Review: Forgiveness (Redwood Pack #4.7) – Carrie Ann Ryan

Adam Jamenson’s courtship of his mate wasn’t the most conventional. In fact, it didn’t exist. Though he knows Bay loves him with every ounce of her soul, he needs to prove to her that he’s worth it. Not only for her, but for himself. While they move on and learn to be the Enforcer mated pair, Bay will find herself on a path that leads her to a history beyond just her and Adam’s mating. When she finds a locket rich in history and memories, she’ll do all in her power to see those involved found and remembered. With Adam by her side, they’ll both find the true meaning of forgiveness.

Author’s Note: This is a novella set between books 4 and 5 to give you a taste of Bay and Adam. It is best that you have already immersed yourselves in the Redwood Pack world, however even new readers will enjoy a glimpse of one of the Redwood’s favorite couples.

Series: Redwood Pack #4.7
Release Date: May 21, 2013
Publisher: Fated Desires Publishing
Source: Author Provided
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Reviewer’s Thoughts

As much as I enjoyed the interaction between the Jameson siblings and their chosen mates, there was just something about Adam that rubbed me the wrong way. Maybe it was the hot and cold treatment of his mate in Enforcer’s Redemption. Maybe it was how easy it was for him to dismiss their mate bond. Or it could have been his heartless attitude toward their child. Either way, I was left with a mildly unsatisfied feeling at how easily Bay was able to forgive Adam and accept him as her mate throughout his callous treatment of her. So it was with some trepidation that I embarked on another journey to the Redwood pack. Not sure what to expect, has Adam really changed all that much? Is he still the same volatile enforcer that I grew to both hate and love in the previous book? I couldn’t have been more surprised to noticeable changes in Adam and his relationship with Bay. Gone was the morose shifter who put his mate down because he was having trouble dealing with a past she had nothing to do with. Instead Ryan introduces us to a stronger, more loving Adam. We finally get a glimpse of the real Adam and I couldn’t be happier.

Together with the help of Reed, Bay and Adam must uncover the truth behind a lost locket and the woman it once belonged to. Along the way Adam and Bay learn the meaning of forgiveness. Most importantly, Adam shows personal growth and realizes that to earn true forgiveness, he must first learn to forgive himself. I must commend Ryan for redeeming Adam yet keeping his character true to himself. And I’ll admit to having a soft spot for the tragic hero turned jerk turned husband and father. Well done, Ms. Ryan.

If you have not had the pleasure of meeting the Redwood Pack I would seriously recommend doing so. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll sit at the edge of your seat in anticipation. Basically the Redwood Pack will have you running the gambit of emotions and loving every minute of it.