens and of course it'll make for an enjoyable read. 🥰
As for the romance part, I personally felt like something was missing.
Sooo, overall it's a cute story even if the romance wasn't my favorite.. I'm still glad I read it.😊
As for the romance part, I personally felt like something was missing.
Sooo, overall it's a cute story even if the romance wasn't my favorite.. I'm still glad I read it.😊
June 16, 2026
Such a marvelous book! It was sweet and sexy yet touched on some serious themes. I liked that mental health issues were taken seriously and portrayed as something each individual has to work on over time (being in a relationship doesn't magically fix you!). Both Cash and Mason had significant character arcs/growth and watching them support each other was heartwarming. I also loved how Cash brought Mason into his found family. I have enjoyed this series so much and this was a great ending, although there was a surprise at the end of a bonus novella coming about a significant side character - I look forward to a little more of the Goose Run community!
June 16, 2026
Absolutely loved it. Cash and Mason were made for each other. I admit I cried😭..the communication was so good!
I do feel like the ending was rushed though. They went from cuddling in bed to a 3 week time jump waiting on Mason to come back.
I do feel like the ending was rushed though. They went from cuddling in bed to a 3 week time jump waiting on Mason to come back.
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June 11, 2026At the risk of repeating myself I love this series so much.
Cash and Mason were really sweet together and of course all the animals (love a vet character for that reason!). They fell for each other pretty quick but it was still believable and not too insta-love for me. I kinda wanna move to Goose Run.
Cash and Mason were really sweet together and of course all the animals (love a vet character for that reason!). They fell for each other pretty quick but it was still believable and not too insta-love for me. I kinda wanna move to Goose Run.
May 31, 2026
Thanks to the authors for an ARC of this book.
This is the 4th book in the Goose Run series, about an odd backwater town, called Goose Run, and the odd people who live there. Cash Hooper is twin to Chase, whose story we got in Chase Hooper likes it hot. I'm glad we got Cash's story. The twins deserve their HEA, and in this case, Mason does as well.
Mason Ross is a vet who is looking after his uncle's veterinary practice while his uncle takes a 3 month sabbatical. Mason doesn't know what to make of Goose Run, it's a million miles away from his job in Cincinnati and he can't wait to get back, until Cash Hooper crashes into his life at 2 am with a 'stray' dog.
Cash has a lot of baggage, he finds it difficult to speak (he whispers to his brother, who relates his words), he has an extremely small group of people he trusts and he has violent nightmares. Mason is Mr Grumpy, but does have a sunshine side, especially if Dog or the kittens are involved.
As always, this book looks at various attributes and how these can be overcome with help from people you trust. Lisa Henry and Sarah Honey write so well together, their world building and characters are great, I'd actually like to see Goose Run for myself!
If you've not read any of the Goose Run series, you can read this as a standalone, but to get the best out of it, I suggest starting with Danny Hall.
I'm hoping we get more books about Goose Run, and I think we may
This is the 4th book in the Goose Run series, about an odd backwater town, called Goose Run, and the odd people who live there. Cash Hooper is twin to Chase, whose story we got in Chase Hooper likes it hot. I'm glad we got Cash's story. The twins deserve their HEA, and in this case, Mason does as well.
Mason Ross is a vet who is looking after his uncle's veterinary practice while his uncle takes a 3 month sabbatical. Mason doesn't know what to make of Goose Run, it's a million miles away from his job in Cincinnati and he can't wait to get back, until Cash Hooper crashes into his life at 2 am with a 'stray' dog.
Cash has a lot of baggage, he finds it difficult to speak (he whispers to his brother, who relates his words), he has an extremely small group of people he trusts and he has violent nightmares. Mason is Mr Grumpy, but does have a sunshine side, especially if Dog or the kittens are involved.
As always, this book looks at various attributes and how these can be overcome with help from people you trust. Lisa Henry and Sarah Honey write so well together, their world building and characters are great, I'd actually like to see Goose Run for myself!
If you've not read any of the Goose Run series, you can read this as a standalone, but to get the best out of it, I suggest starting with Danny Hall.
I'm hoping we get more books about Goose Run, and I think we may
June 10, 2026
**4.5**
This is actually my first read of this series but I need to immediately go back and read the others! There are other couples here to get to know but I would say you can also read this as a stand alone.
What a wonderful heartfelt romance. I wasn't expecting the slightly darker turn that is included in the content warning at the end of the review, but it brings our MC's closer together and, essentially, brings about their HEA.
Cash Hooper is clearly loved, and understood, by his twin brother, Chase, as well as those who have become their found family. But with most of them now in relationships, he also feels a little on the outside. Finding a puppy in need and taking it to the local vet turns out to be the best thing he can do as he meets Mason, in town to cover for his uncle.
Mason comes across as feeling quite lost and unhappy with life in general but there is just something about the quiet man who runs out of the vets office in the middle of the night. There is no keeping Cash away, though. Both the puppy, and the vet, draw him back. It's hard, however, to connect when you struggle to talk to people, the only real safe person being your twin brother.
Reading these two men find companionship with each other, and then allowing themselves to explore more, especially Cash, is so wonderful to read. They both deserve the happiness that they find with each other, and the animals that keep falling into their laps. Mental health is a big representation here with the things that Cash went through as a child, and how Mason has been battling to keep things together.
A must read from these authors, especially when it comes to Lucille and Bobby! Ha! Also, the found family feel is huge! Love the support of those around them and can't wait to read the rest of the series.
Please look after yourself when it comes to the content warnings **mention of physical child abuse and burns, nightmares, suicidal thoughts, selective mutism, animal neglect**
I received an ARC and am happily giving a review.
This is actually my first read of this series but I need to immediately go back and read the others! There are other couples here to get to know but I would say you can also read this as a stand alone.
What a wonderful heartfelt romance. I wasn't expecting the slightly darker turn that is included in the content warning at the end of the review, but it brings our MC's closer together and, essentially, brings about their HEA.
Cash Hooper is clearly loved, and understood, by his twin brother, Chase, as well as those who have become their found family. But with most of them now in relationships, he also feels a little on the outside. Finding a puppy in need and taking it to the local vet turns out to be the best thing he can do as he meets Mason, in town to cover for his uncle.
Mason comes across as feeling quite lost and unhappy with life in general but there is just something about the quiet man who runs out of the vets office in the middle of the night. There is no keeping Cash away, though. Both the puppy, and the vet, draw him back. It's hard, however, to connect when you struggle to talk to people, the only real safe person being your twin brother.
Reading these two men find companionship with each other, and then allowing themselves to explore more, especially Cash, is so wonderful to read. They both deserve the happiness that they find with each other, and the animals that keep falling into their laps. Mental health is a big representation here with the things that Cash went through as a child, and how Mason has been battling to keep things together.
A must read from these authors, especially when it comes to Lucille and Bobby! Ha! Also, the found family feel is huge! Love the support of those around them and can't wait to read the rest of the series.
Please look after yourself when it comes to the content warnings **mention of physical child abuse and burns, nightmares, suicidal thoughts, selective mutism, animal neglect**
I received an ARC and am happily giving a review.
June 13, 2026
CASH HOOPER SAVES A LIFE is the fourth in Lisa Henry and Sarah Honey's warmly wonderful Goose Run series, set in the tiny fictional town of Goose Run, Virginia. Veterinarian Mason Ross is covering for his uncle Jim while he takes a long overdue vacation. He's been buried in student debt and the pressure the clinic he works at so he's hoping this change of scene will be a good one. When an anxious guy drops off an injured dog then disappears, it sure doesn't seem like a good thing.
Lisa Henry and Sarah Honey's latest is SPLENDID. Readers have gotten introduced to the quiet Cash Hooper in previous stories in the series, including the one about his twin, Chase. Getting to know some of Cash's carefully guarded depths as he and Mason gently develop a friendship and build trust together is beautiful. I cannot get enough of Goose Run's community and its eccentric, fervently supportive mayor, and love seeing people and animals alike find home and belonging here. I picked Cash Hooper Saves A Life up and could not put it down. Eagerly anticipating more from this powerhouse writing duo!
Lisa Henry and Sarah Honey's latest is SPLENDID. Readers have gotten introduced to the quiet Cash Hooper in previous stories in the series, including the one about his twin, Chase. Getting to know some of Cash's carefully guarded depths as he and Mason gently develop a friendship and build trust together is beautiful. I cannot get enough of Goose Run's community and its eccentric, fervently supportive mayor, and love seeing people and animals alike find home and belonging here. I picked Cash Hooper Saves A Life up and could not put it down. Eagerly anticipating more from this powerhouse writing duo!
June 10, 2026
Absolutely top notch! I've been eagerly awaiting Cash's book and this exceeded every single expectation that I had. His relationship with Mason blossoms slowly and beautifully in the quiet moments that so many people don't have patience for. Mason is a total sweetheart and his healing journey is just as wonderfully told. He and Cash fit absolutely perfectly together. The mental health rep is also beautifully done. One of my favorite reads this year for sure!
June 15, 2026
I am a hardcore Lisa Henry fan. I simply needed to say that.
Good lord I enjoyed this read. I thought Cash’s story would be interesting and I was not disappointed. It felt a lot like Lisa Henry’s previous books but some how remained lighter. Spaghetti Night was necessary to really maintain the cohesiveness of these stories - I’m happy.
Good lord I enjoyed this read. I thought Cash’s story would be interesting and I was not disappointed. It felt a lot like Lisa Henry’s previous books but some how remained lighter. Spaghetti Night was necessary to really maintain the cohesiveness of these stories - I’m happy.
June 14, 2026
Very cute read. I was excited for Cashs book since I read the first one and it didn’t disappoint
June 19, 2026
I have read this entire series so far, and from the very first book with Danny and Miller, Cash has been my favorite character. I've loved every character in this series, but there has always been something about Cash that made me especially protective of him. I think a lot of that comes from the trauma surrounding his past. We start to learn pieces of it throughout the series, especially in Chase's book, but it isn't until Cash's story that we truly understand the extent of what he went through and the codependency between him and Chase. More than anyone, I felt like Cash deserved the world, and I am so glad he found Mason.
Mason was not at all who I expected for Cash, but he ended up being exactly who he needed. I also love it when animals are involved in a story, so having a dog named "Dog" was an added bonus for me.
This book felt different from the others in the series. The previous books had me laughing and giggling constantly, but this one carried a much heavier emotional weight. Not in a bad way at all, I actually expected it because Cash has arguably the most difficult background of the entire group. I found myself getting emotional over the tiniest moments. Even something as simple as Cash beginning to talk a little more had me tearing up because I was so happy to see him healing and finding his voice.
What I loved most about Mason and Cash together was that, on the surface, Mason seemed like the one who had everything figured out. As the story developed, though, it became clear that they both needed each other. They supported one another in different ways, and their relationship felt balanced and genuine. This was such a beautiful strangers-to-lovers story that could only happen in the magical town of Goose Run. Literally, the strangest things have only happened here. Or if you feel one thing is going to happen, I guarantee you, something else will in this little town.
Of course, we get all the familiar faces along the way: Bobby and the goose, Lucille, Danny, Miller, Lee, Chase, Wilder, and Avery. This book really ties the entire series together and shows how much love and found family have been built over the course of these four books.
I am already excited for the fifth book and the collection of short stories because I need to know what happens with the big event that is officially being planned. Seeing every character get their happy ending has been incredibly satisfying because they all deserved it.
One of the things I love most about this series is how grounded it feels. Maybe it's because I live in Virginia and recognize places like Richmond when they're mentioned, but these characters feel like real people. They aren't wealthy, perfect people living cookie-cutter lives like we often see in some books. They're working-class and middle-class people trying to make ends meet, struggling through life's challenges, and still finding ways to create joy. Challenges include job security and housing stability, and access to community services. Something as simple as spaghetti night becomes a family event. It doesn't matter where someone comes from or what they've been through; when people love and support each other, they become family.
That's the heart of this series for me: found family, community, and the reminder that happiness can be built from the smallest moments. That simple truth is what makes it so special.
I honestly can't choose a favorite book because each one brought something special to the series, but I was especially excited to finally get Cash's story, and it absolutely lived up to my expectations.
Fantastic series. Five stars across the board. I can't wait to read Bobby's story and see what these authors have in store next.
Mason was not at all who I expected for Cash, but he ended up being exactly who he needed. I also love it when animals are involved in a story, so having a dog named "Dog" was an added bonus for me.
This book felt different from the others in the series. The previous books had me laughing and giggling constantly, but this one carried a much heavier emotional weight. Not in a bad way at all, I actually expected it because Cash has arguably the most difficult background of the entire group. I found myself getting emotional over the tiniest moments. Even something as simple as Cash beginning to talk a little more had me tearing up because I was so happy to see him healing and finding his voice.
What I loved most about Mason and Cash together was that, on the surface, Mason seemed like the one who had everything figured out. As the story developed, though, it became clear that they both needed each other. They supported one another in different ways, and their relationship felt balanced and genuine. This was such a beautiful strangers-to-lovers story that could only happen in the magical town of Goose Run. Literally, the strangest things have only happened here. Or if you feel one thing is going to happen, I guarantee you, something else will in this little town.
Of course, we get all the familiar faces along the way: Bobby and the goose, Lucille, Danny, Miller, Lee, Chase, Wilder, and Avery. This book really ties the entire series together and shows how much love and found family have been built over the course of these four books.
I am already excited for the fifth book and the collection of short stories because I need to know what happens with the big event that is officially being planned. Seeing every character get their happy ending has been incredibly satisfying because they all deserved it.
One of the things I love most about this series is how grounded it feels. Maybe it's because I live in Virginia and recognize places like Richmond when they're mentioned, but these characters feel like real people. They aren't wealthy, perfect people living cookie-cutter lives like we often see in some books. They're working-class and middle-class people trying to make ends meet, struggling through life's challenges, and still finding ways to create joy. Challenges include job security and housing stability, and access to community services. Something as simple as spaghetti night becomes a family event. It doesn't matter where someone comes from or what they've been through; when people love and support each other, they become family.
That's the heart of this series for me: found family, community, and the reminder that happiness can be built from the smallest moments. That simple truth is what makes it so special.
I honestly can't choose a favorite book because each one brought something special to the series, but I was especially excited to finally get Cash's story, and it absolutely lived up to my expectations.
Fantastic series. Five stars across the board. I can't wait to read Bobby's story and see what these authors have in store next.
Review of advance copy received from Author
My heart is in Goose Run, Virginia. And of all the beautiful people I’ve met who live there, I think my heart belongs to Mason & Cash first. If you’ve been to Goose Run before, and you’ve met our found family of prickly sweet boys, then you might be wondering how Lisa & Sarah would write Cash Hooper. The nearly silent twin of snarky Chase Hooper, it seemed impossible to imagine the perfect match for Cash. Someone protective, understanding, strong and sweet. Well, holy heart eyes, Dr. Mason Ross is it. A veterinarian filling in for his uncle, Mason moves to Goose Run “just for the summer” for a break from big city vet practice life, and to give his uncle time for a vacation. An injured dog rescue brings Mason and Cash together, and from the jump it’s obvious that these two are meant for each other.
Is this a lovely love story in a town of eccentric busy bodies and a found family full of love? Absolutely. But it is also an incredibly touching story about how abuse takes many forms, and standing up for yourself and your own happiness can often be the scariest and hardest thing to do.
Cash (and his twin Chase) ran away from their horrifying and abusive parents and childhood. Cash struggles with feeling safe around people, and this translates into a difficulty in speaking out loud. He often communicates through his brother, whispering to him when they are together. His job as a janitor at Sunny Fields Retirement Home means he can keep to himself while being in a community. And, as he points out, often the residents just want someone to listen to them. He has a close friendship with Mr. Conrad and their LEGO building sessions are like mini therapy sessions. He’s adjusting to Chase having a boyfriend. And he rescued an injured dog, meeting Dr. Ross’s hot summer replacement: Dr. Mason Ross.
Mason Ross is struggling. He’s questioning his career as a veterinarian, he’s burned out from the stress of medical school loans, city life in Cincinnati, and parents who treat him like a commodity and not a loved one. And now he’s got sleep deprivation, culture shock in this small Southern town, and an injured dog in the clinic with no tags. And the cute guy who brought him in just bolted.
This book! The slow build of Cash and Mason’s relationship was absolutely beautiful. Cash’s sexual awakening is handled with such love and compassion, by the authors and by Mason. The development of their chemistry is addictive, and their compassion for each other is enough to make even the Grinch’s heart to swell. Mason’s struggles with his actual happiness versus what he thinks he should want are so universal that some of his insomnia worries could have been pulled from my own journals. Cash and Mason circle each other close and closer until it seems impossible for them to be apart for even a day. I know I keep using the word “sweet”, but by golly this story IS sweet. It made me happy, even when I cried (and I did cry). Mason and Cash embark on this journey to healing and love and I feel a bit healed and loved from it, too. Goose Run proves, once again, to be a place of magic, friendship, love, and compassion. I can’t help but think the world would be a better place if we could all have a coffee and a baked good at Gobble de Goose, share a spaghetti dinner with Avery and the boys, and get scandalized by Grandma and Bobby Merritt. Just keep Lucille away from me. I’m scared of her.
Thank you to the authors for this book. All opinions are my own.
Is this a lovely love story in a town of eccentric busy bodies and a found family full of love? Absolutely. But it is also an incredibly touching story about how abuse takes many forms, and standing up for yourself and your own happiness can often be the scariest and hardest thing to do.
Cash (and his twin Chase) ran away from their horrifying and abusive parents and childhood. Cash struggles with feeling safe around people, and this translates into a difficulty in speaking out loud. He often communicates through his brother, whispering to him when they are together. His job as a janitor at Sunny Fields Retirement Home means he can keep to himself while being in a community. And, as he points out, often the residents just want someone to listen to them. He has a close friendship with Mr. Conrad and their LEGO building sessions are like mini therapy sessions. He’s adjusting to Chase having a boyfriend. And he rescued an injured dog, meeting Dr. Ross’s hot summer replacement: Dr. Mason Ross.
Mason Ross is struggling. He’s questioning his career as a veterinarian, he’s burned out from the stress of medical school loans, city life in Cincinnati, and parents who treat him like a commodity and not a loved one. And now he’s got sleep deprivation, culture shock in this small Southern town, and an injured dog in the clinic with no tags. And the cute guy who brought him in just bolted.
This book! The slow build of Cash and Mason’s relationship was absolutely beautiful. Cash’s sexual awakening is handled with such love and compassion, by the authors and by Mason. The development of their chemistry is addictive, and their compassion for each other is enough to make even the Grinch’s heart to swell. Mason’s struggles with his actual happiness versus what he thinks he should want are so universal that some of his insomnia worries could have been pulled from my own journals. Cash and Mason circle each other close and closer until it seems impossible for them to be apart for even a day. I know I keep using the word “sweet”, but by golly this story IS sweet. It made me happy, even when I cried (and I did cry). Mason and Cash embark on this journey to healing and love and I feel a bit healed and loved from it, too. Goose Run proves, once again, to be a place of magic, friendship, love, and compassion. I can’t help but think the world would be a better place if we could all have a coffee and a baked good at Gobble de Goose, share a spaghetti dinner with Avery and the boys, and get scandalized by Grandma and Bobby Merritt. Just keep Lucille away from me. I’m scared of her.
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Review of advance copy received from Author
Safety info, content warnings and tropes down below.
This was incredibly sweet and easy to read. I finished it super fast after starting, as the characters and especially Cash’s backstory drew me in very quickly (I recommend reading the prequel novella How to Rescue a Runaway).
I really enjoyed how it tugged on my heartstrings, and that it was sad at times. The cute animals definitely didn’t hurt either. I’ll definitely read this again – especially if it’s recorded for an audiobook – and would recommend it. Definitely read the prequel novella if you haven’t read the other books in the series tho, it gives valuable context, character introductions and backstory.
Thank you to the author for the ARC
Blanket spoiler warning ⬇️
⚠️ Tropes & content tags ⚠️
Past trauma
Small town
Found family
Veterinarian
First times
Sexual awakening
Beardy McManBun
Hurt/comfort
⚠️ Content warning ⚠️
Injured animal treated on page
Financial insecurity
Off-page pet euthanasia (not MC's pet)
Symptoms of PTSD
Past physical abuse (MC abused by parent)
Some details of animal abuse and neglect (dog is found in neglectful situation, most of the abuse is off page)
Cat euthanized on page (graphic injuries described)
Explicit sexual content
Alcohol consumption
Symptoms of depression
Suicidal thought/ideation (MC)
⚠️Book safety ⚠️
Cheating: No
Other person drama: No
Breakup: No
POV: 1st person, dual
Genre: Contemporary romance
Pairing: M/M
Strict roles or versatile: Versatile
Main characters’ age: 28 and not specified
Series: Interconnected standalone
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Pages: 250
Happy ending: Yes
I’d never really been attracted to anyone. Not like this. But it was different with Mason. It was like my body knew that he was safe, and so it had decided that he was attractive, and now that I knew he wasn’t straight, I couldn’t stop thinking about what it might be like to kiss him.
“There’s a word for everything these days. You listen to half the folk in here and they’ll go on for hours about how they’re tired of woke nonsense.” He shrugged. “They’re fools. Having more words to describe ourselves, to understand ourselves, is an incredible gift. It makes us think, and that’s no bad thing. More people oughta do it.”
Cash was made up of quiet moments, of stillness and depth, and to be allowed to share one with him was a privilege.
I know what we have doesn’t look like much from the outside, but it’s more than I ever expected to have. And every time I think I have everything I want, it gets better. And sometimes that’s scary, because the more you have the more you can lose, but I’m working hard not to be afraid of wanting more.”
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This was incredibly sweet and easy to read. I finished it super fast after starting, as the characters and especially Cash’s backstory drew me in very quickly (I recommend reading the prequel novella How to Rescue a Runaway).
I really enjoyed how it tugged on my heartstrings, and that it was sad at times. The cute animals definitely didn’t hurt either. I’ll definitely read this again – especially if it’s recorded for an audiobook – and would recommend it. Definitely read the prequel novella if you haven’t read the other books in the series tho, it gives valuable context, character introductions and backstory.
Thank you to the author for the ARC
Blanket spoiler warning ⬇️
⚠️ Tropes & content tags ⚠️
Past trauma
Small town
Found family
Veterinarian
First times
Sexual awakening
Beardy McManBun
Hurt/comfort
⚠️ Content warning ⚠️
Injured animal treated on page
Financial insecurity
Off-page pet euthanasia (not MC's pet)
Symptoms of PTSD
Past physical abuse (MC abused by parent)
Some details of animal abuse and neglect (dog is found in neglectful situation, most of the abuse is off page)
Cat euthanized on page (graphic injuries described)
Explicit sexual content
Alcohol consumption
Symptoms of depression
Suicidal thought/ideation (MC)
⚠️Book safety ⚠️
Cheating: No
Other person drama: No
Breakup: No
POV: 1st person, dual
Genre: Contemporary romance
Pairing: M/M
Strict roles or versatile: Versatile
Main characters’ age: 28 and not specified
Series: Interconnected standalone
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Pages: 250
Happy ending: Yes
I’d never really been attracted to anyone. Not like this. But it was different with Mason. It was like my body knew that he was safe, and so it had decided that he was attractive, and now that I knew he wasn’t straight, I couldn’t stop thinking about what it might be like to kiss him.
“There’s a word for everything these days. You listen to half the folk in here and they’ll go on for hours about how they’re tired of woke nonsense.” He shrugged. “They’re fools. Having more words to describe ourselves, to understand ourselves, is an incredible gift. It makes us think, and that’s no bad thing. More people oughta do it.”
Cash was made up of quiet moments, of stillness and depth, and to be allowed to share one with him was a privilege.
I know what we have doesn’t look like much from the outside, but it’s more than I ever expected to have. And every time I think I have everything I want, it gets better. And sometimes that’s scary, because the more you have the more you can lose, but I’m working hard not to be afraid of wanting more.”
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June 12, 2026
Life,” their homey, average-men-with-average-guy-problems is a relatable cover for deeply wounded individuals hungry to overcome major odds. And yet, this novel, and the prior three Goose Run installments are light and humorous.
Cash barely speaks after a childhood of physical abuse. He has nightmares that only his twin, Chase, can calm and Cash flinches at touch. But he works diligently as a janitor an elder home. When he finds a bleeding dog tied to a post, he steals it and brings it to Mason, the temporary town Vet.
Mason is giving his veterinarian Uncle a vacation, by taking a temporary sabbatical from his own big town corporate vet job. This also gives Mason a break from his parents’ self-centered divorce drama. Steeped in educational debt, he’s certainly not gonna incur more debt by patching Cash’s stolen dog for free. Impoverished Cash agrees to work off the debt, and they bond.
It takes top notch writers to create side characters as identifiable as the MCs. I loved elder home resident Mr. Conrad, who helps Cash speak by building Legos together. As Cash thinks to himself, “You just had to follow the instructions and place one brick at a time. There was a life lesson in that, Mr. Conrad liked to say with a laugh, but I doubted Lego had made instructions that covered how to figure out the feelings you were having for the local vet. Like, I had feelings. They were f***ing loud…but h**l if they could tell me what they wanted.” Ms. Henry and Ms. Honey show us how to live alongside pain by holding onto life’s fullness. Wow!
Again and again, they find language for moments we recognize, but were too complex to express, like when Mason realizes, with Cash, “this soft, sustained moment of physical contact between us already felt so charged, so weighty despite its gentleness, that I struggled to articulate it, let alone understand it. If I’d ever felt like this before with anyone, I didn’t remember it now. The moment seemed like a hundred different strands coming together at just the right point in time—some wildly random and some tediously ordinary—but like wires touching, they sparked.”
While this tale could be read as a standalone, part of this book’s fun (for despite its wounded characters, it is easy, warm reading) is that I continue to love all the characters and their back stories.. Where else but Goose Run, can the shorts-and-suspenders-wearing mayor have a dangerous pet Goose and own a successful bakery called “Gobble De Goose.” I imagine Ms. Honey and Henry cackling at their own absurdities as they pen them. And yippee! They say Mayor Bobby will get his own story next.
Both Mason and Cash grow into more comfortable identities, each by seeing himself reflected more kindly through one another’s eyes. Cash may come to speak, but Mason finds his voice in “Cash Hooper Saves a Life,” a pitch perfect romance of misfits.
Cash barely speaks after a childhood of physical abuse. He has nightmares that only his twin, Chase, can calm and Cash flinches at touch. But he works diligently as a janitor an elder home. When he finds a bleeding dog tied to a post, he steals it and brings it to Mason, the temporary town Vet.
Mason is giving his veterinarian Uncle a vacation, by taking a temporary sabbatical from his own big town corporate vet job. This also gives Mason a break from his parents’ self-centered divorce drama. Steeped in educational debt, he’s certainly not gonna incur more debt by patching Cash’s stolen dog for free. Impoverished Cash agrees to work off the debt, and they bond.
It takes top notch writers to create side characters as identifiable as the MCs. I loved elder home resident Mr. Conrad, who helps Cash speak by building Legos together. As Cash thinks to himself, “You just had to follow the instructions and place one brick at a time. There was a life lesson in that, Mr. Conrad liked to say with a laugh, but I doubted Lego had made instructions that covered how to figure out the feelings you were having for the local vet. Like, I had feelings. They were f***ing loud…but h**l if they could tell me what they wanted.” Ms. Henry and Ms. Honey show us how to live alongside pain by holding onto life’s fullness. Wow!
Again and again, they find language for moments we recognize, but were too complex to express, like when Mason realizes, with Cash, “this soft, sustained moment of physical contact between us already felt so charged, so weighty despite its gentleness, that I struggled to articulate it, let alone understand it. If I’d ever felt like this before with anyone, I didn’t remember it now. The moment seemed like a hundred different strands coming together at just the right point in time—some wildly random and some tediously ordinary—but like wires touching, they sparked.”
While this tale could be read as a standalone, part of this book’s fun (for despite its wounded characters, it is easy, warm reading) is that I continue to love all the characters and their back stories.. Where else but Goose Run, can the shorts-and-suspenders-wearing mayor have a dangerous pet Goose and own a successful bakery called “Gobble De Goose.” I imagine Ms. Honey and Henry cackling at their own absurdities as they pen them. And yippee! They say Mayor Bobby will get his own story next.
Both Mason and Cash grow into more comfortable identities, each by seeing himself reflected more kindly through one another’s eyes. Cash may come to speak, but Mason finds his voice in “Cash Hooper Saves a Life,” a pitch perfect romance of misfits.
June 13, 2026
Like many others, I was eagerly awaiting Cash’s story (the fourth in the Goose Run series) – and it didn’t disappoint!
Cash’s story was one that was going to have some challenges due to the subject matter, including injured animals and the past abuse of a child, but everything was handled in a way that was both sensitive and realistic.
Cash, who deals with selective mutism after childhood physical abuse, “finds” an injured dog and takes it to the vet, where Mason is filling in for his vacationing uncle. After a hasty retreat and some misunderstandings, Cash starts doing custodial work at the vet’s office to help pay for the dog’s medical care. This is in addition to his regular job at the senior living facility, where we’re introduced to one of the best side characters of the series, Mr. Conrad, who lets Cash help with his complex Lego projects as he listens to what Cash does and doesn’t say.
As Cash and Mason spend more time together and start to develop feelings for each other, the fact that Mason is only there temporarily looms around the edges of just about every thought and decision, and he has to decide if he really wants to go back to the impersonal big city vet practice or stay and take over his uncle’s practice. When that decision was made, it seemed a little abrupt and is probably the only thing I wish would have been developed a bit more.
I did really appreciate that Cash’s selective mutism was handled in a way that was believable. There was no sudden miracle cure, and each word was still considered and weighed, even as he became more comfortable sharing them. I also loved that this didn’t make Cash hesitant about what he wanted and that he could still be snarky when the situation warranted.
All in all, this was a wonderful read! Throughout the series, these authors, who write so well together, have taken very realistic characters and situations and have made us fall in love with them and want the best for their growing found family. And it’s not over yet – Mayor Bobby gets his story next!
As a fair warning for content, in addition to the subjects mentioned above, this book also deals with nightmares stemming from the aforementioned abuse, animal death/euthanasia (not belonging to the MCs), and suicidal ideation.
Thanks so much to the authors for the advance copy! This is my honest review.
Cash’s story was one that was going to have some challenges due to the subject matter, including injured animals and the past abuse of a child, but everything was handled in a way that was both sensitive and realistic.
Cash, who deals with selective mutism after childhood physical abuse, “finds” an injured dog and takes it to the vet, where Mason is filling in for his vacationing uncle. After a hasty retreat and some misunderstandings, Cash starts doing custodial work at the vet’s office to help pay for the dog’s medical care. This is in addition to his regular job at the senior living facility, where we’re introduced to one of the best side characters of the series, Mr. Conrad, who lets Cash help with his complex Lego projects as he listens to what Cash does and doesn’t say.
As Cash and Mason spend more time together and start to develop feelings for each other, the fact that Mason is only there temporarily looms around the edges of just about every thought and decision, and he has to decide if he really wants to go back to the impersonal big city vet practice or stay and take over his uncle’s practice. When that decision was made, it seemed a little abrupt and is probably the only thing I wish would have been developed a bit more.
I did really appreciate that Cash’s selective mutism was handled in a way that was believable. There was no sudden miracle cure, and each word was still considered and weighed, even as he became more comfortable sharing them. I also loved that this didn’t make Cash hesitant about what he wanted and that he could still be snarky when the situation warranted.
All in all, this was a wonderful read! Throughout the series, these authors, who write so well together, have taken very realistic characters and situations and have made us fall in love with them and want the best for their growing found family. And it’s not over yet – Mayor Bobby gets his story next!
As a fair warning for content, in addition to the subjects mentioned above, this book also deals with nightmares stemming from the aforementioned abuse, animal death/euthanasia (not belonging to the MCs), and suicidal ideation.
Thanks so much to the authors for the advance copy! This is my honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Man, I love this book. I've looked forward to it from the start of the series as we watched Cash’s struggles communicating with others. What he and his twin brother had experienced growing up would affect anyone. But I wondered, who could appreciate this gentle, caring man for who he is and allow him to grow more confident and secure?
Mason has moved temporarily to Goose Run to fill in at his uncle's vet practice while his uncle takes a needed vacation. Mason's current job in Cincinnati has sucked out his soul and having to deal with his parents' divorce hasn't helped him. He has doubts about himself and doubts about what he is doing in his life, so he took the job in Goose Run to get away from it all. Confronted in the middle of the night with an injured dog and a cute guy that doesn't talk much isn't what he really needs, but his helpful nature takes over. He treats the dog and Cash, who experiences a PTSD reaction to blood. This sets them on a much needed path that would change Cash’s life, the life of the dog, and his own, even when it doesn’t start out the best.
In my opinion, Mason is the perfect guy for Cash. As a vet, Mason was used to comforting and reassuring hurt animals so he instinctively knew how to be patient and allow Cash the time he needed to get his words out. I loved that about him. Not many others would do that. Cash was able to find the needed courage to verbalize what he was thinking. (Big, big shout out to Mr. Conrad for all his help with this!) I so enjoyed watching Cash get the stability he needed with Mason's help. And Mason had his own mental health struggles that added to his understanding about Cash. I also loved how Cash recognized what Mason needed in this area. The fact that both of them were there for each other made the book sail to my favorites list.
I loved being able to see how the rest of the guys were doing with their significant others, and how they welcomed someone else into their folds. I’ve already preordered the next book in the series, which is about Goose Run’s mayor, Bobbie. With each book, I grow more appreciative with that quirky guy, and I can’t wait to read his story.
Mason has moved temporarily to Goose Run to fill in at his uncle's vet practice while his uncle takes a needed vacation. Mason's current job in Cincinnati has sucked out his soul and having to deal with his parents' divorce hasn't helped him. He has doubts about himself and doubts about what he is doing in his life, so he took the job in Goose Run to get away from it all. Confronted in the middle of the night with an injured dog and a cute guy that doesn't talk much isn't what he really needs, but his helpful nature takes over. He treats the dog and Cash, who experiences a PTSD reaction to blood. This sets them on a much needed path that would change Cash’s life, the life of the dog, and his own, even when it doesn’t start out the best.
In my opinion, Mason is the perfect guy for Cash. As a vet, Mason was used to comforting and reassuring hurt animals so he instinctively knew how to be patient and allow Cash the time he needed to get his words out. I loved that about him. Not many others would do that. Cash was able to find the needed courage to verbalize what he was thinking. (Big, big shout out to Mr. Conrad for all his help with this!) I so enjoyed watching Cash get the stability he needed with Mason's help. And Mason had his own mental health struggles that added to his understanding about Cash. I also loved how Cash recognized what Mason needed in this area. The fact that both of them were there for each other made the book sail to my favorites list.
I loved being able to see how the rest of the guys were doing with their significant others, and how they welcomed someone else into their folds. I’ve already preordered the next book in the series, which is about Goose Run’s mayor, Bobbie. With each book, I grow more appreciative with that quirky guy, and I can’t wait to read his story.
June 14, 2026
This series makes my heart melt. I discovered it last year and get so excited when I see another book will be published. I’m not at all ready to say goodbye to Goose Run or these characters.
Cash has a great deal of trauma from the horrible abuse he and his twin brother Chase dealt with during childhood. He is a sweet, kind man who doesn’t feel comfortable talking much, even with those he’s known for a while. His life is fairly routine and he likes it that way.
One night he finds a dog chained to a tree, bleeding and in obvious pain. Cash takes the dog and rushes it to the local vet. But when he arrives he finds that the usual vet is on vacation and his nephew, Mason, is filling in.
Mason is intrigued by the handsome man bringing an injured dog to his uncle’s office late at night. Clearly the man cares about the dog—and he can’t stand the sight of blood, because he faints. Mason now has two patients, and he doesn’t mind caring for either of them.
As Mason and Cash spend more time together, they become the bright spot in each other’s day. Mason is attracted to Cash but he’s only in town until his uncle returns. Cash has never been attracted to anyone, and has never let anyone get close to him except his brother. But Mason makes him want to change.
I’ve loved the glimpses of Cash’s character I’ve gotten in previous books, but I wanted to hug him so hard after this one. Mason, too, has a lot of emotional baggage to deal with, so they really are a perfect couple. Plus any book with cute dogs and kittens is a hit for me! I look forward to Book 5!
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Cash has a great deal of trauma from the horrible abuse he and his twin brother Chase dealt with during childhood. He is a sweet, kind man who doesn’t feel comfortable talking much, even with those he’s known for a while. His life is fairly routine and he likes it that way.
One night he finds a dog chained to a tree, bleeding and in obvious pain. Cash takes the dog and rushes it to the local vet. But when he arrives he finds that the usual vet is on vacation and his nephew, Mason, is filling in.
Mason is intrigued by the handsome man bringing an injured dog to his uncle’s office late at night. Clearly the man cares about the dog—and he can’t stand the sight of blood, because he faints. Mason now has two patients, and he doesn’t mind caring for either of them.
As Mason and Cash spend more time together, they become the bright spot in each other’s day. Mason is attracted to Cash but he’s only in town until his uncle returns. Cash has never been attracted to anyone, and has never let anyone get close to him except his brother. But Mason makes him want to change.
I’ve loved the glimpses of Cash’s character I’ve gotten in previous books, but I wanted to hug him so hard after this one. Mason, too, has a lot of emotional baggage to deal with, so they really are a perfect couple. Plus any book with cute dogs and kittens is a hit for me! I look forward to Book 5!
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Review of advance copy received from Author
5 stars
Fourth book in the Goose Run series and finally, finally!, it's Cash's turn to find his forever love.
We already know a lot about him and the trauma his parents inflicted on him and on his twin Chase: it was heartbreaking to read again how badly they were hurt, but it also helped understand why Cash has always spoken so very little, trying to make himself invisible to their father's attention.
Luckily, now Cash has some friends who've become his family and made him feel safe and loved, even if nightmares still hunt him. Cash has a job as a janitor in a retirement home, where he gets close with one of the residents, former therapist Mr Conrad who helps him sort out his feelings while doing Lego sessions.
Mason is a veterinarian on the verge of burning out, who moved temporary to Goose Run to substitute for his uncle in his vet clinic. Mason is stressed by his selfish parents' divorce, his student debts and his empty life in the city. He's also questioning his career choice.
He and Cash will start seeing each other daily when Cash suggests going to the clinic to help clean to repay the cost of a stray dog's surgery.
So little by little they get to know each other, spend time together and soon enough they develop a deep strong bond that will make them feel each other's safe place, help them both in their healing journey and give them a chance to true happiness.
Every moment they spend together is sweet and tender, their relationship moves slowly and it takes a lot of trust, especially for Cash, who's not used to relying on anyone other than Chase and their friends to seek comfort.
But, oh boy!, how Mason cherishes him and treats him like the precious human being he is! Their physical connection is very intimate and lovely and heartwarming.
I also adored Cash's bravery: he really worked hard to overcome his fears and to learn how to communicate his own needs and dreams.
I think this might be my favourite book so far and I can't wait to see what story these two amazing authors are going to give us next.
Highly recommended (and if you want to enjoy this story completely, start with the first book)!
I received an ARC of this book from the authors and this is my honest review.
Fourth book in the Goose Run series and finally, finally!, it's Cash's turn to find his forever love.
We already know a lot about him and the trauma his parents inflicted on him and on his twin Chase: it was heartbreaking to read again how badly they were hurt, but it also helped understand why Cash has always spoken so very little, trying to make himself invisible to their father's attention.
Luckily, now Cash has some friends who've become his family and made him feel safe and loved, even if nightmares still hunt him. Cash has a job as a janitor in a retirement home, where he gets close with one of the residents, former therapist Mr Conrad who helps him sort out his feelings while doing Lego sessions.
Mason is a veterinarian on the verge of burning out, who moved temporary to Goose Run to substitute for his uncle in his vet clinic. Mason is stressed by his selfish parents' divorce, his student debts and his empty life in the city. He's also questioning his career choice.
He and Cash will start seeing each other daily when Cash suggests going to the clinic to help clean to repay the cost of a stray dog's surgery.
So little by little they get to know each other, spend time together and soon enough they develop a deep strong bond that will make them feel each other's safe place, help them both in their healing journey and give them a chance to true happiness.
Every moment they spend together is sweet and tender, their relationship moves slowly and it takes a lot of trust, especially for Cash, who's not used to relying on anyone other than Chase and their friends to seek comfort.
But, oh boy!, how Mason cherishes him and treats him like the precious human being he is! Their physical connection is very intimate and lovely and heartwarming.
I also adored Cash's bravery: he really worked hard to overcome his fears and to learn how to communicate his own needs and dreams.
I think this might be my favourite book so far and I can't wait to see what story these two amazing authors are going to give us next.
Highly recommended (and if you want to enjoy this story completely, start with the first book)!
I received an ARC of this book from the authors and this is my honest review.
June 16, 2026
Cash Hooper Saves A Life, by Lisa Henry and Sarah Honey, is book four in the Goose Run series. This book is about Cash and as he’s been in the background of the previous three stories, I have been really looking forward to reading his story. I am really happy to say that it didn’t disappoint and probably is my favourite in the series. I would definitely recommend reading book three as that Chase’s story, Cash’s identical twin, and that establishes a lot of the relevant background. Sadly, the twins had a very difficult upbringing at the hands of abusive parents, and it impacts them in different ways, Cash is very quiet and really inside himself and quite co-dependent on his brother. It was always going to take a really special partner to bring him out of himself and to love him for who he is, and Mason was absolutely perfect for him. Mason is a vet, who is temporarily covering his Uncle’s vet practice while he is on holiday. Cash ends up rescuing Dog and bringing him to Mason for help. While the two don’t start off on the best foot, they become closer through a shared interest in caring for animals. Ultimately this leads to them caring for each other and starting a relationship. I adored everything about this book. Knowing Cash’s story, it was always going to be an emotional read but there was also a lot of heart and heat. Mason and Cash had a great chemistry, and they worked really well together. I liked the fact that the story wasn’t one-sided and that Cash was there for Mason when he was dealing with some quite difficult issues. I found their relationship really moving, sweet and touching. It also genuinely amused me how different Cash and Chase were in their respective relationships. A recurring theme of Goose Run is found family, and it was so nice to see all of the characters in the core group together and interacting with each other. I loved all the animals; the kittens, Dog and even Lucille The Goose. I would definitely recommend this book. 5/5
Review of advance copy received from Author
I have wanted Chase's story ever since I read the first book in this series, his character intrigued me and I wanted to know more about him. In this book, his book, we finally get to discover all sorts of different things about him, which I am really happy about!!
I loved that this story started with Chase stealing a dog, well, he was actually rescuing it but still! That was such a quirky way to start the book and a fun way to bring the MC's together.
I really enjoyed reading about both MC's, I found both of their perspectives really distinctive and intriguing. I enjoyed getting to read about all the intricate inner working of Mason being a vet and how these authors showcased him struggling with his mental health inba really respectful way. I equally enjoyed reading about Chase, his character has so much depth to him, he feels things so profoundly and cares so deeply, it was really beautiful to read about.
These two men are great for each other, They compliment each other really well and I just loved seeing Chase finally get his happy ending! We've seen Chase be this quiet, meek, and mysterious character throughout the other books, but in this one we got to see a different side to him that I loved seeing.
I think the authors did a wonderful job with this book and this whole series! I enjoyed reading each and every one, and I hope Alex gets his own story at some point too! I loved how these authors introduced a new character, I'm looking forward to seeing what is in store for Goose Run next!
~~I received an early copy of this book and these are my honest thoughts and opinions.~~
I loved that this story started with Chase stealing a dog, well, he was actually rescuing it but still! That was such a quirky way to start the book and a fun way to bring the MC's together.
I really enjoyed reading about both MC's, I found both of their perspectives really distinctive and intriguing. I enjoyed getting to read about all the intricate inner working of Mason being a vet and how these authors showcased him struggling with his mental health inba really respectful way. I equally enjoyed reading about Chase, his character has so much depth to him, he feels things so profoundly and cares so deeply, it was really beautiful to read about.
These two men are great for each other, They compliment each other really well and I just loved seeing Chase finally get his happy ending! We've seen Chase be this quiet, meek, and mysterious character throughout the other books, but in this one we got to see a different side to him that I loved seeing.
I think the authors did a wonderful job with this book and this whole series! I enjoyed reading each and every one, and I hope Alex gets his own story at some point too! I loved how these authors introduced a new character, I'm looking forward to seeing what is in store for Goose Run next!
~~I received an early copy of this book and these are my honest thoughts and opinions.~~
Review of advance copy received from Author
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️4.5/5
Expect:
- Small Town Vibes ✔️
- First Times ✔️
- Hurt / Comfort
- Found Family ✔️
- Chaotic AF (in a good way) Side Characters ✔️
- & A literal Goose ✔️
I just gotta say it! Cash’s books is 100% my FAVORITE book in the ENTIRE Goose Run series!
I was IMMEDIATELY intrigued & curious about Cash and Chase since Danny’s Book. But there was something about Cash that made me want to protect that sweet babe AT ALL COSTS& I was DYING for his story & let me tell you Lisa Henry and Sarah Honey DID NOT disappoint!
Cash & Mason’s chemistry was fxckn AMAZING.
These broken boys’ souls SPOKE to each other in such a way that they were MEANT TO BE.
They both carried BIG baggage that required PATIENCE and LOVE! & I think THAT’S what I loved the most. The way they gave each other time & space. The way SO much spoken without words.
I wanted to tell him that he was more than good enough, that he was the best thing that had happened to me in a long time, but my words failed me.
Like are you fxckn KIDDING me?!! 😭
Like seriously, Mason was it for Chase and there was NO ONE else for Mason. 🥹🫶🏽
No one writes Found Family, quite like Lisa and Sarah. First with my beautiful frat boys! And now with my Goose Run Guys!! & I STG the series can continue and I will STILL be there in that little small town; laughing and loving all these characters!
Thank you Lisa Henry & Sarah Honey for this ARC. & as always, all opinions and thoughts are my own.
Expect:
- Small Town Vibes ✔️
- First Times ✔️
- Hurt / Comfort
- Found Family ✔️
- Chaotic AF (in a good way) Side Characters ✔️
- & A literal Goose ✔️
I just gotta say it! Cash’s books is 100% my FAVORITE book in the ENTIRE Goose Run series!
I was IMMEDIATELY intrigued & curious about Cash and Chase since Danny’s Book. But there was something about Cash that made me want to protect that sweet babe AT ALL COSTS& I was DYING for his story & let me tell you Lisa Henry and Sarah Honey DID NOT disappoint!
Cash & Mason’s chemistry was fxckn AMAZING.
These broken boys’ souls SPOKE to each other in such a way that they were MEANT TO BE.
They both carried BIG baggage that required PATIENCE and LOVE! & I think THAT’S what I loved the most. The way they gave each other time & space. The way SO much spoken without words.
I wanted to tell him that he was more than good enough, that he was the best thing that had happened to me in a long time, but my words failed me.
Like are you fxckn KIDDING me?!! 😭
Like seriously, Mason was it for Chase and there was NO ONE else for Mason. 🥹🫶🏽
No one writes Found Family, quite like Lisa and Sarah. First with my beautiful frat boys! And now with my Goose Run Guys!! & I STG the series can continue and I will STILL be there in that little small town; laughing and loving all these characters!
Thank you Lisa Henry & Sarah Honey for this ARC. & as always, all opinions and thoughts are my own.
June 20, 2026
Cash, just like his twin brother Chase, has some trauma from being abused through his whole childhood by their parents. Unlike, Chase who behaves like a combative asshole, Cash is mostly nonverbal and afraid to draw attention to himself in anyway. But when he finds an injured dog chained up in somebody's yard, Cash can't leave the animal suffer. Instead he steals the dog for his owners and crashes the vet's practice in the middle of the night before running away.
Mason, the vet who has been substituting for his uncle is less than impressed with a guy leaving him with an injured animal without any information. But when Cash shows up later with his friends they agree on Cash working a few hours at the practice in order to settle the medical bills. Soon enough Mason's patience with Cash helps Cash slowly opening up to him and the two of them become friendly with each other.
Cash' book was the one I was looking forward to the most. I had really high hopes for it and it could be just a really hard period that I'm going through at the moment but I just didn't enjoy the book as much as I hoped I would. There was nothing really wrong about the story, I just wasn't feeling it at all, and I almost felt uncomfortable reading Cash and Mason sex scenes.
I'm glad that Cash and Mason have found their happily ever after. I'm just wondering if I should maybe take a little break from reading m/m romance.
Themes: dual POV, veterinarian, abusive childhood, animals, virginity, found family, small town
Mason, the vet who has been substituting for his uncle is less than impressed with a guy leaving him with an injured animal without any information. But when Cash shows up later with his friends they agree on Cash working a few hours at the practice in order to settle the medical bills. Soon enough Mason's patience with Cash helps Cash slowly opening up to him and the two of them become friendly with each other.
Cash' book was the one I was looking forward to the most. I had really high hopes for it and it could be just a really hard period that I'm going through at the moment but I just didn't enjoy the book as much as I hoped I would. There was nothing really wrong about the story, I just wasn't feeling it at all, and I almost felt uncomfortable reading Cash and Mason sex scenes.
I'm glad that Cash and Mason have found their happily ever after. I'm just wondering if I should maybe take a little break from reading m/m romance.
Themes: dual POV, veterinarian, abusive childhood, animals, virginity, found family, small town
June 14, 2026
After reading Chase's story, I was a little bit trepidatious in regards to Cash's tale. I expected it to be heart wrenching. However "Cash Hooper Saves a Life (Goose Run, #4)" was a bright, lovely story.
It helped that a bit of the shock and horror of Cash's abuse by his parents was described in book three. It didn't minimize what the Hooper brothers went through. Yes, there are parts of this story that require the tissue box and I would recommend glossing over them during a reread.
What absolutely blew me away was how strong Cash was. Self doubting, over thinking every move he makes. But this is also a man who is absolutely kind to his residents and compassionate enough to rescue an animal in need. The conversation over the Lego Coliseum where Mr Conrad told him that it was perfectly alright to hope and dream got me teary eyed.
At first introduction, Mason is simply a burnt out veterinarian. You see his inability to set boundaries with his awful parents. And gradually his overall depression. Ugh. As his relationship blossoms with Cash, hope and health become so much closer to attain.
Dog. He was much a secondary character as the Goose Run found family and Bobby and Lucille. There is a promise of a book five. Fingers crossed, it'll be about Bobby.
I received an advanced ebook from the authors and this is my honest review.
It helped that a bit of the shock and horror of Cash's abuse by his parents was described in book three. It didn't minimize what the Hooper brothers went through. Yes, there are parts of this story that require the tissue box and I would recommend glossing over them during a reread.
What absolutely blew me away was how strong Cash was. Self doubting, over thinking every move he makes. But this is also a man who is absolutely kind to his residents and compassionate enough to rescue an animal in need. The conversation over the Lego Coliseum where Mr Conrad told him that it was perfectly alright to hope and dream got me teary eyed.
At first introduction, Mason is simply a burnt out veterinarian. You see his inability to set boundaries with his awful parents. And gradually his overall depression. Ugh. As his relationship blossoms with Cash, hope and health become so much closer to attain.
Dog. He was much a secondary character as the Goose Run found family and Bobby and Lucille. There is a promise of a book five. Fingers crossed, it'll be about Bobby.
I received an advanced ebook from the authors and this is my honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
- series
- found family
This is already the 4th in the Goose Run series, and while you can indeed read it as a standalone and enjoy it, I'd highly recommend the others in the series as they're great. As the protagonists all live in the same house there are many recurring characters too.
I've been eagerly awaiting Cash's story, and for him to get his HEA. While I did get to know Cash a little better in Chase's book (Cash's twin), I was eager for Cash's story. Mason and Cash don't get off to the best start when Cash brings an injured dog to Mason's vet clinic then runs out as he doesn't have the money to pay for the treatment. What follows is a slow burn with Cash coming out of his shell bit by bit, and Mason gradually coming round to the idea that his life might actually belong in Goose Run, and with Cash.
There isn't a lot of spice, which works for these two as the idea of a relationship is new to Cash. It was such a joy to see Cash gradually coming out of his shell, interacting more and gaining confidence as the story unfolded. It's pretty low angst too, there isn't any relationship drama as such, just two people finding what they need in each other. I love the world of Goose Run and the quirky side characters and I couldn't be happier we will finally get an HEA for Bobby, he is the unsung hero of the series and deserves his happiness too.
I loved this series, this was the perfect story for Cash and I can't wait for the cherry on top, which will be Bobby's story.
I received an advance copy and this is my honest review.
- found family
This is already the 4th in the Goose Run series, and while you can indeed read it as a standalone and enjoy it, I'd highly recommend the others in the series as they're great. As the protagonists all live in the same house there are many recurring characters too.
I've been eagerly awaiting Cash's story, and for him to get his HEA. While I did get to know Cash a little better in Chase's book (Cash's twin), I was eager for Cash's story. Mason and Cash don't get off to the best start when Cash brings an injured dog to Mason's vet clinic then runs out as he doesn't have the money to pay for the treatment. What follows is a slow burn with Cash coming out of his shell bit by bit, and Mason gradually coming round to the idea that his life might actually belong in Goose Run, and with Cash.
There isn't a lot of spice, which works for these two as the idea of a relationship is new to Cash. It was such a joy to see Cash gradually coming out of his shell, interacting more and gaining confidence as the story unfolded. It's pretty low angst too, there isn't any relationship drama as such, just two people finding what they need in each other. I love the world of Goose Run and the quirky side characters and I couldn't be happier we will finally get an HEA for Bobby, he is the unsung hero of the series and deserves his happiness too.
I loved this series, this was the perfect story for Cash and I can't wait for the cherry on top, which will be Bobby's story.
I received an advance copy and this is my honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
4.5 stars. I was eagerly awaiting Cash’s story and the talented writing duo of Lisa Henry and Sarah Honey didn’t let me down. Cash has held a place in my heart from the very first book and watching him get his HEA with Mason gave me all the feels - warm, happy, sappy feels. Cash quietly (literally) battles his demons on a daily basis but when circumstances have him knocking on the door of the local veterinary clinic the therapeutic benefits of animals soon becomes apparent. It just so happens that veterinarian Mason has his own struggles and these two wonderfull men form a connection whilst tending to animals in need. I loved the personal growth of both men. Cash becoming more verbally confident and Mason acknowledging and seeking help for his own issues, with unbridled support and understanding for each other which does happen to include a perfect balance of sweet and steamy moments! So there’s kittens, a dog and of course Lucille the goose. An amazing friend/mentor in Mr Conrad, therapy lego, Chase being Chase and Mason’s introduction to the weekly spaghetti dinner. This is a book that had me hooked from start to finish and I loved every moment.
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