An antique dealer and his inconvenient(ly irresistible) new colleague must contend with an illicit stuffed goose and their sizzling attraction, from USA Today bestselling author Sarah Adler.
Why? It’s…complicated.
But it may end his career unless he finds a legitimate way to dispose of the bird ASAP. Except, there’s an unexpected wrench in his plans—the frustrating, effervescent Annie O’Neill.
Annie is happy to fill in for her uncle at his antique store; it’s the perfect opportunity to gain more experience before opening a shop of her own, plus she'll finally meet his handsome young business partner. Unfortunately, Cal is nothing like the charming man she expected. She’s tempted to take his apparent dislike personally, until she stumbles upon the source of his moodiness: the contraband waterfowl hidden upstairs.
When the goose goes missing, both of their professional reputations are on the line. As Cal and Annie attempt to track down the bird before it can be traced back to the store, their tentative alliance turns into something much deeper. Will the hunt for their felonious fowl lead to true love, or end in ruin?
The premise—a literal wild goose chase—is delightfully unique and serves as the perfect backdrop for the characters to not only search for a missing goose but also discover more about themselves and each other along the way. I loved watching their relationships develop as the adventure unfolded.
One of my favorite aspects was the interspersed chapters from the past. They slowly reveal how the characters came to be in possession of the goose, adding just the right amount of mystery and anticipation without slowing the pace of the present-day story.
If you're looking for a rom-com with heart, humor, eccentric characters, and a memorable adventure, Wild Goose Chase is definitely worth picking up.