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Take This Heart

Windy Harbor Series, Book 1

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Take This Heart

By: Willow Aster
Narrated by: Andi Arndt, Christian Fox
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After an annoying, albeit sexy, encounter with Milo Lombardi, he’s the last person I want to see in Windy Harbor, Minnesota. Being in my favorite small town near Lake Superior with my family is my idea of heaven, and after clashing with Milo at an art event, and then kissing his face off right after – I’d be fine if I never saw the man again.

Even though he is sinfully gorgeous, and knows how to use those unforgettable lips.

But my dad has other ideas, and because he’s been dealt a blow that threatens to turn our family’s world upside down, I want to do what's best and keep the peace.

Which means, I’m stuck working on a project with Milo, all day, every day.

And if I thought we didn’t get along in the beginning, it’s nothing compared to dealing with him on a daily basis. He has a unique way of bringing out the worst in me, while showcasing his annoying smirk in the process.

If only I could forget how his mouth felt on mine, and the way his strong arms felt wrapped around me.

Take this Heart is book one in the brand new, interconnected standalone Windy Harbor series.

©2025 Willow Aster (P)2025 Willow Aster
Contemporary

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Take This Heart is book 1 in the Windy Harbor series. It was a great start to this series with its charming small town setting, good cast of characters and fun storyline. The family dynamics in this novel were definitely a standout, the connection they have, how they treat each other and how close they are was absolutely beautiful to read about. It is an easy and fast read with little to no drama which is refreshing. The writing is flowy, easy to follow, the story unfolds at a great pace without ever dragging.

The romance between Goldie & Milo was slow burning, filled with fun banter and extreme tension. I felt their relationship evolved naturally and realistically. I do wish we'd had more enemies to lovers as this is the major trope of the story. I felt it was quite tame to what I usually enjoy from enemies to lovers. I love when the stakes are high and the tension keeps building even higher. The author still brought a lot of heart, humor and emotion to the story which made me love it in a whole other way.

Overall, this was a good start to this series. I am excited to come back to Windy Harbor and revisit this family. This was a beautiful story. The setting and characters truly warmed my heart.

🎧 The narration by Andi Arndt & Christian Fox was good. I love Andi. I think she's always phenomenal, bringing the characters she plays to life and the story as well. At the beginning I wasn't sure about the male narrator, I didn't feel the connection between him and the character so it did take me a bit to truly immerse myself. Eventually, he grew on me and I ended up really enjoying the dual narration.

Cute Start To The Series!

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Willow Aster takes you to “Windy Harbor” for her next series, a small town in Minnesota on Lake Superior. After meeting the characters, I could already tell it was going to be one of my favorite places to visit and spend time in. The first book of the series is Goldie Whitman and Milo Lombardi’s story, an enemies-to-lovers romance like no other, and one that captivates your attention and tugs at your heartstrings the entire time. Goldie is an artist who loves to paint, but her day job is interior design, so she has an eye for art, honors and appreciates the classics. So while attending a gala at the Walker Art Center and viewing an exhibit, she was not happy that it did not include a classic piece in its landscape. While critiquing the exhibit, she did not realize she was speaking to the creator, the architect, Milo, until her friend introduced her to him. He infuriated her, and there were sparks flying between them, but after the introduction to him she moved on, hopefully never seeing him again. Except that is not what happens, and not only does she see him again, but he and her father are working together on a new project, a project she and her brothers will help with. These characters are amazing, and I am loving the Whitmans and their family dynamics and camaraderie amongst them, which is seen not only in person but with their hilarious group chats. The back-and-forth banter between Goldie and Milo was fun, and I thought they were great together and for each other, and despite Goldie’s doubts and trust issues which she needed to get past, it was great watching their relationship morph into something so much more. I loved all the layers of this wonderfully written and plotted story, and how it all played out, with the perfect balance of drama, family, project and relationship, a surprising twist, some charming and heartwarming moments, heartfelt emotions and passionate romance. Willow Aster, thank you for another fabulous story and emotional rollercoaster ride.

🎧📚🎧 And for the wonderful audio listen, Willow Aster cast the perfect narrators to bring her characters and story to life. Andi Arndt and Christian Fox did a fabulous job voicing the characters, sounding believable and like I imagined they would sound. Both were naturals in their roles, with Arndt nailing it as Goldie and Fox as Milo, embodying their character’s personalities completely, from her sassy wit to his smart and knowing demeanor, playing off and into each other. They were just as fabulous at performing the roles of the side/secondary characters too. Their pacing and tone were ideal for the story, and they conveyed all the characters’ emotions in their performance, making you feel each one. These two are versatile voice artists, and their captivating performance keeps you glued to the story. They are entertaining storytellers and a pleasure to listen to.

A Heartwarming Start to An Amazing New Series!

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I listened to the Audiobook of this story and it is Glorious !!
I LOVE WINDY HARBOR !!... I am so excited for the rest of this series,its going to be Amazing.
There is so much going on in this book and a few surprises too.
Goldie Whitman is an interior designer and an artist,she also has a twin Tully and has to move back to the place she grew up because her Dad is sick.
Milo Lombardi is an Architect who has an uncle that is a piece of work..
Goldie and Milo's first meeting isn't a good one,they are at an Art Gallery and well Goldie insults his sculpture and his ideas...Despite that they do share a passionate kiss and then walk away from one another after an argument.
Thank heavens they never have to see one another again....Until Milo shows up at her Dad's house.
The reason he is there is because Goldies dad wants to hire him for a project,but this also means that Milo would have to work with Goldie.
Milo irritates Goldie..these two clash so many times and disagree on everything,but slowly but surely Goldie starts to lower her guard.
There is NO denying their chemistry and when they do cross the line it is explosive !!
They cannot get enough of one another..But yes there is a BUT...Because Milo's Uncle Hates the Whitman family and does everything to sabotage the project and Goldie and Milo...and there is another curveball too that I didn't expect.
I LOVE the Whitman family they are such a close knit family and love one another openly and unapologetically..You can see they would do anything for one another,I loved the banter between them and the text threads between them all.
This was an emotional book for me and in certain scenes I was brought to tears at the solidarity and support the family gave to Goldies Dad.
I liked Goldie she was creative and kind,but hot headed too she had been hurt before and so had trust issues..Which made it hard for her to trust Milo,especially because their families had a feud and she wasn't sure about his loyalty to her family.
Milo is swoon he is honest and chooses Goldie and her family over his own family..he doesn't hide his attraction to Goldie,and he is super HOT.!!
Take This Heart is a much deeper story than I was expecting and it never failed to keep me entertained and listening for hours.
The Narration was Excellent performed by Christian Fox and Andi Ardnt they were just a perfect duo to act out this story.I completely and utterly enjoyed listening to them both bring Goldie and Milo to life it was Fabulous.
Willow Aster's writing is wonderful and I am loving her vision for this new series of books, I cannot wait for the other Whitman siblings to get their stories.
A Magnificent Audiobook.
5 Stars.

Loved it !!

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I think my next vacation is going to be at Windhaven! This book is everything. Meet Goldie and Milo. These two meet and totally start out on the wrong foot. But when Goldie is asked to come home with her brothers to see her father, who should be there, but Milo! Now this enemies to lovers story is packed with banter, frustration and passion, but isn't what drives the story for me. The building of Windhaven, a resort her father has dreamed of brings together a family that is so interesting! Each their own talent and personalities, they bring different things to the resort and are creating a magical place. Then there is the thread of anger coming from a long time family feud which also has several twists and turns throughout. I loved it all, getting to know the family, enjoying the budding romance and visiting a new small town! I am all in for this series and cannot wait to hear the next one!

Christian Fox and Andi Arndt could not have been better picks for this listen. Fox has a multitude of men to voice and he finds the perfect sound for each. Young, old, passion or furious, he is perfection. Arndt has a bit of angst to bring in this one, from Goldie as she figures things out and Ava who is a surprise! Lots of feels and fun in this one all in a fabulous narration.

This took my heart!

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Take This Heart is the first book in the Windy Harbor series! It is set in a small town with plenty of charm. It is a sweet and swoony romance with great enemies-to-lovers banter! It has the right amount humour and heart! Goldie and Milo were so perfect together and had sizzling chemistry! And get ready to fall in love with the Whitman Family! I just adored Goldie’s family and their dynamic!
 
I absolutely loved listening to this audiobook! The Narration by Andi Arndt & Christian Fox was amazing! They were the perfect duo to bring this wonderful story to life!

Loved It!

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