The cozy mystery is my favorite genre. I like engaging mysteries and fascinating characters. I will read more books by this author.

A Cat Yoga Mystery #2

How cute is this cover? I enjoyed the first book in this cozy mystery series and I'm happy to say that the sequel was just as good!

The mystery centers around a blind date gone terribly bad. Ash is set up by a friend on a blind date at the opening of the book. He arrives way late, eats, then excuses himself to the restroom and never returns. The next day he is found dead and the police have a lot of questions for Ash. She quickly finds herself in a tangle of lies, deceit and jealousy that leaves her desperately searching for the culprit. This mystery was well written and paced. I was left stumped for a good majority of the story until one small action made me finally zero in on the suspect.

I really like Ash. I adore her cat yoga studio and really like her group of friends and sweet neighbors. She has a great dynamic with her siblings, but her mom drives me crazy. The way she treats her grown children is simply awful and manipulative. With her big announcement in this story it will be interesting to see how the family handles everything in future books.

I'm not sure how to take Leo, Ash's mysterious neighbor. The two obviously have a connection, but I'm not sure if it's true romance or just a good friendship that's slowly developing.

Overall, this is a great series. It has a youthful feel with loads of drama, just the right amount of humor and a captivating mystery. I will definitely keep my eye out for a third book.

I'm an older reader and I do think this series would appeal to 20-30 somethings. However, cats and yoga had me hooked - such a fun setting. Ash's mom and her treatment of her children make this a hard read for me but luckily that isn't featured largely in this book. This book is highly recommended to fans of the cozy genre especially if you enjoy cozies that also feature cats. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with an eArc.

I'm sure this book was loved by many but I don't think I was the intended audience. I tried so hard to enjoy it but it was just a little too cozy for me. Overall it felt rushed and I was easily able to solve the whodunnit.

Blind dates can be torturous. Blind dates can be embarrassing. Ash does not expect blind dates to be murderous. Just when she thinks her blind date has ghosted her, he shows up long enough to eat a meal and then stiffs her with the bill. Not exactly in the running for date of the year. But when a murder is committed she gets ensnarled with an impersonating cad, a jealous and violent wife and lots of secrets just waiting to surface.

All the while this is happening, Ash also has to contend with her steamroller of a mother who never gives a thought to anyone but herself. She is going to add an additional layer of confusion to an already complicated situation. At the same time, the family awaits the arrival of her brother Hunter’s baby. Momma is the daughter of the chief of police and he does not know the identity of the daddy. The big guy and Ash have a testy but affectionate relationship and she does not want to be the one who “spills” on her brother. While Ash is self aware, there are times when she does things that might deserve an eye roll but for the most part, she does try to keep herself safe. Of course, these things never work out exactly as expected.

Four purrs and two paws up.

I received a free copy from the publisher through Netgalley and voluntarily reviewed it.

I enjoyed the first book in this series, so I jumped on the chance to continue the series with book 2. The Cat Yoga Mystery series has a fun theme with the main character running a cat yoga studio were cats that are available for adoption join the yoga sessions. In this book Ash gets involved in another mystery as the guy she went on a blind date with dies later that evening.

Despite being stressed I flew through this book. I had some extra time to read and read it in a few days. I enjoyed the book and the mystery kept me engaged. I thought the mystery set up with Ash' blind date dying later that evening was an unique set up and I liked seeing the mystery play out. There was a great twist later on that was very well done. The mystery kept me guessing and I managed to figure out who was the murderer toward the end, but wasn't quite sure about the motive, so it was fun to see the mystery play out and the motive get revealed. The wrap up was a bit quick though.

I like reading about Ash, her cat, her friends and neighbors. It made sense why she got involved in the mystery and there's plenty about her daily life, her yoga studio and some family drama as well. There is a hint of romance with the blind date and a sort of/ not a date later on, but I am not sure if any of this will actually lead to a relationship, guess we'll find out in future books.

To summarize: This was a solid sequel. It kept my attention during a stressful time in my life and due some extra reading time I read it in just a few days. The mystery was a good one with a unique set-up and a well done twist later on. I managed to guess who the murderer was, even though I didn't know the motive, and I enjoyed seeing it all come to light and play out. I like reading about Ash and there's plenty about her daily life, her yoga studio, her cat and some family drama and events as well. I look forward to the next book!

A Purrfect Date is book #2 in the Cat Yoga Mystery series by Alex Erickson.

Ashley’s blind date shows up late, sticks her with the bill, and then is found dead in his apartment. Not what she needed, but when she becomes the number one suspect in his death, she has no choice but to investigate. I really enjoyed this book. I like Ashley and add in yoga and the cats, this is a must read series for me.

Thank you to the author, Kensington Cozies, and NetGalley for the Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) copy of this book and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

Blind dates and murder. Unfortunately even a relaxing yoga session can’t fix the mess Ash is in. Is the killer setting her up to take the fall for the murder, or are they targeting her as their next victim? Hopefully Ash can figure it out before she’s taking one big final pose in the sky.

Who doesn’t love a good cozy mystery? Add in yoga and cats and you got yourself and enjoyable read. I read the first book in the series and really enjoyed it so when the second came out, I knew I had to read it. It was a perfect escape on a rainy afternoon.

At times I don’t like Ash so much for her extreme interfering, but she’s really hard not to like at all lol. Sierra’s an amazing friend to her and trust me, Ash needs that with the piece of work she’s got for a mother. That lady’s uptight and way too into her kids’ business. I’m sure she wasn’t happy about Ash chasing down a killer in this book, but at least she’d come to the reality that one of her daughters wasn’t gonna be working for her.

The showdown with the killer (never saw that person coming!) was tense but Ash managed to keep her wits about her. Although it’s a really good thing Sierra showed up right when she was needed the most. I love what she did to the perp! Now there’s a baby in the family for Ash to spoil so maybe she’ll be able to just run her yoga studio and love on the little one for a while.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book provided by Kensington Cozies via NetGalley, and my opinions are my own.

The last thing Ashley Branson wants is a blind date, but thanks to her best friend, Sierra, she agrees to it. It starts off in a bad way when her date is very late. When he finally gets there, he disappears leaving her holding the check. That’s not even the worst of it. The man is found dead later that same night and suddenly she finds herself a suspect. She didn’t even know the guy.

Ash has her hands full keeping her cat yoga studio up and running. She doesn’t have time to be investigating a murder. However, she has no choice since she is a suspect, and somebody could be after her. Could she be the next victim?

This is the second book in the series and I’m loving it. Of course, being a cat lover, I’m partial to all books featuring felines. In this series, Ash runs a yoga class, and each participant gets their own cat to assist them. There’s, also, the potential for kitty adoption.

Ash is surrounded by a wonderful supporting cast which includes her entire family. I appreciate the closeness she shares with them while still being at odds with her mother. This gives us a well-developed storyline which could run throughout the series.

It’s an intriguing plot which kept me up late at night reading. The author kept me guessing to the end. I enjoyed this one even more than the first one.

There is no cliffhanger as the mystery is solved in this book. I do recommend reading the first book before this one just to get to know Ash and the rest of the cast a little better.

The author has won me over and I’ll be looking forward to the next book. I’ll also be checking out this author’s backlist. It looks like I’ll have many hours of fun reading to catch up on.






FTC Disclosure: I voluntarily reviewed a free Advance Reader Copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.

This is the second book in the Cat Yoga Mystery series featuring Ashley Branson, the owner of a Purrfect Pose Yoga Studio. Poor Ash, she is set up on a blind date with a Grandy Richardson. First, Grandy is a half hour late, then goes to the restroom and ghosts Ash and leaves her with the dinner bill. Not a great blind date. The next day, that date goes from disastrous to deadly, when the police find Grandy dead and bring in Ash for questioning. Of course, after Ash is told to not do any investigation, she doesn’t listen and has to solve the murder. This is a fun little cozy mystery. I received an ARC of this book from NetGally and Kensington Publishing for my honest review.

A Purrfect Date is the 2nd book in Alex Ericson's A Cat Yoga Mystery and works as a stand alone story. This is a really enjoyable cozy mystery with likable characters and a mystery that kept me guessing. Ash (Ashley) Branson owns a yoga studio with kittens to motivate and distract the participants. Ash's friend Sierra sets her up on a blind date which doesn't go well when the date slips out leaving Ash with the bill and then the guy is found dead. When Ash realizes she is a suspect because of the blind date, she, her sister Alexi and Sierra try to figure out who wanted the date dead. Secrets are uncovered, people are acting suspicious, someone is following her and her family is causing problems for her. There is enough going on that the story kept my attention and I really enjoyed it! I'm looking forward to the next book. I received an advance copy for free from NetGalley and Kensington Books and I voluntarily leave this review.
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The second in a cheerful cozy series that will be fine as a standalone. Ash wasn't interested in dating but she agreed to go on one blind date. It doesn't end well because not only does the guy leave her with the check, it turns out he wasn't who she was meant to meet-and that that man is dead! Ash, who has a lot on her plate with her yoga studio and her boisterous family, must investigate to find the villain, This is classic cozy territory, with an intrepid heroine and a victim with secrets. And then there's Ash's mother. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. A good read.

I devoured this book! This series is SO cozy with so much drama for the perfect balance; easy to read and hard to put down. I love the way this story went and how Ash handled the various sticky situations. She has way more patience for her parents than I would; she is definitely more mature than her mother and she has serious grace for her dad. I loved seeing the siblings together more and understanding their dynamic. I could spend all day at Ash's cat yoga studio and still love the idea and set up so much. This book just brought me so much joy to read! I cannot wait to visit again!

This is the second book in the cat yoga series. This is a engaging fun mystery series based on a yoga studio that includes cats up for adoption. I love the inclusion of the cats in this series and the authors efforts to inform how important adoption is to save cats lives. This is pure catnip for cozy cat fans. This is a fun second in series . Thank you to the author, to Net Galley and to the publisher. My review opinion is my own.

Ashley Branson is the protagonist and yoga studio owner. She is enjoying how well her business is thriving and her repeat customers. When her friend sets her up on a blind date its a disaster that Ashley vows never to repeat again. When a murder occurs with ties to her date she finds herself under suspicion. She also has a interfering Mother bothering her about her single life and life choices. She realizes she is being stalker on top of her nasty neighbor who does not want her business to succeed. Ashley has a murder to solve to save herself on top of stopping her stalker.

The sleuth was well crafted. The characters richly drawn and the protagonist savvy and smart. I look forward to the next in series. This series has all the perfect cozy elements readers enjoy. Well done to the author.

Ash is going on a blind date, only to be stood up, then another man pretends to be her date and leaves her with the check. Her original date ends up dead and she finds herself asking questions to solve the puzzle of what all happened. A fun read filled with kitties, yoga and mystery. There's a lot going on in this story besides the mystery, the feud with the neighboring business, the upcoming birth of her brother's child, a family stalker and the continuing passive aggressive relationship with her mom.
I was given an advanced copy of the book in exchange for a review.
#kensingtonbooks, #alexerickson

Talk about disastrous first dates.... late, skips out on check, ends up murdered! No wonder Ash doesn't want to date any more.
Once again, Alex Erickson delivers a fun, cozy mystery with awesome characters and an interesting plot. Some little side stories that make the overall story even more enjoyable. Recommend the book and series.
I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

This book immediately grabbed me!

The Title.
The Cover.
The Plot.
The Cats.
The Yoga.

Unfortunately it just didn't quite cut it though. Probably the wrong genre and much too YA for me, even though I generally enjoy British books. If I were a teen maybe I would have enjoyed this more. I found the main character Ash whiny, shallow and self serving, the storyline weak, and way too much 'yabba dabba doo' - lots of jumbly words taking way too long to get to the point. Too much fluff. Not enough thrill to be a thriller.

Thank you to Net Galley and Kensington Publishing for an ARC in return for my honest review.

Second in the Cat Yoga series with Ashley Branson and her yoga class with shelter cats. A great concept! Love getting to know these new characters who are well developed. A series that is fast becoming a favorite to many. Thanks #Netgalley and # Kensington for the eARC in exchange for a honest review. All opinions are mine.

Ashley Branson is quite happy with life. Her yoga studio, A Purrfect Pose, which combines two of her main loves, yoga, obviously, and cats is doing well and each day kitties from the local shelter come to the studio to interact with the students in the hope of a few cuddles or maybe even a forever home. Best friend, Sierra, isn't convinced she's ok alone, however, and sets her up on a blind date, which is every kind of awful just as Ash thought it might be!

When a dead body is discovered with close links to her date, the calm she aims for disappears as Ash's life is invaded by stress! Convinced she's also being stalked along with her sister, and still trying to ignore her less than welcoming business neighbour, Ashley has far too much on her plate and that's before her mother begins to interfere again! Can Ash find a killer, a stalker, win round her neighbour, and stay happily single, she has no idea but she's definitely going to try, even if it's the last thing she does!

Although this is only the second book in Alex Erickson's new series, it is a great read, and Ash is already a likeable and relatable main protagonist. There is great potential for future adventures relating to the yoga studio, but Ash's private life also has many possibilities and makes this another excellent cosy series for crime and cat lovers to enjoy.

I was able to read an advanced copy of this thanks to NetGalley and the publishers, Kensington Publishing, Kensington Cosies, but the opinions expressed are my own. I thoroughly enjoyed this and happily recommend it.