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Leafwood Falls #4
The Tiger's Tale
Can be read as a standalone or part of the series.
For Kat Morrison, life is a delicate balancing act. And she’s terrified of dropping a single piece.
Between managing her web design clients, guiding her teenage daughter, and caring for her mother, Rose, Kat has become the steady hand that holds everyone else together. She doesn't have time for herself, and she certainly doesn't have time for Ben Walsh, the quiet, thoughtful parks manager who always seems to be there when the edges of her world start to fray.
Kat tells herself she’s doing fine. She finds comfort in the rhythm of small-town life and in Rose’s favorite stories—enchanting tales of a jungle tiger that have always been her mother’s way of making sense of the world.
But as Rose’s memory begins to fade, the stories are becoming more than just fairy tales; they’re a lifeline. And as the weight of caregiving grows heavier, Kat finds her carefully maintained defenses slipping.
Ben isn't trying to rescue her; he’s simply offering to stand beside her. Whether it’s fixing a broken porch step or listening to the same story for the hundredth time, his quiet reliability feels dangerous to a woman who is used to doing it all alone.
In a town of winding streets, opinionated bookshop cats, and neighbors who look out for one another, Kat must learn the hardest lesson of that letting someone help isn't a sign of weakness. It’s the only way to let love in.
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“This book is sweet and sad and happy and beautiful. This entire series is just lovely.” ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
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For Kat Morrison, life is a delicate balancing act. And she’s terrified of dropping a single piece.
Between managing her web design clients, guiding her teenage daughter, and caring for her mother, Rose, Kat has become the steady hand that holds everyone else together. She doesn't have time for herself, and she certainly doesn't have time for Ben Walsh, the quiet, thoughtful parks manager who always seems to be there when the edges of her world start to fray.
Kat tells herself she’s doing fine. She finds comfort in the rhythm of small-town life and in Rose’s favorite stories—enchanting tales of a jungle tiger that have always been her mother’s way of making sense of the world.
But as Rose’s memory begins to fade, the stories are becoming more than just fairy tales; they’re a lifeline. And as the weight of caregiving grows heavier, Kat finds her carefully maintained defenses slipping.
Ben isn't trying to rescue her; he’s simply offering to stand beside her. Whether it’s fixing a broken porch step or listening to the same story for the hundredth time, his quiet reliability feels dangerous to a woman who is used to doing it all alone.
In a town of winding streets, opinionated bookshop cats, and neighbors who look out for one another, Kat must learn the hardest lesson of that letting someone help isn't a sign of weakness. It’s the only way to let love in.
What readers are saying
“OMG, what a wonderful story.” ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
“I've been enjoying this series very much, however, this installment is truly exceptional.” ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
“This was, for me, the best story so far. Heartfelt and honest.” ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
"The journey of this tale will give you layers of images and emotions you will gently weave into yourself.” ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
“What an absolutely amazing, beautiful story.” ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
“Wow! What a powerful, well written story!” ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
“I loved this book.” ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
“This book is sweet and sad and happy and beautiful. This entire series is just lovely.” ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
“Beautiful and heartwarming from start to finish.” ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
“All of the Leafwood Falls books have been so good. This one, though....WOW! This one was so very deep emotionally.” ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
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234 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 11, 2025
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August 12, 2025
The Tiger’s Tale swept me away from the very first chapter. Brooke Skie has created a warm, small-town world in Leafwood Falls that feels so real, I could almost hear the creak of the Oak & Ink Bookshop’s floorboards and smell the cinnamon from the local café.
Kat Morrison is the kind of heroine you can’t help but root for, fiercely devoted to her family, juggling more responsibilities than anyone should have to, yet still finding space to care about everyone else. Her relationship with her mother, Rose, was both tender and heartbreaking, especially as Rose’s memory begins to falter. The magical tiger stories Rose tells aren’t just whimsical side notes; they weave through the book like a golden thread, revealing deeper truths about family, love, and the courage it takes to open yourself up to both.
And then there’s Ben Walsh… I loved how his presence in Kat’s life was steady, kind, and quietly transformative. Their romance isn’t rushed; it builds naturally, with moments so gentle and real they feel like stolen breaths in the middle of life’s chaos.
The supporting cast is just as memorable. Emma’s journey felt authentic and raw, and Hemingway the cat deserves his spin-off for all the sage, perfectly-timed “interventions” he pulls off.
What I loved most, though, is how this book balances cozy charm with real emotional depth. It’s about love, yes, but also about caregiving, burnout, and the hard truth that sometimes the bravest thing you can do is accept help. The magical elements give the story a touch of wonder without ever overshadowing the deeply human heart at its core.
If you enjoy small-town romances with layers of family drama, heartfelt emotion, and just a sprinkle of magic, The Tiger’s Tale will leave you smiling through tears.
Kat Morrison is the kind of heroine you can’t help but root for, fiercely devoted to her family, juggling more responsibilities than anyone should have to, yet still finding space to care about everyone else. Her relationship with her mother, Rose, was both tender and heartbreaking, especially as Rose’s memory begins to falter. The magical tiger stories Rose tells aren’t just whimsical side notes; they weave through the book like a golden thread, revealing deeper truths about family, love, and the courage it takes to open yourself up to both.
And then there’s Ben Walsh… I loved how his presence in Kat’s life was steady, kind, and quietly transformative. Their romance isn’t rushed; it builds naturally, with moments so gentle and real they feel like stolen breaths in the middle of life’s chaos.
The supporting cast is just as memorable. Emma’s journey felt authentic and raw, and Hemingway the cat deserves his spin-off for all the sage, perfectly-timed “interventions” he pulls off.
What I loved most, though, is how this book balances cozy charm with real emotional depth. It’s about love, yes, but also about caregiving, burnout, and the hard truth that sometimes the bravest thing you can do is accept help. The magical elements give the story a touch of wonder without ever overshadowing the deeply human heart at its core.
If you enjoy small-town romances with layers of family drama, heartfelt emotion, and just a sprinkle of magic, The Tiger’s Tale will leave you smiling through tears.
January 1, 2026
I am really enjoying reading this delightful series set in Leafwood Falls, about families and how people react to changes in their lives.
In this book we revisit Kat and her Mum, Rose. Rose is suffering from dementia and Kat isn't sure what the future holds. Emma, Kat's daughter is also dealing with a major life change which means a huge decision for her.
Ben is a new character, he maintains the trails and looks after the parks. He meets Kat and Rose at the Oak and Ink bookshop, (Kat is redesigning the bookshops website), could this be a new friend for Kat, someone she needs in her life but doesn't realise it.
The book is centered around Rose's stories about Luna and the Tiger; stories she told her girls when they were young and that she's writing down.
The books in this series are all standalone stories so they don't necessarily need to be read in order of publication.
I look forward to reading the next book in this series.
In this book we revisit Kat and her Mum, Rose. Rose is suffering from dementia and Kat isn't sure what the future holds. Emma, Kat's daughter is also dealing with a major life change which means a huge decision for her.
Ben is a new character, he maintains the trails and looks after the parks. He meets Kat and Rose at the Oak and Ink bookshop, (Kat is redesigning the bookshops website), could this be a new friend for Kat, someone she needs in her life but doesn't realise it.
The book is centered around Rose's stories about Luna and the Tiger; stories she told her girls when they were young and that she's writing down.
The books in this series are all standalone stories so they don't necessarily need to be read in order of publication.
I look forward to reading the next book in this series.
October 9, 2025
This one was a little different for me. Still love the small town vibes and we do get to experience more of Leafwood Falls. I also love that Oak & Ink is featured again.
This book just didn't feel as magical for me. I thought budding romance between Kat and Ben was a little like a middle school romance with some advanced moments....meaning it was awkward and unsure most if the time.
Mia seemed a little more chaotic in this story, still lovable bit just a little much. Hemingway was also a little more destructive, though the final destruction was pretty cute.
Overall, I still loved this book and look forward to what comes next for this author.
This book just didn't feel as magical for me. I thought budding romance between Kat and Ben was a little like a middle school romance with some advanced moments....meaning it was awkward and unsure most if the time.
Mia seemed a little more chaotic in this story, still lovable bit just a little much. Hemingway was also a little more destructive, though the final destruction was pretty cute.
Overall, I still loved this book and look forward to what comes next for this author.
January 14, 2026
Each book in this series gets better and better. I was caught in the first sentence of The Next Chapter Bookstore and each book has gotten better and better! Hemingway is a typical cat but with slightly more obvious opinions. Each book is so different in content but gets better and better. I just finished The Tiger’s Tale and must say it’s my favorite of the series - so far! Kat, Emma, Ben and Rose, along with the bookstore staff, provide fantastic chemistry, address many of today’s issues, and do so with periodic chortling humor. Brooke Skie has a way with words and I felt that from the beginning. She captures Hemingway perfectly and the other characters.
September 30, 2025
𝑾𝒐𝒘, 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒂𝒏 𝒂𝒃𝒔𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒕𝒆 𝒈𝒆𝒎 𝒐𝒇 𝒂 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝒎𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒅 𝒎𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔. 🥹🥹🥹
𝑰 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒆𝒏𝒋𝒐𝒚𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒍 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒇𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝒓𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒘𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒃𝒆𝒏𝒔 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒂 𝒔𝒂𝒇𝒆 𝒔𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒓𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒃𝒆 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇. 𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒓𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒓𝒂𝒏 𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒚 𝒌𝒂𝒕 𝒆𝒎𝒎𝒂 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒃𝒆𝒏 𝒇𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒔𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒆𝒍𝒕 𝒔𝒂𝒇𝒆. 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒌 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒃𝒓𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒆𝒑𝒊𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒖𝒆 𝒘𝒆 𝒃𝒂𝒔𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒈𝒐𝒕 𝒂 𝒕𝒊𝒈𝒆𝒓 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌. 𝑨𝒎𝒂𝒛𝒊𝒏𝒈!!! 𝑨𝒘𝒆𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒍 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚. 🫶🫶🫶😘
𝑰 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒆𝒏𝒋𝒐𝒚𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒍 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒇𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝒓𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒘𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒃𝒆𝒏𝒔 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒂 𝒔𝒂𝒇𝒆 𝒔𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒓𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒃𝒆 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇. 𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒓𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒓𝒂𝒏 𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒚 𝒌𝒂𝒕 𝒆𝒎𝒎𝒂 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒃𝒆𝒏 𝒇𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒔𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒆𝒍𝒕 𝒔𝒂𝒇𝒆. 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒌 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒃𝒓𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒆𝒑𝒊𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒖𝒆 𝒘𝒆 𝒃𝒂𝒔𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒈𝒐𝒕 𝒂 𝒕𝒊𝒈𝒆𝒓 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌. 𝑨𝒎𝒂𝒛𝒊𝒏𝒈!!! 𝑨𝒘𝒆𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒍 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚. 🫶🫶🫶😘
September 16, 2025
Best series in a long time
I love how I feel like I've actually been to this place and know everyone. I recommend reading all in this series in numerical order as the story builds. The Tigers Tale was by far my favourite. But its probably because by then, I'd become part of the towns folk.
I love how I feel like I've actually been to this place and know everyone. I recommend reading all in this series in numerical order as the story builds. The Tigers Tale was by far my favourite. But its probably because by then, I'd become part of the towns folk.
September 22, 2025
I found this to be a heartwarming story about a family dealing with dementia. The characters are utterly human, and while one is dealing with losing parts of herself, she is guiding others to find themselves. Parts of the story made me laugh out loud, and parts made me shed tears. A lovely emotional experience.
October 30, 2025
Wonderful!
I loved this book. It was heartwarming, humorous, and sometimes sad. The characters really made the story come to life. Everyone in my family has had dementia, as will I, but my experience with dementia hasn’t been anything like it is portrayed in the book although I imagine some people may experience their mental decline in the way the older woman in the book did.
I loved this book. It was heartwarming, humorous, and sometimes sad. The characters really made the story come to life. Everyone in my family has had dementia, as will I, but my experience with dementia hasn’t been anything like it is portrayed in the book although I imagine some people may experience their mental decline in the way the older woman in the book did.
September 5, 2025
Wonderful stories
I throughly enjoyed this series. Each book has believable, likable, characters you come to care about. The series is more about discovering who you are than simple tales. Read them all. You won’t regret it.
I throughly enjoyed this series. Each book has believable, likable, characters you come to care about. The series is more about discovering who you are than simple tales. Read them all. You won’t regret it.
September 13, 2025
Excellent
Kay is stressed. Mom has dementia and daughter Emma is being secretive. Then she meets Ben. Hemingway is an important element as are Charlie, Mia and the bookstore. A terrific and heartwarming story.
Kay is stressed. Mom has dementia and daughter Emma is being secretive. Then she meets Ben. Hemingway is an important element as are Charlie, Mia and the bookstore. A terrific and heartwarming story.
September 28, 2025
It wasn’t my favorite in the series, but the ending was super sweet. I liked the comparisons between the tiger and Luna and life. Took me a bit longer to read. I did love how Mia is just a huge presence in the series!
February 9, 2026
Tiger
A beautiful written story of life just lifeing. Family closeness and finding the important things you have overlooked. The mom who gets confused the daughter who grows up when you are not looking. Will definitely recommend.
A beautiful written story of life just lifeing. Family closeness and finding the important things you have overlooked. The mom who gets confused the daughter who grows up when you are not looking. Will definitely recommend.
August 13, 2025
Beautiful
This is a beautiful story of family, friendship, and community. A beautifully written story of uncertainty, fear, and finally acceptance.
This is a beautiful story of family, friendship, and community. A beautifully written story of uncertainty, fear, and finally acceptance.
August 21, 2025
A wonderful series of books about a small town and its magical bookstore. If you need a little cheering up , open a book about Leafwood Falls and its quirky lovable citizens. It will make you smile.
September 18, 2025
Cute, clean audiobook. Part of a series. 3.5 stars
January 7, 2026
Nice easy read
Enjoyed this book it sucked you in to the story touch of sadness but offset by the humour of the cats antics highly recommend,
Enjoyed this book it sucked you in to the story touch of sadness but offset by the humour of the cats antics highly recommend,
January 9, 2026
The best one yet
Please don't stop writing these delightful stories. This was, for me, the best story so far. Heartfelt and honest. Thank you!
Please don't stop writing these delightful stories. This was, for me, the best story so far. Heartfelt and honest. Thank you!
January 11, 2026
Excellent story about changes in the family dynamics as everyone ages. Very well written.
February 15, 2026
This one had a bit more depth than the previous books. And it ended differently than I expected which was a nice surprise.
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