A Purrfect Match

I would never want to be a single parent and damn did Andrew have a hard time at it. It was nice to see a single dad who didn't have money to hire a nanny. Tony's crying after a while got old and felt like he was crying wolf all the time. I hope to God six year olds really don't cry that much. Then we get Andrew crying a whole lot too. I don't think I've read a book with so much crying before. This question was never answered in the book: At one point I thought maybe Tony would turn into a cat shifter himself.

I wished that question was answered. I would definitely re-read in a heartbeat! Dec 14, Dumbledore rated it it was ok Shelves: It had all the potential to be a sweet comfort read for me. Unfortunately I just did not like the writing - I am unable to give it any sort of linguistic critique and explain why. Maybe it was too much tell not enough show - I mean Andrew and Jim sure said how they felt a lot, especially Jim in his head since his a POV character.

Also paranormal element fell for me rather spectacularly. It takes a lot of skill to make me believe that something out of the ordinary exists in the world which is just It had all the potential to be a sweet comfort read for me. It takes a lot of skill to make me believe that something out of the ordinary exists in the world which is just like ours otherwise, sometimes it works, in this book it did not. Jim is a shapeshifter, really? NOT a spoiler it is all in the blurb Why?

How did he feel when he found out that he is a shapeshifter? Are there others like him? If you can suspend disbelief, you probably will feel better about this story. Also I felt that this story is much more a story about parenthood than a romance - romance IMO was a secondary storyline and Jim and Adrew dealing with problems Tony faces occupies much more space in the book. It actually felt realistic to me - of course if you are courting a person with a child you want the child to at least grow to like you and for any normal parent child's needs take precedent.

If I did not have other problems with this story, this would not have bothered me at all, but I know there are readers who find any presence of the kids in the story annoying and Tony is present in this one A LOT , so beware. Jun 20, Manfred rated it liked it. This little story about a cat shifter and a single father caught my attention and despite the less than raving reviews was a pretty good read for me. I enjoyed the cat shifting aspect, giving Jim some insights about Andrew and his feelings, when visiting in cat form.

I also liked the fact about an interracial couple, I read lots of American gay romance but very rarely is this depicted in the stories I read. The writing was not perfect and the whole story wasn't completely thought through, there we This little story about a cat shifter and a single father caught my attention and despite the less than raving reviews was a pretty good read for me. The writing was not perfect and the whole story wasn't completely thought through, there were a few issues and not everything made sense. But to my own surprise it didn't bother me too much, I really enjoyed the reading experience and those guys as well as Andrews little son who was annoying at times but very adorable nevertheless.

I wished the shifting aspect of the story would have been addressed a little more detailed, it was quite strange that Andrew accepted this after a few seconds of surprise without a lot of questions or doubts. Jun 07, Riina Y. Basically, this story evolves around Jim, the house cat shifter , and Andrew, his new boss , and his six year old son, Tony. Tony is a little bratty, maybe, I think he's normal six year old material! Once Jim had a glimpse of the two of them at home, he fast becomes sort of attached and keeps coming back in his cat form. The first time he left, Tony was super sad and somehow Jim enjoyed being with them.

Jim soon feels like he wants to spend more time with both, in his human form as well I can't understand the complaints of other readers, I think it's a wonderful read if you want something sweet, slow-burning with the additional cat shifter, single daddy and sad kid part. I think it was a beautiful romance nonetheless. And I think you can tell, this story must have meant a lot to the author Jun 09, Ayanna rated it liked it Shelves: I really kind of rather liked it. But then the kink element got really weird and incongruous. The child on the cover is a really large-ass kid for a six year old.

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Ah, but this review says it all. View all 8 comments. Nov 10, AquaScales rated it liked it Shelves: This was a good solid story. Good characters, cute and bratty kid.

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Bullying racism, homophobia and natural aloofness overcome. The shapeshifting inclusion to the story was odd.

You could have taken it out and had almost no change to the story. There was no 'clan' or social history of shapeshifters. No back story as to why he was one or what real affect it had except thar strangley it is really hard to cross streets as a cat. It seemed like a cute throw in?

Otherwise I liked the story of the dete This was a good solid story. Otherwise I liked the story of the determined bachelor joining a family despite himself. Sep 04, Brooklyn rated it really liked it Shelves: Tony was a snot sometimes with his tantrums and his uncanny habit of getting his way a lot. It sort of got irritating and I usually love kids in books. I loved seeing Jim spend time in cat form. Oct 09, Phaney rated it really liked it Shelves: The prospect of having to form an opinion and write a review on this began to seriously daunt me after a while.

At first I was not particularly impressed. The complications arose when this changed. I think my main issue was that in the beginning and beyond half point, even I had a rough time tolerating Jim, the sole viewpoint character. The worst was his careless, unsafe attitude to shifting. On the other hand, he does undergo development in this very serious story with an edge of fantasy.

I did not fully realize this until later. He is an entirely real person. Back to what I did not like. For example the way Andrew talks to the cat and explains things to him struck me as completely unreal, since he does not know the cat can understand him. And this is in no way one of those talking to oneself things, either.

Believe me, I know all about pouring your heart out to cats. This was a one-sided conversation and too detached for the emotional contents. Not the best way to give exposition for sure. Usually you will voice less than half of what you think, but in a way that assumes whoever you are talking at knows what you refer to anyway. And then it happened. The first sex between them. This sure is different. And yet, in the flow of the story and considering how it continues it works really well.

But shortly after that point I began to notice things. Nor is the little kid, by the way. But then the same applies to a lot of adults. Instead it simply makes him a real person, makes him human ha! What I do like is that Jim in cat form truly behaves a lot like a housecat — lack of disguising his understanding of what people say notwithstanding. Particularly the way he curls up and moves and settles down, and in general all his physical interactions with others. The details are amazing. This is no ferocious shifter.

And for something so serious and strangely real in a fairy tale kind of way… it also is very, very funny at times. Especially towards the end. In fact, Jim and with him this book completely won me over with this: Way to screw up! Ten points for Jim, the idiot. The cat is both a plot device and a facet of Jim. This is not a story about shifting. Also, this book does not contain a single sex scene for the sake of titillation. Yes, even the addition of kink — so frequently overused or utilized as a prop rather than an extension of the relationship that takes on a dynamic of its own.

Recognizing all of that both shocked and amazed me. A bit like being suckerpunched. All the while I was having trouble to reconcile my thoughts during the first half of the story with what it built up to. Because while I now recognize the quality, there also is the fact that it simply was not all that enjoyable for a long while.

Plus the writing is… Well. A strange dilemma to have. Maybe what truly matters is that I finished this with a really good feeling. Not the warm fuzzies, but the sense of having read something truly worth-while. And damn, was it funny at times. Jun 26, Kim rated it it was ok. I felt no connection to the main characters. The story was a mm contemporary with a cat shifter. There seems a lot of fighting and angst in this book. Jan 12, Julie Hayes rated it it was amazing. The promotion he felt he deserved went to someone else, a younger white man.

To relieve some of his tension, Jim goes home and shifts into his cat form, prowling the city. The day goes from bad to worse when he gets caught in an unexpected thundershower and has to take refuge in an unfamiliar part of town.

He has no choice but to go along, for now, with being Mr. After all, he has a job to go to, a life to lead. But then he finds himself listening to Tony… and Andrew… and his initial attraction to Andrew is only growing stronger. But this can go nowhere for so many reasons. When I first read the blurb for this book, I was drawn in, being a cat lover myself. I tore through this one in record time! It is so compelling! I was just dying to find out how Jim was going to handle everything, see what became of him and Andrew, him and Tony, and Mr. I could barely stand to put it down.

This is my first experience with Chris T. Her characters are so warm and human and real. I just wanted to hug them all. The little boy having a tough time adjusting to a new life in a strange place where he felt unaccepted. The father, having suffered through a bad relationship, in a new job, struggling to keep things together for his son. This story is filled with humor and warmth and a great deal of love. I especially love the scene where Jim comes out to Andrew in a very moving omigod moment.

I look forward to seeing what else Ms. Kat brings to the party. This one was damn near purrfect…. Nov 18, Christi Snow rated it really liked it. Everything about this book was simply heartwarming and fun to read.

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I truly loved this story. There are three main characters in the book: Jim- huge, black guy who's been passed over for the promotion at work 2. Andrew- single dad who's 5 years younger than Jim who got the job Jim wanted. He's just moved to the area for the boost in his career 3.

Tony- Andrew's 6 yo son who's not dealing with the move well at all. When the book starts Jim is frustrated and angry. He thought that he was My Review: He thought that he was getting the promotion. To find out that it was going to someone 5 years younger than him has been a blow.

He's ready to hate Andrew on sight. Instead he decides to run out his frustrations in his cat form. Yes, this huge black guy is a shifter I love the completely unexpected version of this guy and he is such a cat in that form with all the attitude, running hot and cold, of that form. It kept me giggling.

A Purrfect Match

Tony's having a hard time and he's so young, so when he pushes Andrew to take in the stray, dripping wet cat, Andrew caves. For his part, Jim never planned this. He sure didn't want to be in Andrew's house, but he quickly finds himself feeling for Tony and learning things about Andrew he never expected.

A cat purrs which is very soothing. Andrew and Tony are two people who need that comfort and Jim quickly finds himself also acting as confessor for the two, which just makes him more attached to both of them. I truly loved the way that this story developed. Andrew and Jim do not have a naturally easy relationship just because of the circumstances at work, but despite that, Jim finds himself feeling more and more towards Andrew and his son, Tony.

He's quickly getting sucked into this family although he's NEVER planned on going into any relationship long-term. He doesn't see himself as a relationship kind of guy. For all the sweetness of this story, there were some surprisingly hot scenes. I honestly did not expect that especially after the first sexual scene was just glossed over. But I like that about the book. That first time didn't mean anything to these two guys. It was more just a physical thing so the author did not give it validity. That changed as the book progressed.

As their feelings grew so did the explicitness of those scenes. Overall this was a great read. It was one that left me feeling happier for having read that and I definitely can't ask anything more from a good book. Pets are individuals and should never be judged by just breed, appearance or age; personality and behavior are important factors in determining if they're right for your family.

It's called One Tail at a Time and its aim is to help folks be certain they've been paired with the right pet. Rather than bringing home a pedigreed pooch or the most adorable kitten that caught your eye, soon-to-be pet parents are encouraged to choose a pet based on mutual compatibility. The program is simple. The ACPS adoption team uses all the data they have about the adoptable pets and works with interested families to find the perfect pet for their home.

Potential adopters take a short survey to help determine their pet preferences. Once the questionnaire is completed, they're matched with appropriate pets, ones that stack up as compatible, according to the form. ACPS sends a list of matches and arranges for the adopters to meet the pets. The shelter and owner will determine whether or not it's a love connection. In most shelters, visitors find a new furry family member by walking around, gazing into kennels and hoping to happen upon The One.

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This system works well for very cute and instantly likable animals, even in a stressful shelter environment. It's not ideal for all the rest of the animals. Pairing programs allow each pet to put their best paw forward to make a good first impression. Sharing your life with an animal companion can bring great joy, but adopting a pet is a big decision that shouldn't be taken lightly. If you're considering getting a shelter pet, compare the experience to shopping at a thrift shop, like Goodwill.

Look long enough, and carefully enough, and you find great stuff. But don't expect to walk into a shelter one day and walk out an hour later with the ideal pet. Let the journey unfold naturally.