Please let me begin with the end-- because that epilogue captured my heart so thoroughly! Its ending was so gorgeously fitting! It was all, like confetti, so joyous-- leaving a wide smile in its wake.

Wild Goose Chase is everything.

This is a story of two souls so incredibly right for one another, but resistant to going down that path due to a past riddled with tragedy. Tragedy that has led to hurdles they aren't sure they have the mere right to face. Violet's firefighter husband suffers a tragic death on the job, and his best friend, Chase takes up the reins to ensure Violet and her kids are safe and thriving for the years to come.

But Chase has to silence his long-standing feelings for Violet to ensure he honors Chase by stepping up in his place-- in all areas except love.

As we quickly come to find out, Chase's feelings for Violet are very much requited. But they don't realize how mutual it is. So we are set with a sweet slow burn romance that takes its time to ignite. We see its foundation set in friendship, relishing in the gorgeous relationship and partnership Violet and Chase share. They complement each other in every way, the make each other better in every way. Their communication (minus their feelings) is top notch!

But what truly had me melting was Chase's relationship with Violet's kids. Often times in single parent romances, the love interest's relationship with the kid(s) can be underdeveloped. This is absolutely not the case in Wild Goose Chase. Chase's bond with the kids is so powerful, he's very much their father figure, and he delights in that bond. It's unique to them-- not due to their mother being the woman he loves. It's due to his pride in seeing those kids grow up over the years, as they start to develop their personalities, their likes and dislikes. He adores being part of their life, and it's significant in this book. I thought that bond helped to level up the story as a whole. it's not just a love story between romantic partners-- it's a love story of found family.

This is very much a slow burn romance, but if I could have my way I would have enjoyed even more seeing Violet and Chase's relationship post-getting together within the book. The end comes all too quickly for me! But, this is such a minor nitpick. I just wasn't ready to say goodbye to them yet.

Their romance was so worthwhile to see take flight. Their found family a delight to see strengthen.

Thank you kindly to Valentine PR for this complimentary copy, I leave this honest review voluntarily. 4.5✨