3.75 stars

A cozy mystery designed for cat lovers. Cassie takes h0er new mobile grooming van to the cat expo, and soon gets embroiled in a cat-napping.

It was a little predictable, but not more than I'd expect for this genre. It kept me turning the pages, and I read it in one sitting.

It was a good cozy mystery. I got to learn a lot about cats. I did suspect the perpetrator the second time he was mentioned hence the 3 stars. Though I love cozy mysteries with food involved, I enjoyed this too

Gone, Kitty Gone by Eileen Watkins is the 4th instalment in A Cat Groomer Mystery series and the first book by this author I have read. I really enjoyed this story, and it has made me want to catch up on the series. I have since purchased the previous 3 books.

The mystery is interesting and well plotted, and I loved the characters which are well developed.
I kept guessing and second-guessing myself on whodunnit right to the very end. I recommend this book to all my cozy lover friends.

I requested and received an advance reader copy of this book from Kensington Books and Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Cassie McGlone is on the move in Eileen Watkins’ newest in her Cat Groomer mystery series Gone, Kitty, Gone. Cassie has added a new mobile cat grooming truck to her services offered, and it’s coming in handy since she’s been requested to do a grooming demo at the local cat expo. Her veterinary boyfriend Mark will be presenting seminars on cat health and care at the same forum, and she’s looking forward to their participation.

In conjunction with the expo, there’ll be a cat show featuring pop star Jaki Natal and her famous Scottish Fold cat, Gordie. The organizers are counting on their appearance bringing in plenty of fans and getting lots of press for the symposium. Just when Jaki and Gordie are making their appearance, the lights go out…Gordie disappears and a security guard is found dead. With the police focused on the human death, it falls to Cassie and friends to help find Gordie. And to add to the pressure, Gordie has a health issue requiring special food.

Will Cassie find Gordie before it’s too late…or will she become the next victim?

Ms. Watkins provides a good share of red herrings and suspects to consider as you attempt to figure out if the crimes are linked, if someone from Jaki’s present or past is involved and if Cassie will win the game of cat-and-mouse with a calculating and dangerous opponent.

Princess Fuzzypants here: Thank Bast! I love this series for its highly intelligent heroine who is not only cat savvy but street savvy. Cassie is looking forward to showcasing her grooming skills and her new mobile van at a big cat show. The guest star of the event is a pop star who reminds me of Taylor Swift and a number of other teen icons. She is also the proud fur mom of an adorable Scottish Fold, Gordie, who is catnapped and held for a very personal ransom. Naturally she is devastated and enlists Cassie to help her find her baby.
It ends up being a rather convoluted and twisty tale of unrequited love that turns violent. While she attempts to help while keeping her distance from danger, Cassie might be the third murder victim if she d0esn’t watch out. It is a highly entertaining story with lots of interesting facts woven into the tale. I found the information about Maine Coons very fascinating, for obvious reasons.
This has become a series I always enjoy and look forward to each new adventure. Five purrs and two paws up.

Cassie McGlone finds herself embroiled with a pop star whose celebrity cat has been kidnapped by a stalker. Please see my complete review on www.reviewingtheevidence.com

Gone, Kitty, Gone
By Eileen Watkins
Kensington
January 2020

Review by Cynthia Chow

Cassie McGlone is looking forward to promoting her Cassie’s Comfy Cats grooming business at the upcoming North Jersey Cat Expo held in the Bradburne Hotel and Convention Center. With a brand-new mobile grooming van, an enthusiastic Cassie signed on to demonstrate her cat grooming techniques on rescues and raise awareness for the Friends of Chadwick Animals shelter cats. An unexpected draw to the event will be an appearance by Jacki Natal, a former local who made it big as a singer and is just as famous for instagramming her constant feline companion, Gordie. The Scottish Fold has his own following, which makes his disappearance during a hotel blackout and fire alarm more than a little suspicious.

Having built herself something of a reputation in solving criminal activities, Cassie is only slightly surprised when Detective Angela Bonelli asks her to provide inside information on the Expo while grooming cats and attending the featured cat show competitions. What does catch Cassie off-guard is the request by Jacki herself to investigate and essentially go undercover after the celebrity receives a multitude of cat-ransom demands. Cassie will have to filter out the fake notes from the true ones as she determines who had the hacking skills to shut down the hotel and still sneak out the famous feline past security and groupies. The death of a security guard raises the stakes of Cassie’s investigation, especially when both Gordie’s and Jaki’s lives are at risk.

This light-hearted novel is catnip for cat aficionados as much it will appeal to mystery fans. Sprinkled throughout are descriptions of the meticulous care required for exquisite, but high-maintenance, long-haired feline breeds. Similarly explored are the elaborate rules and regulations involved in competitive cat shows, as Cassie’s mother’s new boyfriend has his “unique” hairless sphinx entered in the altered division. That brings in the issue concerning animal rights advocates, who protest outside of the Expo exhorting health-challenged purebreds in favor of rescue adoptions. That one of FOCA shelter volunteers seems to be among their very assertive proponents is more than a little disconcerting, especially considering the missing Gordie’s pedigree. Jaki’s spurned ex, rabid “Jak-ette” fans, and an obsessed stalker have Cassie utilizing all of her college-major psychology skills to help her become an amateur profiling and track down a killer. Her own troubled past relationship, a promising new one with a local veterinarian, and seeing her mother move on with love all help to round out Cassie into a fascinating and fully-formed character. Readers will be educated on cat care and advocacy through the spoonful-of-sugar method that delivers meaningful information through clever plotting and sympathetic, thoughtful characters.

Cassie McClone has just added a refurbished van as a mobile cat grooming facility for her Comfy Cats business. Luckily too, as she will be able to use it at the New Jersey Cat Expo to demonstrate good grooming techniques. A pop star and her cat, Gordie, will also be there. But she has a stalker and Gordie gets catnapped. Cassie agrees to keep her eyes open for any clues on how to get Birdie back. Full of useful nuggets of cat care, the mystery interesting and the characters engaging. Enjoyable read.

Cassie is persuaded to advertise her cat grooming business at a local cat show. A famous pop singer is going to make an appearance, but her beloved cat is stolen before the show. Cassie and friends try to find the kitty before something bad happens. I enjoyed this novel, with lots of cat content and cat people! Good plot and interesting characters.

This is a delightful series that is pure catnip for cat lovers ! i loved this next in series. The author knows cats and writes so beautifully of cats and our love for them. I love that this next in series was set at a cat show ! I have attended many cat shows and the author deftly describes the atmosphere at a cat show and the many charcters one finds at such a show. .
Gone, Kitty, Gone by Eileen Watkins is the fourth book in the cozy A Cat Groomer Mystery series.
Thank you to the publisher and to Net Galley for the opportunity. .My review opinion is my own.

In this next in series our favorite protagonist Cassie is asked to participate in a cat expo to groom shelter cats with her mobile grooming van. The expo is hoping to adopt out the cats that have been groomed. Cassie has a big heart for cats and wants to help as many get adopted as possible Her veterinarian boyfriend Mark will be attending as a presenter. Their relationship is a nice addition to the series .

The promoter of the expo is scheduling a appearance of a teen star Jacki, who will be bringing her beloved cat and companion Gordie. Gordie has a social media following and is famous as he is a adorable Scottish Fold. But when the cat is stolen prior to the show Jacki is distraught and Cassie steps up to help her find her companion cat. The author so well describes the anguish of a missing pet that as a reader you can feel the emotions of losing her cat Cassie has no idea where to start but she is skilled at getting people to talk and is good at finding clues. A murder occurs and then a second murder and Cassie fears another murder will occur is she does not find the right suspect. Cassie is fearless , savvy and smart as she goes about the show finding clues to solve the crimes and bring Gordie home.

I loved this next in series ! This was such a "Purrfectly" fun addition to this well loved series. I look forward to the next in series. This had all the elements of a fun cozy series that we cozy readers love. Great charcters, a fun setting, wonderful cats and a sleuth that kept me guessing to conclusion. Well done to the author !

Gone, Kitty Gone by Eileen Watkins is the 4th book in A Cat Groomer Mystery series and my first book by this author. This book has more twists and turns, that kept me reading page after page. I love the quirky people and situations in this book. I found this book to be a quick read, with a well developed plot and characters. I am looking forward to reading the first three books in the series. If you love cozy mysteries, I highly recommend this book.
I reviewed a digital arc provided by NetGalley and Kensington Publishing. Thank you.

Gone, Kitty, Gone
A Cat Groomer Mystery, Book #4
Eileen Watkins
5 Stars

Synopsis:

The fur is really going to fly when groomer Cassie McGlone drags in a catnapper . . .

With her new van, Cassie has expanded her Comfy Cat business to include mobile cat grooming. Next stop: a cat expo at a hotel just outside her hometown of Chadwick, New Jersey, where Cassie will give a grooming demo using shelter cats to encourage adoption while her veterinarian boyfriend Mark will offer a program on cat care and health.

The highlight of the expo will be a major cat show featuring pop sensation Jaki Natal. Almost as famous as his owner is her pet Gordie, a Scottish fold, who's become a social media darling. But when adorable Gordie goes missing and his sitter is found murdered, Jaki is having kittens. While the cops are more interested in solving the murder of a human, Jaki insists Cassie help expose the catnapper and return gorgeous Gordie to the fold. Now it's Cassie's turn to solo as she plays a deadly game of cat-and-mouse with a culprit who's not afraid to pounce . . .

Praise for Feral Attraction

"Watkins' series is distinguished by the incorporation of facts about cats relating to each case, making her writing educational as much as it is entertaining."
--Kirkus Reviews

"This delightfully cozy mystery is a perfect rainy day read. So curl up with your cat and dig in!"
--Modern Cat

"This entry is a cat lover's delight"
--Publishers Weekly (Goodreads)

Review:

This is a great book and series. It has everything that I look for in a cozy: fantastic characters, a homey setting and a puzzling mystery.

The characters are well rounded, well developed and three dimensional. Cassie is smart and caring and you can tell how much she loves animals. And you can tell she cares about people too, she was very compassionate with Jaki and her problems. I really appreciated how much she was willing to help her. I enjoyed getting to spend time with Cassie and her family and friends.

The writing style flows smoothly and it defines the characters very clearly by their actions and words. I enjoyed the fact that the majority of the book’s setting was at the cat show, it brought an extra level to my enjoyment. The mystery was carried on well throughout the book and it moved at a good pace. I really liked that it was not so much looking for a killer, it was trying to figure out the cat napping. I found that refreshing.

I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a well crafted cozy mystery. If you are a cat lover, you really need to read this book (and series).

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book provided by the publisher, Kensington Books, and NetGalley, which I greatly appreciate.

Gone, Kitty, Gone by Eileen Watkins is the fourth book in the cozy A Cat Groomer Mystery series. Each book in the series has it’s own murder to be solved so they could be read as a standalone if choosing to do so. There is however a bit of character development that carries over from book to book for the fans who have read the entire series.

This series if centered around Cassie McGlone who had moved to the picturesque town of Chadwick to give herself a fresh start after leaving a horrible relationship. Cassie had opened her own shop, Cassie’s Comfy Cats, a cat grooming and boarding specialty boutique and had begun making a name for herself in the small town both for her unique business and cat knowledge and for becoming the town sleuth when murders occur.

Now in Gone, Kitty, Gone Cassie is making plans to attend a cat expo being held near her small town where she will demonstrate cat grooming while her boyfriend had a booth to offer a program on cat care and health. However, once the expo is in full swing the lights go out and afterward a security guard is found in the stairwell, either the victim of a fall or foul play and the celebrity guest performer has her rare cat stolen.

A Cat Groomer Mystery series quickly became one that I really look forward to reading each book as they come along. The author has done a wonderful job with Cassie’s character and her knowledge of cats that even having owned cats my whole life I can still learn something new. There’s also always little reminders to bring a reader right back into the series without missing a beat and to keep a new reader on top of the character building. Wrap that up with a great mystery in each book and this is one I’d definitely recommend, especially to the kitty fans out there.

I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley.

I just finished reading this book, and I have to say it was very entertaining.
Cassie has a cat grooming/boarding shop, and now has a mobile grooming truck.
When she’s asked to demonstrate her grooming abilities at a cat show, she has no idea that the fur is about to fly.
When a cat goes missing, Cassie has no problem stepping feet first into the investigation, against the better judgment of her boyfriend .
The investigation turns gruesome when two murders take place, and Cassie can’t help but wonder who will be next.
I’m looking forward to reading the earlier books in the series.

Gone, Kitty, Gone is the 4th book in the Cat Groomer cozy series by Eileen Watkins. Due out 31st Dec 2019 from Kensington, it's 256 pages and will be available in paperback, audio, and ebook formats.

This is a fun and engaging cat cozy with cat-napping, murder, and protagonist Cassie taking her grooming services mobile to a big cat show in the area. The language is clean, the 'violence' is bloodless and off-scene. Cassie and her boyfriend, veterinarian Mark, have a sweet and slowly developing relationship over the course of the series. Despite being the 4th book in the series it works perfectly well as a standalone.

The plotting and story arc are well done and entertaining. I enjoyed the discussion of the different breeds in the book and especially loved the inclusion of Scottish fold Gordie and sphynx Looli (2 of my favorite breeds).

Entertaining and fun. Four stars.

Gone, Kitty, Gone is a delightful cozy mystery. A great addition to the series. I look forward to reading more books in this series. I received an arc from the publisher and this is my unbiased review.

Any cozy mystery with a cat on the cover gets my attention. With this, the fourth in the series, I enjoyed another well crafted mystery. The cat featured in this puzzle is a Scottish Fold named Gordie and he's missing. Cassie has come to the cat expo to show off her new mobile cat grooming services, not to track down a missing cat and a killer. The police are focused on the human killer and Cassie knows that her talents will help find the cat. Between the two of them, the pieces all come together.
The mystery was complex enough to keep me guessing and I didn't guess right. It was a nice light read and would work fine as a stand alone. I'll definitely read more in this series.
My thanks to the publisher Kensington and to NetGalley for giving me an advance copy in exchange for my honest review.

I love this series and I liked this instalment even if I think it's not the best one.
I guessed the culprit quite early in the book but I read it as fast as I could and couldn't put it down.
It's well written, fast paced and with some thriller element that make it more gripping.
I was happy to meet again the cast of characters and found the plot well crafted and engrossing.
I can't wait for the next instalment.
Recommended.
Many thanks to Kensington Books and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

"Gone, Kitty, Gone" is a cat-themed cozy mystery. It's the fourth book in a series. You don't need to read the previous books to understand this story, and this book didn't spoil the previous ones.

This was more of a suspense than a clue-based puzzle mystery. Cassie and her friends mainly stayed on the lookout for the missing cat and asked some questions that helped the owner remember who might steal her cat. The friendly detective did most of the actual investigating of leads, though Cassie did end up being critical to discovering whodunit and the cat. Cassie and her friends were nice people who cared about others. There were no sex scenes. There was occasional use of bad language. Overall, I'd recommend this enjoyable cat-related mystery.

I enjoy this series. The characters are interesting and love the mysteries around the different cat breeds. I like the little bit of cat info that is given throughout the book without it taking over the book. The mystery kept me guessing.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for my eARC in exchange for an honest review. - This author is one of my favorites.