The Christmas Cat

by 
Melody Carlson

4.0 out of 5 stars A cozy Christmas book

Description

After years abroad, Garrison Brown returns home to Vancouver to build a new life. When his beloved grandmother passes away a few weeks before Christmas, Garrison goes to her house to sort out her belongings, including six cats who need new homes. While Garrison hopes to dispense with the task quickly, his grandmother's instructions don't allow for speed. She has left Garrison with some challenging requirements for the future homes of her furry friends--plus a sizable monetary gift for the new owners. Garrison's job is to match the cats with the right owners without disclosing the surprise gift. Along the way, he may just meet someone who can make him stay.

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Biography

Melody Carlson has written more than 200 books (with sales around 6.5 million) for teens, women and children. That's a lot of books, but mostly she considers herself a "storyteller." Her novels range from serious issues like schizophrenia (Finding Alice) to lighter topics like house-flipping (A Mile in My Flip-Flops) but most of the inspiration behind her fiction comes right out of real life. Her young adult novels (Diary of a Teenage Girl, TrueColors etc.) appeal to teenage girls around the world. Her annual Christmas novellas become more popular each year. She's won a number of awards (including Romantic Time's Career Achievement Award, the Rita and the Gold Medallion) and some of her books have been optioned for film/TV. Carlson has two grown sons and makes her home in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and yellow Lab dog. To find out more about Melody Carlson, visit her website at http://www.melodycarlson.com/ and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/melodycarlsonauthor.

My Review ~

The Christmas Cat is a sweet and lighthearted story of a young man who is at a crossroad in his life when he learns that his grandmother has passed away. His grandmother's assignment requires him to find suitable homes for her 6 cats, with very specific and eccentric instructions regarding their placement.

The characters in this book are as varied as the cats. Obviously, the author has a knowledge of various cat breeds and their eccentricities. The setting is quaint and friendly, residents fitting a typical close-knit neighborhood with people looking out for one another. The Christmas Cat is a very light read, enjoyable as the holidays approach. Cat lovers everywhere will enjoy this likable story.

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from Revell in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own, and no monetary compensation was received for this review.