This book was so fun and had me laughing out loud in places! Hunting has a way with writing witty banter and misadventures that kept me turning the pages, eager to see what was going to happen next.

REVIEW
⚠️cw: bereavement, grief, dementia, anxiety⚠️
Miles Thorn is a data analyst for an NHL team. He's just started a new job, suddenly has to find long-term care for his mother, and someone to look after her demanding Sphinx cat. Kitty Hart is a professional cat sitter. When Miles seeks her help, they don't get off to the best start. But as they get to know each other more, they realize they have more in common than they think.
I really loved Miles. He was adorable and awkward, but such a cinnamon roll, and I appreciated the commentary on his physical insecurities. His backstory was heartbreaking, but I really enjoyed the depth in what at first appeared to be quite a light-hearted, silly (in the best way) rom-com. I adored that Kitty loved everything cat-related, from her curses to the print on her underwear. She was authentically quirky, clumsy, and just as awkward as Miles, and I really appreciated the parallels in their stories, and particularly how they found solace in each other. I also loved how supportive they were of each other. If I have one minor criticism, it's that there wasn't quite enough grumpiness at the beginning (but that's because I love a LOT of snark). Still, there were some fun supporting characters who I'd love to see more of: hopefully they'll appear in future books? Basically, I want more Parker, Josh, Kat, and Hattie. Oh, and that epilogue was perfect!
This probably won't be for everyone, but if you love Violet and Lavender from the Pucked/Hearts, Lies, & Truths books, you're going to love Kitty and Miles. As someone who loves cats, hockey, and romance, it felt like it was written for me.

Overall Rating: ❤️❤️❤️❤️.5
Heat Rating: 🔥🔥
Emotional Rating: 🤦🏻‍♀️💓🥰😢💔😢💓🙈🥰😂👏🏻💓😍💓😂🙈😍💔💓🥰🙄🙈😬💓🥰💓

*Thanks to NetGalley for the opportunity to leave an honest review. A Love Catastrophe is published on 13th June in the UK*

I enjoyed this for the most part. I loved the premise and enjoyed the characters and their individual stories. Loved the animals and the stories of dementia and grief. I just felt the hero and heroine chemistry was just okay and wanted to like them together more. Other than that an cute and easy read. I am giving this book 3.5 stars (though it’s 4 stars for this arc.

Kitty has found her perfect job- a cat whisperer! She works with people helping them with their cats and their behavioral issues. She also does cat sitting. She’s called to a new client where she meets the handsome Miles, who is taking care of his mother’s cat while she’s in the hospital. Prince Francis is a hairless cat that’s missing his owner and acting out while he’s lonely.

Miles is not a cat person, but knows PF is dear to his mother who is suffering from dementia. He calls Kitty for help and ends up tackling her when they first meet. Kitty is standoffish because she thinks he hates cats. Really he’s just preoccupied with his NHL data job and taking care of his mother all on his own. Kitty recognizes he’s in need of help and they begin a friendship (and more!) as they help Prince Francis.

Both Miles and Kitty are going through something each and it’s really sweet that they help each other. Kitty’s family is still grieving the loss of her father and they are stuck while trying to figure out how to move on. They also don’t respect her job and she wants to prove that she’s doing fine running her own business.

I really enjoyed this book! It was a little silly, but it had a lot of heart and tackled a few heavy topics. I personally love all the cat puns. I also thought it was really adorable that Miles was into hockey themed items as much as Kitty loved cat things. They were meant to be! It’s a must read for cat lovers.

Thank you to @readforeverpub and @helenahunting for my gifted ebook. A Love Catastrophe is out now!

a cute and charming romcom that was delightful.

thank you to netgalley and to the publisher for this review copy.

Initial Thoughts: You may have noticed that I titled this one differently than my normal review. Here’s the facts. I was at 73% in this novel when I went off on vacation. At that point in time I was enjoying the story, it was quirky, sometimes a little silly but overall a delightful little read. However when I tried to pick up the story while on my trip, it was no longer hitting the spot. The full on relationship status between Miles and Kitty as we approached the inevitable conflict was not super engaging to me and then the conflict itself just felt like it was reaching.

For Reader Awareness: Central plot surrounding a parent with dementia, loss of close relatives (off page)

Recommended for: Probably anyone who enjoys a quirky rom com.

Reviewer Notes: I honestly can’t say if this was a case of “it’s not you it’s me” due to my trip or if this one just didn’t wrap well. So take my review with a grain of salt, read the blurb (if that’s your thing) and if it sounds good, give it a try. Curious to hear what others thought. Edit to add: I definitely plan to try one of Hunting’s hockey novels.

I received this eARC in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own

✅opposites attract
✅Rom com

Miles is working as a Data Analytics needs a cat sitter for his mom’s cat because she’s in the hospital. There’s a website called kitty whisperer and that’s where he meets kitty and hires her to look after Prince Francis.

I had high hopes for this book. I typically love everything Helena Hunting writes. However this is definitely an interesting read like I don’t know it’s kind of funny, cringing cute all the same time it’s giving first time high school s*x not adult so kind of weird. I almost DNF it at bingo button. I’m glad I pushed through and finished it. Overall it was okay but a little to cringy for my liking

Thank you to Netgalley and the Publisher for this Advanced Readers Copy of A Love Catastrophe by Helena Hunting!

“I’m a professional cat sitter.”
(…) “You’re serious?”
(…) “Yup. I own my own business.”
(…) “You can make a living off of that?”
(…) “There’s a woman who makes six figures from farting in jars. Why can’t cat sitting be lucrative enough to pay the bills?”

Genre: Romance
Actual Rating: 3.5 stars
Spicy Meter: 2 fire emoji
Content Warnings: Touches on heavy subjects like child and parent death. Describes dementia and a car accident. Contains sexual content.

“A Love Catastrophe” follows Kitty Hart, a cat lover, cat-sitter, and cat influencer, as she accepts to care for a cutesy little cat for a not-so-cutesy, low-key rude guy. Miles Thorn isn’t much of a cat person, but he has to find someone to care for his mother’s cat, Prince Francis, as she moves on to a long-term care facility—and that’s where Kitty comes in, in all her Cat Whisperer glory.

I thought I was coming in a little biased on this one, as Helena Hunting has been one of my favorite authors this past year, but the truth is not even that could help me overcome the cringe-y puns contained in this book. I am as much a cat lover as any other crazy cat lady, but really? Do we think we people talk like that in real life?

Setting the cringe-yness aside, “A Love Catastrophe” was still a cute, light, and quick read. I would recommend this book if you’re looking for a quirky read that, although touches on some heavy subjects, overall leaves you all bubbly and giggly. Definitely will be re-reading this after some heavy reads.

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ARC provided by NetGalley and Forever Publishing in exchange for an honest review.

Publication Date: June 13, 2023

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First off, A LOVE CATASTROPHE is very slow. And I don't mean a slow burn, I mean a slooooowww book.

This was definitely the most awkward romance I have ever read. I don't mind a few more realistic awkward moments in my romance reads. It can be pretty endearing when not every main characters is a sex god or goddess.

But this book was just a master class in really awkward interactions. This includes the most uncomfortable sex scene I have ever read. There was absolutely nothing hot or sexy about this scene. It's just the main characters awkwardly talking through every single moment while I cat howls at the door and a workout playlist plays.

I finally found myself low key skimming the sexy scenes.

Let me repeat that: I. SKIMMED. THE. SEX. SCENES.

That pretty much covers my thoughts on this book. A LOVE CATASTROPHE was not for me.

𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚: ⭐️
𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗟𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟: Rated R / 2-4 descriptive sex scenes, may have harsh language.
𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗦: past death of sibling, past death of parent, parent with Alzheimer's
𝗙𝗘𝗘𝗟𝗦: 3/5 - You will definitely feel some feels.

I love a friends to lovers trope, and this one warmed the heart ❤️

Miles is looking for someone to care for his mom’s cat while she is in the hospital. Enter Kitty, the cat sitter of your dreams. Do I kinda hate the name “Kitty” for a cat sitter? Yes, but I’ll let it slide.😽

While this was a fun and lighthearted read, it also dealt with some serious topics regarding the loss of a partner and dementia. I found comfort in the support that Miles and Kitty were able to provide for each other.

Read if you’re a fan of a cute romance without steam 🔥. Thank you to Helena for not using the traditional 3rd act breakup!

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Lighthearted, witty, and a super fun time! Kitty and Miles are so fun! Helena Hunting always brings the fun and this was no exception!

A Love Catastrophe was an Infectious, charming and full of heart story. Full of Helena Hunting’s trademark charm, insight, laughter for, this romcom was exactly what I needed.

I’m a cat lover and I married a man who HATES cats, I mean his words are “ I’ll get you anything you want but a cat NEVER”…I mean we settled on a rabbit LOL
Kitty is the cat lover, the cat whisperer and Miles loves dogs… only dogs and cats… definitely not for him.
I loved our their relationship blossomed despite all the hurdles they had to face- I mean they had nothing in common to start with but the more they get to know about each other the closer they get…

This romcom is charming and hugely entertaining read ...
Some of Miles and Prince Francis scenes made me giggled and LOL- I could so picture the scenes in my head.

Full of humour and heart, HH delivers another must-read. I loved it.

Thanks to the publisher for the e-copy.

I am 100% a cat person, and I thought this book was super cute. It has typical Helena Hunting style banter and plot, and it's a quick and fun read.

Kitty is a professional cat sitter. Miles is a dog person needing help with his mom's cat while she's in the hospital. He calls Kitty, she agrees to help care for Prince Francis, and during it all, there are many awkward moments and lots of sparks.

There are a few heavier topics thrown in, such as a parent with dementia, child/sibling loss, and parent loss.

A Love Catastorphe is an enjoyable, quick read, contemporary romance. It has the bad first impression (cat lover vs. dog lover) turned into a love match.

What a cute summer read. Helena always knows how to win the hearts of her readers. I couldn’t put this book down. From the beginning to the end was incredible. 5 star read

Sweet and quirky. This story was a good combination of romance and family relationships. When Kitty Hart and Miles Thorn meet, it's anything but love at first sight. They immediately clash and judge one another. Even though there's some chemistry, there's way more initial animosity. But then over time, they get to know one another and things begin to change.

This book doesn't have any big wow moment. It's just a steady climb towards a happy ending. Along the way, the main characters do deal with some tough topics - - dementia in a loved one, death of a loved one and so on. Yet, instead of being topics that are shelved and not discussed, these actually seem to bring Kitty and Miles closer together.

If you're looking for a romantic story that takes you on a simple journey through life's trials and gives you a dose of happily ever after at the end, this may be the book for you. Couple that with some sweet pets and you have a winner.

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC. I voluntarily chose to read and review it and the opinions contained within are my own.

I really enjoyed this one!

A huge thank you to NetGalley and Forever Pub for my advanced copy of A Love Catastrophe by Helena Hunting.

I don't really have a lot to say about this one.
It was a fun, quick and easy read. It has humor but also deals with heavier topics.
I got exactly what I needed out of it.
Why it Lost a Star- It's slightly forgettable. I'll definitely recommend it to my reader friends but I can guarantee I'll forget specifics.

I didn’t get a chance to submit my review to NetGalley before the release date, but I don’t feel bad about it. I just didn’t enjoy this book as much as I thought. There is a lot of cute banter amongst the main characters, this was a very grumpy sunshine’s trope. Enemies to lovers trope, but it still couldn’t keep me intrigued enough to finish it in a timely manner.

Kitty is an young cat trainer, who has a business, and she refers to herself as the kitty whisperer. Miles on the other hand does statistics for a hockey team to determine which way is a win or lose a game then his mother gets sick, he needs someone to take care of her cat and who does he call? Kitty the cat whisperer.

Like I said this book just didn’t do it for me. There’s a couple spicy scenes that I thought were pretty cute but other than that it just dragged on and on and I was waiting for a real problem in the story which there wasn’t really any. .

Helena Hunting wrote an adorable yet serious romance novel involving cats and the real life experience of taking care of a loved one with dementia. While I have experience with both caring for a loved one with dementia and I am a house and pet sitter (often for cats who are honestly not my favorite, but gosh darn it they seem to love me ha ha) I enjoyed this novel and both the serious and light-hearted moments of it.

While I am not a fie hard cat person I did appreciate the quirky fun nature of Kitty and her blooming relationship with Miles and his feline friend. Moreso than that I enjoyed Helena Hunting's story telling ability and her character development. She pulled me into a story that was difficult to embrace for a variety of reasons an had me hook line and cat toy!