I absolutely loved this book. Anything Ms. Hunting's writes I have enjoyed reading. If you enjoyed her previous books you will definitely enjoy this one.

Kitty was a cat whisperer, that owned her own cat sitting service. Miles, a data collector for an NHL team, needed her services for his ailing mother's cat. The couple fell slowly in love between pets, moms and letting go of the past that held them hostage so to speak. What I loved was how amazing Miles and Kitty were together. Their chemistry was beautiful. And the grace they extended for each other in their time of need was beautiful. I'm hoping for a book with Josh and Kitty's sister (wishful thinking) soon.

Overall, I cannot express how wonderful this book was to read. I highly recommend it!!!

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for my ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Another great romcom by Helena Hunting!

Kitty has a cat sitting business, and Miles is in need of her services when his mom ends up in the hospital. Definitely wasn’t love at first sight for Kitty, with Miles coming across as a cat hater to a woman whose life revolves around cats! But that quickly changes as they get to know each other… through an ER visit, a pretend boyfriend situation at a bar, and heavier topics like helping each other through some childhood grief.

I always love when family and friends are strong supporting (and supportive) characters, and this book hit that mark! Great characters… and hoping for Hattie’s book next?

Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review. Watch for A Love Catastrophe to come out June 13, 2023.

Thank you to NetGalley & Helena Hunting for an arc of A Love Catastrophe in an exchange for an honest review. This review is wholly my own and may not be reproduced.

Helena Hunting is an author who has been on my radar for a while, but this is actually my first read of hers. This was a perfect Valentine's read! I'm happy to say that I will definitely be reading more of Ms. Hunting's books.

I'm a cat lover so this description just spoke to me from the very beginning.

Miles, a non-cat lover, left to care for his mother's cat, literally runs face first into Kitty Hart, the Kitty Whisperer. Miles & Kitty start out completely awkward, but they ending falling for each other.

Great character development & great pacing. This novel was completely adorable and I loved it. Again, I'm a cat person, so I totally loved and related to that aspect! It was a quick, easy read and I definitely recommend it!

4/5 Stars

Yes!
I loved everything about this book, from the early banter to the character backstories.
The book is aptly titled, and I found all the characters to be relatable and likeable. This is my 11th Helena Hunting book, and I won't be stopping anytime soon.

A Love Catastrophe is a sweet, lighthearted romcom about a nerdy-hot data analyst and a similarly nerdy-hot cat lover. I honestly adored both of these characters. Miles just seems like a great guy, and I love to see a love interest that is not the six foot something stack of muscle that seems to be the default. Kitty was a delightful heroine as well—with a huge heart.

My biggest problem with this book was that I felt like I didn’t really get to know the characters all that well. A lot of stuff happened, but it all seemed very surface level, and the characters never quite came alive for me. Even as the story delved into their pasts and trauma, I still couldn’t connect with them.

Overall, I’d give this three and a half stars. A good romcom, I just feel like it could have been great, and didn’t quite get there.

Thank you to the publisher and Net Galley for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I love reading Helena hunting’s books. They always pull me in a make me want to keep reading until I finish the book. I tried to take this as slow as I could to really savor the book. What a wonderful book. I enjoyed the characters and the quirkiness of Kitty. This was a beautiful story about learning how to heal after loss.

Thanks to NetGalley and Forever for the e-arc.

This was a light enjoyable read. Miles and Kitty both show growth throughout. There's a lot physical comedy and a lot of cat related puns. A couple of things didn't quite work for me. Kitty being as stuck in her past as she was didn't fit with running a successful business that includes a lot of social media. The online blow-up moving so dramatically into the offline world was a bit much. Kitty and Miles remained lovely to see together.

A throw-away line early in the book really pulled me out - alcohol can legally be purchased at the age of 18 in Alberta and Manitoba, not only in Quebec. I realize this pulling me out of the story is a me problem and unlikely to be an issue for most readers. I however, really got stuck on it coming from a Canadian author.

I'm pretty sure this book was written for me. I LOVE cats and to have them incorporated into a room com is just perfect. I'm obsessed with the grumpy/sunshine trope as well.

A Love Catastrophe was amazing and I would recommend this to cat lovers and lovers of romance a million times over!

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this arc in exchange for an honest review!

- Cat-astrophe meet-cute
- Cat lover + dog lover
- Professional cat sitter + data analysis for an NHL team
- Dual POV
- No 3rd act breakup

A Love Catastrophe was a really cute, quick and easy read. While it deals with heavy topics throughout the book, it felt, to me, more like a comforting hug.

Miles hires Kitty, professional cat sitter, to take care of his mom's cat while she is in the hospital with early on-set dementia. Things get awkward after a disastrous introduction and both Miles and Kitty seem hesitant of each other. But after working and spending time with each other, they quickly realize how much in common they actually share.

Miles and Kitty are both dealing with such traumatic pasts, and they've found comfort in each other. They help each other be brave and slowly let go of all the "what-ifs" of their past and the guilt it comes with, and live in the present.

I loved watching Miles and Kitty go from their disaster meet-cute to friends to lovers. Filled with equal heartwarming and hilarious moments, as one would expect from a Helena Hunting book.

CW: death of a parent (past), death of a sibling/child (past), grief, parent with dementia, cyber bullying.

4 stars. This one is hard for me to rate, because while I did enjoy it very much, there was also a lot going on. That’s not a bad thing necessarily, but I felt like plot wise I was jumping around a lot. Kitty is one of those characters that will be very divisive. I loved her quirky personality, but she is quirky and odd and suffers from speaks what they think syndrome, which comes across cute here but irl could be kind of annoying. Her name is kitty, she’s obsessed with cats, has a cat mobile, and most of her clothes have cat designs on them. She even sometimes says meow or speaks in cat puns irl with actual humans. As I said, she’s very quirky. She’s also an endearing character because she’s lovable and means well. Miles is going through a hard time, like a ridiculously hard time, but he’s likable enough as well. There’s nothing wrong with him, but also no real defining characteristics that I’ll be thinking about for years to come. Also, don’t let the blurb fool you. He works for a hockey team, but the hockey component of this book is negligible.

They meet because Miles’s mom suffers from dementia, so he hires kitty to cat sit his mom’s cat. Although they seem like opposites at first, they really connect over shared grief and guilt. For a book that’s most definitely a rom com, Hunting def does not shy away from also including very serious subject matter. As such, there are some potential trigger warnings, including death of a parent, death of a child, and dementia. Kitty and Miles really do work well together as a couple, so it was sweet seeing their romance develop. I feel like the shared feelings of guilt and grief, and the events that precipitate those feelings, are the main plots, but there are also several other side plots that, if I’m honest, felt a little like they were thrown in there (e.g., social media stuff, allergy stuff, etc).

All in all though, I def enjoyed The Love Catastrophe. Kitty won’t be everyone’s cup of tea, but I found myself reading this book quickly and with a smile on my face. So,
what more can I ask for? If you like Helena Hunting’s books, especially the other books she has published with Forever, then I think you’ll enjoy The Love Catastrophe. It’s my favorite new release from Hunting’s recent new releases.

Thank you to Forever romance, Helena Hunting, and netgalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

A Love Catastrophe was a breath of fresh air for me. It is well written and gripping. I couldn't put it down!
It is the story of Kitty, a cat loving small business owner who cat sits for people and Miles, a data analyst for the NHL who needs someone to help with his mom's cat that he doesn't like at all. What ensues is the perfect blend of humor, love, and growth. I highly recommend this one!

A book for cat lovers!!

Rating: 3.5 to 4 star
Genre: Romance

Thoughts: I just love Helena Hunting! She writes it and I will read it!

Although this isn’t my favorite book from her, it cute and quirky!

The characters do deal with some heavier themes, but overall this is a fun romance read!

I would read this book if:
-you love quirky, unique main characters
-you are looking for a fun romance book!
-you are a cat lover! 🐈

As a fan of sports romance novels, I have read many books by this author so my expectations were high on this book. The story follows Kitty who is a cat sitter and Miles who works as an NHL data analyst. The two meet when Miles' mom is sick and he needs someone to take care of his cat while he is away hence this is where Kitty comes in. These two characters meet, chat and find mutual ground as they discover that they have alot more that original thought.
The relationship and romance between the main characters are really sweet and the chemistry is WOW!- bonus points for the consent part!
Overall I think it was a wonderful read!


Thank you netgallery for this free arc in exchange for an honest review!

Perfect for romance fans. I would recommend this to fans of cute contemporary romances. This was a quick and cute read. Perfect for valentine's day or any day really when all you need is a little bit of a cheer me up.

A super cute romcom about a cat sitter who finds herself catsitting for a grumpy hockey nerd . Kitty Heart is an internet famous cat whisperer known as the Kitty Whisperer, she’s popular for her expertise in training cats and looking after them. Miles Thorn has a problem: he needs someone to look after his mom’s cat while she is in the hospital, especially because said cat is a menace and hates him. So when he stumbles upon Kitty’s social media, she’s the perfect person for the job, what he doesn’t except is to be falling for this gorgeous and cheerful woman. Throw in some fun cat shenangians, sweet moments, and just an all around fun time, and you get a great read. This was seriously just a cute and sweet read, super easy and it flies by. i had so much fun with all the cat stuff and Kitty and Miles had good chemistry. Seriously if you are looking for a cute rom com wit some cats then add this one to your list!

*Thanks Netgalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing), Forever for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*

Thanks to NetGalley for an arc of this book. Below is my honest review.

Miles is a data analyst for the NHL. He runs players stats to help the coaches figure out their habits and how to improve their performance. Miles is a dog person through and through.

Kitty is a cat whisperer. Just like dogs have dog walkers and dog sitters, Kitty believes cats should too. She cares for cats when their owners need a helping hand or are out of town.

Mile’s mom is suffering from dementia and he needs someone to care for her sphynx, Prince Frances, so he calls in the kitty whisperer to look after him for the foreseeable future.

It’s turns out, these two have more in common than they thought. Each has suffered tremendous loss in their lives. Will they help each other heal? Will sparks fly? Will Prince Frances stop knocking over knickknacks?

I’m a fan of several of Huntings books and this one was no exception. It has emotion, klutziness, and all the love you are expecting. I got a kick out of Kitty’s inability to stop talking. Miles was sweet and kind. I really appreciated how each was cognizant of asking for consent. The difficult content, see trigger warnings below, in my opinion were handled with care.

This book is currently a standalone, but I would definitely want to delve back in the world to see how Hattie, Josh, Kat, Parker, and Brit are doing. Oh, and Miles & Kitty, of course.

Trigger warnings — loss of parent, loss of sibling, parent suffering from dementia

Kitty has become internet famous as the kitty whisperer. Miles is a grumpy hockey nerd who doesn't like the cat that his mom left in his care.

Love Kitty and Miles together. Fun chemistry, terrific banter and great characters. Their meet-cute is especially fun. Really enjoyed it.

Thanks to the publisher for the arc.

Thank you to NetGalley and Forever for the ARC in exchange for an honest review

CW: death of a parent (past), death of a sibling (past), grief, parent experiencing dementia, social anxiety, allergy attack, online bullying

I would recommend if you're looking for (SPOILERS)

-m/f contemporary romance
-frenemies to lovers
-sick comfort
-pet lovers
-no 3rd act breakup

The cat in this book is named Prince Francis so I was destined to enjoy it. This was just a cute story. Kitty had such a fun job, acting as a cat whisperer. Someone who was very much more comfortable around pets than humans she starts off on the wrong foot when Miles needs someone to help take care of his mom's cat.

Both Miles and Kitty were two people affected by loss, guilt and just the various ways it shapes your life, your family and your choices. They were able to show each other such empathy that they hadn't given themselves previously. Both were just awkward and stumbling in their attraction for each other and it was just funny to watch these two bumbling through getting together. This book will make you want to just curl up with your cat as you read it.

Steam: 3

A Love Catastrophe was a very cute and quick romance read. I think it will likely appeal more towards a smaller, specific audience (ahem- cat lovers, obviously), but it was definitely an overall a fun read. Even though it dealt with some heavier topics, I would still consider it light. I do appreciate the third act drama being external from the couple, because lord knows I hate a third act break up! This certainly was not my usual type of book, but I still enjoyed my time spent readying it.

A Love Catastrophe by Helena Hunting is a charming novel that is more than a romance. In addition to watching the two main characters fall into love after initially disliking each other, we see characters cope with grief, guilt, and misunderstanding.

Miles Thorne, an NHL data analyst, is grappling with his mother’s diagnosis of early-onset dementia. He has pressure to perform well in his new job, but is also trying to take care of his mother’s cat and find an assisted living home for his mother. This is why he engages the services of the Kitty Whisperer.

Kitty and Miles find that despite their awkward first few meetings, they share many similarities and both suffer from guilt and grief within their families. Although this might sound heavy, there is lots of humor. Characters, dialogue, and situations are realistic, and it is rewarding to see the personal growth among many of the characters.

If you are a cat person, you will really love this novel. I, actually, am not, but still found the book fun. It was a most enjoyable read.