**FELINE FICTION FIX** Book Reviews with Amber at The Mewton-Clawson Library #319 featuring **Whiskers and Lies ~ Magical Cats Book 14** by Sofie Kelly **PLUS** Friendly Fill-Ins + Photo Fails Blog Hop **Starring Supurr Smooch**

Hello furbulous library guests 

and 

Welcome to the Mewton-Clawson Library at BBHQ 

Thank mew for joining me in the stacks today.

It's been a supurr busy week in the library and all around BBHQ, so sadly there's no Prudence update again today, though I will say it's got pretty wild on the cruise according to my sources. I'll try my hardest to make it happen next week.

But in the meantime, here I am just having a quiet moment of contemplation.

And look, an epic sun spot just for me! MOL

The P.A. is also joining in Friday Fill-ins Blog Hop with the pawesome 15 & Meowing and Four-Legged Furballs.

1. ________________________hurts my feelings.

2. Things on my not to do list include _____________ and _____________.

3. _________ is an inanimate object that cheers me up.

4. I wish I could hire someone to _________.

The P.A.'s answers are...

1. ________________________hurts my feelings. Ooooh, I'm not sure I've not got any feelings to hurt at the moment. 

2. Things on my not to do list include; not being around people, and avoiding people like the plague. As you can tell, I'm not feeling very people-y at the moment! LOL Cats are where it's at!

3. Hermantrude is an inanimate object that cheers me up. Remember the Highland cow from my Scottish Jaunt last year, Hermy makes me smile! 

4. I wish I could hire someone to do the garden, cook and clean, only for a week, while I regroup and get my time back, which has been my biggest bug bear for the last 2 and half weeks. Spitting brimstone is where I'm at right now due to external sources creating a mammoth amount of admin work that had already been done and completed months ago, but due to the level of utter incompetence by third parties, it's turned into a total cluster fluff of epic proportions.

As it's the last Friday of the month, we're also joining in the furbulous...

Do stop by meowvellous Mudpie's blog at www.mochasmysteriesmeows.com to join in.

Supurr Smooch from October 2018.

Long time readers may remember the Supurr Hero Cape we made in 2017. Oh we did have fun, and Smooch loved running around the garden in it, until he tripped on the cape, no more cape after that! #ohdear MOL

Let's see what I've got to show mew this time!

Mewton-Clawson Library Copy

Whiskers and Lies

 

Magical Cats Book 13

by

Sofie Kelly

       Here's a little snippet of the book blurb:      

Librarian Kathleen Paulson is always willing to help a friend, but to save one from a wrongful arrest, she'll need magical backup from her affectionate cats in the newest installment of this New York Times bestselling series.

Baker Georgia Tepper has been hired to provide delicious and spooky cupcakes for the Reading Buddies Halloween Party at the library, and she and Kathleen are meeting to finalize the menu of festive confections. Unfortunately, once Georgia's former mother-in-law ambushes her at the library and threatens Georgia with legal action, the afternoon of fun is soured.

Mew may remember that earlier last year, I rediscovered this pawesome series. I was on a mission to review the entire Magical Cats Mystery series before the end of 2024 - NOPE, that didn't happen! MOL  I'm now going to say that by the end of the current review season in July 2025, that should give me plenty of time and I'm almost there! MOL

Here are my previous reviews:

Curiosity Thrilled The Cat ~ Book 1

Sleight of Paw ~ Book 2 

Copycat Killing ~ Book 3

Cat Trick ~ Book 4

Final Catcall ~ Book 5

A Midwinter's Tail ~ Book 6

Faux Paw ~ Book 7

Paws and Effect ~ Book 8

A Tale of Two Kitties ~ Book 9

The Cats Came Back ~ Book 10

A Night's Tail ~ Book 11

A Case of Cat and Mouse ~ Book Twelve

Hooked on a Feline ~ Book 13

If mew’re in the mood for a cozy cat mystery with a dash of Halloween magic, (yes I know it's only April, but who cares, let's start supurr early this year MOL!) Whiskers and Lies is your go-to read! This charming 14th installment features librarian Kathleen Paulson, who jumps into action to help her friend Georgia when her former mother-in-law threatens her and later turns up dead. With the adorable magical cats, two of my most favourite fictional dudes, Hercules and Owen, by her side, Kathleen is determined to prove Georgia's innocence. The mix of spooky cupcakes and library festivities creates a delightful setting that perfectly complements the mystery. The writing shines with lighthearted humour and small-town charm, making the characters come to life. Themes of friendship and loyalty are beautifully woven into the plot, keeping mew engaged and invested from start to finish. This installment is a whimsical romp that will have mew turning pages and craving Halloween treats, yes, mew can eat Halloween candy in April, because I say so! MOL Whether mew’re new to the series or a longtime fan, this book is a delightful escape, and it's the purrfect Sunday afternoon read!

Another Totally Top Paw Read ~ I Just Adore This Series!

A truly pawesome addition to this wonderpurr series. That's fourteen down and two to go - I'm almost there - woooo hooooo! MOL

Paperback:  304 pages

Audio:  7 hours 29 mins

My Rating Scale

Ratings of:

Whiskers and Lies

Overall Enjoyment

Other Fun Blog Hops to Join in Today

          Brian's Home   Catblogosphere    Feline Friday   Nature Friday    Flashback Friday   Friendship Friday          

I really hope mew enjoy the book if mew decide to give it a whirl!

It's time for me to say BFN or bye-for-now as mew know the drill, so many books, so little time and I'll be back next week with another specially paw-picked book just for mew, and don't forget that all my previous reviews can be found on my Book Review page.

Until next time...

Keep calm and read more books

Amber 

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**FELINE FICTION FIX** Book Reviews with Amber at The Mewton-Clawson Library #317 featuring **Hooked on a Feline ~ Magical Cats Book 13** by Sofie Kelly **PLUS** Friendly Fill-Ins

Hello furbulous library guests 

and 

Welcome to the Mewton-Clawson Library at BBHQ 

Thank mew for joining me in the stacks today, and I've been enjoying the warmth in the catservatory. I can't wait until summer comes and it's totally tropical in there! MOL

Anyhoo, I know mew are all on the edges of your seats waiting to hear the next Prudence installment. And if mew missed the last post, click here to catch up, and mew'll find the links to all the other updates too.

OK then, so here's the latest.

A week last Wednesday, I asked Smooch to drive me to Gribbers-Puddling as I needed to go to the stationary shop called Paws and Paper because I needed to pick up a few supplies which I'd ordered earlier in the week, and I always try to buy local if possible to support the shop keepers. And luckily, Smooch needed to go to Big Fluff's Supurr Tyre Shop, as he's been drifting in his Red Peril aka sports car and gets through tyres faster than an F1 driver.

So he dropped me off outside Paws and Paper, a lovely little place that seems to stock everything I want. Upon entering, the little brass bell tinkled above the door, and I was greeted by Erasure Klimpt, a lovely lady cat and third-generation keeper of Paws and Paper, who was behind the highly polished mahogany counter.  

"Morning, Amber," Erasure said sweetly. "It's a lovely day outside."

"Hello, Erasure. It is indeed," I replied. "How have mew keen keeping, well I hope?"

"Oh yes, I can't complain," Erasure said. "And I must say the local gossip mill is pawsitively electrifying at the moment, so that keeps me rather spritely!"

"Really?" I asked, keeping my expression as neutral as pawsible. "Do tell me more."

"Oh, mew must have heard about Prudence Snozrazzle and her great escape to Oz?"

"Funnily enough, I did hear something last week," I replied. "But mew know, I try not to get involved in things."

"Oh, of course," Erasure agreed. "But I've just got to tell mew this bit, and it's straight from Clawdia Von Meowson, so I know it's the real deal."

I placed my basket on the counter and leaned closer to add a bit of a conspiratorial feel to the atmosphere. "Do tell," I smiled.

"Well, Prudence is on a cruise around the South Specific Islands, and Clawdia says she's met someone!"

"No!" I gasped in shock, schooling my features to portray just the right amount of astonishment.

"Yes, and then Melody Fluffton added that they were going to be married onboard the ship, by the Captain no less!" 

My heart did a little somersault with delight as I replied. "Well, she didn't waste any time, did she?"

Erasure lowered her voice just a fraction. "Apparently, she's on the rebound as some Ozzie mancat, studmuffin, not my words, that's what Clawdia said. He broke her heart and left her in the Outback."

"No!" I gasped in horror. "How awful!" 

"Her sister, Willhumeenia, is getting on a plane tomorrow to attend the wedding," Erasure said. "But Clawdia thinks she's only going to get the groom to sign a pre-nup, so the family fortune is protected."

"Well, that makes sense," I nodded. "And who is the groom, the lucky mancat who gets to whisk Prudence off her paws?"

"Clawdia said he's much younger and is the gym instructor on the cruise, and it was love at first sight," Erasure grimaced. "His name is Muskulls Mufton, and he's, in the Ozzie slang that Melody used, pretty ripped!"

"Oh my!" I replied as my eyebrows almost reached my ears. "I bet Willie isn't too pleased."

"No, she's spitting brimstone and fluff, according to Clawdia," Erasure said. "Melody added that Willie is so fed up with Prudence's antics and constantly chasing mancats."

"Hmmmm," I replied wistfully, thinking thank cod Melvyn's escaped that looney tune. "I'm sure Willie will suss out the new love interest and put the blockers in place if necessary."

"Knowing Prudence, though, she'll probably try and push Willie overboard if any blockers stop her from getting married," Erasure mused.

"Good gravy!" I replied. "I hope not. Willie's a lovely purrson, and fluff knows what she did in a previous life to end up with Prudence as a sister."

"We'll just watch this space, and I'm sure the bush radio will be rife with gossip in the coming days," she said.

I heard tyres screeching outside the shop, and then an air horn sounded. "Oh, fluff me, Smooch is back already," I said. "Do mew have my order?"

 Erasure passed my order, which I placed in my basket, and paid with cash. "Don't forget to stop by the Library on Friday; it's Book Club, and we have a lovely buffet planned too."

"I'll be there," she smiled.

The little brass bell tinkled as I opened the door. "See mew Friday!"

Smooch was glaring at me and tapping the steering wheel with much agitation. "Amber, I need to go. Come on. Chop-chop."

I looked at him, my eyes narrowed. I very slowly got in the Red Peril, and then I cuffed him around the ear. 

"Ouch!" he said. "What was that for?"

"Don't chop-chop me, Smooch. I'll tell Basil, and there'll be no more credit account at Big Fluff's, comprende?"

He nodded and mumbled several unspeakables as he revved the engine, and we sped off towards Mewton-Clawson.

>^.^<

And that, lovely readers, is the latest Prudence gossip, but it doesn't end there. I saw Hissy Furrton at the library, and OH MY COD, mew'll never believe what happened next!

At this rate, I'll be writing my own book, The Mewton-Clawson Musings! MOL

The P.A. is joining in Friday Fill-ins Blog Hop with the pawesome 15 & Meowing and Four-Legged Furballs.

1. Once in a while, I manage to ___________________________.

2. The weirdest thing in my home is _______________________.

3. I wish I had access to _________ so that I could _________.

4. It’s never too late to _________.

The P.A.'s answers are...

1. Once in a while, I manage to go to the local garden centre. I love those trips.

2. The weirdest thing in my home is _______________________. LOL LOL LOL!!! Where do I start? And how much time do you have? Probably the MOST weird thing in my home is my Crystal Henge, and we'll leave it at that today.

3. I wish I had access to a bucketload of Bitcoin so that I could retire very comfortably! LOL

4. It’s never too late to do anything, if you want to. And if you don't, then that's ok too. I'm all for going with the flow in the moment.

Let's see what I've got to show mew this time!

Mewton-Clawson Library Copy

Hooked on a Feline

 Magical Cats Book 13

by

Sofie Kelly

       Here's a little snippet of the book blurb:      

It's summer in Mayville Heights, and Kathleen Paulson and her detective boyfriend Marcus are eager to attend the closing concert of the local music festival. The concert is a success, but then one of the band members is discovered dead shortly after it. At first it's assumed the death is a robbery gone wrong, but Kathleen suspects foul play - and she's certain that she, along with her trusty side-cats, Owen and Hercules, can help solve the murder.

Mew may remember that earlier last year, I rediscovered this pawesome series. I was on a mission to review the entire Magical Cats Mystery series before the end of 2024 - NOPE, that didn't happen! MOL  I'm now going to say that by the end of the current review season in July 2025, that should give me plenty of time and I'm almost there! MOL

Here are my previous reviews:

Curiosity Thrilled The Cat ~ Book 1

Sleight of Paw ~ Book 2 

Copycat Killing ~ Book 3

Cat Trick ~ Book 4

Final Catcall ~ Book 5

A Midwinter's Tail ~ Book 6

Faux Paw ~ Book 7

Paws and Effect ~ Book 8

A Tale of Two Kitties ~ Book 9

The Cats Came Back ~ Book 10

A Night's Tail ~ Book 11

A Case of Cat and Mouse ~ Book Twelve

Summer in Mayville Heights just got a whole lot more thrilling! Hooked on a Feline is another delightful cozy cat mystery that intertwines music, murder, and, of course, Kathleen Paulson’s charming feline sidekicks, Owen and Hercules. And mew know how much I love these two epic dudes! MOL The story kicks off with Kathleen and her detective boyfriend Marcus attending a highly anticipated concert. Purrfect summer vibes, right? But the festive atmosphere takes a dark turn when one of the band members is found dead shortly after the show. Firstly thought to be a robbery gone wrong, Kathleen’s keen instincts start raising red flags. With her trusty cats at her side, she dives into a world of family secrets and suspicious deaths that may very well be connected. What I particularly loved about this book is how Kelly mixes lighthearted moments with intense mystery. The chemistry between Kathleen and Marcus is refreshingly cute, providing a nice counterbalance to the darker themes of the investigation. And let's not forget the whimsical shenanigans of Owen and Hercules! Their antics add a delightful layer of humour and warmth that makes the pages turn faster than mew can say, 'I'll have a niptini, shaken not stirred!' As Kathleen digs deeper into the case, it’s not just about solving a murder but about unearthing truths that some would prefer to stay buried. The twisty genealogy subplot keeps readers guessing, and just when mew think mew have it all figured out, a curveball is lobbed into the fray that leaves mew on the edge of your seat. This book is purrfect for cat lovers and mystery enthusiasts alike and guarantees a fun and engaging read. So grab your favorite snacks, curl up in your coziest chair, and let Kathleen and her furry furiends lead mew through a tale that’s as entertaining as it is suspenseful. Just be careful – mew might find yourself hooked! MOL MOL

Another Totally Top Paw Read ~ I Just Love This Series!

A truly terrific addition to this wonderpurr series. That's thirteen down and three to go - I'm almost there - woooo hooooo! MOL

Paperback:  304 pages

Audio:  7 hours 21 mins

My Rating Scale

Ratings of:

Hooked on a Feline

Overall Enjoyment

Other Fun Blog Hops to Join in Today

          Brian's Home   Catblogosphere    Feline Friday   Nature Friday    Flashback Friday   Friendship Friday          

I really hope mew enjoy the book if mew decide to give it a whirl.

It's time for me to say BFN or bye-for-now as mew know the drill, so many books, so little time and I'll be back next week with another specially paw-picked book just for mew, and don't forget that all my previous reviews can be found on my Book Review page.

Until next time...

Keep calm and read more books

Amber 

Follow us @BionicBasil® on Instacat

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