Ambrose the cat is in the last of his nine lives, and he's looking for a comfy place to live out the remainder of his kitty years in The Nine Lives of Christmas--but he owes a debt to karma first.
Ambrose survived a dog attack and gets to have, hopefully, a long ninth life, thanks to Zach--a handsome firefighter who unwillingly takes in the feline to protect him from the winter cold. In exchange for Zach's good deed, Ambrose owes his new human a favor, which materializes in the possibility of a romance with pet enthusiast Merilee. But first Ambrose has to shred Zach's emotional baggage; will the clever kitty succeed before Christmas?
Sheila Roberts, the author of six previous novels, has a knack for writing about the Christmas season and all the pleasure and pain it can bring. She has an excellent sense of humor and is efficient with character development. Instead of unloading gobs of backstory, she slips in little personality traits and family histories that give her characters depth without bogging down the plot with unnecessary detail. Even Ambrose the cat has a life story--nine of them, to be exact!
The Nine Lives of Christmas is smart, cheerful and perfect fireside reading. It will get you in the mood for Christmas and in the mood for love. --Sara Dobie, blogger at Wordpress