I had this book on my kindle for around 6 months and felt in the mood for something lighthearted that was also a short read. This series delivers my goals (including a spiffy black cat with telepathy named Arnold).

Mira is a likable woman off to a fresh new start after a disastrous breakup. While her psychic sister Darla's intentions are good, Mira is fed up with having her sister dictate her life. Low on money and with no job prospects, that doesn't deter Mira from rev her ancient Buick named Babs, stuffing her cat Arnold into his carrier against his will, and going to a new city.

Their trip suffers from a surprise detour when a crook steals a cat named Oksana, but Mira's fondness for cats decides to risk it all and bring the cat back to her rightful owner. This book offered a lot of enjoyment, and I would like to continue reading the next book in the series. ( )

Mira is relocating from Massachusetts to Pleasant Pond, Pennsylvania to restart her life trying to heal from the discovery that her boyfriend was a criminal, and to escape her psychic sister Darla and her non-stop advice. Mira's leaving in an old Buick she calls Babs. I could easily envision the road trip as I've done it many times. The first introduction to the black cat above the cat carrier on the cover is a,

"Meow. The sound came from the cat carrier that sat in the shadow of the passenger side door of the Electra."

As the radio stops working in minutes, Mira begins talking to the cat, a long-haired black feline named Arnold. But wait, Arnold answers Mira and Mira can speak cat. Oh, I love Doctor Dolittle moments! Let the road trip truly begin through 3 states and 450 miles.

Little did I know what an adventure the road trip would be for Mira, Arnold, and even Babs. I don't add spoilers but for this Pennsylvania girl who once lived even closer to Oaks than I do now, it was such fun to know the territory of an unplanned detour.

I wasn't at all surprised that the author had spent her early childhood in Pennsylvania nor to visit her website and meet the cat who inspires Arnold. There is authenticity for the setting as well as feline characterization and dialogue between Mira and Arnold that only comes from being the staff of a cat. It's charming and delightful. I'm paws-tively going to read the next book in the series soon! ( )