Cat quilter Jillian Hart finds a gorgeous stray cat belonging to the fabulously wealthy Ritaestelle Longworth, who believes she's being drugged. Be...
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Jan 22, 2011
LORI
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Jillian Hart is back with her three wonderful frisky felines, Chablis, Syrah and Merlot, for another Cat In Trouble Mystery. This time they are joined by yet another feline who was found near the highway. This rescued kitty's high brow attitude has proved to be too much for shelter rescue owner Shawn Cuddahee. He has begged Jillian to take the royal Isis and help him determine if she should be returned to her rightful owner, who has not returned any of his calls, or be put up for adoption for
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Aug 09, 2011
Dave
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More madness! a lady with a soft spot for cats, gets into compromising and odd situations as she only wants to help. but murder and bodies follow her and her cats everywhere.
the one issue i have with these books are the over apologetic PC and positively affirming characters that they are. the best ones are the side players who seem so much more real like crazy deputy coroner Lydia and Chief Baca. I have to hand it to Sweeney she take a improbable situation and makes it almost funny and beli More...
the one issue i have with these books are the over apologetic PC and positively affirming characters that they are. the best ones are the side players who seem so much more real like crazy deputy coroner Lydia and Chief Baca. I have to hand it to Sweeney she take a improbable situation and makes it almost funny and beli More...
Aug 31, 2011
Nora-adrienne
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The Cat, the Lady, and the Liar
By Leann Sweeney
Copyright April 2011
Publisher Obsidian Mystery
When cat quilter Jillian tracks down the owner of a gorgeous stray cat, the trail leads her to none other then fabulously wealthy, undeniably quirky Ritaestelle Longworth. The gossips in town are questioning Ritaestelle’s sanity, and the high-society grande dame isn’t helping matters with her wild accusations that someone is drugging her to keep her away from her beloved ca More...
By Leann Sweeney
Copyright April 2011
Publisher Obsidian Mystery
When cat quilter Jillian tracks down the owner of a gorgeous stray cat, the trail leads her to none other then fabulously wealthy, undeniably quirky Ritaestelle Longworth. The gossips in town are questioning Ritaestelle’s sanity, and the high-society grande dame isn’t helping matters with her wild accusations that someone is drugging her to keep her away from her beloved ca More...
Mar 05, 2011
Jeannie
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Leann Sweeney's "The Cat, The Lady, and the Liar" was suspenseful from sentence one, "I try not to lie." I was hooked. I mean held in my excited palms is a wonderful book filled with all sorts of possibilities and so I quickly read the next sentence, "Honestly."...
If this doesn't intrigue you, how about Cats with personalities, abilities to sleuth, and comfort? Not to mention their intriguing names: Merlot, Syrah, and Chablis? What does a Black Cat have More...
If this doesn't intrigue you, how about Cats with personalities, abilities to sleuth, and comfort? Not to mention their intriguing names: Merlot, Syrah, and Chablis? What does a Black Cat have More...
Oct 05, 2011
Lynn
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A cat that has been found is owned by a rich woman who is difficult to reach. Jillian Hart, a cat owner who quilts for cats, tries to see the owner of the cat but finds herself run out of the mansion. Later that night the cats owner appears at her door. While she is trying to get the cat out of a close space, there is a murder of the owners personal assistant on Jillian's pier. Did the cat's owner killer her. Jillian suspects the cats owner is being drugged and sets out to prove it. This is an e
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Feb 21, 2012
Bethj
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I have really tried to like this series. It has the cozy atmosphere, cats and quilts. But now that I have read this third installment, I have to concede that there is just something missing. My main problem with the books are the plots. The reasonings for the crimes are a little far fetched and really don't meld at all. This latest installment is the worst of it. You just can't believe the ending. It is not developed enough as plausible, and the cliched characters do not help in the matter. I do
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May 23, 2011
Laura
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A fun read, not quite as good as CiT #2, but still better than many out there.
As always I liked spending time with Jillian and her friends, and appreciated the update on her life since the previous book, The Cat, the Professor and the Poison.
This book made it within my plausibility parameters for cozy mysteries, but not by much (and I allow quite a bit of leeway for them!). Still, I really wanted to believe that the grand matriarch of a small town would take one look at J More...
As always I liked spending time with Jillian and her friends, and appreciated the update on her life since the previous book, The Cat, the Professor and the Poison.
This book made it within my plausibility parameters for cozy mysteries, but not by much (and I allow quite a bit of leeway for them!). Still, I really wanted to believe that the grand matriarch of a small town would take one look at J More...
Nov 17, 2011
Mascanlon
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Cat quilter Jillian Hart finds a gorgeous stray cat belonging to the fabulously wealthy Ritaestelle Longworth, who believes she's being drugged. The local shelter owner is known for a quick temper when he finds neglected animals and the stray with diamond collar who has been left by the side of the road to find for herself brings Jillian and her cats in to help solve the mystery. Along the way a dead body or two, intrigue and a big dose of humor to go along with quilts and cats.
Mar 19, 2011
J.B.
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I love the Cats in Trouble series. From the small-town South Carolina setting, to the cast of interesting characters, to the memorable animals, reading these books are like going out for coffee with old friends. In this third installment, a cat with a diamond collar is in trouble and behind the closed doors of her antebellum mansion, all is not as polished and genteel as it appears. Jillian sets out to aid the abandoned animal and, in her gentle manner, uncovers an even more serious crime. The
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Apr 28, 2011
Nancy
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This is the third book in a series about Jillian Hart and her cats. Ms Sweeney has introduced what I hope to be a recurring character in the form of Ms Ritaestella Longworth, she is a charmer. The characters that have been in the previous books have expanded so that we are learning more about them and yet I'm sure there is more to learn.
Anyone who loves Cozies should love this one.
Anyone who loves Cozies should love this one.
Aug 21, 2011
Jillian is trying to get a pampered lost cat back to its owner but she is chased out of town for bothering the civic-minded owner. Later the owner shows up at Jillian's house wanting her cat back but she tells a story too far-fetched to believe. Can Jillian reunite the pampered cat and its owner without any trouble from the law?
Aug 20, 2011
Lindig
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Barely okay. Silly plot. Silly heroine. Terrible proofreading, as in "The cop waived their car through" (I'm assuming this is not the author's fault). However, the dialogue is the author's fault and I can't tolerate "if only they would have . . ." especially twice in one paragraph.
Apr 30, 2011
Julie
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Ms. Sweeney has written another winner in this fun series!
Jillian is back with her three feline friends, but this time there is a fourth kitty in the mix. A fourth kitty that is quite the diva, I might add! As with the first two books in this series, there are plenty of quirky characters in this little town. One thing that never fails to impress me is how Ms. Sweeney is able to infuse such personality into all of her characters--even the non-human ones. The character of Ritaestelle More...
Jillian is back with her three feline friends, but this time there is a fourth kitty in the mix. A fourth kitty that is quite the diva, I might add! As with the first two books in this series, there are plenty of quirky characters in this little town. One thing that never fails to impress me is how Ms. Sweeney is able to infuse such personality into all of her characters--even the non-human ones. The character of Ritaestelle More...
Jun 01, 2011
Ivy
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This cozy mystery was pretty good. I liked the characters and dialogue was pretty well written for the genre. I will certailnly go back and start this series from the begining. I enjoyed the cat aspect, it's nice to live vicarously. I would have a cat if I could.
Jan 11, 2012
Donna
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This book was just ok. I found the plot over-wrought and tedious and a chore to finish. The characters' feelings and actions were inconsistent and overly dramatic.
May 20, 2011
Loved it.Its nice to have cat books that really have cats dominant in the story line.Will be reading all the other books.
Feb 07, 2012
Nora aka Diva
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On some levels rather simplistic in it's storyline. A fun read. If you are looking for something that is just a lovely break from the stress of your life, this is it. As a cat lover I liked the novel for the high involvement of the cats in the storyline. Although you don't have to be a crazy cat person to like this novel. :) A good murder mystery till the end that doesn't need never ending twists and turns to keep you guessing.
Aug 23, 2011
Merceda
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Good book by "A Cats in Trouble" series. Interesting who ended up being the culprit.
Feb 06, 2012
Lynn
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Jillian Hart, a cat lover and maker of quilts, finds a cat who belongs to a very wealthy woman. She goes to ask Ritastella if she wants the cat back and ends up with Ritastella's personal assistant killed on JIllian's boat dock and Ritastella staying with her because she feels she might be next. A complicated but fun read. Makes one glad to not have family members living off you and being rich. Good characterization. Love the cats.
Jul 19, 2011
Trudi
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Really a wealth of cat trivia with a growing cast of likeable characters!
Aug 19, 2011
Anne-Kathrine
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Enjoyed this book in the series like I did the others and look forward to reading the next one :)
Jul 12, 2011
Sabra
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One of the characters is named Ritaestelle, which is fine except they call her that over, and over, and over again. No shortening to Rita. Ritaestelle this, and Ritaestelle that. After a while I just skipped over the word entirely. Yes, it was bad enough to make my book review go down a star!
