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Gold Coast Retrievers #4
Protecting Peyton
Her dog saved his life. Can he repay the debt by finding her missing brother?
Peyton McIntyre's brother is missing. Local police claim they're looking into it, but hope dwindles as the days continue to pass without any answers. Worse still, her only chance of finding him may depend on a rookie officer who sends her temper flaring and her heart quivering.
Kurt Collins is a fourth-generation police officer, but so far he hasn’t been able to live up to his family’s long legacy of service. When the infuriating and beautiful Peyton asks for his help, he wonders if she might hold the key to the recognition he craves. Last time they met, her dog, Gilda, saved his life. This time she just might be able to save his reputation.
As they begin their search it appears that Peyton’s brother may not want to be found. Unfortunately, failing to complete this assignment could risk both Kurt’s career and any chance he has at winning Peyton's heart. Is a happy ending even possible, or will Peyton and Kurt both lose everything before they’re through?
Find out if Gilda can make another rescue by helping her humans beat the ticking clock and discover that their hearts are better together than apart. This sweet tale of suspense and finding what matters is one you’ll want to hold onto… Order your copy and start reading today!
Protecting Peyton is book four in the Gold Coast Retrievers series. Each book stands completely on its own, but you'll have more fun if you read them all together!
Peyton McIntyre's brother is missing. Local police claim they're looking into it, but hope dwindles as the days continue to pass without any answers. Worse still, her only chance of finding him may depend on a rookie officer who sends her temper flaring and her heart quivering.
Kurt Collins is a fourth-generation police officer, but so far he hasn’t been able to live up to his family’s long legacy of service. When the infuriating and beautiful Peyton asks for his help, he wonders if she might hold the key to the recognition he craves. Last time they met, her dog, Gilda, saved his life. This time she just might be able to save his reputation.
As they begin their search it appears that Peyton’s brother may not want to be found. Unfortunately, failing to complete this assignment could risk both Kurt’s career and any chance he has at winning Peyton's heart. Is a happy ending even possible, or will Peyton and Kurt both lose everything before they’re through?
Find out if Gilda can make another rescue by helping her humans beat the ticking clock and discover that their hearts are better together than apart. This sweet tale of suspense and finding what matters is one you’ll want to hold onto… Order your copy and start reading today!
Protecting Peyton is book four in the Gold Coast Retrievers series. Each book stands completely on its own, but you'll have more fun if you read them all together!
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First published September 28, 2018
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Becky Muth
25 books265 followersBecky Muth is a coffee addict who gives her readers fun escapes into sweet romance and romantic suspense books.
She married her real-life firefighter hero, and they live in South Carolina with their adult sons and many pets. She loves interacting with readers on social media and via email.
When she isn't writing, Becky enjoys hanging out at the beach with her family and binge-watching Netflix with her dog.
www.beckymuth.com
She married her real-life firefighter hero, and they live in South Carolina with their adult sons and many pets. She loves interacting with readers on social media and via email.
When she isn't writing, Becky enjoys hanging out at the beach with her family and binge-watching Netflix with her dog.
www.beckymuth.com
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September 28, 2018
Protecting Peyton written by Becky Muth is the fourth book in the Gold Coast Retrievers Series. This is the first book that I have read written by her and I really enjoyed it. The Golden Retriever in this story is Gilda, a search and rescue dog. Although this is a romance book, I enjoyed the mystery as much if not more than the romance angle. I found the book easy to read and the plot well written. I received an ARC [advanced readers copy] of the book. I am glad that I had the opportunity to discover a new author and continue reading a series that I have enjoyed immensely. I think that anyone who likes dogs and enjoys good wholesome books should read Protecting Peyton and the rest of The Gold Coast Retrievers Series.
March 16, 2019
Protecting Peyton
An interesting story. Peyton only had golden retriever search and rescue dog and her brother .Kurt had both parents, plus 4 sisters. He felt he,could never please hiis ,father. Unexpected events and misunderstanding, but all worked out in the end. I gave it 4 stars
An interesting story. Peyton only had golden retriever search and rescue dog and her brother .Kurt had both parents, plus 4 sisters. He felt he,could never please hiis ,father. Unexpected events and misunderstanding, but all worked out in the end. I gave it 4 stars
October 3, 2018
Oh, I liked this story! Gilda, the golden retriever, was wonderful and I loved her "character"!! I wanted to run out and get a dog after reading this story! She sure was a special search and rescue dog. I'm so glad there are fantastic dogs like this in the world! Her handler, Peyton, was a special character too. I really liked her sensitivity, caring and yet strength. She was extremely protective of Gilda which won me over right away! They were a team - a dog and her handler! Things do not go well when Peyton meets Kurt for the first time on a beach and Gilda saves him. However, when Peyton's brother disappears into thin air, she turns to Kurt, who is a police officer, to assist her in her search for her brother. I loved the mystery of this case and the developing relationship between the two "humans"!
October 7, 2018
Gilda will snoop her way into any animal lovers heart. Protecting Peyton is one woman's quest for answers and one man's chance to prove himself a hero. Peyton is determined to find her brother. When her trusty pooch points her in the direction of the most infuriating man is when the adventure really begins. Unanswered questions, an hard to resist furry friend and a mystery just waiting to be solved. From heartache comes happiness wrapped up in intrigue.
October 11, 2018
What a delightful, sweet story - but with enough surprises to keep me guessing! I really enjoyed Ms. Muth‘s cozy writing and adored the golden retriever - adding animals makes the story come alive! Perfect read for those who like a lighter romantic suspense story without explicit gore, etc.
September 26, 2018
This is my first book by Becky Muth and I am absolutely delighted to say that it was everything I have come to expect from this amazing group of authors. I loved Peyton and Kurt and of course, the beautiful Gilda and there was that touch of mystery to spice up the story.
December 31, 2018
I had trouble putting this book down last night to go to bed and finished it tonight that's how good it was and I wanted to find out what happened next in the story! Great writing!
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April 17, 2019
I voluntarily review an Advance Reader Copy of this book. It was a great story.
March 19, 2019
Good story, likeable characters. I rate this one 4.5 stars.
March 30, 2019
Enjoyed this book very much. Having a pet that you love is good but one that watches over you is priceless. Easy reading. Would like to read more by this author.
March 15, 2019
Peyton McIntyre's brother is missing. Local police claim they're looking into it, but hope dwindles as the days continue to pass without any answers. Worse still, her only chance of finding him may depend on a rookie officer who sends her temper flaring and her heart quivering.
November 21, 2018
Excellent, Heart-warming Story!!!
The very first inclination that this would be my kind of book was when at the beginning of the book, I read Becky story about how a sweet dog lifted her out and above the sadness. From there on I was United with Becky's heart and could not put the book down. So much so that I did not sleep much. Haven't been to sleep yet but I just finished the book so hopefully sleep will come soon.
This was an excellent book that kept you guessing and it was surprising until the end.
This book was a delightful read.
The very first inclination that this would be my kind of book was when at the beginning of the book, I read Becky story about how a sweet dog lifted her out and above the sadness. From there on I was United with Becky's heart and could not put the book down. So much so that I did not sleep much. Haven't been to sleep yet but I just finished the book so hopefully sleep will come soon.
This was an excellent book that kept you guessing and it was surprising until the end.
This book was a delightful read.
October 22, 2018
A real page-turner
The book starts with a moving letter from the author. Very personal. So brave to share this! So beautiful. I felt it deeply. Thank you.
This was ‘enemies to friends to lovers’: I love that trope. I also loved that Peyton and Kurt’s love didn’t develop too quickly. This way I could really enjoy the ride. And wow, what a ride! Wow. Wowwowwow. I L-O-V-E-D it!
The little chapter cliffhangers (for lack of a better word) kept me reading. Of course, alternating POV’s meant I had to wait another chapter with its own little cliffy; such a page-turner! Let me be clear: the book does NOT have a cliffhanger; I just meant the book is written in a way that keeps you turning those pages faster than humanly possible.
Not everything is hooray and hosanna, but as hard as it was it was equal parts beautiful. A sweet HEA completes this amazing trip.
It tugged at my heart. Peyton and Kurt are so cute together; I could really feel their connection. And search and rescue dog Gilda is a star! This book goes on my favorites list.
The book starts with a moving letter from the author. Very personal. So brave to share this! So beautiful. I felt it deeply. Thank you.
This was ‘enemies to friends to lovers’: I love that trope. I also loved that Peyton and Kurt’s love didn’t develop too quickly. This way I could really enjoy the ride. And wow, what a ride! Wow. Wowwowwow. I L-O-V-E-D it!
The little chapter cliffhangers (for lack of a better word) kept me reading. Of course, alternating POV’s meant I had to wait another chapter with its own little cliffy; such a page-turner! Let me be clear: the book does NOT have a cliffhanger; I just meant the book is written in a way that keeps you turning those pages faster than humanly possible.
Not everything is hooray and hosanna, but as hard as it was it was equal parts beautiful. A sweet HEA completes this amazing trip.
It tugged at my heart. Peyton and Kurt are so cute together; I could really feel their connection. And search and rescue dog Gilda is a star! This book goes on my favorites list.
September 30, 2018
Protecting Peyton by Becky Muth is the fourth book in the Gold Coast Retrievers series and to be honest, my favorite so far (there’s two more left!). I love the combining of family dynamics, both on and off a job, the need to stop and think that maybe there is another reason for the situation than you think and learning to look inside of yourself for the answers, of course with Gilda (the golden retriever) helping to add to the solution.
Peyton has a search and rescue golden retriever that saves Kurt from sharks as he is surfing but misconstrues the situation not knowing about the sharks until later. Kurt is a cop with the local police force where his dad is Sargent. Situations happen that bring Peyton, Gilda and Kurt together. But can two people who obviously get on each other’s nerves work together to solve the mystery?
Peyton has a search and rescue golden retriever that saves Kurt from sharks as he is surfing but misconstrues the situation not knowing about the sharks until later. Kurt is a cop with the local police force where his dad is Sargent. Situations happen that bring Peyton, Gilda and Kurt together. But can two people who obviously get on each other’s nerves work together to solve the mystery?
January 23, 2019
This is book four of The Golden Retriever series to which I have read slowly working my way through the series but in no particular order. I have not read Becky Muth before, so I have quite impressed with this book, as the story and characters where very strong and emotional. I love animals and to read about a search and rescue dog that now has the task of helping to find her owners missing brother.
This book is a romance book but with a mystery twist to which I very much enjoyed almost more than the romance story. I love finding and reading new authors and with this series this is what I am finding the most enjoyable thing. Oh as well as the Dogs. I was given an ARC copy of this book to which I am now giving my honest and voluntary review of. Once you start you will be hooked to see it to the end.
This book is a romance book but with a mystery twist to which I very much enjoyed almost more than the romance story. I love finding and reading new authors and with this series this is what I am finding the most enjoyable thing. Oh as well as the Dogs. I was given an ARC copy of this book to which I am now giving my honest and voluntary review of. Once you start you will be hooked to see it to the end.
September 29, 2018
Protecting Peyton by Becky Muth Is the fourth book in the Gold Coast Retrievers Series which is an exciting suspenseful story. Gilda, a golden retriever is being trained by Peyton in search and rescue. Gilda rescues Kurt Collins while he was surfing which then is captured by a drone and goes viral. Peyton brother then goes missing and who is a police officer promises to help Peyton find her bother. The book has twists and turns and deals with family relationships. Becky Muth wrote an exciting story and I highly recommend reading it. I received a free copy of this book and have voluntarily choose to review it
October 5, 2018
Graphic designer Peyton McIntyre goes on search and rescue missions with her golden retriever Gilda when their help is needed. When Gilda rescues a police officer Kurt Collins from sharks when he's surfing, Peyton and Kurt become friends. When Peyton agrees to pretend to be the handsome Kurt's date, Kurt agrees to help the beautiful Peyton find her missing brother Owen. Peyton and Kurt start spending a lot of time together and falling for each other. What happens when Peyton finds out that Kurt saw Owen and didn't tell her?
Protecting Peyton is a fun, intriguing and suspenseful story that will suck you in
Protecting Peyton is a fun, intriguing and suspenseful story that will suck you in
October 25, 2018
Protecting Peyton by Becky Muth is the four in the Gold Coast Retrievers series. Each book can be read on it's own but you will enjoy the series more if you read them in order.
This was the first book that I've read of Becky's and I REALLY enjoyed it.
Once I began reading this story I couldn't put it down. I wanted to know how the book ended. Did they find Peyton's brother, Owen? Was Peyton able to discover her heart is better with Kurt than without?
If you like clean books with suspense than this is the book for you.
Melissa's Most Memorable Book Mentions received a complimentary copy for her to voluntarily read in exchange for a honest review.
This was the first book that I've read of Becky's and I REALLY enjoyed it.
Once I began reading this story I couldn't put it down. I wanted to know how the book ended. Did they find Peyton's brother, Owen? Was Peyton able to discover her heart is better with Kurt than without?
If you like clean books with suspense than this is the book for you.
Melissa's Most Memorable Book Mentions received a complimentary copy for her to voluntarily read in exchange for a honest review.
October 3, 2018
Honest review left in exchange for ARC. This was a fast paced read, full of excitement, drama, action, romance and emotional scenes. The characters have depth. Kurt and Peyton get off to a bad start but slowly build up to better relationship. Gilda was absolutely adorable and learning more about search and rescue animals was quite interesting. Liked the interaction between characters and the story flowed smoothly. So far loving the entire Gold Coast Retrievers Series!! Definitely worth the read!!
October 13, 2018
Peyton and Gilda are the perfect search and rescue team. Gilda surprises her owner Peyton by performing a water rescue.
Kurt, a local policeman, is surfing when he unexpectedly he gets pulled out of the water by a dog. He later learns the dog saved him from sharks.
Payton and Kurt will soon be thrown together while trying to find her missing brother Owen. They will both learn that love isnt always with who you pick out but who your heart chooses.
This was such a great book about Gilda,the service dog, who is the perfect companion.
Kurt, a local policeman, is surfing when he unexpectedly he gets pulled out of the water by a dog. He later learns the dog saved him from sharks.
Payton and Kurt will soon be thrown together while trying to find her missing brother Owen. They will both learn that love isnt always with who you pick out but who your heart chooses.
This was such a great book about Gilda,the service dog, who is the perfect companion.
October 26, 2018
Peyton's dog recuse a surfer, who misunderstands and the story begins.
Gilda a rescue Golden Retriever, d o escape her first water rescue. The guy not knowing his life was endangered, is lest than gracious. Little does she know that in a few days her life will collide with the same guy, Kurt. He's a policemen on medical also leave. As Peyton begins the search for her brother and continue to train Gilda, Kurt joins in her search for her missing brother. An easy book, to read, that will haha a few twist to a happy ending.
Gilda a rescue Golden Retriever, d o escape her first water rescue. The guy not knowing his life was endangered, is lest than gracious. Little does she know that in a few days her life will collide with the same guy, Kurt. He's a policemen on medical also leave. As Peyton begins the search for her brother and continue to train Gilda, Kurt joins in her search for her missing brother. An easy book, to read, that will haha a few twist to a happy ending.
September 29, 2018
If you love golden retrievers that have a job to do, you will love this book.
Search and rescue dogs are special. They sense danger and act on it with permission from their handler.
When Gilda rescued Kurt, he was furious! Peyton doesn't understand why he is so mad. When teens show a video to Kurt, he understands why he was rescued. It took a while but he finally got to apologize.
I hope to read more from this author.
Search and rescue dogs are special. They sense danger and act on it with permission from their handler.
When Gilda rescued Kurt, he was furious! Peyton doesn't understand why he is so mad. When teens show a video to Kurt, he understands why he was rescued. It took a while but he finally got to apologize.
I hope to read more from this author.
October 6, 2018
What if you had a search and rescue dog but that dog is unable to find the only family member you have left. This story of Peyton who's brother disappears is engaging. The initial meeting between her and police officer Kurt is not good. But when he helps her with finding out where her brother might be their feelings grow. But until her brother is found Peyton is not willing to be romances. I received a complimentary copy and I am voluntarily reviewing.
July 7, 2019
"Sometimes Lovelines Are Thicker than Bloodlines"
Rescue dog, feisty handler, cop; I was laughing out loud by the second chapter even though the hero had nearly been killed. Major drama leavened by deft and quirky handling of dialogue and personal interactions. You now know everything you need to for full enjoyment of this fun mystery and romance!
But WAIT! There's MORE! I got to listen to Jennifer Gilmour's narration of this delightful story--icing on the cake.
Rescue dog, feisty handler, cop; I was laughing out loud by the second chapter even though the hero had nearly been killed. Major drama leavened by deft and quirky handling of dialogue and personal interactions. You now know everything you need to for full enjoyment of this fun mystery and romance!
But WAIT! There's MORE! I got to listen to Jennifer Gilmour's narration of this delightful story--icing on the cake.
October 11, 2018
Another wonderful story in this series! I received an ARC for an honest review.
Peyton and Kurt have a rough start. Gilda the dog saves his life, but he had no idea the danger he was in. Peyton's brother goes missing and Kurt tries to find him since he is a cop. Add in some suspense, a little drama, some miscommunication, and tack on a happy ending and you will have this story. Loved it from start to finish!
Peyton and Kurt have a rough start. Gilda the dog saves his life, but he had no idea the danger he was in. Peyton's brother goes missing and Kurt tries to find him since he is a cop. Add in some suspense, a little drama, some miscommunication, and tack on a happy ending and you will have this story. Loved it from start to finish!
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October 24, 2018
"A Great Story Of Love"
This is a lovely story about Peyton McIntyre who has recently learned her brother is missing. Police are really not working enough to find him. Kurt Collins is the police officer who infuriates her because he's not doing his job. She and he tangle together and Peyton just might be able to save Kurt's reputation and maybe even find her brother. Maybe, Gilda, Peyton's dog can also help solve all their problems! A very enjoyable story to read.
This is a lovely story about Peyton McIntyre who has recently learned her brother is missing. Police are really not working enough to find him. Kurt Collins is the police officer who infuriates her because he's not doing his job. She and he tangle together and Peyton just might be able to save Kurt's reputation and maybe even find her brother. Maybe, Gilda, Peyton's dog can also help solve all their problems! A very enjoyable story to read.
October 25, 2018
Such a good book! I couldn’t put this book down. I loved all the characters in this book, my favorite is Gilda. This book had such a wonderful plot. There was mystery, surprises and romance. This book can be read as a stand alone but I loved that there were some places and the other dogs incorporated into the story. This is a definite must read! I didn’t want this book to end.
Received a complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.
Received a complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.
November 13, 2018
Search and rescue dog mystery
I liked this story in the series as it had more of a story that involved a dog. Peyton meets Kurt when her dog Gilda rescues him from sharks. There are a series of misunderstandings that they work through. Kurt is a cop who helps Peyton look for her brother Owen. The characters are interesting and my only complaint is wanting a bit more of the back story to the mystery. Good read
I liked this story in the series as it had more of a story that involved a dog. Peyton meets Kurt when her dog Gilda rescues him from sharks. There are a series of misunderstandings that they work through. Kurt is a cop who helps Peyton look for her brother Owen. The characters are interesting and my only complaint is wanting a bit more of the back story to the mystery. Good read
October 2, 2018
This is the forth book in the Gold Coast Retrievers Book and like the previous books the hero of the story is a working golden retriever. Gilda rescues Kurt, who is not all that happy at first but later realises that he should have thanked Peyton. They have a rough patch but eventually they get their happy ever after. This an easy to read sweet story.
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