The Dreams We Chase

In fight or flight situations, Sierra Bayley has always chosen to flee. As soon as she was able, she left the one place—and person—she used to call home. However, no matter how hard she tries to put her childhood in the rearview, the ghosts of her past continue to haunt her.

Since the day his first love left without saying goodbye, Hayden Watkins has lived with his head down, chasing the life he always dreamed of. Forgetting should be easy. But no matter how hard he tries to let go, the girl who was once his entire universe is always in his orbit, yet just out of reach.

When a chance encounter throws Sierra back into Hayden’s life, forcing them to live and work together, his world seems to stop on its axis. He’ll do anything to make up for the time they lost. She’ll do anything to protect her heart—and his—even if it means lying to keep him safe.

But secrets never stay buried for long. As the pair reconnects and reignites the relationship that never had the chance to truly spark, truths begin to unravel. When lives are put at risk, Sierra has to make a choice: Continue to run away from her demons or finally put up a fight.

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Tropes:

  • Cowboys/Rodeo

  • Barrel Racer FMC x Team Roper MMC

  • Second Chance

  • Childhood Best Friends

  • Dual Timeline

  • Romantic Suspense

  • Forced Proximity/Roommates

  • Slow Burn

  • Open Door Spice

  • Dual POV

Content Warnings:

This book is intended for adult readers and includes mature themes, on-page explicit sexual content, and explicit language.

Additional on-page contents include:

  • Abandonment

  • Abuse from a parent (physical, emotional)

  • Alcohol consumption

  • Anxiety and anxiety attacks

  • Blood and gore depiction

  • C-PTSD stemming from traumatic childhood events

  • Domestic violence/Partner or Family Member Assault

  • Flashbacks/Nightmares

  • Gun violence resulting in death

  • Kidnapping

  • Physical violence

  • Rodeo events (barrel racing, team roping); No animals are injured

  • Stalking and harassment

  • Underage drinking

what readers are saying

“When I tell you this book had me feeling ALL the emotions in every single chapter… please check your triggers prior this entire series has been SO GOOD, but I’m pretty sure Hayden just stole the spot of my book boyfriend. The LOVE this man has for his one and only is to MELT for.”

— Goodreads Reviewer

“This is one of those stories that balances love, suspense, heartbreak, healing, and hard-earned happiness so well. This was another YES from HK Green for me, I could not put it down once everything started to pop off!!”

— Goodreads Reviewer

“When I say this book, THIS BOOK is going to be one I will never forget. It was truly perfect. It has the best tropes, best vibes, will have you teary eyed, laughing, giggling, smiling, even some heart racing. It truly may be my favorite in the series.”

— Goodreads Reviewer