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“All I'm saying is that pineapple on pizza is a sign of deep emotional trauma." 🙊

What a sweet, holiday themed romance book. Being that I have 3 cats myself (yes, I know what you're thinking 🫣), I was captivated by the idea of a cat cafe in the description. Even though all romance books have that HEA, the way the storyline was written out was different than what I've read before.

This is an all around feel-good book with second chance and loveable characters. I would've loved to see more regarding the situation with Kara's ex and how that situation ended up getting handled

A Cat Cafe Christmas will transport you into the holiday spirit with cats. It’s a sweet story about a cat cafe owner who finds love in a marketing guru.

Loved how every chapter opened up with a dating profile style of each cat that’s available for adoption.

Holiday romances always have a predictable outcome which is what I want, but I love how this story involves happy endings for many cats needing to be adopted. Here’s what did and didn’t work for me:

+ Kara is a veterinarian who runs a non-profit cat cafe. Right off the bat we know she’s a good person with a good heart who clearly loves cats. But we also learn she has a tarnished past. Will her past ruin the success of her cat cafe? She hopes not.

+ Kara and Ben have a slow and sweet relationship. It’s not rushed, they take things slow and they really become friends first. They were matched pretty good I think but they did have their own trust issues because of their past relationship.

+ Not only did I love all the description of cats before each chapter but I think cat cafe’s are great (I’ve only been to one). And the secondary characters like Charity and Schwartz really stood out to me. Charity is Kara’s best friend and Schwartz is Ben’s coworker/friend. I like that the friends were there for Kara and Ben! Do we get a story about Charity or Schwartz? Because I’d love to read one about them and more about the cat cafe.

+ This is a great holiday romance which starts at Thanksgiving. But we get the Christmas vibes because of all the events surrounding the cat cafe fundraising plus, Kara and Ben sharing their likes and dislikes about the holiday. Ben reminisces about his family in Boston and Kara has her own family memories also. I also like how Schwartz is Jewish and mentions Hanukkah. But as a Christmas romance I think this one definitely check off all the boxes.

~ There wasn’t much conflict between Kara and Ben and when there was I think it resolved fairly easily. It also isn’t a huge enemies to lovers story because I felt like they put differences aside fairly quickly.

~ Could use more chemistry between since they didn’t like each other at first but I do have to say I did that they settled into a cozy, slow relationship instead of one that burned quick.

Tropes: holiday romance, enemies to lovers,

Why you should read it:
*it’s got cats – so if you are a cat lover, you will love seeing these adopted cats find new homes during the holidays
*it has the holiday theme, a need to save the cat cafe during Christmas and all the good vibes of a holiday romance
*the romance is cozy and not so dramatic, light-hearted

Why you might not want to read it:
*not much conflict
*would be nice to have a little more chemistry

My Thoughts:

A Cat Cafe Christmas is a light-hearted holiday romance that will give you lots of cozy feels especially if you love cats. I love all the cat descriptions from each chapter and how Kara had a good heart trying to find them homes. I thought the romance between Kara and Ben grew gradually into something warm and comforting for both parties, but would have loved some sizzle. There were good secondary characters and getting to know the cats was awesome as well It made me want to get a cat and I can’t say that I am a cat person, since I’ve only had dogs but this book made me want one. Overall, if you are looking for a sweet holiday romance, try this one!

Thank you for the opportunity to review this new novel.

This was adorable! Since I love cats I really enjoyed the setting with the cat café but also all the cats that lived with the different characters.

Ben was a sweetheart and Kara has the biggest heart with being a veterinarian and caring for all the cats.

Read this is you want a very charming Christmas novel that warms your ❤️

Cats, love and the festive cheer? How could I have said no.

𝘈 𝘊𝘢𝘵 𝘊𝘢𝘧𝘦 𝘊𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘢𝘴 follows Dr. Kara Ingalls who's on a mission to get 'Meow and Furever', her co-owned cat cafe in the clear. With lots of help from the sulky, nerdy and cute Ben, their friends and kind strangers along the way they accomplish what can only be best described as a Christmas miracle.

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One of the sweetest holiday romcoms I've read in a while!

Kitties and Kara are a good mix. She deeply loves all the cats in her cafe's shelter and provides for them the best way she can, just like she does her loved ones.

Ben is smitten with the grumpy cat lady, who's coerced him into owning a kitten and he's a nightmare but he'd do anything for her as long as it brings a smile to her face even if it means going behind her back for her own happiness... but more on that when you read the book.

Another note: I think my favourite bits were the way each chapter was prefaced with little kitty introductions! Kinda felt like a tinder bio for cat adoption lol.

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3.84 / 5✩

𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 (𝘎𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨) 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘕𝘦𝘵𝘨𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘱𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬, 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘐 𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥 & 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸𝘦𝘥. 𝘈𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘺 𝘰𝘸𝘯.

This was a cute read. I love the cat descriptions as chapter introductions. The story was well written, entertaining, and everything you expect from a great romance novel.

My cat Olivia and I were looking forward to this book as it was a romance during Christmas featuring cats! We enjoyed the cafe, and the fundraising ideas. Chaos was such a cool cat to learn about! However, unfortunately I felt the romance fell pretty flat as did the plot. I think this would have benefitted from more editing and care into formulating characters/names/descriptions/etc.

Thank you to the publisher and to NetGalley for this advanced readers copy. All opinions are my own.

I loved this book and the feelings that Kara had for the cats. I loved watching Kara and Ben dealing with the stuff life had thrown at them. Their first meeting was a hoot! This storyline was wonderful, and I felt like I was right there with them. Who doesn’t deserve great friends like Charity and Schwartz? Wonder if that is a story for another day. I hope so because I would love to hang out with my new friends again. I received this book from NetGalley, but my opinion is my own.

This was a wonderful read. It was well-written and lovely. I enjoyed every minute of it and loved every character. I would definitely recommend to anyone who enjoys romance Christmas reads

I am a cat person, and this book was perfect! This book takes place at Christmas time, and it has all of the Christmas magic that I was hoping for. Kara and Ben are enemies, that become lovers and it takes place in Kara's and Kara's friend Charity's Cat Café. At the beginning of ever chapter there was descriptions of the cats that are in the Cat Café that need a home, and its adorable. This book is better than any Hallmark Christmas movie in my opinion, and I'm so glad that I got to read the arc. I will be recommending this book to all of my friends this holiday season.

*I received a free ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*

Well, this was just THE MOST DELIGHTFUL fluffy, cozy, holiday romcom I could have asked for.

This book felt like a warm hug. A cup of hot chocolate with extra whipped cream. Snuggling under a fuzzy blanket with your cat curled up at your side, purring so loudly the bed shakes (which is, incidentally, how I read the majority of this book. This is Timothy The Wondercat approved!) It ticked all of the boxes for a cozy holiday romcom and I highly recommend it. No need to be a pet lover, by the end of it you will be!

I also want to say, I LOVED that each chapter began with a bio for the cats that are in the book. Such a sweet little detail, and each one was so cute and creative!

This book was adorable. A sweet holiday romance in such a fun setting. It had the feel of a Lifetime Christmas movie. I loved the chapter headings with the cat pictures and description. I hope the author does more books with these characters and the cat café.

Animal lover Kara Ingalls needs a Christmas miracle. Opening the Meow and Furrever Cat Café was a dream come true—but with more cats than customers, it’s quickly turning into a nightmare.
Marketing guru Ben Reese hatches a plan to put the café in the “green” by Christmas, Kara realizes that she’d be a fool to turn down his help. And so what if he turns out to be an excellent problem solver and nerdy-hot—he can’t even handle fostering one little kitten.

Firstly, chapter headings? Wow! It was so adorable filled with one cat & quote per chapter.
The plot was really easy going & I adored the theme behind it.
But for me the romance kinda felt flat and okayish. I wanted more chemistry & bonding. Sad to say this won't be a romance that I'll be remembering for days to come.

Thank you Netgalley & Publisher for the arc in exchange of an honest review.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️4/5
🌶️🌶️- Closed Door
🌚🌞Grumpy•Sunshine
👯Great Friendship Dynamic
🌀ADHD representation
‼️TW!! Imprisoned Ex
📖Releases: October 4, 2022

One thing I can officially admit to is I’m a crazy cat lady 😂 There is no hiding that fact so I was super excited about reading this one. Coffee, cats and a grumpy/sunshine trope…some of my favorite things!

Things I loved:
▪️Watching the guy who ‘isn’t a cat person’ fall in love with the kitten he’s fostering ❤️ So precious.
▪️Great friends dynamic with Charity for Kara and Schwartz for Ben. Both whom I really liked.
▪️The subplots for both Kara with her Ex and Ben with his Ex. It added an additional interesting layer to the existing story line.
▪️That each chapter started with a cute graphic and description of one of the many foster kitties available for adoption from the cafe. So cute!
▪️The community outreach. Everyone coming together to save a small business.
▪️Watching both Mc’s go through personal growth after both being hurt by past relationships.

I liked this book. The ending was satisfy and sweet. I’m hoping Charity and Schwartz get their own book which I will definitely be reading! Thanks to Netgalley and Hachette Books for this arc in exchange for my honest review.

A cute holiday enemies to lovers holiday rom-com with a cat cafe thrown in. Can't lie - my favourite part was the kitten Chaos, who stole the show for me.

A Cat Café Christmas is a light and fun contemporary romance, and though I always thought of myself as more of a dog person, I think now I need to get myself a kitten. I loved the cat bios at the start of every chapter as well as the cute sketches.

The enemies to lovers, opposites attract romance between Kara and Ben is filled with fun banter and has a great slow-burn feel. Both characters have a bit of baggage and are hesitant to jump into a relationship, but they connect when helping to save Kara’s business and find a home for a special cat. They both have interesting backstories and are struggling with recent heartbreaks, so their hesitation makes a lot of sense. I like how they slowly begin to connect and develop feelings for each other despite their fears and past hurts.

I also enjoyed the friends in the story. They’re such a great support to Ben and Kara, and I would love to have a Friendsgiving like they do. Considering some of the toxic and abusive relationships Kara and Ben experienced, their respective friend groups are refreshing and exactly what both need to help them through the difficult times. They also add some fun, comedic moments to the story while helping Kara and Ben realize they have feelings for each other. They form a type of family, even though they aren’t related, which is one of my favorite tropes.

The story has a lot of small-town charm and an abundance of adorable cats, which adds to the charming setting. Messages of healing, friendship, and finding love again add to the optimistic and hopeful tone of the story. A heartwarming holiday romance set in a cat café, this is a fun and cute read. Cats, romance, Christmas, small-town charm, and great messages make me feel like this would be a perfect Hallmark movie.

Special thanks to NetGalley and Forever Publishing for providing me with a copy of the book. All thoughts are my own.

Thank you to Netgalley and Grand Central Publishing for this advanced readers copy of A Cat Cafe Christmas. This was a light, enjoyable read about a man who works for a marketing firm and the woman he helps who runs a cat cafe. The love story was predictable but the emotional baggage both characters had added depth to the story. A good read, not just around the holidays.

I was really looking forward to this book, as I’ve always wanted to visit a cat cafe, and I adore Christmas. This was a cute book overall, but I was looking for something a little deeper and because of this it took me awhile to finish. I loved the cats, the Christmas aspect, Kat and Ben’s banter, and the Adhd/anxiety representation. This read like a lighthearted Hallmark movie - which does not translate as well in book form, apparently. It’s cute, but just didn’t have anything to really pull me into the book. Read this if you’re in the mood for a nice light read and no emotional baggage.

What could be better than a Christmas full of cuddly cats, yummy bakery treats and hot drinks? How about two heartbroken, love shy souls falling (and fighting) in love, surrounded by cute fluff balls. Not enough? Throw in funny best friends providing lots of laughs, a picturesque main street and charming café customers. Need more? Watch out for the horrible ex with an axe to grind. I absolutely adored this Christmas book and it's sweet romance!! Now excuse me while I go find a cat to snuggle.

Thank you to NetGalley and Forever for access to this arc.

A Cat Cafe Christmas by Codi Gary is a light-hearted and sweet holiday romance, that is everything you will need for the upcoming snowy season.

This second chances and opposites attract novel is full of cute and cuddly cats and damaged lead characters in a Cat Cafe.

Get a blanket and sit by the fire to enjoy this holiday read