It's not a perfect story and the characters can be irritating as they seemed spoiled child at time but it's a realistic story and I loved the cat.
I had fun and enjoyed it.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this arc, all opinions are mine

I was immediately drawn in by the cute cover and the blurb for this book! A second chance romance featuring a cat cafe and a food critic sounds like catnip to me!

I really loved the premise of this story and the idea of love around a cat cafe! Lindsey and Brad deserved their second chance and I really enjoyed how they came together throughout the book. The setting was perfect to me and as a foodie and amateur baker, I loved all of the food featured throughout the book.

However, I definitely would've liked to see more from both Lindsey & Brad's past to really understand their characters flaws more.

Overall, this was a light and fun read and perfect for those looking for a fast romance with the cutest cat cafe!

I enjoyed the first part of the book and was looking forward to see what will change in their relationship and how both will outgrow.
What happened in the second part, I’m not sure. It felt like stalling a lot for me, barely moving the story at all.
They were both so set in their own minds and thoughts that became quite annoying in the end. Too much negative vibes and while he repeats himself so much, literally word by words in every other chapter, she’s not far off with so much insecurity about what she really wants; to move on or to choose him. I get it, it’s hard to decide something like that because there will always be a what if later in life, and these things need time to process but in a fictional world, these are resolved much quicker and I found myself really bored in the end.

Very grateful to the publisher for my review copy through NetGalley ( Read Now title )

Thank you so much to Sourcebooks Casablanca and Netgalley for letting me read an eARC of Chasing Your Tail! This is the 3rd book in the Whitman Street Cat Cafe series and while I read the 1st book, I somehow missed the 2nd, so I’m going to be remedying that rather quickly now that I’ve read book 3! These books are so fun and definitely worth the read.
Chasing Your Tail 4/5 Stars
Summary from Goodreads: Head to Brooklyn's Whitman Street Cat Café: the coffee is strong, the desserts are delicious, kitten cuddles are never out of stock—and finding love is guaranteed.
Pastry chef Brad Marks is the new hot thing at the Whitman Street Cat Café; he makes tasty treats for both the human and feline guests at the café. All the patrons love him, and freelance writer Lindsay Somers understands why; five years ago, she was smitten by his charms too—until Brad broke her heart. Lindsay is happy with her new gig at a trendy weekly magazine, but when her boss assigns her to do a story on the cat café, she's thrown back into Brad's orbit yet again…
Chasing Your Tail was such a fun, cute read! I really liked Linday and Brad as main characters and it was great to visit the Whitman Street Cat Cafe again and to see characters that I had really liked when I read book 1. I think Brad and Lindsay’s backstory was sad and cute and I love second chance romances, so it was great to see them learn to trust each other and get over their pasts so they could have a future. I also really enjoyed all of the food, because your girl is alllll about food! Plot and pacing wise, I thought that Chasing Your Tail was done really well- I was never bored or questioning why we were moving at a certain pace or why things were added to the story. Overall, I really enjoyed this book and I definitely think y’all should pick it up today!

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I have a few mixed opinions. I enjoyed it but it wasn't my favorite in this series. I do LOVE a good second chance though so it did pull me through,

I really wanted to like this one but it was a struggle. The female MC was so immature it made it hard to root for them as a couple. Brad seemed like a nice guy it made no sense why he liked her. Their relationship was unbelievable as they spent every interaction fighting. By the end it doesn’t seem like she changes all that much and their issues with each other don’t seem like they were resolved. A second chance romance that made me wonder why they even bothered. The cats were cool though, but that’s about it. Check it out if you want but it wasn’t for me. 2.5 stars rounded up to 3.

Lynsay Sommer's, freelance writer of a weekly food magazine is given the assignment to interview the new pastry chef at the Whitman Street Cafe which serves humans and cats. Unfortunately the new hire is Lynsay's ex, Brad Marks. A misunderstanding from the pass has cause heartache for them both for 5 years. Brad wants to talk and explain what happen, because he wants Lynsay back.

What follows is learning to forgive and trust each other. Lindsay and Brad have trust issue. Lindsay's father infidelity made her mother bitter and scarred Lindsay to the point that she afraid to be vulnerable and open herself up to accept love. Brad's father thinks a man that bakes isn't masculine and this cause Brad to be a flirt, possibly to prove to his father and himself that he's an adult heterosexual man.

With help from their friends, Lindsay and Brad are learning to have a healthy relationship. But, will they be able to take that final step, become a couple again and find their HEA?

An ARC of the book was provided by the publisher through NetGalley which I voluntarily chose to read and reviewed. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I have such mixed feelings about this third book in the Whitman Street Cat Cafe series. I've been really enjoying these books so far and I usually love a good second chance romance but former flames, Brad and Lindsay broke up over a terrible miscommunication and I really just wanted to shake them both.

It's been five years since Brad or Lindsay talked and now they're forced together again when food writer Lindsay gets assigned to interview Brad - the up and coming pastry who is creating buzz as the Cat Cafe's new pastry chef.

There was WAY too much back and forth, will they or won't they for my tastes! I thought Brad spent way too much time trying to get Lindsay to let him explain what happened and even when he does she has trouble learning how to trust him.

They do eventually work things out but it just wasn't a very fun journey for me. Good on audio narrated by Suehyla El-Attar Young and recommended for fans of Stefanie London's Paws in the city series. Much thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest review!

Lindsay Somers is tasked with writing a story on the local cat cafe for a magazine. Although she’s excited for her new assignment she is hesitant because her ex, Brad Marks, is the new chef at the cafe. After five years apart Brad still has feelings for Lindsay and is determined to win her back.

Chasing Your Tail is a fun, second-chance romance. While it is the third book in the Whitman Street Cat Cafe series, it can be read as a stand-alone.

I enjoyed the cat cafe setting and the low-angst storyline. There were a few slow points but it picks back up. This book would be a great option for readers looking for something on the lighter side.

This is the first book that I have read from author Kate McMurray. I would be interested in reading the rest of this series in the future to see if that changes my opinion on the overall story.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Casablanca!

I thought this one was super cute! I really liked the cat cafe and the foodie details. I wasn’t a huge fan of Lindsay’s character, I wanted her to be more confident with herself. I haven’t read the other books in the series, but I really liked how this one was written! Dual perspectives really moved the plot along perfectly. I’m excited to read another book by this author!

Lindsay is excited about her new job as a food editor—but her first writing assignment is to interview her ex Brad. He's the new pastry chef at her friend's cat café. Crossing paths again after five years, the chemistry between them is still there. Can they let go of past hurts and take a chance on love again?

I really enjoyed this book. The characters were likable, realistic, and fun. The plot was well-paced, with the physical relationship heating up before Lindsay is ready to trust again. She has a lot of issues from her past to overcome that really have nothing to do with Brad. But she takes responsibility for that and works on herself so she can become the woman he needs. I loved the gossipy feeling of the friend group and the various subplots.

Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.

Chasing Your Tail is the third book in the Whitman Street Cat Cafe series that can undoubtedly be read as a stand-alone. I found this to be a fast and enjoyable read. I liked the characters and the story.

The premise of this story was good. The execution of it wasn't my favorite. The story and writing are good. But I really didn't like the characters, so found it hard to complete. There were some funny moments and good bantering, but I found the characters very immature. I received an advance copy and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Return to the Whitman Street Cat Café, where the cats are cute and the new pastry chef even cuter in Chasing Your Tail. Brad Marks is tired of cooking what others want, so when the opportunity arises to have creative control of his own kitchen, he takes it. Cooking treats for both humans and felines may not be what Brad had in mind when he went to culinary school, but the café is a fun place to be. And then Brad runs into his ex. Lindsay Somers is none to happy when her friend hires Brad to be the café’s new pastry chef. Brad broke Lindsay’s heart and she has no interest in opening herself up to that kind of hurt again. But now that she can’t avoid him, it’s hard for Lindsay not to fall under Brad’s spell again. The question is, will she be able to trust him in a way she never could before?

I love a good second chance romance, but I had mixed feelings about Brad and Lindsay’s. I loved Brad. He’s a sweetheart with boatloads of charm and a talent for choux that will make you drool. I was incredibly invested in him, particularly in the question of whether he’d adopt the adorable cat who clearly adored him. Brad never got over Lindsay and she over him, but the romance was a bit frustrating, mostly because of Lindsay. Lindsay’s parents’ acrimonious divorce did a number on her and though she fell hard for Brad in culinary school, she was quick to accuse him of cheating and cut ties. To say Lindsay has a hard time trusting would be a massive understatement. Kate McMurray showed why Brad and Lindsay worked as a couple but the push-pull from Lindsay grew tiresome as the book went on. It went on for so long I really felt bad for Brad and can’t imagine why he didn’t cut his losses. The happily ever after did come and it was cute, but I wish more effort had been put into it on Lindsay’s part.

As always with the Whitman Street Cat Café books, the feline characters are sure to grab your heart. McMurray definitely made me wish I could visit the café for both the treats and the cats. I also really enjoyed the friendships between the various characters. These two things, more than the romance, are what kept me reading Chasing Your Tail. So even though I struggled with Lindsay’s character, I still liked quite a few things about this book and would enjoy another visit to the cutest fictional café in Brooklyn.

Publisher Blurb: Pastry chef Brad Marks is the new hot thing at the Whitman Street Cat Café; he makes tasty treats for both the human and feline guests at the café. All the patrons love him, and freelance writer Lindsay Somers understands why; five years ago, she was smitten by his charms too—until Brad broke her heart. Lindsay is happy with her new gig at a trendy weekly magazine, but when her boss assigns her to do a story on the cat café, she's thrown back into Brad's orbit yet again...

Ah this one was so cute! I saw some horrible reviews, but I loved it so much. It was light and sweet and everything I want in a nice rom-com. While I feel that this one did drag at times, overall, it was a pleasant read – it just could have been better if it were 50-100 pages shorter. In the middle there was a lot of dialogue that didn’t really add to anything. I especially enjoyed this one being sat in a cat-café and learning all about the adorable kitties that inhabited it.

Thank you to @netgalley and the publisher, Sourcebooks Casablanca, @sourcebookscasa, for my e-copy in exchange for this honest review. Check this one out December 6th if you’re in the mood for a fantastic second chance rom-com!

This was new to me author. I’m not the biggest fan of second chance romances. This one was ok. I really did like the cafe and the cats!! The cover is also cute! I think there was a lot of miscommunication between the MC’s and the fact Lindsay is really open to her feelings. She’s had a lot of emotional trauma. She just wasn’t as likable to me as I had hoped. Brad is sweet but also has some baggage. I think this book has some cute elements though! And it may work better for someone else:)

CHASING YOUR TAIL – Kate McMurray
Whitman Street Cat Café, Book 3
Sourcebooks Casablanca
ISBN: 9781-7285-1460-3
December 6, 2022
Contemporary Romance

New York City – Present Day

Pastry chef Brad Marks is the talk of the Brooklyn neighborhood. He just started working at the Whitman Street Cat Café making not only pastries for customers but also making cat treats for the cats that roam the café. Everyone loves him and his treats, but one particular customer (and best friend to the owner) doesn’t. Lindsay Somers dated Brad years ago, but they split up after she caught him cheating on her. As a restaurant reviewer, she needs to do a write-up on the café’s goodies, but will talking to Brad be hard for her? Seeing Brad again leaves Lindsay with mixed feelings.

During their interview about the café, Brad insists to Lindsay that he never cheated on her. The woman he had his lips locked with that day had surprised him and he suspected that it was a setup to break them up. Lindsay has problems with infidelity after watching her father cheat on her mother, so it’s understandable that she wouldn’t want any man of hers to cheat. The article Lindsay writes for her publication on the café goes viral, bringing in even more business. Meanwhile, she continues to visit the café and run into Brad. Before one can blink an eye, they are kissing and hitting the bedroom. Is a reunion in store for our couple, or will her lack of trust come between them?

Brad and Lindsay went to cooking school together, which is where their relationship began. But after their breakup, they went on to take different paths. Brad worked for a restaurant and finally left that for the chance to start up something different by creating cat treats at the Whitman Street Cat Café. Lindsay tried to work in a restaurant but didn’t like it. For the past several years she has worked as a restaurant reviewer, though the job is tenuous at best. As Brad and Lindsay get reacquainted, they have to learn to deal with what happened in the past. Trust can only be earned, not given.

CHASING YOUR TAIL is the third book in the Whitman Street Cat Café series by Kate McMurray. Readers who remember Lauren, Paige, and Evan from the first two books will love getting caught up with them. Lauren and Paige are part of the café while Evan is their gay friend who works down the street. At first, Lindsay hates the idea of running into Brad but soon they are comfortable with each other, though anytime she sees a woman talk to him, there is a flare of jealousy. The cats are mostly in the background, as the story centers around the adults. Even if you haven’t read the other books in the series, you can easily read CHASING YOUR TAIL. With plenty of fun banter and entertaining antics, this tale will keep readers engrossed. The biggest question is whether Lindsay and Brad will finally find happiness together.

CHASING YOUR TAIL is a cute, sexy, and fun tale that I highly recommend. Be sure to put this at the top of your book shopping list.

Patti Fischer

If you like food, cats, friends, and second chance romances, then crack open this book. Lindsay and Brad had a bad break up. Lindsay has a lot of issues and Brad wants to get back together. After five years they’re in close contact and it’s time for a major reassessment.
People like to play it safe. But sometimes one has to shake things up, both personally and professionally.
Chasing your Tail is also about chasing your dreams.

I don’t know why but I found some parts of this book pretty lengthy, especially the parts where the scene is just narrated or the character’s thoughts are narrated, and that made it kind of hard to get through. BUT…it was certainly a real life romance. Although there were funny parts, the way that the relationship between Brad and Lindsay was depicted in a really realistic way made this book hit me more. Although I didn’t feel the heart racing rush, I did feel this warm, good feeling in my heart whenever I’d highlight my favorite lines. Plus, there were adorable cats involved that just made the book cuter and food was a main highlight so I just got hungry while reading (which is good and fun haha). Technically, I’m giving this book a 3.6-3.7 but since I can’t show that in my rating, I placed a four.

This is book 3 in the Whitman Street Cat Cafe series but can certainly be read as a stand alone (I haven’t read the first two). Lindsay is a food writer who’s best friend owns the cat cafe. Said best friend hires Lindsay’s ex, Brad, to be the new pastry chef. Lindsay is still mad about their breakup, but Brad misses her and hopes to win her back.

This was a solid second chance romance. I enjoyed the friendships as well. Lindsay’s group of friends were loyal and honest and fun characters. I enjoyed the flashbacks to her and Brad’s original relationship but wish they would have been placed in separate chapters because it felt a little disjointed sometimes. Other than that, it was a cute, quick read!