One year ago today, I officially adopted Kitty-Scarlett. Just 5 days prior I made an impulsive decision to adopt her. I’d been thinking for years about adopting a pet, but it’s a huge commitment. But in early October I was really feeling my aloneness with my son in college and my parents announcing they would be relocating to Nebraska. I just knew I needed some other living being at home with me. I need to feel less alone. I went to my local shelter with the intention of just looking. I knew I needed to have a feeling about the cat I would adopt. I couldn’t just pick any random one. I saw this beauty staring at me. She has the most beautiful eyes and fur. The shelter helper told me she was a lap cat and very sweet but also had at least one day where they designated her a being temperamental. Long story short, I knew she needed to be mine. I got to officially adopt her on October 10th. She hid for the first few days and since that day she crawled out from under the bed, she has completely taken over my life.
I take a picture of her almost daily. She’s the star of my Instagram. She’s given me lots of ridiculous stories over the last 365 days. Several of which include how she made me bleed. She’s the sweetest, most loving and loyal cat ever. She waits for me to come home. She comes running out of the room when I get home. She meows at me. She lays on the couch with me while I read. She likes to sit next to me when I’m working at my desk. She follows me to the bathroom. She wakes me up in the middle of the night when she’s really hungry. She makes me not feel so alone.
In celebration of her one year adoptiversary, Kitty Scarlett has teamed up with a couple of our favorite publishers to giveaway some books and is willing to pull some books of our ARC shelf too. Below is a list of books that the winner (US only) will receive a copy of each of the following books:
- The Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez
- Three Little Words by Jenny Holiday
- Arctic Sun by Annabeth Albert
- Guardian’s Bond by Rhenna Morgan
The winner will also get to choose up to four ARCs from my personal ARC shelf (AKA one of Kitty Scarlett’s favorite spots in the house)
Choose from:
25 Days ‘Til Christmas by Poppy Alexander
Sapphire Flames by Ilona Andrews
Ignite on Contact by Jaci Burton
How the Duke Stole Christmas Anthology featuring Tessa Dare, Sarah MacLean, Sophie Jordan, and Johanna Shupe
Wicked Bite by Jeaniene Frost
The Duke’s Stolen Bride by Sophie Jordan
My Favorite Things by Lynsay Sands
Immortal Born by Lynsay Sands
For a chance to win, leave a comment below no later than 11:59 PM EST on Sunday 10/13/19. Tell us anything- about your pet, your favorite book, movie, hobby, or just anything that makes you happy. I’ll pick one winner on Monday.
Thank you to Estelle at Forever Romance and Stephanie from Carina Press for helping with this giveaway.
I just read an amazing Harlequin Presents (I know HPs aren’t too everyone’s taste, but trust me on this one)—THE MAN SHE LOVES TO HATE by Kelly Hunter. It has a very interesting premise: for years, the heroine’s mother was the mistress of the hero’s (married) father, causing the mother and daughter (but not, of course, the wealthy adulterer) to be ostracized by their small town. Years later, the heroine and hero are trapped together in a damaged ski-lift gondola during an avalanche. It’s a beautifully-written book, very emotional, and highly-recommended.
My dogs make me happy and honestly give me the strength to keep on going on days I think I’ve run out of steam. They also watch over my Dad, which is really helpful since he’s got medical issues but is feisty as heck. I couldn’t imagine life without my crazy dogs.
Over the summer we lost one of our cats to liver cancer. My son was especially sad. Two weeks ago we adopted a new kitten. Kittens are bonkers and he is driving us nuts but in a good way. He is making us happy again, especially my son.
Kini, thanks for the Kitty Scarlett stories. She’s beautiful.
I read American Witch by Thea Harrison recently and enjoyed it. I read Dragon Bound many years ago, but fell behind on the Elder Races series and never caught up. I might try again.
DiscoDollyDeb, I’m a Kelly Hunter fan also and glad that she seems to be writing again for HQ Presents. I liked her Bennett Family series although I haven’t read it in a while.
@JTReader: Hunter write two books for a series called Outback Brides: MAGGIE’S RUN and EMMA. Both were excellent. THE MAN SHE LOVES TO HATE was published in 2011, but I only discovered Kelly Hunter this year and have been glomming her backlist.
Happy Adoptiversary! All of our pets have been adopted, too. I miss our kitty but the new little dog is a lap dog so she helps make up for it. Big dog is too big for those cuddles though she is my shadow and follows me everywhere.
Enjoy your adoption anniversary, Kitty Scarlett and Kini! (Hey, all our names start with the letter K!)
A new hobby for me is playing Mah-jongg (National League version) which I began this summer. [My doctor recommended more exercise, and the place I play is a two mile walk from home.] There was a learning curve, but I’m now comfortable.
I have 2 cats myself, they bring me so much joy.
I love all the pics of Kitty Scarlet and stories of her shenanigans! Pets are the best.
I have two pups and they are my “boys” as I don’t have any kids. They are the best of friends and provide me with so many laughs and love. They’re my constant companions, with one, if not both, constantly by my side and monitoring my every move. I really don’t know what I’d do without them!
My daughter’s laugh makes me happy.
I love this story! She looks very sweet (and very soft). I’m glad you found each other.
We are (slowly) renovating my house and next week we start on the bathrooms which has me very nervous but very excited (it’s the first time we’ve done this so I think we are a little naive about how that’s going to go hahaha)
I just read The Widow of Rose House by Diana Biller and was thrilled with it from the first page to the last. Had been in a bit of a reading slump so am incredibly happy to have come across this book.
Congrats!
She s beautiful and perfect your reading buddy!
Congratulations to you and Kitty Scarlett on your one year adoptiversary! I have a cat named Curious who loves to be around people especially my grandson.
I adopted my first pet ever, a fine little kitty cat named Boo…..from To Kill a Mockingbird. It was the same with me,,,,, this one just connected with me and me with him….but I did give it another week to make sure. He’s seeet, ornery, loveable….and wakes me up about 4:30 every morning to snuggle.
Suzette, you are the winner of this contest. I will email you directly to get more information from you. Congrats!
Yay! Happy Adoptiversary! Romance books makes me happy as well as the season of fall!
My Roxie (aka Devil Dog, Ratatouille, Rat and Baby Girl) turns 10 this month. She arrived at 10 months and proceeded to eat our furniture. May you have many more years with Kitty Scarlett.
Congrats on your furbaby’s gotcha day! I am fortunate enough to have had my furbaby since birth. He’s a bit spoiled but the best thing in my life. Thanks for sharing!
I’m so happy for you and kitty Scarlett. You needed each other. I have 4 kitties and I love them more than life. They’re just so sweet and full of love.
Happy Gotcha Day to you both! Thanks for the giveaway.
Oh. Something about me. Well, I’m a crazy cat lady and nothing makes me happier than when they lay all around me while I read.
I have two cats and both of them love to nap in my lap while I am reading. Of course, that means I have to continue reading until they decide to wake up.
I volunteer at a kitty rescue and this post makes me super happy!
Happy Adoptiversary! Im a furr mother of 6 and love each one so much! And yes my family calls me ” The Crazy Cat Lady ” too. Fingers crossed for a amazing bundle of ARC to choose from.
My furbabies make me happy..
How sweet is this!? My husband is “allergic” to cats (I mean, I GUESS it’s sort of true) but I enjoy babysitting both sets of parent’s cats. And following all the Foster Instagram accounts for baby kittens. *sigh* I love seeing your photos though.
My furbaby is Allie she is a bichon poodle ,and my husband swears she’s my favorite lol.what a great giveaway !
WE have 6 furkitties and 3 furdoggies and 1 bird. Long story short we love our furbabies. They all have a different personality but one of a kind. Thank you!
My favorite kitties name is Springsteen. He is the best boy kitten ever. He is about 4 months.
Lots of good books on that list. Lots of great authors too.
Favorite book is hard. Have lots of them. Some favorites I’ve read recently are The Play by Elle Kennedy. LP Dover Roped In. Aces High & snowfall by M Never
such a sweet kitty!
it’s that time of year for one of my favorite movies – Hocus Pocus!
Kitty Scarlett is beautiful! I take lots of pictures of my dog baby. It makes me so happy!
Your kitty is precious! I have a pit bull puppy myself, she is the sweetest puppy in the world. She loves people!