I hands down love Helena's books but this one was not for me. I really, really tried. I was looking for a fun book that would make me laugh but this just fell flat. The characters were awkward and dry. There were a lot of cat puns that just fell flat in the humor department. I didn't' feel any connection at all to Kitty and Miles. I really was looking forward to this and hate that it just didn't work for me.

I received an advanced reader copy of this book from NetGalley, and this is my honest review.

I had a bit of a love/hate reading adventure with this book. The cat puns? OMG...the cat puns. WAY over the top. Do cat people like that kind of thing? Ick. Not for me. Too cheesy, tried to hard, all of that. However, the story itself was sweet, and the characters were likable. Not sure I've read much from Helena Hunting before, but perhaps I was not the best audience for this book. Hoping some die hard cat lovers/romance readers find it and love it.

Kitty owns a business called the Kitty Whisperer. She cat sits and does training, and she’s very good at what she does. Her online presence is huge, and she has sponsors for her content. She is contacted by Miles to help with his mother’s cat. Their first meeting is not what was expected (or the second). Miles has to overcome several obstacles in order to help his mother, and be able to move forward in his career. Kitty has her own obstacles to work through, and Miles feels like a kindred spirit in several ways.
These two characters were exactly what I needed. There was the perfect amount of comedy within the story while still dealing with some serious issues. I truly hope we get more of both these characters as well as the side characters!!

As someone with a cat allergy, I just couldn't get behind this one. It was a cute read but I am just not the target audience for this story. Thank you netgalley for this arc in exchange for my honest opinion.

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This was simply the perfect feel good contemporary romance novel. It was in its whole a sweet and charming history about two people falling in love…with lots of cat shenanigans 😅

The MC were funny and endearing especially Miles, who holds a special place on my heart. He was everything that's right in a guy. The relationship between him and Kitty felt real and sweet and adorable. Also the way the author chose to approach the topic of grieve was smart and sensitive I think.

The pacing was ok, it felt a little slow around the middle but it did not bother me much. My only issue really was the cover. The cover I do not love, other than that this is a perfect Sunday read to enjoy with a good cup of wine

A cute, lighthearted read that combines two of my favorite things…cats and ice hockey! Ok was slightly disappointed in the way the allergy was revealed in such a minor way considering it was a major part of the book but that’s minor. Overall, I enjoyed it.

This is a super cute romcom. I loved it and it honestly came into my life at the exact time I needed it (I love books that do that). I really enjoyed reading this book. I'm super glad that I got the chance to read it early and will definitely be recommending it to multiple people who enjoy these types of novels. I enjoyed the characters and especially enjoyed the writing by this author. I'm excited to see what the author comes out with next as I'll definitely be reading it! Thank you to the publisher for my early copy of this book!

Cat lover meets hockey player?!?!? Yes please! Grumpy sunshine trope done so well! I loved this cozy romance, especially on a rainy day :)

⭐️ ARC Review ⭐️

A Love Catastrophe
⭐️⭐️⭐️

This book was cute and quirky and mostly fun. I feel like the synopsis was a little misleading, but not intentionally and not very far off the mark (so it was most likely just an issue of finding the right wording). This is definitely a book aimed at an audience of cat lovers and/or those who appreciate pun-heavy books.

What I enjoyed
✔️ grumpy(ish)/sunshine
✔️ light-hearted tone
✔️ quirky, fun characters
✔️ Cats, dogs, and just furry (and furless) love in abundance

That said, I did struggle with this book a little. As a minor thing: the “grumpy” description for Miles implies a grumpy + sunshine trope when it was really sunshine + overwhelmed & bad first impressions. This isn’t a big issue; I just had to adjust my expectations slightly.

What was a bigger issue to me was the lack of trigger/content warnings for some heavy/serious topics and a synopsis that gave no indication that they would be tackled. I would not have requested this book at this time had I known there would be so much discussion of losing a sibling as a child (as this is something from my own life that I am currently processing in intensive treatment).

I think when a book is marketed as a quirky, light-hearted rom-com and then tackles the subject of grief (in several ways), it is a courtesy to readers to give them a heads-up.

⚠️ TW/CW
▪️ loss of a sibling/child (violently): off-page but discussed several times
▪️ Loss of a parent: off-page but discussed several times
▪️ grieving the loss of a living parent to dementia: on page

I recognize that my issues are not universal, and I think many people will really enjoy this book! I enjoyed quite a bit of it; I just got thrown off by the lack of CW.

Thank you to Netgalley, Forever Publishing, and Helena Hunting for a chance to read this cute and quirky romance

📖 I received a gifted e-book copy in exchange for an honest review ✍🏻

Read Dates: 04/13/2023- 04/16/2023
Goodreads Review Posted: 04/16/2023
Instagram Review Posted: 04/16/2023

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When Kitty Hart, the famous Internet sensation known as The Kitty Whisperer, meets cat hater Miles Thorn, the “fur flies”. . . she falls into him (literally) and he later tackles her to the carpet. . . over a water gun. Let the fun begin!

Miles is tasked with taking care of his mother’s Sphinx (hairless) cat Prince Francis, he calls the gremlin (among other things) and enlists Kitty’s services to help. Kitty is crazy over felines and her business is booming. But her personal life is nonexistent. Miles is a NHL data analyst nerd. He has no personal life. These two are definitely in the “opposites attract” category.

You don’t have to love cats to love this story. You’ll definitely love Kitty and Miles and you’ll root for them because both need a fresh start. Both have suffered family loss and are dealing with guilt over these losses. The build up to their relationship progressing beyond business is perfectly paced. Kitty begins to realize that Miles may not be the grumpy cat hater she originally thought, but instead, he just has some serious issues to resolve. And she wants to help. They bond over their losses.

Helena throws in some hockey characters, all of them adding more fun to the story. There are laughs, but this story also tackles some serious issues, all of it culminating in a heart stirring romance between humans and their fur babies.

𝑨 𝑳𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝑪𝒂𝒕𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒉𝒆 releases 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝟑𝐭𝐡 and you don’t want to miss this one!

A Love Catastrophe
Helena Hunting
4.5⭐️

This book was cute and so damn punny I couldn’t put it down! A Love Catastrophe was everything I want from a rom-com. Lovable & quirky characters, swoon-worthy romance, a disastrous meet-cute, and so much LOL humor! I am a complete sucker for pet characters, and Hunting gives us TWO adorable MC fur babies!

I loved Kitty and Miles. They were complete opposites, her the cheerful quirky cat lover to his grumpy pessimistic dog lover. While it clearly wasn’t love at first site, they were so much fun and their chemistry was palpable. I loved watching their relationship go from awkward to adorable. They way they start to open up, share their burdens that are holding them back, and support each other was so heartwarming. Hunting tackles some heavier topics (check TW’s) while keeping the story lighthearted.

As a pet owner (both cat & dog) I absolutely loved Prince Francis and Wilfred. Their antics had me cracking up so many times. I can understand though how this humor and the some what corniness of it may not be for everyone, but I was 💯 here fur it.

What I adored;
💛 Grumpy/Sunshine
💛 Opposites Attract
💛 The Puns
💛 No Third Act Breakup
😻 Prince Francis the Sphynx
🐶 Wilfred the Great Dane

Pub Date 6/13/23! Add this one to your TBR right meow.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Forever for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review. I will definitely be adding a finished copy to my shelves!

This one was just not for me... part of me wanted to give it more time to maybe get more invested but I just don't know if HH books are for me anymore. I ended up putting this aside at the 25% mark and probably won't pick it up again.

Thank you for the opportunity to read it early.

This book is hilarious..... I mean of all the things that happen these two people is crazy lol.... An original story that's for sure... Would read this book again....

Helena Hunting is the queen of romantic comedy! This book also includes dash of hockey! I really hope the squeal with Hattie and Josh! Miles just started a new job while dealing with his mother dementia diagnosis. He needs help caring of her cat. He calls on Kitty. They have truly disastrous first impressions. But soon their relationship begins to blossom! There is no third act breakup! It is a must read! Thank you for the arc!

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I didn’t love A Love Catastrophe by Helena Hunting, but I’m sure there are others that would have.

I was able to finish it, but it didn’t really feel like a romance to me. The conversation between the two main characters seemed… off. I don’t quite know how to explain it. Like people don’t really talk like that to each other unless they’re a motivational speaker.

That was the other thing. This felt like it was more of a motivational book about dealing with grief over the loss of a loved one and parents with dementia. Both important topics, but it seemed to be the main focus of the book rather than the romance between Kitty and Miles. I liked Kitty and Miles separately, but I just didn’t feel their chemistry either, maybe because their stories were so overshadowed by the motivational speeches they were giving each other the whole book.

Also, there were no high stakes, no true conflict so it was just boring to me. The one thing that could have been a true conflict between the two characters, Miles’ severe allergic reaction, was kind of ignored for the whole book and then explained away in the last 3% which was kind of a shame.

All in all, I just didn’t feel invested in these characters or their romance throughout the book. I had similar feelings about Head Over Heels by Hannah Orenstein, so if you liked that one this book is probably a perfect fit for you.

Thank you to NetGalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for providing a copy of this ARC for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This was a cute story with a well paced plot and a good mix of humour, romance and emotion. I liked the characters and, as a Canadian, liked the fact that the book was set in and around Toronto.

I love a good cat book and this book with the hilarious cat puns was pawsitively purrfect! A Love Catastrophe has everything I’ve come to love and expect from a Helena Hunting book - great characters, funny / quirky sexy moments, good character development with characters working through a past trauma or something holding them back, and of course some steam!

I also loved that this one took place in the greater Toronto area. Having the dual pov added to the story in this case so we could really learn the motivation of each character. Also super appreciated no third act breakup!!

Thank you to NetGalley, Helena Hunting, and Forever (Grand Central Publishing)

**3.5 Stars**

I was a bit hesitant when I saw this was about a cat sitter because a) I'm not much of a cat person and b) (I apologize in advance for any offenses I'm about to make...) the general cat lady idea makes me cringe. I have to say, that while I still cringed quite a bit, this one surprisingly didn't venture too far into the crazy cat lady arena. Don't get me wrong, it definitely had it's moments, but I didn't feel like Kitty was so deep into that she was letting them kiss her on the mouth or anything. bleh.

Kitty and Miles had a fun friendship turned relationship. I liked the progression and I liked how wary they both were of each other in the beginning. It made watching them come together even better.

This book was overall a cute and quick read. It's not going to make you cry or even get you too far up into your feels, but it'll make you smile and chuckle. If you're looking for something light with a touch of emotion, this is definitely the one for you!

This book was not my favorite of hers. Felt very cheesy many times. The characters were cute together though. Felt like it could have used more twists to keep it interesting.

Thank you for my copy in exchange for a fair review.

This book is a departure from the author's usual work, with a focus on physical comedy and a comedy of errors. However, it also deals with emotional topics such as guilt and regret stemming from personal life events, including the sudden loss of family members. The main characters, Miles and Kitty, are both likeable and well-developed, with Miles being a bit rough around the edges but ultimately overwhelmed with everything going on in his life. The story is easy to read and alternates between the two characters' points of view. While there is some sexual content, it is not overly explicit. The book is also filled with talk about cats and dogs, with the main character's love for cats being a recurring theme throughout.
Overall, this book provides a mix of humor and emotional depth, making for an enjoyable read.