Christmas at the Cat Café
by Jessica Redland
My Rating:
Favorite Quotes:
I thought I knew him so well, but so much of what he’d done this year bewildered me. Perhaps I shouldn’t be mourning my loss. Perhaps I should be celebrating a lucky escape.
This is my big dream but, right now, it feels more like a nightmare.
I was planning to do the classic stereotypical man thing of shopping on Christmas Eve and panic-buying rubbish gifts.
My Review:
Christmas, cats, frequent mentions of baked goods, and Jessica Redland’s writing, I knew I’d like this one since I’m a kitten rescuer myself. The characters were gentle people and their storylines focused on real-life issues and were chaste enough for my elderly mother’s book club and easy to follow, although ever so slowly paced. I found myself growing impatient with the repetition of her health concerns, although understandably, dealing with a chronic illness can be all-consuming. There were a few surprise turns, a slow-burn romance, and a bit of a mystery to solve before ending with a much anticipated and appreciated HEA.
Jessica Redland writes uplifting stories of love, friendship, family, and community set in Yorkshire where she lives. Her Whitsborough Bay books transport readers to the stunning North Yorkshire Coast and her Hedgehog Hollow series takes them into the beautiful countryside of the Yorkshire Wolds.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on Christmas at the Cat Cafe. Sorry to hear you found it slow paced but glad you enjoyed the HEA. Wishing you all the best for a fabulous Christmas and start to 2024 🙂