Purrfect Voyage

Purrfect Voyage

by Ruth J. Hartman

published by Turqouise Morning

2011

ISBN n/a

Why read? Review

Purrfect Voyage by Ruth J. Hartman is a fun, escapist read.  While Hartman is known for her historical romances, this is a contemporary one, but it still features a cat, and this time as the catalyst for the whole story.

Children's author Kitty Carter's cat Arthur has gotten away from her again.  While chasing him, she finds herself onboard a yacht where she slips and falls, knocking herself unconscious.  When she comes to, she finds she is on a two-week voyage with another Arthur - this one a ruggedly handsome man.  However, Arthur (the cat) is nowhere near done with his mischief.

The voyage part of this was exciting and super sweet.  Once they got off the boat, though, it dragged and the resolution left too much open.  But if you love cats and romances, Ruth J. Hartman is definitely the author for you!

Rating 3/5

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ISBN: n/a

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