Author: Nic Tatano
Publisher: Harper Impulse
Publication Date: August 2016
Genre: Chick-Lit / Contemporary Romance / Women’s Fiction
Buy The Book: Amazon | BN
Description: Swapping Prada for purrs…
While covering a story, feisty network reporter Madison Shaw gets more than she bargained for when she rescues a box of orphaned kittens. Suddenly the glamazon of the Manhattan newsroom is doing two am feedings to keep these fur babies alive!
This is certainly a change of pace for the high maintenance workaholic she’s become and taking care of the kittens makes Madison realize how far off track she’s come—after all, she was a stray once too…
When a video of her caring for the kittens goes viral, she knows her image as a hardnosed reporter is shot to hell. What Madison doesn’t expect is the media circus that propels her and the kittens to stardom. And the domino effect that has on her, her career and her love life—especially when she meets sexy Officer Nick Marino…!
My Thoughts: I’m a softie when it comes to stories featuring puppies or kittens and the very talented Nic Tatano brings the plight of four orphaned kittens into the spotlight and the hearts of his fans with this adorable story of an edgy hard-nosed reporter whose life is turned around, upside-down and inside-out when she discovers the kittens while reporting on a story.
I really liked Madison Shaw and though her character apparently undergoes a life changing transformation by taking in these kittens, I didn’t think this was so out of character for her. She struck me as the type of person who believes in justice, fairness and doing the right thing. Rescuing four newborn kittens is a huge undertaking for anyone, especially as these babies need to be bottle fed until they are big enough to eat on their own. I liked the support network Madison has in her life and loved her friends as well. I could see myself being friends with these people.
I loved Nick and thought he was the perfect match for her. Their initial meet-cute was so adorable and heartwarming and their chemistry was sizzling immediately. I thoroughly enjoyed the backstory of the kittens and learning Madison was partial to the special needs one, given her background and upbringing was profound.
What this story also gives is a lot of insight into other areas besides animal rescue. Madison Shaw was an abandoned baby and grew up in foster care and because of the notoriety she gets due to the kittens, she is able to further the awareness of kids needing good permanent homes and families. She is also pursuing political corruption and her dogged determination to get to the truth and expose the cover-up was an interesting side story.
My Final Verdict: I’m a loyal fan of Nic Tatano and will happily read anything he writes, but if you have never read any of his wonderful works, I suggest you start here. This story has so many “aww” moments, of course, but there are also some emotional moments that required the reaching for the Kleenex and some surprises that I didn’t expect as well.
Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of The Lost Cats and Lonely-Hearts Club from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
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