The Changed Man (The Olympic Peninsula Series, Book 4) by Cat Treadgold – Review by Beverly Finnie

The Changed Man by Cat Treadgold
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’ve read every book in this series so far and I was beginning to wonder if the author was ever going to give Jake a redemption story. The Changed Man is finally that story. I felt for Jake in book 1 even though he was essentially one of the villains of the story. The author has introduced the reader into a wonderful world with many different characters. These books are a series best read in consecutive order. However they can be read as standalone novels too.
Dealing with the death of a friend(who now lives in his head) in front of his eyes Jake upends his life. Resigning from his job. Reuniting with his family, especially his twin Joe. Jake is trying to find himself, and he feels his writing is the best route to go. Having written a book featured on the NY Times bestseller list that’s also in talks to become a movie he feels this is the right way to go. Though he knows mom would never approve, hence his pen name.
Along the way he meets Chiara who happens to be the guardian of his brother’s son, and she’s married. Though he can’t keep his eyes off of her. He wants her despite the obstacles and things between them do get close and dicey.
He also has to deal with a habitual flirt when the actor who he wants to be the star in his movie shows up out of the blue.
Will Jake prove he’s a changed man?
What will happen between him and Chiara?
Will the impact of losing his friend be his downfall?
So many questions come up throughout this story. But again I will say I’m glad he finally got his story. And it’s probably my favorite book thus far.

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