Cattitude and Charms

Crescent Moon Mysteries #4

by Tara Lush

Get ready for a pawsitively adorable detour in the Crescent Moon Mystery world with CATTITUDE AND CHARMS!

When Amelia Matthews stumbles upon a curious cat-shaped cookie jar at a flea market, she has no idea that she's about to embark on a tale of ghostly giggles and heartwarming revelations.

As quirky occurrences start popping up around the Crescent Moon Inn, Amelia and her feline sidekick Freddie Purrcury find themselves whisker-deep in a mystery involving the late Eliza Honeydew and her spirited cat companion, Coco.

Amelia and Freddie must put their paws to the ground and use wit, charm, and a sprinkle of hocus-pocus to uncover the truth and honor Eliza's legacy.

It's a journey filled with laughter, friendship, and the magic of a close-knit community as Amelia brings together the residents of Cypress Grove in a purrfect plan to celebrate the town's history and the enduring spirit of a beloved baker.

CATTITUDE AND CHARMS is a novella that will leave you feline good and craving more! This charming tale proves that with a little bit of love, a whole lot of determination, and a touch of meow-gical mystery-solving, even the most unlikely cases can be cracked wide open. So, curl up with this cozy read and join Amelia on her first mini-adventure in the Crescent Moon Mystery series!

Genres: Cozy Mystery, Mystery, Paranormal, Audiobook, Fiction, Cozy, Urban Fantasy

150 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 13, 2024

About the author

Tara Lush is a RWA Rita finalist, an Amtrak writing fellow and the winner of the George C. Polk award for environmental journalism.
She also writes contemporary romance set in tropical locations under the name Tamara Lush. For many years, she was a journalist with The Associated Press.
Tara is a fan of vintage pulp fiction book covers, Sinatra-era jazz, 1980s fashion, tropical chill, kombucha, gin, tonic, seashells, iPhones, Art Deco, telenovelas, street art, coconut anything, strong coffee and newspapers. She lives on the Gulf coast with her husband and Shih Tzu.

Reviews

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

Delightful but short, can’t wait for the next one !

[Linda Langford · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyable mystery with a witch, cats, and ghost. I highly recommend this story plus the rest of the Crescent Moon series.

[Miss W Book Reviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cattitude and Charms is the 4th Book in the Crescent Moon series by Tara Lush.

This fantastic novella was such a joy to read.

Amelia takes some of her guests of her Inn to a flea market and she is attracted to a cute cat cookie jar. Little does she know that cookie jar will take her on quite the adventure.

Amelia and her cat, Freddie Purrcury have quite a mystery on their hands involving Eliza Honeyew and her ghost cat Coco.

This was such a great story, I really love how Amelia and Oliver's romance is moving along.

This is story was such a fun mystery. Though a novella, felt like a full-length book.

Highly recommend this fun book and the entire Crescent Moon Mysetry series!

[Kristen Lewendon · Rating 5 out of 5]

That was a lot of fun. I really appreciated this lighter look at Amelia’s developing abilities. Since cats and recipes have played such an important role in the previous books, it was very interesting to see this story revolve almost exclusively around those things. It was also a terribly unexpected side-eye into the afterlife. I’m not even going to try to guess what chaos the author will land Amelia in next, I just know I can’t wait to read all about it.

[Gail · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this novella!

I'm enjoying this series so much! This one brings us familiars and baking recipes. The spirit in this story, Eliza was very well loved in town and she had a positive impact on many lives.

[April ♥"LOS" ♥ · Rating 5 out of 5]

This charming novella is a great addition to the series. When Amelia finds a delightful kitty cat cookie jar at the magical night market she knows there’s more to it than a cute decorative piece. When she brings the cookie jar home her feline familiar, Freddy Purrcury, takes an instant interest in it. Lo and behold the ghost of a former schoolteacher and her ghost familiar are tied to the cookie jar and now it’s up to Amelia to help set them both free from the in-between.

[Alyssa Towns (Swantkoski) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Okay, but like, why was this one so sweet?! 🥹

[Get Your Tinsel in a Tangle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Listen, if you’ve ever looked at a thrifted knickknack and thought, hmm, I wonder if this is cursed, then Cattitude and Charms is about to validate your entire thought process. Amelia Matthews, psychic innkeeper extraordinaire, is back at it again—this time, after impulse-buying a cat-shaped cookie jar at a flea market. What’s the worst that could happen, right? Well, when weird things start happening back at the Crescent Moon Inn, Amelia realizes her adorable new tchotchke might come with a few… supernatural strings attached. Enter a mystery tied to the late Eliza Honeydew and her possibly still-very-involved ghost cat, Coco.

This novella packs all the charm of the full-length Crescent Moon Mysteries but keeps things snappy, making it the perfect cozy mystery snack. Freddie Purrcury (yes, the sassiest cat to ever exist) steals the show, as always, and the ever-growing sparks between Amelia and Oliver add just the right amount of swoon. The pacing is quick, the mystery is engaging, and the mix of quirky small-town vibes and paranormal shenanigans is chef’s kiss. Seriously, Tara Lush makes you want to pack a bag and book a room at this inn—ghosts, magical chaos, and all.

I’m giving Cattitude and Charms a magical 4.5 out of 5 stars! It’s fast, fun, and full of personality, proving once again that the Crescent Moon Inn is the ultimate cozy mystery destination. If you love a good paranormal puzzle wrapped in small-town charm (and sprinkled with a little feline mischief), this one absolutely belongs on your TBR.

[Pam · Rating 4 out of 5]

A delightful book with a warm and fun story.


Amazon synopsis:
When Amelia Matthews stumbles upon a curious cat-shaped cookie jar at a flea market, she has no idea that she's about to embark on a tale of ghostly giggles and heartwarming revelations.

As quirky occurrences start popping up around the Crescent Moon Inn, Amelia and her feline sidekick Freddie Purrcury find themselves whisker-deep in a mystery involving the late Eliza Honeydew and her spirited cat companion, Coco.

Amelia and Freddie must put their paws to the ground and use wit, charm, and a sprinkle of hocus-pocus to uncover the truth and honor Eliza's legacy.

It's a journey filled with laughter, friendship, and the magic of community as Amelia brings together the residents of Cypress Grove in a purrfect plan to honor the enduring spirit of a beloved baker.

[Tara Kat (MagnoliaPigeonBookBlurbs) · Rating 5 out of 5]

✨🐾✨ Pawsitively Meowgical ✨🐾✨

This Crescent Moon Novella is so darn adorable! I didn’t expect to be tearing up on the last page but oh my gosh this is just so charming & heartwarming!! It’s full of mystery, magic, friendship, purrfect cats and the power of kindness. So cute, so cozy & fantastically enchanting!

🔍 Cozy Mystery
📚 4th in the Series
👻 Paranormal
🍪 Haunted Cookie Jar
🐊 Florida
🔮 Witchy Vibes
🪦 Headstone Recipies
📕 Missing Cookbook
💖 Heartfelt

I love the Crescent Moon Mystery series so much! From the recipes on the gravestones, the friendly ghosts, the quirky characters, the charming small Florida town and the headscratching mysteries - this series is a must read!

Thank you so much Tara Lush for sending me a copy of Cattitude & Charms!

[Louise Stevens · Rating 5 out of 5]

I discovered the Crescent Moon Mysteries series last summer and binge read them all. So to say I couldn't wait for Cattitude and Charms would be a major understatement, and it did not disappoint. What's not to love when you have a haunted cookie jar, a ghostly baker and her ghost kitty, and the quirky magical town of Cypress Grove? I devoured this book in record time while I was on jury duty yesterday, and through Lush's witty writing style, whimsical world, and the kind, accepting people of Cypress of Grove I was transported out of the juror assembly room and right into the heartwarming cozy mystery at the heart of this story. Another 5-star read from an author whose books have become a one-click purchase for me.

[Anita · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amelia is shopping at a flea market when she finds a vintage cat cookie jar. Thinking it would be perfect for her kitchen she purchases it. When she starts smells delicious things in her kitchen, that she did not make, she realizes that the spirit of the previous owner of the cookie jar, Eliza Honeydew, and her cat, Coco, are the cause. Amelia's cat Freddie Purrcury is especially interested in Coco. It turns out that Eliza and her cat can't cross over since her final wishes are met. As she tries to help the ghost, she learns so much about the beloved, Eliza, and she is determined to make things right.
This was a wonderful, heart warming story and I really enjoyed it.

[Nicola “Shortbookthyme” · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a enjoyable read🥰
Cattitude & Charms was such a cozy, feel-good novella.
I love main character, Amelia. What isn’t there to love about her?
She moves across country to Cypress Grove when she inherits her Aunts haunted Inn Crescent Moon Inn, discovers she has paranormal abilities, joins a coven and investigates paranormal mysteries. And….let’s not forget her feline sidekick Freddie Purrcury. Along with the quirky residents of Cypress Grove, Amanda takes us on a magical, mysterious journey.
I highly recommend the Crescent Moon Mysteries series.
#shortbookthyme
@shortbookthyme

[Chrissy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Genre: Paranormal cozy mystery

Features: 
😼 A ghost cat that's friends with a handsome orange kitty. 

🔮 A mystery that doesn't involve murder but rather cooking.  

😼 A cozy town full of psychics and friendly magical people. 

🔮 A very sweet and older ghost that lived an incredibly interesting life.

Overall, I loved this novella and flew through it quickly.  It was great seeing Freddie Purrcury take a bigger part in the story and the mystery was fun to solve. This story is a great escape into a calm and cozy little magical town. 

[Kristina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cattitudes and Charms

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“ When Amelia Matthews stumbles upon a curious cat-shaped cookie jar at a flea market, she has no idea that she’s about to embark on a tale of ghostly giggles and heartwarming revelations.”

Loved this shorter addition to this series. I would recommend this whole series to anyone. It’s so fun and the magic in it is just enough but not too much. Loved the mystery in this book as a person who loves old recipes and knows they are given with love. The end brought me to tears because I loved Eliza’s character.

[Cozy Reader Lady · Rating 4 out of 5]

quick paranormal cozy mystery

"Cattitude and Charms (Crescent Moon Mysteries Novela)" by Tara Lush is a super cute, quick, very cozy paranormal mystery. Amelia discovers a cat cookie jar at the market that is haunted by its previous owner and her cat. All the woman needs to move on is to have her cookbook back. The problem is that it wasn't buried with her like she wanted. Amelia sets out to get the cookbook back making a new friend along the way.

[April · Rating 4 out of 5]

Food scents from a ghostly baker

In Crescent Moon mysteries book 4, Amelia acquires a haunted cookie jar. As she tries to help the ghost leave the In Between, she learns more about her new town and how love mIss all the difference. It's a beautiful mystery with no dead bodies.
It ends with a delicious recipe.

[Lois Hinderliter · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was interesting

It's bout a lady who started her life over in a inn her an t left her . she has since developed paranormal abilities that she has not told her family about. She buys an enchanted cookie jar and then finds herself assisting a ghost to cross over. Its interesting.

[Robin · Rating 4 out of 5]

How could I not love this one when it stars not one, but two cats!? This book has less of Amelia’s friends and more of Amelia working on her own but still so good. And Cypress Grove is still somewhere I want to go. Another mystical mystery solved. I loved it! Right on to the next book in the series!

[Sharon M. Turner · Rating 5 out of 5]

C attitude and Charmes

Familia and her sweet cat are trying to help a wonderful ghost pass over. The holdup has been a cook book that was supposed to be includes in her coffin. The book needed to be included so that she can fully pass on to join her friends and family. Her beloved white fluff ball cat is waiting on the other side for her. Memorable read!

[Lauren Heiy · Rating 5 out of 5]

C attitude and Charms(Crescent Moon mysteries book 4)

Wonderful story of a person's love to be kind and caring for everyone and the magic extended to her baking abilities. This town is magical and this story has a ghost and he ghost familiar, needing help to cross over.

[Toni · Rating 5 out of 5]

beautiful outcome!better out of the four

I really liked this book not so much talk repeatedly about the ex.. husband, or the divorce, thank you for that. Would like to have Jenny in one of the stories.

[Paula · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a magical and mystical series. A mystery to solve involving a ghost and a couple of cats. I listened to this book on audible and the narrator did an amazing job. The author made me feel as if I was right there with Amelia and could see Eliza and Coco. A delightful and emotional ending

[Sandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I adored Cattitude & Charms! It felt warm and cozy... I don't know if it was the recipe-talk, the baking smells, or the sweet "grandma-like" energy that Eliza was emitting, but it just felt like a warm hug on a cold day.

[Marseydoats · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was awesome! I loved Coco, the ghost cat, and the cat cookie jar! Also the fact that our pets wait for us in the afterlife. Adore this series!
And a dog that acts like a cat, would be an Akita. They're great dogs, but not easy ones.

[Genres and Journals *Tia* · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was cute and fun…a nice break from the last book in the series which was heavy and borderline dark.
I am wondering who this cat on the cover is though. Coco is described as a white cat and Freddy is a huge cat so this cat on the cover is neither one of the cats in the book.

[Dena · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m in love with Freddie.

I absolutely loved this. I mean seriously this provides such insights of how we touch people’s lives in simple ways without even knowing it. I love Freddie even more.

Professor Hottie and the Innkeeper and some more mysteries that is just awesome.

[Carol Darling · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cookie Jar Ghost

On a shopping trip in town a special cookie jar is found and brought to the Crescent Moon Inn but it isn't just a cookie jar it sends out scents of cooking things some sweet, some savory. Finding out why becomes the first priority after the inn. Good Read.

[Cynthia Wasco · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a charming novella. A mystery without a murder, a long lost recipe book, and a heartwarming story about community and love.

[Kandice · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’ve been enjoying this series but I wish this one had been longer. It’s more like a short story than a book. It was so delightful it would have been nice to read more about these characters.