A Love Catastrophe (2023)

by Helena Hunting
ASIN/ISBN: 9781538720066
Publication: June 13, 2023

DESCRIPTiON

Kitty Hart has become internet famous as the Kitty Whisperer for her expertise on all things feline, and as a result, her cat-sitting business is booming. But lately, she has a terrible feeling that maybe her life isn’t quite going where it’s supposed to—especially after falling face-first into her newest client. Not exactly the best first impression.

Fortunately, Miles Thorn is just as bad at first impressions. Strike one: he doesn’t like cats, especially Prince Francis, the haughty and mischievous Sphynx his mom left in his care. Strike two: tackling her to the floor in a misguided attempt to save the pet he continually calls “the gremlin.”

As awkwardness slides into attraction and things start to turn purr-sonal, will these two complete opposites ever be able to find their furry-tail ending?

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

NYT and USA Today Bestselling author, Helena Hunting lives outside of Toronto with her amazing family and her two awesome cats, who think the best place to sleep is her keyboard. Helena writes everything from contemporary romance with all the feels to romantic comedies that will have you laughing until you cry.

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REVIEW

**I received a copy of the book through NetGalley. I voluntarily read and reviewed it. All opinions are my own.**

A Love Catastrophe was a reminder of why I enjoy Helena Hunting’s writing. In her latest novel, Kitty the Kitty Whisperer–yes, Kitty knows how that sounds–is asked to be a cat sitter by Miles, an analyst for a hockey team. His mom is in the hospital and he needs someone to watch her cat while he is out of town. Despite their nearly instant attraction, their first meeting is a catastrophe. Bad first impressions slowly give way to understanding and sparks as they spend more time together.

Neither Kitty nor Miles is suave, often finding themselves without filters or the ability to stop talking, especially when they want to stop. Heh… I found this endearing about both of them. Their awkwardness made me like them even more. (I felt seen…hahaha) There are puns galore and wonderful pet moments. I was often smiling throughout the novel.

While it is a rom-com, it also deals with loss and learning to live and move forward. It was an unexpected dimension to the story, but it helped push Kitty and Miles’s connection beyond just physical attraction. The additional layer to the story made me like the book more than I already did.