I don't know what to even say except that it was an okayyyy book. It felt cheesy with seemingly never ending cat content and puns. While I found it semi-enjoyable initially, it started to get a bit too much considering how it just kept going throughout the entire story. I truly believe that this story would have been great if it weren't for the fact that the characters were too eccentric, awkward, and at times cringey. There were also points in the story that I was a bit uncomfortable with and I found, with all things considered, that there was no emotional connection to any of the characters. Too much detail, puns, and a forced romance.

This was definitely not my favourite book from Helena Hunting, I just really didn't enjoy it and was a bit disappointed. However, while this one was just not my jam, I would still pick up Hunting's other works especially those hockey related (Pucked and Shacking Up series).

“You’re a sunrise in human form,” I tell her. “And I’m lucky I get to see you shine every single day.”

This fluffy, cheesy, romcom was such a fun read! Perfect for cat lovers, it’s sure to provide some laughs. If you love grumpy v sunshine, opposites attract romance then this is definitely one you will want to add to your TBR.

Kitty Hart is the “Kitty Whisperer” who trains and housesits cats. Miles Thorn is a dog lover who needs someone to watch his mother’s difficult cat, Prince Francis. When these two meet it’s not off to a good start, but as they get to know each other they realize they have more in common then they think.

I’m going to start this review by saying this book wasn’t for me, but I’ve seen some great reviews so don’t let my opinion sway you.

This is the perfect book for cat lovers because it is filled with cat-tastic puns. The problem is there were so many of these puns throughout the book that they got old. A couple here and there may have been cute, but I felt they took away from the actual romance in the story. Plus they made the book feel juvenile at times so when the author threw in a serious topic like early onset dementia, loss of a parent/sibling, and grief, it just didn’t work.

I wanted to love Kitty and Miles, but most of the time their moments together were so awkward. From their first time meeting to their first sexual experience, I felt like I was reading an uncomfortable YA book yet these characters were adults. The terminology the author used to describe sex (i.e. my vagina hugging his penis) were cringeworthy and immature.

On the paws-ative (see what I did there!) side, I loved Miles’ mother’s cat, Prince Francis and his dog Wilfred. Those two together were the best part of this book!

Read this is you like:
- Opposites attract
- Cats
- Cat puns
- Anything to do with cats
- More cat jokes

Thank you Forever Publishing and NetGalley for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

A Love Catastrophe by Helena Hunting

Kitty Hart owns a cat caring service. Her business is growing through her social accounts and her soft heart. She more comfortable with her charges than people.
Miles Thorn calls Kitty to take care of his mother’s cat while she’s in the hospital and he has to go out of town. Miles isn’t especially social himself preferring data and hockey. The two meet and it’s a match made in Kitty heaven. Now they just have to get past all the pesky details like the gnome trashing cat and the allergic reaction Miles has as they attempt to clean up.

This is a very funny rom-com but it is also sprinkled with some serious topics like losing a loved one and moving on with life as well as a parent having Alzheimer's. I really enjoyed both characters and the humor was over the top good. I am not a cat lover more a dog lover but still really loved this story.

If you like funny Rom-coms this book will be for you. I like the cats as well the cats were also a star in the book as well with the behaviors really all the cats Kitty took care of had their own behaviors.

I see a lot of not good reviews but really wanted to say if you need a little humor and take this book as a lighthearted read then you will really enjoy this book. Life is always serious especially when you are dealing with loss and Alzheimer's consuming a loved one but still able to find happiness in the craziness of real-life issues this is a win in my book.

Thank you to Netgalley and Forever Grand Central Publishing for a free copy of The Love Catastrophe for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions in this review are my own.

Umm, I don't know. I just think whenever Helena publishes traditionally, I know not to put my hopes high. I get that she's trying to make it quirky, entertaining and witty. But it just comes off cheesy and no real development or substance in the story. I can't wait for Helene's usual fun-ness.

<3.5 stars>

Hello, it's me. I'm a cat person, it's me. And holy moly did this book have my name all over it. I'm a classic cat lady- and I own it. My cats have nicknames, I make up songs about them, they eat more expensive food then me and if they would tolerate it, they'd probably have nicer clothes than me. And truthfully, if I could be a professional cat lady and it paid my rent, I'd be all over that like cat fur all over my black clothes. So, I'm pretty much the target audience for this book- and if you are a cat person, you'll find this amusing. Not a cat fan? Well- a) what is wrong with you. CATS ARE THE COOLEST but also b) this is HEAVY on cat content, so be prepared to swallow that down like a big ole furball.

The blurb and premise behind this is pretty cute- a heroine named Kitty! A professional cat sitter- so she's basically living my weird cat lady dream. And a meet cute involving...well CATS!

Miles needs some help with his mom's cat while she's in the hospital- so Kitty Hart to the rescue! These two definitely do not start off on the right paw- and certainly don't hit it off right away, even though there is certainly some sizzling energy between them. But over time, these two become friendly and a romance starts. Cue lots of cat jokes and puns and some great banter, and we have a cat-centered romance on our hands.

I loved Kitty- though I can see how others may find her too quirky. Personally I found her amusing and charming- but I can't help that she gets all the cool cat-lady club points. Miles on the other hand took a while to grow on me, though eventually we got there. I loved how Kitty is there for Miles with his mom (who has dementia, in case that is an emotional trigger for anyone). But overall I found their chemistry and romance lukewarm- perhaps even platonic at times. There are definitely some sexy and funny moments, but some heavier elements too. And while I picked this up for the copious cat content, I'll admit at times it felt a little cheesy and over the top at times. And I can take A LOT of cat content, LOL.

It's a fast and quirky read. I really wanted to adore it because, well CATS, but it's not my favorite Helena overall, even though I still love the premise and found it solid overall.

Professionally Miles life is going exactly as he wanted but the same can’t be said when it comes to his personal life. Not only is he trying to deal with his mother’s dementia, but he now finds himself responsible for her cat. Not only doesn’t he like cats but the demands of his job makes it even more difficult so he hires the best cat sitter he can find, Kitty.

Kitty’s life is focused around cats from the way she speaks to the clothes she wears and her reputation with felines precedes her. When she and Miles first meet the sparks of antagonism fly but as they spend time together they realize that despite their differences they are really kindred spirits who are both going through difficult times with their family.

The interactions between them are entertaining and the situations they find themselves in are humorous however there is still an emotional aspect of the story as they find love where they least expect it.

A LOVE CATASTROPHE - HELENA HUNTING
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PLOT - Kitty Hart has a blossoming business as a cat sitter by the name of Kitty Whisperer. She gets a new cat to sit Prince Francis when Miles Thorn asks for her help but their first meeting is a disaster and on top of that Miles is a dog person allergic to cats. But as they keep interacting their growing friendship leads to attraction. Can these two opposites have their Furry - tale ending?
MY THOUGHTS -
This is a really sweet romance between two opposite people , but when after initial disdain they actually come to realise that they are essentially good person just going through some stuff and help each other out . I appreciated the fact that both Kitty and Miles helped each when they needed with while dealing with grief, trying to move on in life and fall out of social media. Some moments in the book were actually quite funny.
All cat lovers will definitely resonate and enjoy this book
Thank you Netgalley and publishers for this arc in exchange for my honest review.

“Before I consider my actions, I launch myself at Kitty and take her to the ground. It’s been a hell of a week already and it’s only Tuesday. The last thing I want to explain to my mother—whose mind seems to be failing her at a rate that’s difficult to fathom—is that her precious Prince Francis is no more because the cat lady I hired to babysit him shot him. For knocking a gnome off the fireplace mantel. “What’s wrong with you? You can’t shoot the fucking gremlin!” I shout.”

The Love Catastrophe is about Kitty Hart and Miles Thorn. Miles’ mother is hospitalized and he needs help taking care of his mother’s cat. He calls Kitty, the Kitty Whisperer, who owns a cat-sitting/training business with a thriving social media presence. Miles does not make a very good first or second impression on Kitty, but as she gets to know him she realizes that he is a good person who is going through a difficult time. In working with Prince Francis, the cat, they spend time together and sparks begin to fly. There are some truly comical situations that arise with two people who are a bit awkward around people they don’t know. In addition there is some focus on the risks of having a large social media following in a cancel culture. It was a sweet, sexy story about falling in love with pets as supporting characters and plenty of hilarious physical comedy the way only animals can do it. This was not Helena Hunting’s spiciest or funniest book, but it was a fun read and I recommend it to lovers of romcoms and contemporary romance. I am voluntarily submitting this honest review after reading an advanced complementary copy of this book thanks to Helena Hunting, Netgalley, and Forever Publishing.

This was a great book about a happy cat sitter and a grumpy hockey nerd who are complete opposites that have a disastrous meet-cute. I love Helena Hunting and her books and would never miss anything written by her. I really enjoyed this fun, cute read that is kind of different from Hunting’s other works. I have to say that there were some cringy parts to the book but I felt that it went with the whole vibe of the book. The storyline was great and at first, I did wonder how it was going to go as the FMC is a pet sitter but honestly, the story was great. The pacing was perfect and I was never bored with the conflicts that the author gave us. This book is written from both Kitty and Miles pov.

Kitty is a social media cat business star and I loved how bright and colorful she was. She had a great development in the story and I enjoyed following her story. Then there is Miles who is a grumpy data analyst for a hockey team and needs a cat sitter. I have to say that I was not really a huge fan of his character. His development was great though along with Kitty’s. There were good amounts of side characters and fun kitties for readers to enjoy. You will love Prince Francis who is my favorite side character. The romance in this book is opposites attract, grumpy x sunshine and slow burn with light mahout scenes. This book is not spicy but there is great chemistry and heartfelt moments between the MCs.

The ending was cute and I loved how the story ended. After finishing up this book, I realized how many puns there were which for me I didn’t mind but I know for some it would be annoying. I thought this was a cute book and I really enjoyed the story. Hunting writes great romance books with unique storylines and I would read anything she writes. This book was well written and I recommend checking it out.

*this e-arc was sent to me by the publisher to give an honest review in return*

A Love Catastrophe is an adult rom-com that follows FMC Kitty and MMC Miles. Kitty is a cat sitter and Miles is a data analyst for the NHL. When Miles needs a cat sitter for his mother's cat he hires Kitty and their romance goes from there.
As someone who doesn't even like contemporary romances I enjoyed this book. I feel that it could be a 4/5 star read for a rom-com lover. It was quick, fast-paced and overall very upbeat. My favorite character is side character Parker who I hope to see gets his own book.
Though after 75% into the book things didn't really make sense. For example, Kitty would compare herself to NHL wives when she was dating Miles, which was kind of odd because Miles is not an NHL player. As well as the "climax" of the story where Kitty was getting hateful messages solely for being posted on an NHL player's social media. Which wouldn't ever really happen in real life.

I am a huge cat person, and have way too many. So when I saw the blurb for this one I instantly requested it. But I think even for me it was a bit too much. The characters were lovable, but it just felt too cheesy and quirky to get much from it. It is a great light beach read though!

A Love Catastrophe is a cozy, funny, and cat-filled romance that will win over cat lovers. Kitty, a cat sitter, reluctantly teams up with Miles to care for his mother's sick cat. Despite their initial dislike, their chemistry is undeniable. It's a heartwarming story with endearing quirks and set in Toronto. While not the spiciest, it still delivers a touch of romance. Get ready to swoon over Miles and enjoy the adorable animal love. It's a must-read for a delightful escape!

A Love Catastrophe was cute, cute, cute. Kitty and Miles were purr-fectly charming in this opposites attract rom-com that also had doses of real life sprinkled throughout. This romance from Helena Hunting contains a bit of spice, a lot of swoon, and cats galore! I found this to be the perfect summer weekend read and recommend it to fans of romantic comedies, opposites attract tales, and - of course - cats!
I received an advanced reading copy, receipt of which did not impact my review.

I tried my hardest to read this book all the way through. Unfortunately, I found the theme of cats and constant phrases referencing cats to be distracting from the story itself.

A Love Catastrophe is an easy, funny read with adorably awkward, lovable characters. Enemies to friends, cat vs dog lover, hilarious banter. A good read!

A Love Catastrophe by Helena Hunting, is the story of Kitty Hart, this animal-loving girl earns her living taking care of and training cats, her company name is Kitty Whisperer, which always creates a little of confusion and even a few practical jokes, but her business is legitimate and she helps many furry friends and their owners, her posts on her profile have created a good community of followers that support her and a group of sponsors that have given her a good base of growth her business, one day Miles Thorn contacts her, interested in hiring her services to take care of her mother's cat, Prince Francis, when Kitty goes to the appointment she is pleasantly surprised to learn that Prince Francis is a Sphinx cat but with Miles it’s another story, he refers to the cat as the gremlin and other derogatory names which makes him, in Kitty's eyes, a top-notch jerk who only loves dogs. Miles works as a data analyst for the NHL hockey team and is going through a difficult time when his mother's health begins to deteriorate and he must make decisions since this new job opportunity is his dream job and he must demonstrate that he is exactly what the team needed, without neglecting to do everything in his power to help his mother and take care of her things, starting with her childhood home and the cat, so he contacts the cat whisperer to help him, but that first meeting goes all wrong, he can't seem to stop making mistakes with the comments and at one point he even tackles her and throws her to the ground, for which he ends up mortified and although she finally agrees to help him with Prince Francis, he is going to take distance but will try to show her that he is not as big jerk as she thinks.
With Kitty taking care of Prince Francis, she also begins to have more contact with Miles, and when she learns a little more about the situation of Miles's mother and his past, she cannot help but change the bad impression she had of him, and also identifies with him. They both carry wounds from the past and many things that they would have wanted to do differently, which is why they find a kindred spirit in each other and makes them feel close, this along with the chemistry and attraction, of which they have been victims from the first moment, despite the foots in the mouth moments, makes them perfect for each other.
This story, how couldn’t be otherwise coming from the hand of Helena Hunting, is full of funny moments, I was laughing out loud from the first chapters, crazy situations, but also sweet ones, with moments of sadness and tears, the scenes of Miles with her mother, her with Kitty when she tells her story and when they visit her with Prince Francis in the retirement home, and Kitty with her mother when they talk about the death of her father, God my heart!!! But of course also a story full of love from the human between the protagonists, and with they’re friends and families, to that unconditional love for our four-legged companion, be they cats or dogs. If you have the opportunity, go read this story that I am sure you will enjoy, I will say that in this romcom genre this story became my number one so far this year, I love fresh stories with characters that you can identify and with whom you live each chapter of their story, for me a super mega excellent story that I highly recommend. Go read it now!

In true Helena Hunting fashion, I was cracking up from the beginning. A Love Catastrophe started off strong, I loved Kitty’s optimistically naive personality and when Miles first looked her up on line with Josh was hilarious! A part of me was secretly hoping for a cameo from one of the Pucked or All In characters since Miles works in the NHL but no such luck. I am so not a cat person, which might have made me not love the book as much as I could have, so yeah I was laughing so hard every time Miles called Prince Francis a hairless ballsack!

A Love Catastrophe is an entertaining rom-com that also deals with some serious issues (dementia, grief...).

The book takes place in Toronto. And it has both the male and female 1st person POVs.

What I liked: a quirky fun cat sitter heroine! I liked the hockey aspects (he works as a data analyst for Toronto's NHL team). And I liked the chemistry between the leads.

This was a cute quick read! Although there were definitely some difficult subjects that were harder to read. But that was balanced with some really funny stuff. The cat Prince Francis was so great. Overall it was an enjoyable book!

I swear Helena Hunting could write the back of a shampoo bottle and I would be hooked loving it! A Love Catastrophe was absolutely incredible!! Miles and Kitty are the most adorable characters! They are both wonderfully awkward and absolutely perfect for each other. If you read nothing else this year this is one you can’t miss. I couldn’t put it down it’s hilarious, heartbreaking, and spicy too hits all the emotions.