On the verge of losing her job, local television star Willow Winks desperately seeks the one thing she believes can save her fledgling career–a golden retriever sidekick.Willow thought being told she was getting too old for television was the most frightening thing a celebrity diva could hear–until she and her furry best friend, Buddy, receive a threatening letter.Concerned for their safety, … letter.
Concerned for their safety, the television studio hires Caleb McCreery, a brave, strong, and young bodyguard to protect the famous duo. Caleb is ready to do whatever it takes to keep his charges safe, even if that means risking his own life.
As the threats begin to escalate, Willow and Caleb struggle to keep their budding attraction at bay. Will the distraction of their growing feelings make the bodyguard vulnerable and put all three at risk?
This sweet tale is a romantic adventure you don’t want to miss… Grab your copy and start reading today!
Watching Willow is part of the Gold Coast Retrievers series. Each book stands completely on its own, but you’ll have even more fun if you read them all!
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Watching Willow was another great read by Ann Omasta. Willow is a local television star who is on the verge of losing her job. Willow is on the search for a golden retriever to be her sidekick and help save her job. She meets Buddy and knows that he is just the dog for her. Unfortunately her and Buddy receive a threatening letter. The television studio hires Caleb to be her bodyguard, although he is reluctant he takes the job. I loved reading Willow and Caleb’s story. The audiobook was great and the narrators brought such life to the characters. I can’t wait to read more by the author.
Watching Willow
By: Ann Omasta
Narrated by: Sarah L. Colton
Series: Gold Coast Retrievers, Book 7
Ann Omasta is a master at writing books with pets! I fell in love with Buddy the Golden Retriever! Willow’s talk show has had declining ratings and as a result the station is moving Willow to a game show. Feeling depressed and like she is taking a step down, she decides to get a mascot like her colleague Dash, and takes in Buddy the dog. Now on TV, these two are working to be successful together when death threats come in. Caleb, Willow’s bodyguard is there to protect the two of them, but there is a definite pull between Caleb and Willow. Will he keep her safe? Will Buddy make the show a success? Who is behind the threats? It’s a fast, fun and great story, with a little suspense and lot of romance. When I listen to Omasta, I always am filled with a heartwarming story and find myself smiling.
Sarah L Colton delivers a wonderful narration of this series. She is a fantastic storyteller and her voice has a warm quality that gives this listen that contented feeling while listening. I enjoy her performances and look forward to more.
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Watching Willow Gold Coast Retrievers, Book 7, my eighteenth read from author Ann Omasta and the seventh book in Gold Coast Retrievers series. Another entertaining and well-written read from her with cameo appearances of characters from Guarding Grace Gold Coast Retrievers, Book 3. I was given an Audible copy of this book & am voluntarily reviewing it. I was impressed and enjoyed the vocal variety & inflections of narrator Sarah L. Colton. The books are so good my family has taken to listening to it over watching television. I look forward to reading more in this series. (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 – July 24, 2018).
I enjoyed reading this romance thriller. The characters were believable and interesting. I liked the chemistry that played out across the pages. I enjoyed the balance between romance and suspense. This author did a great job at holding my attention and keeping me turning the pages. I would highly recommend this book to those who enjoy romance thrillers.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is a sweet contemporary romance featuring Willow, a middle age TV personality and Caleb, a slightly younger bodyguard. They meet when Willow’s life in threatened and as it’s a romance, well, you know someone is going to fall in love. There’s a little bit of suspense thrown in to spice things up a touch, but there’s no real mystery. So if you’re looking for a true romantic suspense, keep looking.
The first couple chapters of this book were rough for me. It was laying the foundation of the story and introducing the characters. I couldn’t stand Willow in those first couple chapters. But she definitely softened as the story went along… and thank goodness or else this review would be completely different. Considering the length of the story, there was enough character growth for Willow to keep me happy. What I really could have used was more growth and development of Caleb and their romance.
The narration by Ms Colton worked for me. Her pacing and diction were good and she injected enough emotion to make it interesting without being over the top.
It was a solid romance that just needed…. more in order to be a 5 star book for me. I’d be interesting in reading more from Ann Omasta and listening to more by Sarah L Colton in the future.
In full disclosure, I was given a copy of the book for review, but all opinions are my own.
What a terrific story. After listening to Guarding Grace, this story was perfect. I couldn’t have ever imagined how it would playout but of course it was great. I ended the story with a huge smile feeling terrific.
Sarah L. Colton did a wonderful job narrating.
I recieved a free Audible copy of this story, at my request, in exchange for a honest review.
This is the first book by Ann Omasta that I have read. Romance is not usually my choice in reading but I did enjoy this clean fun book. I thought Sarah L Colton does a wonderful job of narrating this story. I love how Willow changes (softens) after finding the two men in her life. A lovely dog and a bodyguard. I was gifted this book with the understanding that I would leave an honest review.
Great Story & Audible Listen Sweet & Entertaining!
Watching Willow
By: Ann Omasta
Narrated by: Sarah L. Colton
Series: Gold Coast Retrievers, Book 7
I loved this story, it is well written, well told and completely captivated my mind from start to end. The storylines are original and there is great character development. When I first started the book I was not sure if I would like Willow, but that did not last long, I loved the direction the author took her character, the more you learn of her the more there is to like. And as Caleb found out you can not always judge a person by first impressions. Back to Willow, I admired her strength and determination to succeed despite the position she was put in and her circumstances. I loved how and why she chose to adopt Buddy, who turned out to be a star and a great side kick for her. When life threatening letters are sent to the station they hire her a bodyguard, the best in the business, Caleb. He did not want to take the job at first but took it after they tripled his salary. Despite their age differences and coming from different worlds there is great chemistry between the two. Wanting to remain professional he fights it. It was great how things played out between the two. Their story is a sweet one but there is no shortage of drama, angst and some frightening and suspenseful moments that moves you to the edge of your seat. Ann Omasta, thank you for this great story, I thoroughly enjoyed it!
I listened to the Audible edition, Sarah L. Colton is a terrific narrator and voice performer. She brings the characters to life, gives each their own voice and personality. She is an entertaining storyteller and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for the great listen
Wonderfully fantastic… The book was amazing… It had a lot of details and juicy scenes to it… The characters and their personalities match them perfectly… The plot and the storyline was very descriptive and amazing…
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Received this ARC and am leaving an honest review.
Omasta writes quite the tale. And she includes doggies in it! Even though she doesn’t need it, it’s the recipe for success! Aside for the handsome golden retriever, you also have in this romantic suspense the aging talk show host, their hired bodyguard, and then yeah the stalker…
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She is in the verge of losing her job and she is getting death threats. She turns to a bodyguard but as the threats increase attraction between them grows. Who is after her? Why? Will they fall in love? See what will happen
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Reading Watching Willow was a delight! Ann Omasta gets you involved in the story right away and keeps you feverishly turning the pages! Willow is about to undergo a major career change due to declining ratings of her television show. The executives give her one last chance with a game show. As she tries to plan how to make her show the best she comes up with the idea of a dog as her costar. Threats against her and her dog force the studio executives to hire a bodyguard for them. A fast paced adventure follows with a wonderful ending.
WATCHING WILLOW is the seventh book in the Gold Coast Retrievers series. Though each stands alone in this multi-author set, there are some characters that cross over, and they are all very enjoyable stories. I highly recommend the book and the series.
Willow Winks didn’t even begin to live her life until she faced a downturn in employment. First adopting a lovable older companion, Buddy, and then turning to people who can be true friends, I loved experiencing Willow’s growth and blossoming. The best and the worst was the day she was forced to accept a bodyguard, Caleb McCreery. A younger man who doesn’t want to be her friend, but would step in front of a bullet for her or her dog, is not the man she thinks is she meant to choose for a relationship. Fate is a funny thing, though. Isn’t it?
I loved this story! I’m definitely going to have to go read some more of the books in this series. More dogs, more sweet, clean romance, and more friends – I see nothing but love in this plan.
Note: While I received this book as a gifted ARC via Booksprout, my opinions are my own and are given freely.
Title: WATCHING WILLOW
Series: Gold Coast Retrievers #7
Category /Genre: Christian Romance
Recommended for: 14+ due to mature theme & suspense
Grammar/editing: book received as an unedited ARC / errors excused
Received from: Ann Omasta (as an ARC gifted copy)
WATCHING WILLOW is the seventh book in the Gold Coast Retrievers series. Though each stands alone in this multi-author set, there are some characters that cross over, and they are all very enjoyable stories. I highly recommend the book and the series.
Willow Winks didn’t even begin to live her life until she faced a downturn in employment. First adopting a lovable older companion, Buddy, and then turning to people who can be true friends, I loved experiencing Willow’s growth and blossoming. The best and the worst was the day she was forced to accept a bodyguard, Caleb McCreery. A younger man who doesn’t want to be her friend, but would step in front of a bullet for her or her dog, is not the man she thinks is she meant to choose for a relationship. Fate is a funny thing, though. Isn’t it?
I loved this story! I’m definitely going to have to go read some more of the books in this series. More dogs, more sweet, clean romance, and more friends – I see nothing but love in this plan.
Note: While I received this book as a gifted ARC via Booksprout, my opinions are my own and are given freely.
Title: WATCHING WILLOW
Series: Gold Coast Retrievers #7
Category /Genre: Christian Romance
Recommended for: 14+ due to mature theme & suspense
Grammar/editing: book received as an unedited ARC / errors excused
Received from: Ann Omasta (as an ARC gifted copy)
What a ride! I absolutely fell in love with all of the characters, especially sweet Buddy and Star. This story is engaging and held me throughout the story. This is the first book I’ve read by this author but I am thinking I should check out ore of this author’s stories as this one is so good. I love clean stories and though I’m not a big romance reader, this has just the right amount of suspense. Great story.
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Sweet Clean Romance!
Another powerful story of mystery, suspense, sweet romance, a lovable golden retriever with a perfect ending. The characters are very well written and believable. A great addition to the Gold Coast Retrievers series. Enjoy!
I received a free copy and am happy to leave my honest review.
This was a lovely romance. Not just romance between man & woman, but also between dog & woman and woman & family. Willow wasn’t raised in a very loving family and doesn’t have any siblings so she’s not used to sharing her life with others. As she gets older and things don’t go the way she planned professionally she learns that she wants to share with others so she adopts Buddy, a beautiful golden retriever. Then both their lives are threatened by a maniac and now Willow is sharing her life with Caleb, her bodyguard too. The rest of the story you’ll have to read but it is a very touching story.
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Four and a half stars.
This book had me hooked from the very beginning. This is a sweet and simple story about Willow and Caleb who are interesting characters. Add in a wonderful dog and you have a great story. Definitely worth reading.
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In this book Buddy, a golden retriever, is Willow’s co host for a matchmaking game show and gives her the added boost she needed to save her career. When Willow and Buddy start receiving death threats Caleb is hired to be her bodyguard. This story is full of mystery, suspense, action, drama, angst, romance and a love story. This is the third book I’ve read by this author and the animals add so much to each beautiful story.
She thought she had the world all figured out until a pint sized dynamo shows her how clueless she truly was. Watching Willow engulfs hearts in the adorable moments to drown out the heartbreaking ones. Omasta shows us how to be fearless. With the help of precious Buddy, she takes emotions on a heart thumping journey through self -doubt, heartache and danger wrapped up in intrigue and shrouded in romance. It’s not whether you win the contest, but how you play the rounds. Willow Caleb and Buddy make every round count in the sweetest of ways.