My stepmother, Jillian Hart, is tying the knot with one of the best guys I know—Tom Stewart. Jillian married my dad when I was a teenager. When they moved to their dream home on Mercy Lake in South Carolina, he died suddenly. She was heartbroken and so was I, but now she has found love again and I am so happy for her. I’m certain my dad is smiling down from heaven. He adored Jillian.
I used to work for Tom when I first moved to Mercy, South Carolina, so I know he’s the right man for her. I still help him out occasionally, but now I am editor-in-chief of the town newspaper, The Mercy Messenger. Small towns still like to read their news in print, but twice a week is enough–unless something big happens. I love special editions as much as my readers do.
But my mom—yes, I think of her that way—gave me a new job: wedding planner. What fun! I guess I have been wasting my organizational skills all these years. Or maybe I just love telling folks what to do. Jillian gets distracted by any cat in trouble and the one she just took in is a handful of trouble, that’s for sure. I never knew cats could be kleptomaniacs, but this little tortoiseshell has that particular malady and I’d say it’s quite severe. My own kitties, Pulitzer and Prize, would never do anything like that. Their specialty is shredding drapes.
Even though I’ve been trying my best to keep Jillian on track, I am not having as much influence as that kitty has with her. You’d think a pretty wedding, with Jillian wearing an heirloom dress, would be enough to keep her occupied. But no. When tragedy strikes and a cat is involved in any way, shape or form, my mom is all over it. I guess I wouldn’t love her as much if this wasn’t the case. Her heart is as big as her home state of Texas.
Will I get her to the church on time? That’s the question, isn’t it?
You can read more about Kara in The Cat, The Sneak and The Secret, the 7th book in the “Cats In Trouble” mystery series, published by Obsidian. The first book in the series is The Cat, The Quilt, And The Corpse.
GIVEAWAY: Leave a comment by 12 a.m. eastern on August 24 for the chance to win a print copy of The Cat, The Sneak and The Secret. The giveaway is open to U.S. residents only. Winner will be notified within 48 hours after giveaway closes and you will have three days to respond after being contacted or another winner will be selected.
About the author
Leann Sweeney has written seven books in the bestselling Cats in Trouble Mystery Series and five in the Yellow Rose Mystery Series. She has been writing for more than twenty years and lives with her husband Mike, her brilliant labradoodle Rosie, loving and beautiful ragdoll cat, Wexford and tuxedo kitty Lynley. They make their home in South Carolina via Texas and New York. Visit Leann at www.leannsweeney.com, on Twitter or Facebook.
This sounds very interesting i would love to win and read it
Have not had the chance to read any in this series yet but it is in my wishlists to be read. Thank you for the chance.
This looks like a great addition to the “Cats in Trouble” series! I look forward to reading it. 🙂
I love this series and can’t wait to read this book.
Love this series. I am a little behind in my reading of it but I will definitely get caught up and put this one on my list.
I like the premise of this book & would love a chance to win it. Thanks for the chance in this giveaway.
Looks like a cute series, thank you for the chance to win
The series sounds great, and the cover is gorgeous! Thank you for the giveaway.
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Have some of her mysteries. Love cat mysteries!
The series sounds great! Thank you for the giveaway.
Sounds like a good addition to a fun series, thank you for the chance to win
I haven’t started this series, but it sounds as if I could read this without a problem.
Although I have never read any of this series, I have read other books by Leann and loved them. Her love of Texas always shines through. I think I will have to check out this series! 😉 Thanks Dru and Leann for today’s feature and the opportunity to win what sounds like a great book! 🙂
I’ve enjoyed this series. Can’t wait to read this one.
I love this series, looking forward to seeing if Jillian and Tom tie the knot.
I would love to read this.
The latest in this great series sounds absolutely fabulous – Can’t wait to read it.
I am just beginning the series but I’m excited to get to this one. To be honest, I am drawn to the bright yellow cover. I know, that is silly but there you go. I love cats and I love yellow. Thanks for this wonderful review and I can’t wait to get to know the characters in Leann’s books.
I love cat mysteries and looking forward to reading this book.
This is a great series and can’t wait to read more. Thanks for the chance to win.
The Cat, The Sneak and The Secret sounds like an interesting re as d. Would like to win.
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I enjoy this series and would love to win a copy!
I’ve enjoyed all the previous books in this series and can’t wait to read the next installment.
I’m definitely going to have to get this book! It sounds too good to pass up. I also love kitties and have one of my own and two more trying to adopt me as their human!
I just LOVE Leann’s books!
Love this series, and I’m sure that I will also love this new book!
This sounds very cute and I would love a copy.
Leeann Sweeney has been successful with all her books in this series and I am sure this one will remain the same path. Thanks for the review and chance to win a copy. robeader53@yahoo.com
Love this series (and the Yellow Rose series, too.) Fingers crossed!
Sounds like a fun read.
Sounds like the latest in a series of terrific books. Love this series. Thanks for the giveaway.
Love this series. Thanks for a chance to win a copy.
I want this one! Please, please!
Looks like an entertaining series, Dru, thanks for the chance to win.
Thank you Dru, for the intro….this one is going to be a fun read…I had a klepto dog so I can easily see a klepto cat!
An entertaining book which I would enjoy.
Cats and weddings. Sounds good to me.
Looks like a great series. Thank you for the chance to win.
What a great book. I would love a chance to win it.
How awesome is this! Love it!
I love this series. I enjoy whatever Leann writes
7 books in this series and I haven’t read any! Time to get busy on my wishlist.
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Excited learning about a new series! Thanks…
This is a great series and you better get her to the church on time.
Another great series to add to my TBR list. Thank you for the contest!
I have read up to book 5 in the Cats In Trouble series but do have a little catching up to do before I get book 7 but I have really enjoyed this series being the cat lover that I am. Thank you for the fun interview and for the chance to possibly win book 7 in this series.
Thank you.
Cynthia
They will wait for the bride. Sounds fun.
This is a fun series. Can’t wait to read more!
The book looks great! I have been wanting to try this series for a very long time, but someone always snatches the first book off the shelves before me! I’m from, and live, in Texas too!!!! Thanks for the giveaway!
You had me at Pulitzer and Prize. Judy D.
Would love to catch up on this fun series! Thanks!
This series is on my WishList…..thank you for the giveaway….
Love to read this…it sounds fun and I do love a cozy mystery.
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