Head to Brooklyn's Whitman Street Cat Café: the coffee is strong, the desserts are delicious, kitten cuddles are never out of stock--and finding love is guaranteed. Pastry chef Brad Marks is the new hot thing at the Whitman Street Cat Café; he makes tasty treats for both the human and feline guests at the café. All the patrons love him, and freelance writer Lindsay Somers understands why; five years ago, she was smitten by his charms too--until Brad broke her heart. Lindsay is happy with her new gig at a trendy weekly magazine, but when her boss assigns her to do a story on the cat café, she's thrown back into Brad's orbit yet again... Praise for Kate McMurray: "McMurray's love scenes are crackling!"--Entertainment Weekly "A rom-com that offers both sensual heat and snappy humor...literary catnip."--Booklist for Like Cats and Dogs "McMurray offers up some irresistible animal magnetism in this quirky romance...the leads' convincing chemistry give this romance its sizzle."--Publishers Weeklyfor Like Cats and Dogs
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Kate McMurray crafts smart romantic fiction, weaving together stories that are brainy, funny, and undeniably sexy. Her narratives feature relatable, regular-guy characters and a distinct urban sensibility, reflecting her advocacy for romance stories by and for everyone. McMurray's unique voice shines through her witty prose and keen observations, making her work both intellectually engaging and emotionally resonant. She approaches the romance genre with a fresh perspective, celebrating inclusivity and diverse experiences within her captivating tales.






- 2023
- 2022
What the Cat Dragged in: Whitman Street Cat Cafe
- 500 pages
- 18 hours of reading
When Paige Danvers isn't managing events for the Whitman Street Cat CafÃ(c), she is busy navigating dating disasters as a single woman in Brooklyn. Urged by her boss and best friend Lauren to find a distraction from ineffectual dating apps, Paige volunteers with a cat rescue organization, where she actually meets a guy with some real relationship potential.
- 2022
What the Cat Dragged In
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
When Paige Danvers isn't managing events for the Whitman Street Cat Café, she is busy navigating dating disasters as a single woman in Brooklyn. Urged by her boss and best friend Lauren to find a distraction from ineffectual dating apps, Paige volunteers with a cat rescue organization, where she actually meets a guy with some real relationship potential. Recent law school grad Josh Harlow is putting in long hours at a Manhattan law firm as he gets over a messy breakup. When his boss requires him to do some volunteer work, Josh's sister sets him up to help capture feral cats. Partnered with Paige, Josh is insistently drawn to the dynamic event planner and sparks between them fly. One problem: after a steamy night together, Paige discovers Josh is Lauren's brother and dating him would be a spectacularly awful idea. Particularly considering Paige's track record. They're both in too deep to walk away--but if they let the cat out of the bag, it's going to wreak havoc with friends, family, and jobs alike.
- 2022
"It's never too late to try something new. After a year of mourning, it's time for Nolan Hamlin to live again. But finding a new place in the world doesn't happen easily. Already famous as a designer, Nolan is a shoo-in for a new Restoration Channel show host. The brief is simple--help people who've gotten in over their heads with their fixer-uppers--but the costar situation is anything but. For up-and-coming interior decorator Grayson Woods, working with a veteran like Nolan is a dream come true. For one, he's young and this could make his career. For two, he's had a crush on Nolan forever. But while Grayson has plenty of life experience, his résumé doesn't hold up to Nolan's. He hopes he can keep up. Despite clashing design aesthetics and a fifteen-year age difference, Grayson manages to charm Nolan. With the show keeping them in close proximity, it's only a matter of time before they give in to their growing attraction. It isn't the life Nolan thought he wanted--but when that life comes calling, he has to make a choice. Is there room in his future and his home for a guy like Grayson?" -- Publisher's website
- 2021
Race for Redemption: Volume 3
- 322 pages
- 12 hours of reading
An Elite Athletes Novel Sprinter Jason Jones Jr., known around the world as JJ, is America’s hope to take the title of Fastest Man in the World, the champion of the Olympic 100-meter sprint. Two years before, a doping scandal brought his winning streak to a crashing end, and even though he’s been cleared of wrongdoing, he’s finding it hard to escape the damage to his reputation. At the Games in Madrid, no one believes he’s innocent, and officials from the doping agency follow him everywhere. It just fuels JJ’s determination to show them he’s clean and still the fastest man on earth. If only he wasn’t tempted by foxy hurdler Brandon Stanton, an engineering student and math prodigy who views each race like a complicated equation. His analytical approach helps him win races, and he wants to help JJ do the same. But JJ’s been burned too many times before and doesn’t trust anyone who has all the answers. No matter how sexy and charming JJ finds Brandon, the Olympics is no place for romance. Or is it?
- 2021
Like Cats and Dogs
- 336 pages
- 12 hours of reading
"The fur flies when new veterinarian Caleb Fitch moves in next door to the Whitman Street Cat Cafe and gets on the wrong side of cafe owner Lauren Harlow. Caleb is cute and Lauren is instantly attracted, but he's a dog person through and through, and Lauren is a dyed-in-the-wool cat person. Still, the friction between them is fascinating, and they can't seem to stay away from each other. Determined to smooth things over, Caleb comes to the rescue when a litter of abandoned kittens is left on Lauren's doorstep. But the kittens are only the first obstacle Lauren and Caleb are about to face, and they'll have to learn to work together and confront the fiery attraction that's been building between them from the start"--
- 2021
I can't breathe. Everyone's counting on Kyle Tyson. Too bad I don't know who Kyle is anymore, but there's no time for me to fall apart. My sister is gone and now I have her son to look after. To top it all off, the man I've cared for five years has forced my eyes open when I needed him to be there most. Just when I think I may drown, Andy Connor comes into my life. Never in a million years did I think the Kyle Tyson would give me a second glance. I mean, come on. He's gorgeous and a professional basketball player. I'm just the schoolteacher who wants desperately to help his nephew make it through this difficult time after losing his mother. We both have scars. Mine are emotional and could cover the entire basketball court. Mine are skin-deep and could chase away my chance to hold on to love. Will we overcome our turmoil, insecurities, and demons while navigating the obstacles in our way? Or will our scars reveal too much and cost us everything?
- 2021
Stick the Landing
- 332 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Gymnast Jake has failed to bring home Olympic gold before. This time he won't let anything stand in his way, not even his attraction to retired figure skater turned reporter, Topher.
- 2020
Here Comes the Flood: Volume 1
- 252 pages
- 9 hours of reading
An Elite Athletes Novel Two years ago, swimmer Isaac Flood hit rock bottom. His alcoholism caught up with him, landing him in jail with a DUI. After facing his demons in rehab, he’s ready to get back in the pool. He stuns everyone at the US Olympic Trials, and now he’s back at his fourth Olympics with something to prove. Diver Tim Swan made headlines for snatching a surprise gold medal four years ago, and then making a viral coming-out video with his actor boyfriend, the subject of splashy tabloid headlines. Now his relationship is over and Tim just wants to focus on winning gold again, but reporters in Madrid threaten to overshadow Tim’s skill on the platform. When Isaac and Tim meet, they recognize each other as kindred spirits—they are both dodging media pressure while devoting their lives to the sports they love. As they get to know each other—and try to one-up each other with their respective medal counts—they realize they’re becoming more than friends. But will the relationship burn bright for just sixteen days, or can it last past the Closing Ceremony?
- 2016
Ten Days in August
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
A curious detective navigates the diverse neighborhoods of New York City, from the Lower East Side to uptown Manhattan, uncovering a hidden realm of forbidden love. As he searches for clues, he delves into the complexities of relationships and the societal challenges that come with them, revealing a narrative filled with intrigue and passion. The story intertwines the vibrant backdrop of the city with deep emotional connections, exploring themes of love, secrecy, and the pursuit of truth.