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Posted On: October 8th 2026, 01:26 pm
🎧 An Appreciation of Cats by Des DeVivo—a small town MM romance novella with a hard-won HEA. Narrated by @cmkawa

TROPES
🩺 coworkers to friends to lovers
🐈 cats!! (real and metaphorical)
☕️ tea time as a love language
🏔️ cozy small town setting
🕰️ age gap (20+ yrs)
🌲 no spice, all sad boi yearning
💜 own voice demi rep

$10 from each pre-order will be donated to @underdogbookstore a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Through diverse books and inclusive events, Underdog Bookstore amplifies underrepresented voices and provides a safe space to explore, connect, and celebrate the wonder of literacy and learning!

Holly Grove’s beloved veterinarian, Ian Devonshire, is confronted with devastating news about his health and makes an abrupt plan to retire.

But when his assistant (and secret crush), Alec Tarley refuses to take over the clinic they’ve shared for 8 years, Ian must decide between what’ll hurt more: revealing his secrets or walking away.

An Appreciation of Cats is a dual POV, slow burn romance. At 120 pages, it’s a short, cozy, and emotional read that can be devoured in a day or savored over a weekend.

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