I gave it my best shot but this one just didn’t work for me. Although I did finish the book, I also skimmed a bit. I found the characters in this book on the childish side and I had a hard time getting past that. There was little chemistry between them, everything moved way too fast for me to make it realistic and the way they constantly appologized to each other drove me nuts. Also they were both just so nice and sweet and understanding ( I know, these are not bad things) but instead of getting all the feels, I was just rolling my eyes. So although I can’t really pinpoint any one thing, the combination of all these little annoyances just ruined it for me. I’m sure this will work for others but it just wasn’t for me.

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

Kitty and Miles. She’s a professional cat sitter, also known as the Kitty Whisperer. He’s a hockey nerd that loves dogs and hates cats. He hires her to take care of his mom’s cat, but they start off on the wrong foot. They later discover that they have a lot in common which makes their relationship grow more.

🐱READ IF YOU LIKE🐱:
- dual POV
- frenemies to lovers
- grumpy hockey nerd x cheerful cat sitter
- opposites attract
- she loves cats & he loves dogs
- forced proximity
- awkward meet-cute
- cat puns

cw: social anxiety, cyberbullying, dementia, death of loved one, divorce, anaphylactic reaction, guilt, verbal assault

Thank you to @readforeverpub for the advanced copy! A Love Catastrophe is available on June 13, 2023!

Kitty Hart is the Cat Whisperer and Miles is in dire need to for cat help after placing his mom in a long-term care facility in this grump/sunshine rom-com, A Love Catastrophe. Kitty is such a light. She’s eccentric and quirky and so authentically herself, I really admired her. Miles too takes on all of his strife with such poise and care with his mom. I did have a little trouble believing their chemistry, but the banter and the support between these two is really beautiful. The story is emotional and funny with a lot of heart and there is such a strong community! Plus all the pets were such a fun addition and I loved how Kitty’s relationship with the pets helped Miles grow. All of the furry friends added such charm in this sweet rom-com.

I normally love Helena Hunting’s books but this one was a bit of a miss for me. I found the FMC to be a bit juvenile and that made it hard to read sometimes. But it did get an extra half a star for not having a third act break up! I love when books don’t have one. They are almost expected in romance novels, especially in rom coms. So when a book has a different third act conflict I love it.

Read if you love
Cats
Cats
More cats
No third act break ups!

3.5 stars
2 spice

Sweet and swoony, with a generous dash of wit, A Love Catastrophe was exactly the story I needed! Grumpy/sunshine is my favourite trope and this one was done so very well. I loved Kitty’s whimsy and felt she was the perfect foil for the broody Miles. Their story was so genuine and, while it definitely had some highly emotional moments, ultimately, I felt so much joy reading it.

I’ll start by saying this is not my first read from this author. I’ve read two of her other books, which I’ve enjoyed. This one was not for me. I was not expecting the amount of cat in this book.
Kitty is a cat trainer who meets Miles when he need help taking care of his mom’s cat.
Not a lot of conflict in this book, it’s a quick easy read and no 3rd act break up.
I love animals and have many different kinds. My family will tell you I own a zoo. However, I don’t own a cat. I found the books love of cats a little intense and cringe. I think a real cat lover might really enjoy this book.

Thank you netgalley and the publisher for this arc in exchange for my honest review

Rom-com queen Helena Hunting never disappoints. At first the Kitty Whisperer part had me questioning myself and my literary choices, But in the end, that’s just a little voice in my head, caring way too much about the book snobs in the world snubbing romcom books. For me, this made me a good romance that involves kitty whispering main characters. It’s fun! Every book should be rated and reviewed by its genre—
This is an adorable, laugh out loud romance. I love all of Helena Hunter’s books. This is going to be a hit and I can’t wait to share it with everyone.

I honestly went into this book completely blind because I saw it was Helena Hunting and had heard such rave reviews about her previous books (that are patiently waiting to be read on my Kindle). This was the perfect choice for my first Helena Hunting book!

Kitty Hart, the famous Kitty Whisperer, gets a call from a guy who needs help with his mother’s cat. The situation soon becomes laugh out loud embarrassing when Kitty goes to meet the client, Miles Thorn, at his mom’s house (Kitty a little goofy and a bit of a klutz). To make matters worse, the NHL analyst client is a dog lover who dislikes cats. The two couldn’t be more opposite, but soon a friendship forms, leaving you with a feel good, but funny, book about a girl trying to navigate life, family, and an unknown future.

I’m a cat lover and hockey fan so this book was right up my alley. I found myself cracking up at the disaster that was Kitty - how did she get herself in such situations? Once Miles and Kitty started realizing they had more in common than they thought, I loved their connection to each other and how they bonded. It was such a sweet love story that had the perfect ending.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thank you to NetGalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for an advanced copy of this book!

As a girl who is completely indifferent to cats, A Love Catastrophe was NOT for me. I was a bit stunned by the number of cat puns, cat phrases, cat themes....really just cats in general in this book. It was too much.

I personally could not connect to Kitty. Her love for cats was next level, and I couldn't see much past that. Miles was slightly better, but he still came across as awkward and a bit abrasive even.

If you're obsessed with cats and want an awkward romance thrown in, read this.

If not, I suggest Helena Hunting's All In series, specifically A Favor for a Favor and A Secret for a Secret. This author also has a series under H. Hunting, and Little Lies is a favorite of mine.

***I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy generously provided by the publisher via NetGalley.***

Disclaimer: I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Publication date: June 13, 2023

This is a Rom-com by Helena Hunting. I have really enjoyed this authors writing in the passes so was excited to get an early copy of this one and it did not disappoint!

Kitty Hart is a cat whisperer…..no really, she has made a career out of her ability to connect with cats. “The Kitty Whisperer” has a huge social media following and cat sits for people needing short term and long term help.

Miles Thorn needs help. His mom has been hospitalized and he can’t care for her cat while she is away. Miles reaches out to the Kitty Whisperer to see if she has availability to help.

Kitty and Miles do not get off on the right foot but eventually cannot deny the attraction and sparks between them. As they start to date and learn more about each other, it’s clear they came into each other’s lives at the perfect time.

This was such a great story! Not a ton of spice but great quirky characters and lots of mishaps to keep you engaged in the story! There are a few trigger warnings with this one though: Death of a child, early onset dementia and death of a parent. All really well represented but important to call out.

This is a four star read for me and Highly recommended for any romance readers out there!

#NetGalley #alovecatastrophe #helenahunting

I gave this book a 4.5/5 stars!

As soon as I saw Helena Hunting was coming out with a new rom-com, I had to put in the request to read it! Especially when I read the synopsis! Kitty Hart, an internet famous cat expertise (who owns a cat-sitting business) meets a client who doesn’t like cats! With bad first impressions and continuous CAT-astrophes that happen between the two of them, this was a hilarious romance with a side of real life hard topics that gave this story a lot of heart.

I am a huge fan of books that can incorporate the hard parts of life. Going into this book, you may want to keep in mind that it deals with loss, grief, guilt (past deaths of a parent and a sibling) and a parent with dementia.

My absolute favorite part of this book….Prince Francis! He reminded me so much of both of my cats and how they act sometimes. He definitely contributed to the humor in this book.

If you love rom-coms and you are a cat lover….I definitely recommend this one. But….I also recommend it to the non-cat lovers too!

A romcom about a hockey player and so-called kitty whisperer. This one was just ok for me. I think the writing style wasn't my favorite. It made me feel awkward. People who are fans of Hunting's writing should enjoy this though!

I could not finish enough of this book to be able to leave a comprehensive review, but I hope it finds its audience and I am grateful to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read an advance copy.

While I appreciated the thought behind this book, there just didn’t seem to be a lot there. It was honestly a little silly and I didn’t really feel the chemistry between the MCs. I liked the little budding love story between Miles and Kitty, but I didn’t feel the intended emotion behind the story and couldn’t fully buy it.

I was given an ARC by NetGalley and Forever. All opinions are my own.

Book Review
A Love Catastrophe by Helena Hunting

📚Tropes, Triggers, Thoughts📚
Cat lover vs dog owner
Sports analyst (interesting profession)
Small business owner
Elderly parents
Hockey (essential for Canadian content -lol)
Canadian content (always love this!)
Cat cafe
⚠️Loss of a child
⚠️Elderly parent with dementia
⚠️ Loss of a parent

Characters
Kitty Whisperer - young business owner and influencer, quirky cat caregiver, likes routine
Miles Thorn- organized and stressed, under a lot of pressure at work and caring for his ailing mother
Prince Francis - Sphynx cat with a behaviour problem

One Line Review
Purrfectly punny for pet lovers!

Thanks to @netgalley @readforever @grandcentralpub for my ARC in return for an honest review. Opinions expressed are my own.

Are you cat person or a dog person? I’m a dog fan, but A Love Catastrophe is a romcom for all pet lovers. Helena Hunting’s hilarious, and at times, steamy and emotional romance is a delightfully fun summer read.

4.5/5 stars

Miles can’t believe it when he comes across The Kitty Whisperer, Kitty Hart’s cat sitting service. Is she for real? But desperate to find someone to take care of his mother’s moody cat, he gives Kitty a call. She clearly knows her stuff, but can’t believe Miles would just write off his mom’s dear Prince Francis as a demon cat. But, cats are easier to work with than people, so she’s in. As she gets to know Miles and his family better, their antagonism turns to something far more affectionate. But can Kitty change Miles’s ideas about cats, even though he’s a dog person through and through?

This book is tons of fun. Kitty and Miles are both intensely likable characters. While Kitty initially comes off as quirky, she’s a smart, independent business owner who puts her family’s needs first. And while Miles starts off as a hottie grump with no patience, Kitty discovers his marshmallow center and his complex feelings about his own family.

I’m a longtime Helena Hunting fan, and she’s the absolute best when it comes to writing a hilarious romcom with steam. She creates an amazing supporting cast too, who offer just the right amount of support with a touch of “of course you are attracted to each other! Go for it!”

Come for the cat puns, stay for the amazing characters. The Love Catastrophe is paws-itively charming, pet-filled romcom with some emotional moments too. Kitty and Miles are a delight, and I enjoyed every minute with them.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This was a fun light hearted read made up of all the elements I look for in a satisfying rom-com.
Most importantly we have love interests with a fun dynamic, in this case Kitty and Miles have an opposites-attract vibe going. She is a cat person and he is a dog person, this contrast leads to some funny interactions. I would have enjoyed more of the hockey scene and more development of the secondary human characters (I did love the fur-characters). I definitely enjoyed the pacing and the grumpy/sunshine conflict.

3.5/5 - We are following Kitty and Miles. Kitty runs a cat sitting service, and Miles is looking for a cat sitter for his mom's cat. Miles' mom is in the hospital with early on-set dementia and he is having to tackle the trauma of his family history, while managing the stresses of every day life. Kitty is a godsend for him helping out with Prince Francis. They have an awkward first meeting, but that awkwardness becomes attraction and these two seem to have more in common than they initially thought.

These two were awkward AF and it was awesome! I loved two awkward people coming together and just being unapologetically themselves. There was a lot of cuteness in the book, that being said it dealt with some very real topics of family trauma for both Kitty and Miles. I thought it was good to see the two talk about their history and work through it with each other. Both carry tremendous guilt for their past and seem to help the other overcome it.

The one issue I had with this book is the sheer amount of cat puns. I mean, I am a cat and dog lover, and could have done with a few sprinkled throughout, but there was just so much cat! That said, I did love their genuine story and that there was no third act break-up, and that's a win for me.

This is a heartwarming, quick read and a great beach read! hank you to NetGalley and Forever publishing a copy of this book. All opinions are 100% mine.

I love everything Helena writes. This book was so much fun to read. There were many laugh out loud moments. The Kitty Whisperer meets Miles and Prince Francis. Who he has a very distant relationship with. He needs her help with his mom’s cat and there the story unfolds. There are some serious moments in this book that touches you deeply and them some not so serious moments. From their first encounter to everyone there after you are rooting for these two. I just adore them. And I cannot forget about Wilfred. ♥️ he is just so darn cute.

A happy cat lover and a grumpy guy who's definitely NOT a cat lover turn out to have amazing chemistry...come on, it's the recipe for a fun read! Kitty and Miles form an unlikely friendship that inevitably becomes more while all around them some serious stuff is going on. This book is light for the most part but it does have mention of some more serious situations that the characters are dealing with which adds a bit of depth to the story. I will admit that there were a lot of cat puns here and if that kind of thing irks you, you might have some issues, but I was able to take it in stride and enjoy it for what it was, a lighthearted part of the story. After all, cats were Kitty's business. If you're looking for a quick, quirky rom-com read, then this is the book for you - it'll definitely make you smile! And if you happen to love cats, then your smile will be even bigger.