Review: A novella with a minimum of words and maximum of feelings!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 24, 2013
Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.My Thoughts:I have been so excited for this book to come out. Other than Carrie Ann's Holiday, MT bookHer Lucky Love (Holiday, Montana)with Ally and Bray, Adam and Bay are my very favorite couple of hers. We first met Adam and Bay inEnforcer's Redemption (Redwood Pack)(Redwood Pack Book 4) and I immediately fell in love with them. Ever since Carrie Ann announced that Adam and Bay were going to get their own follow up novella, I have been waiting with baited breath. Well now that it is here, what do I think?Well, first off, you need to know (if you don't already) that I am a sucker for Alpha males with baggage and Adam has that in spades. In fact, inEnforcer's Redemption (Redwood Pack), his emotional baggage really kept him from being able to show consistent love and respect for his mate and child. See, he does not think that he deserves to be happy after the loss of his first mate and that caused him to be moody and seemingly unlovable. I thought he was downright lucky that Bay would accept him and allow for his moods by being so understanding of his pain. Now, inForgiveness (Redwood Pack), he realizes that he is the only one who has not forgiven himself - as we all know often the hardest thing to do. He spends this book trying to prove to himself and Bay that he is worthy of the faith and love she has in and for him.Carrie Ann has a real gift with words. She portrayed that underlying theme through the entire novella with a minimum of words and maximum of feeling. All the while, the plot moved forward via a story revolving around a mysterious locket. She did a fantastic job of keeping Adam and Bay front and center while giving us some glimpses into what is going on with Reed and a few other beloved characters. I, of course, read this in one sitting, happily turning page after page...until I reached the end. :( She finished off the story well and did not leave us hanging with a huge cliff hanger or quandary.As is also Carrie Ann's style, the intimacy was hot and between that and the emotional responses between Adam and Bay, I fell in love with them all over again. This woman has stories pouring out of her and I am so glad that we will see more Redwood Pack in 2013. I hope we continue to be updated on Adam and Bay as time passes. If you enjoy Paranormal Romance, especially Shifters, I know you will love The Redwood Pack. While I believe you could read this book and follow the story, you will be so much more invested and get so much more out ofForgiveness (Redwood Pack)if you have read the rest of the Series.5 Stars for Sure!