Protecting Peyton by Becky Muth: Book Review

Peyton and her dog, Gilda, are trained in search and rescue, and they are really good at it. So good, that Gilda manages to save a man without Peyton even realizing what was actually going on. Kurt, the man rescued, is rather annoyed with the pair because he didn’t realize he was being rescued either. They both walk away upset and hope to never see each other again. But we wouldn’t have much of a romance if that happened.

They find their paths crossing again when Peyton reports her brother missing. While Kurt (a police officer) isn’t directly assigned to the case, he finds himself wanting to prove to her and the rest of the department that he can be a good detective. The case is a tough one because Kurt seems to have vanished into thin air - not wanting anyone to find him.

The suspense and mystery in this sweet romance was just the right level. An intricate part of the story, but it still served to help bring our couple together. Peyton’s reasons for disappearing felt a little far-fetched, as do some of the scenes at the college he worked at. Peyton won me over from page one, and I felt every emotion right along with her through every page. While Kurt starts out as a bit of a jerk, he’s quick to admit when he was wrong, which is a huge mark in his favor. I loved these two together - hopefully, I’ll see them in the background of another Gold Coast Retriever romance.

**I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book**

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Title: Protecting Peyton (Gold Coast Retrievers #4
Author: Becky Muth
Genre: Sweet Romance, Contemporary Romance

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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… ​