Inspired by the true story of a Portland, Oregon, cat who stole from his neighbors—and stole America’s heart . . . SHE’S PUTTING HER LOVE LIFE ON PAWS Jamie Snyder is thirty-four and single but NOT ready to mingle. After suffering through The Year of the Non-Commital Man, The Year of the Self-Absorbed Man, and The Year of the Forgot-to-Mention-I’m-Married Man, Jamie’s ready to celebrate The … Man, Jamie’s ready to celebrate The Year of Me—and MacGyver, of course. MacGyver is an adorable tabby with a not-so-adorable habit of sneaking out at night and stealing things from the neighbors. That’s right, MacGyver is a cat burglar. He’s still the only male Jamie trusts—and the only companion she needs . . .
BUT HER CAT HAS OTHER IDEAS
MacGyver knows his human is lonely. He can smell it. It’s the same smell he’s noticed on their neighbor David, a handsome young baker who’s tired of his friends trying to fix him up. But now MacGyver’s on the case. First, he steals something from David and stashes it at Jamie’s. Then, he steals something from Jamie and leaves it with David. Before long, the two are swapping stolen goods, trading dating horror stories, and trying not to fall in love. But they’re not fooling MacGyver. When humans generate this much heat, the cat is out of the bag . . .
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The cat, MacGyver, is hilarious! I bought this book just because the cat was on the cover and I have to say, he was the star of the show. Even though I’m a dog-lover, I couldn’t help but laugh when MacGyver was up to his antics.
Melina Metz’s Talk to the Paw is a purrfectly charming romance featuring an (actual feline) cat burglar named MacGyver and a not-overly-bright dog named Diogee. Mac’s human, Jamie, is taking a year off from teaching high school history (thanks to an inheritance from her mother) and hoping to discover what she really wants to do with the rest of her life. She’s moved across the country and landed in a small LA neighborhood called Storybook Court, where all the houses look like settings for some Disney movie. Mac knows she is lonely—he can smell it. She needs a human pack mate.
Diogee’s human, David, is a baker, happy enough with his job, but tired of his best friend pushing him to get on with his life. A widower of three years, he’s not so sure he’s ready for that. He’s pretty much forgotten how to talk to a woman about anything but cupcakes.
When Mac decides that David is lonely, too (despite that big, stupid dog), he begins to steal things from David to leave on Jamie’s doorstep, and vice versa. Pretty soon he’s playing matchmaker, and causing chaos, all over Storybook Court.
I very much enjoyed Jamie and David, Mac and Diogee, and the variety of amusing supporting characters, all the TV and movie references, and the LA landmarks. Even more, I enjoyed a romance that follows two people getting to know one another and gradually building a relationship.
My three cats and I loved this story. I just hope it doesn’t give them any ideas.
This was a pretty good book, especially if you like romance and cats. It was a bit on the predictable side, but I still enjoyed reading it a great deal.
This novel was wonderful! I enjoyed the humor throughout the story. The story is about a mischievous cat who steals things from people in an effort to “help” them with their lives. Jamie’s tabby cat MacGyver is the burglar cat. Jamie has recently moved and decided to take a year to herself to discover what she wants to do with her life. And she has sworn off all relationships with men. The story is full of humor as MacGyver works the neighborhood until Jamie finds out how he is escaping from her house. The book is full of colorful characters that Jamie will meet as she gets to know her neighbors. Not only are the characters entertaining, but the neighborhood is equally delightful!
Loved this book. Fun plot, great cat with a self-imposed duty to find someone for everyone
A feel-good tale for people who love their pets and their pets’ quirky antics.
Cute
Thoroughly enjoyed. A little different.
Enjoyed the story but not the grammar mistakes.