The Silent Woodsman by Cat Treadgold
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Engaging contemporary romance
This is a well written romance that centres on Ali and JJ as they work towards their HEA. This book has it all – drama, secrets, chemistry and mystery along with well developed characters. I thoroughly enjoyed the descriptive writing and storyline. Recommend.
The Silent Woodsman by Cat Treadgold
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
3.5 Stars
The Silent Woodsman is the first book in The Olympic Peninsula series by Cat Treadgold. This appears to be Ms. Treadgold’s debut novel, so I will be keeping an eye out for more of her work in the future.
This is a sweet contemporary romance with a secret identity element, grief, loss, a wilderness rainforest, a might storm, a cozy cabin in the woods, chemistry, connection, and two truly unforgettable days.
Ms. Treadgold has crafted a touching story woven with plenty of emotion and enough angst and drama to keep things interesting. I did feel that the story was a little slow to get going and while the pace did pick up a bit it still tended to lag a bit in places, but then the ‘ending’ seemed to be rushed. I put this down to being a debut novel and it didn’t detract too much from my overall enjoyment of the story.
I am interested in seeing what the author has in store for us in ‘The Guardsman” (Book #2)- which is Ali’s twin brother Liam’s story.
Happy Reading…
Thank you, Cat Treadgold!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
The Silent Woodsman by Cat Treadgold
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Country music singer Joe is recovering in a remote cabin after surgery with strict orders of not a single peep. During a storm, Ali seeks refuge in the cabin and Joe is very surprised, and pleased that Ali doesn’t recognize him. Ali is looking for clues for her brother and Joe is not sure where is Current “relationship” stands. With so much going on in both their lives, they both fight to ignore the sparks that are between them. After they part ways, a year and a half goes by and neither can shake those days they spent together in the cabin
This is my first book by this author and I am looking forward to the next books in the series.
The Silent Woodsman by Cat Treadgold
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Silent Woodsman is Book One in The Olympic Peninsula Series. It is an unlikely romance story that focuses on the characters of Ali Ryan and Joe Bob Blade. Ali has gone to the woods to seek solace after the loss of her brother. She gets caught in a bad storm and falls on the deck of a cabin in the woods. The owner of the cabin, JJ, takes her in and the two spend the next couple of days getting to know each other. The tricky part is in the fact that they can only communicate by writing because JJ is recovering from a serious surgery. What Ali does not know is that JJ is really a famous country music singer. Over the course of their time together Ali and JJ begin to develop feelings for each other. Unfortunately, they both must return to their lives in the real world. Is there any hope for Ali and Joe Bob to find their way back to one another and have a relationship? This was a beautifully written story that fully immerses the reader in the lives of the main characters of Ali and Joe Bob, while also introducing us to other characters for future stories. The author writes in vivid detail that makes you feel as though you are there in the story along with the characters. This book will pull you in from the beginning and have you hooked until the end.
The Silent Woodsman by Cat Treadgold
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Silent Woodsman is book 1 of the new Olympic Peninsula series which is set in the 1990’s. It was an interesting and heartfelt tale will have you falling in love with our MC’s as they navigate their feelings.
A storm brought them together, but their worlds keep them apart.
Cat’s vivid narrative definitely bring this story to life. There are many small storylines and an interesting supporting cast of many, but the overarching story is about JJ a country music superstar and Ali a down on her luck kind of gal.
She believes that her twin is still alive and refuses to believe otherwise. He struggles with his world, surgery and relationship with his music partner. She is too good to be taken down by his world and she has no idea who he is. With one song he hopes to find what is missing and she dreams of a man and two days in the woods.
With pressures, fame, jealousy, frustrations, hopelessness, hope, passion and sparks the story has a little of everything for romance lovers.
The Silent Woodsman is a well-written fun romance tale, but you will have to read the book to have all your questions answered.
With surprising plot developments and some emotional twists, A Silent Woodsman, should be a must on your reading list.
Whilst I really enjoyed the story there were times where the pace seemed a little slow and towards the end it felt a little rushed. But I cannot wait to see what Cat brings to the second book in the series.
Reviewed by @jennadb
The Silent Woodsman by Cat Treadgold
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was an enjoyable and engaging contemporary romance which kept me happily turning the pages. Country music heartthrob Joe Bob Blade is under strict doctors orders to not speak, and so takes himself off to an isolated cabin in the Hoh Rain Forest. He didn’t expect to find a woman collapsed on his doorstep during a freak storm, however he takes Ali in to look after her. Joe is surprised when it is obvious that Ali does not recognise him, and so decides to keep his identity a secret, as he’s enjoying being treated like a ‘normal’ guy. Even though Joe can only communicate by writing the connection between the pair is obvious, however they both resist as the timing is awful. It’s not until they are both back in the real world again that Joe realises that Ali never told him her surname. Both of them struggle to move on, and even a year and a half later they have not forgotten the two magical days they spent together. No spoilers as to whether they find each other again! I loved the original storyline with the main male character not being able to speak, as this added a different dimension to the story. The chemistry between Ali and Joe really came across in the story and the descriptive narrative brought both the characters and the setting to life.
The Silent Woodsman by Cat Treadgold
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the first in the Olympic Peninsula series focusing on Ali and Joe.
The beginning chapters were very sweet and started the story well. The writing was very descriptive, painting a vivid picture of the rainforest and log cabins. The chemistry builds between Ali and Joe quite well and I began rooting for the couple.
My heart went out to Ali and what she was going through (and what she previously went through) but admired the strength she displayed in surviving and moving forward.
Following the initial chapters, we are shown the pair separately which started well, however I personally felt this went on a little longer than necessary and slowed the pace of the book right down. This did then pick up again in part 2 but then there were a couple of things thrown in which felt a little random. Despite this, the story was still very interesting, and I enjoyed reading.
I look forward to reading more in the series.
The Silent Woodsman by Cat Treadgold
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book is fun and entertaining from the get go and the perfect afternoon type read. The main characters are so well written and are so easy to like. I loved watching their initial connection develop, even if it wasn’t the most conventional start. Their relationship felt so natural and unforced, it was a joy to read.
This is another new author I will be adding to my list as I enjoyed every moment of reading this book. I love that it is the first book of a new series and I am excited to see what else will come.
The Silent Woodsman by Cat Treadgold
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I found this a romantic and charming story. The flirting between these two was fun and quite witty. When one can’t talk and the communication must be done by writing it makes it so much fun. The miscommunication can be fun and quite enticing. Blushing abounds because errors can be made. These two are quite fun characters. I enjoyed their story. It kind of reminded me of a Pretty Woman vibe. I couldn’t put the story down. I had to finish it in one sitting. A quick read that will have you giggling.
The Silent Woodsman by Cat Treadgold
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Silent Woodsman is a fun tale of finding love when you least expect it but there is so much suspense and twists in it as well. Ali needed help during a storm and Joe Bob’s cabin is what she found. This story was fun to read. Cat Treadgold is an excellent storyteller.
..••°°°°••.. AUDIO BOOK SPOTLIGHT SHOWCASE ..••°°°°••..
Holed up in an isolated cabin in the Hoh Rain Forest, county music heartthrob Joe Bob Blade is under strict doctor’s orders not to utter a sound. During a freak storm, a beautiful woman collapses at his door. Ali’s gentle humor and hard-luck story captivate Joe, raised in privilege and until recently, sailing smoothly to the top of the charts. Surprised that she doesn’t recognize him, he decides to keep his identity a secret. It’s a novelty being treated like a normal guy, and besides, Joe can communicate only in writing. Ali doesn’t reveal her last name, either. Sparks fly, but both resist the heat. Their timing couldn’t be worse.
Back in civilization, Ali and Joe struggle to move on. Over the next year and a half, neither can forget those two magical days.
Click here to view the Book Trailer for The Silent Woodsman (The Olympic Peninsula Series Book 1) Audiobook by Cat Treadgold
Cat Treadgold has been a publisher and editor, a classical singer, an Equity actress, a coordinator in Newsweek’s External Relations Department, a legal secretary, a voice teacher at Shoreline CC, a receptionist at a major recording studio, a cater-waiter with Glorious Foods, a restaurant hostess, a member of an opera quartet, and a coat-check girl at a fancy New York nightclub.
Cat has an AB cum laude in German Literature from Princeton University, a Master of Music in Vocal Performance from the University of Washington, and a certificate in Technical Writing and Editing from the UW.
Two of her unpublished novels made it to the finals in their categories (mystery and romance) in the Pacific Northwest Writers Association Annual Contest.
Three of her adaptations of operas (original translations and dialogue) were performed by Shoreline students while she was a teacher there.
She and her husband Jeff divide their time between Washington and Arizona.
..••°°°°••.. BOOK SPOTLIGHT SHOWCASE ..••°°°°••..
Holed up in an isolated cabin in the Hoh Rain Forest, county music heartthrob Joe Bob Blade is under strict doctor’s orders not to utter a sound. During a freak storm, a beautiful woman collapses at his door. Ali’s gentle humor and hard-luck story captivate Joe, raised in privilege and until recently, sailing smoothly to the top of the charts. Surprised that she doesn’t recognize him, he decides to keep his identity a secret. It’s a novelty being treated like a normal guy, and besides, Joe can communicate only in writing. Ali doesn’t reveal her last name, either. Sparks fly, but both resist the heat. Their timing couldn’t be worse.
Back in civilization, Ali and Joe struggle to move on. Over the next year and a half, neither can forget those two magical days.
Click here to view the Book Trailer for The Silent Woodsman (The Olympic Peninsula Series Book 1) by Cat Treadgold
Cat Treadgold has been a publisher and editor, a classical singer, an Equity actress, a coordinator in Newsweek’s External Relations Department, a legal secretary, a voice teacher at Shoreline CC, a receptionist at a major recording studio, a cater-waiter with Glorious Foods, a restaurant hostess, a member of an opera quartet, and a coat-check girl at a fancy New York nightclub.
Cat has an AB cum laude in German Literature from Princeton University, a Master of Music in Vocal Performance from the University of Washington, and a certificate in Technical Writing and Editing from the UW.
Two of her unpublished novels made it to the finals in their categories (mystery and romance) in the Pacific Northwest Writers Association Annual Contest.
Three of her adaptations of operas (original translations and dialogue) were performed by Shoreline students while she was a teacher there.
She and her husband Jeff divide their time between Washington and Arizona.
..••°°°°••.. PREORDER ..••°°°°••..Holed up in an isolated cabin in the Hoh Rain Forest, county music heartthrob Joe Bob Blade is under strict doctor’s orders not to utter a sound. During a freak storm, a beautiful woman collapses at his door. Ali’s gentle humor and hard-luck story captivate Joe, raised in privilege and until recently, sailing smoothly to the top of the charts. Surprised that she doesn’t recognize him, he decides to keep his identity a secret. It’s a novelty being treated like a normal guy, and besides, Joe can communicate only in writing. Ali doesn’t reveal her last name, either. Sparks fly, but both resist the heat. Their timing couldn’t be worse.
Back in civilization, Ali and Joe struggle to move on. Over the next year and a half, neither can forget those two magical days.