Romance

Review: The Cat Cafe Book Club by Rachel Rowlands

August 21, 2026

Synopsis:

Brenna has moved to the countryside looking for peace and quiet with her many black cats. But Brenna is keeping a secret she can’t share with anyone…

Matt, the cheerful barista behind the counter at Catpurrcino, runs a monthly book club for locals to bring people (and cats) together.

When Matt and Brenna both reach for the same book at the library he invites her to come to the next meeting.

Brenna is wary of letting anyone new into her life, but she can’t say no to her two favourite things combined – cats and books – or Matt’s gorgeous smile.

Just as Brenna starts to think she has finally found a haven in the warmth and friendship of the book club they are rocked by terrible news: a big developer is threatening the future of not only the café, but the whole town.

Brenna and Matt vow to do all they can to save it. As they battle against the odds, Brenna begins to let the town, and Matt, into her heart.

Has Brenna finally found a place to call home? And what will happen when her past finally catches up to her?

Review:

Brenna has just come out of an abusive relationship, and her suddenly having the financial means to start over has her moving to a small city. Initially, she keeps her distance from everyone, mainly staying home and giving her cats a loving home. As she slowly comes out of her shell, she meets some lovable characters, and one of them is a handsome man.

What I enjoyed was the evolution of Brenna. It comes across very well that the last few years haven’t been easy, and her finally having some peace and quiet to focus on herself is the perfect way to start over. Her being financially stable never comes across as selfish. Instead, she wants to use it to help others, though not everyone sees it that way and some interpret it as a selfish gesture on her part.
Trust doesn’t come easily, and I completely understood why she reacted the way she did in certain situations when her wishes were ignored or not respected. In the end, she came out stronger for it, and I loved that for her character.

Overall, it was a cute and interesting story that didn’t offer anything particularly new. The number of cats, though, I absolutely adored, and the cover is absolutely stunning. That alone might be enough reason for you to pick it up yourself. 🙂

🌙 Recension: The Cat Cafe Book Club (Part of: Cat Café Romances) by Rachel Rowlands
📚 Genre: Romance
📅 Release Date: August 20, 2026
📗 available in various formats
📱 Read as: Kindle
💸 I received a free copy and am voluntarily leaving a review.
🗣️ Language: English
📆 Pages: 341
⭐️ 3.5/5