By: Deborah Macgillivray Publisher: Highland Press Average Rating: Binding: Paperback Format: Special Limited Edition Label: Highland Press Number of Items: 1 Number of Pages: 300 Publication Date: October 13, 2007 Release Date: October 13, 2007
Product Description: Nine award-winning tales of Romance under the watchful eye of some very special pussycats. These are not your ordinary run of the mill kitties, mind, but highly-developed felines who have a firm hold on helping romance happen when humans seem to be having trouble finding each other. Hmm, matchmakers in fur suits!
There is Auggie Moggie, Jack, Basil, Cyril, Sinnjinn, Elvis, Edward, Bubba--and we mustn't forget Simon. Simon is a very special cat, indeed, as his owner is about to find out.
A collection of Deborah Macgillivray's award-winning short stories and novellas, plus a new novella entitled A Very Special Man, now presented for the first time as a set in this Collector's Edition.
Half of Ms. Macgillivray's royalties will be donated to helping homeless cats find homes. The organization to be announced shortly.
You'll laugh and cry, but mostly fall in love with nine yummy heroes in nine entertaining tales. Award-winning author Deborah Macgillivray has another winner with this book, and several stories in Cat have won awards or finaled.
I love Simon, the cat who . . . I don't think I'm gonna say. But I'd recommend him to anyone. :) His story is A Very Special Man. Then there's Elvis the Cat who connives to get his human, Rhys St. John, matched up good and proper in Blue Christmas Cat.
This is a high-quality trade paperback book with a beautiful cover, a perfect gift for any cat lover or romance reader.
reviewed by Jacquie Rogers author of Down Home Ever Lovin' Mule Blues
Would've given this a 0.... A friend lent me this book for me to read on my plane trip back home. I write romance in my own freetime for fun (Fan Fiction) as a way to relax and pass the time so I pick up romance novels on rare occasions hoping that someday I'll find one that's actually decent compared to stories I read online. I like a bit of plot, a bit of character drive, a beat of realism.
Sadly, I did not get this from this book.
I kept through until midway through the book and I had to put it down because the writing was just terrible. I don't understand why it only has five star reviews. I could understand perhaps a three star but a five?
The characters didn't have depth, were poorly written and underdeveloped. Cats helping romance along should've warned me right from the start that this book wouldn't be an enjoyable read.
I mailed it back to my friend because I wanted room in my carry on for a decent read.
I do not recommend it. Sorry.
Entertaining and statisfying! The anthology, CAT O'NINE TALES by Deborah Macgillivray, is an awesome collection of stories where a quirky cat is woven into each one. I love the whole concept of the anthology, especially having my own fuzzy, black football-shaped cat full of mischief and mayhem.
Picking a favorite from this anthology is a tough one, but I would have to say that ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS A HULA-HOOP & A MOTHER ranked high on my list, followed by BAD CAT. And don't even ask me to pick my favorite kitty! I loved them all.
This anthology has it all--sexy men, strong women, and happily-ever-afters! Oh yeah, and how could I forget the ever present cats that add an element of humor and sometimes even helps to bring the unsuspecting couples together? I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to kick back and relax and read a well written story. If you only have a short period to indulge, no problem, you can be taken away and get that feel good ending in one short story. If one isn't enough, you have 8 more to lose yourself in. I guarantee there is something for everyone, ranging from sweet to steamy.
Purrfect Romance! Cat O' Nine Tales by Deborah MacGillivray is a compilation of romance, spice, a little naughty and a whole lot of nice. Couples that have loved and lost, still hurting from the past unable to let go, come face to face with their soul mate. With a little help of course; from their beloved kitties.
A fast paced novel that you will absolutely fall in love with. Each story is different and very enjoyable in its own way. Humor tends to hide in the best places, along with a good selection of music thrown in here or there. Whether it be healing from a broken heart from divorce, or the lost love in a car accident, or the loneliness of wanting something you can not have, it is within the pages of this book.
Each story was perfectly written. I can not pick out one story that was more special to me above the others. But I will lavish upon the one entitled, All I Want For Christmas Is A Hula-Hoop & A Mother. This story is so beautiful. Keon Challenger and his small daughter Allison were about to receive the best Christmas gift possible. A woman for Keon to love and a Mother for Allison. Allison sent her list in to Santa via e-mail asking for a pony, kitty, hula-hoop, and a mother. When Keon decides to stay and help Miz Leslie set up for the ballet recital, he is smitten with her in an instant. Allison wanted a Mommy more than anything and with the way he was feeling, she may very well get that wish. A game of hide the pickle will be just the ticket. (You have to read the story to get the meaning). Only 3 more things on little Allison's list, has she been a good enough girl this year?
Ms. MacGillivray always pens interesting tales that will warm your heart and make you cry at the same time. In her stories you truly believe love like the ones found within her characters and books can be real. Cat O' Nine Tales is beyond a magnificent read, it is a book that you can curl up with beside that special feline in your life and enjoy many times over. Deborah delivers a purrfectly written novel with just enough naughty Scots to make you wish for your own braw lad with a Scottish lilt to warm your bed. 5 Hearts
It Will Have You Laughing - Meow Cat O'Nine Tales is an anthology of 9 stories and each of them includes a very special cat. Each story is unique and has it's own twist that will make your heart melt. Some of the stories have elements from other stories in the book or other stories by Deborah MacGillivray, but all the stories are stand alones. So, let me get you started by telling you a bit about each story.
The anthology starts out with BAD CAT. In Bad Cat we have Auggie Moggie the cat who is getting a bad reputation. Auggie's owner Katlyn has a sexy neighbor named Ian and Auggie has been being a nuisance. With a little help and some steak Auggie brings Kat and Ian together.
Next up is GETTING IT IN THE END. When James, a reviewer for Money & Trends magazine, meets a romance author he gave a bad review to they find love.
In DOUBLE, DOUBLE TOIL AND TROUBLE we have Cian and Gillian. They both inherit a portion of land from Cian's ancestor, but a long-time feud still has these two at each other's thoughts. Soon Cian and Gillian will find a reason to merge their lands all in the name of love.
RIDING THE STORM is about Ciara and how her beloved Derek Died, but she has not picked up her life after 7 years. On the 7th anniversary of Derek's death Ciara finds a release from the past and a reason to move on.
DEVIL IN SPURS takes us into the past. When Desdein, Marquis de Fourmier's brother is caught acting like a highwayman Desdein must save him. Desdein is the highwayman and when he holds up lady Ashlyn's couch he find out that spinsters need love too.
ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS A HULA-HOOP AND A MOTHER stars Keon, Allison his daughter and Leslie. Leslie is Allison's new ballet teacher. In the end Keon, Allison and Leslie all get what they want for Christmas.
BLUE CHRISTMAS CAT is about Leslie, from the previous stories, sister Dara. After Leslie finds love Dara want's some too. When a blue cat comes a meowing on a snowy night love has a chance to blossom again. Fifteen years ago Rhys and Dara had something go, but Rhys made a stupid decision. Now it's his chance to give them the life they really wanted.
In CHICKEN WHAT DU HELL we have Bubba the cat playing matchmaker. Bubba has just put Royce, Marquise of Dunmoor and Seafeld in the hot seat. Royce has been through a divorce and is now hiding out from money grubbing women. Bubba has now picked up that one special woman to compliment Royce and she lives down the road. To get her attention Bubba puts snakes in her bed and she comes a flying down the road to let Royce know about it. The sparks are flying, but in the end love finds a way of making these three into a loving family.
The last story, A VERY SPECIAL MAN, is about Simon a man who has been a cat for 300 years. With the help of his loving owner, Desdemona, they are able to break the spell and find their love skin to skin.
I found each of these stories to be very entertaining. As I ended the last story I craved more and I'll be looking out for more short stories and novels by the ever entertaining Deborah MacGillivray. It's just impossible to read any of these stories without coming away feeling warm fuzziest and also getting a huge laugh and a smile on your face. If you are looking for a pick-me up get this book now, as it will have you laughing and smiling in minutes. Way to go Ms. MacGillivray with another special romance.
Special Note: Half of Ms. Macgillivray's royalties will be donated to Alley Cats - alleycats.org - helping homeless cats find homes.
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