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Karma Kitty Christmas
Isaac Browning is the picture of a melancholy widower, knitting to soothe his sorrows. One day, his neighbor's handsome grandson, Luca, asks him an innocent Why does knitting that sweater make your face scrunch up like that?
The answer pours Isaac is drowning in bitterness, stuck reliving the death throes of his failed marriage and the twist of fate that kept him from fixing his own life before his late husband's death spared him the trouble.
Luca has always been the king of "I got this." From getting kicked out of the house at eighteen to starting his own business or taking care of his awesome grandparents, Luca has taken what life throws at him. But Luca's suddenly single sister is going to have a baby, and Isaac and his yarny hobby are an unexpected godsend. In spite of Isaac's issues, he's really amazing company.
Together, the two men start an unlikely friendship. Luca thinks Isaac is a sweetly chaotic mess, and Isaac is utterly smitten with Luca's kindness, but they both need to straighten out their own lives before they can start something real. Except life is seldom that neat and tidy. Life is a messy yarn box of a thousand colors—bossy students, pregnant sisters, awesome friends, and the best (and worst) of family knit themselves into a tapestry that binds the two men together. Then the cosmic cat distribution system provides Isaac with a catnip-addicted orange kitty as the first step in building a life that's uniquely his own. With a little bit of growing and some help from Euclid, Luca and Isaac learn that something real is what you make of it, and with a little bit of elbow grease, the possibilities are as sturdy and as beautiful as their wildest dreams.
The answer pours Isaac is drowning in bitterness, stuck reliving the death throes of his failed marriage and the twist of fate that kept him from fixing his own life before his late husband's death spared him the trouble.
Luca has always been the king of "I got this." From getting kicked out of the house at eighteen to starting his own business or taking care of his awesome grandparents, Luca has taken what life throws at him. But Luca's suddenly single sister is going to have a baby, and Isaac and his yarny hobby are an unexpected godsend. In spite of Isaac's issues, he's really amazing company.
Together, the two men start an unlikely friendship. Luca thinks Isaac is a sweetly chaotic mess, and Isaac is utterly smitten with Luca's kindness, but they both need to straighten out their own lives before they can start something real. Except life is seldom that neat and tidy. Life is a messy yarn box of a thousand colors—bossy students, pregnant sisters, awesome friends, and the best (and worst) of family knit themselves into a tapestry that binds the two men together. Then the cosmic cat distribution system provides Isaac with a catnip-addicted orange kitty as the first step in building a life that's uniquely his own. With a little bit of growing and some help from Euclid, Luca and Isaac learn that something real is what you make of it, and with a little bit of elbow grease, the possibilities are as sturdy and as beautiful as their wildest dreams.
282 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 4, 2025
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Amy Lane
203 books3,487 followersAmy Lane dodges an EDJ, mothers four children, and writes the occasional book. She, her brood, and her beloved mate, Mack, live in a crumbling mortgage in Citrus Heights, California, which is riddled with spiders, cats, and more than its share of fancy and weirdness. Feel free to visit her at www.greenshill.com orwww.writerslane.blogspot.com, where she will ride the buzz of receiving your e-mail until her head swells and she can no longer leave the house.
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December 19, 2025
~2.5~
Karma Kitty Christmas is all of Amy's favorite things wrapped up in one cozy package: cats, yarn, and found family.
I could have done without the nonstop pregnancy and baby mentions. The last thing I want in a M/M romance is talk of contractions and "hoohas" (Amy's word, not mine because I'm not a 12-year-old boy).
As a widow, I was borderline offended by the way Isaac ragged on his late husband. Granted, his husband was controlling and put Isaac in a corner, but I still found it upsetting (that's a me thing though).
Also, I taught both college and high school for well over a decade and couldn't relate to Isaac's angst over the first six weeks of school. It felt so exaggerated to me, like if you're that overwhelmed, find another profession.
The relationship is cute and easy. The MCs have zero conflict, not with each other and not with others - except Luca's homophobic parents, whom Luca and his sister visit for no reason except to be all, Look, mom and dad, we made it; you suck! Why even go there? The best revenge is being happy. Trying to prove it is profoundly childish.
I think I've outgrown Amy Lane, so take my low rating with a giant pinch of salt. I'm the problem here.
P.S. Can we all agree that naming your kids Falcon, Pigeon, Sparrow, and Blessing is borderline child abuse? I can deal with Falcon and Sparrow, but Blessing is problematic (a name should be about the child's own identity, not what they mean to you) and Pigeon is profoundly wrong. Why the hell would you do that to your child?
Karma Kitty Christmas is all of Amy's favorite things wrapped up in one cozy package: cats, yarn, and found family.
I could have done without the nonstop pregnancy and baby mentions. The last thing I want in a M/M romance is talk of contractions and "hoohas" (Amy's word, not mine because I'm not a 12-year-old boy).
As a widow, I was borderline offended by the way Isaac ragged on his late husband. Granted, his husband was controlling and put Isaac in a corner, but I still found it upsetting (that's a me thing though).
Also, I taught both college and high school for well over a decade and couldn't relate to Isaac's angst over the first six weeks of school. It felt so exaggerated to me, like if you're that overwhelmed, find another profession.
The relationship is cute and easy. The MCs have zero conflict, not with each other and not with others - except Luca's homophobic parents, whom Luca and his sister visit for no reason except to be all, Look, mom and dad, we made it; you suck! Why even go there? The best revenge is being happy. Trying to prove it is profoundly childish.
I think I've outgrown Amy Lane, so take my low rating with a giant pinch of salt. I'm the problem here.
P.S. Can we all agree that naming your kids Falcon, Pigeon, Sparrow, and Blessing is borderline child abuse? I can deal with Falcon and Sparrow, but Blessing is problematic (a name should be about the child's own identity, not what they mean to you) and Pigeon is profoundly wrong. Why the hell would you do that to your child?
November 9, 2025
✰ 3.25 stars ✰
When I read the Author's Note: THIS IS pure sugary goodness, my first thought was 🚨 ABORT! ABORT! 🚨
But, my fight over flight instinct, plus my self-imposed rule never to DNF (okay, I'd barely begun, but, y'know, rules 😆) won me over, and I braved forward. 🤜🏻🤛🏻
So, to be fair, the warning is there beforehand of what you're getting into; so everything and anything that was not for me, was entirely because of me, and not the story itself.
Okay, maybe a little, but I'm trying to bring out the Santa and not the Scrooge in me. 🙆🏻♀️
Widowed for nearly a year and a half now after a decade-long marriage, thirty-eight year old Isaac still has not completely moved on or rather let go of Todd's memories - the few good, and the mostly bad, a husband who practically diminished his soul (exaggeration, or is it?? 👀) all his desires and interests, because they were not up to his own liking. Even if he was the one who pulled Isaac out of a bad time in his life, it was sad to see how long Isaac stayed in a marriage that only seemed to hurt him.
“I don’t believe in throwing away perfectly good wool—it’s bad karma— but I do believe in repurposing it. That’s what that wool needs. A new purpose.”
His next-door neighbors' thirty-year-old grandson, Luca, is the one who fills the void in his lonely heart. Splashes of happiness, sprinkles of cheer, and a generous heap of acceptance and understanding that warms and fills up his drab and dreary world, with a love of such sweetness, such purity, he was afraid every morning to wake up and find it was a dream. 🥺 Luca is the ideal; so patient, kind-hearted, a passionate and considerate lover - he's the perfect catch. In fact, he's so perfect, it hurt to see how horrible his parents treated him and his sister, Allegra. 😢
With a tender touch of mutual attraction plus a little work and some care do they see how worthy they are of being loved, little hints of encouragement that blossoms into something deeper and meaningful. 🥹 How Luca heals Isaac's unresolved conflicted emotions over Todd's lingering presence - a mixture of grief, relief, and vindication, while he in turn proves to Luca that he, too is deserving of not being simply a replacement, but one he treasures him for showed him that it's okay to appreciate the parts of him he'd forgotten, the things that made Isaac Isaac. 🤧
“Isaac, you should always have color in your life. Let me know if I ever let you down in that department, okay?”
Isaac let out a little sigh and a hum. “You are color in my life.”
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I would have liked more of the kitty's antics, Euclid. A lot of emphasis on the ups and downs of teaching, which at times felt more self-inserted and personal. I liked how the knitting served as an allusion to Isaac's feelings, and there were some fun aspects to it. 🧶 But, there's a certain level to how much sugary goodness I can stomach, and I had to glaze over certain parts discussing parenthood and pregnancies; mainly the family and friends moments that got a bit wearisome. 😣
I know, it sounds horrible, but I would've just liked more time with their romance, even when reality argues, life is more than just that. 😮💨 It's the camaraderie and joy and care friends and family bring to the table that makes up a life worth living. And with Luca brightening his heart, and Isaac learning that love is more than just giving, in a Karma Kitty Christmas that helps him have closure over his unresolved grief, but also the gift of finding himself again. ❤️🩹
“I have the best time with you. I feel like we make each other happy, even when we’re not perfect.”
When I read the Author's Note: THIS IS pure sugary goodness, my first thought was 🚨 ABORT! ABORT! 🚨
But, my fight over flight instinct, plus my self-imposed rule never to DNF (okay, I'd barely begun, but, y'know, rules 😆) won me over, and I braved forward. 🤜🏻🤛🏻
So, to be fair, the warning is there beforehand of what you're getting into; so everything and anything that was not for me, was entirely because of me, and not the story itself.
Okay, maybe a little, but I'm trying to bring out the Santa and not the Scrooge in me. 🙆🏻♀️
Widowed for nearly a year and a half now after a decade-long marriage, thirty-eight year old Isaac still has not completely moved on or rather let go of Todd's memories - the few good, and the mostly bad, a husband who practically diminished his soul (exaggeration, or is it?? 👀) all his desires and interests, because they were not up to his own liking. Even if he was the one who pulled Isaac out of a bad time in his life, it was sad to see how long Isaac stayed in a marriage that only seemed to hurt him.
“I don’t believe in throwing away perfectly good wool—it’s bad karma— but I do believe in repurposing it. That’s what that wool needs. A new purpose.”
His next-door neighbors' thirty-year-old grandson, Luca, is the one who fills the void in his lonely heart. Splashes of happiness, sprinkles of cheer, and a generous heap of acceptance and understanding that warms and fills up his drab and dreary world, with a love of such sweetness, such purity, he was afraid every morning to wake up and find it was a dream. 🥺 Luca is the ideal; so patient, kind-hearted, a passionate and considerate lover - he's the perfect catch. In fact, he's so perfect, it hurt to see how horrible his parents treated him and his sister, Allegra. 😢
With a tender touch of mutual attraction plus a little work and some care do they see how worthy they are of being loved, little hints of encouragement that blossoms into something deeper and meaningful. 🥹 How Luca heals Isaac's unresolved conflicted emotions over Todd's lingering presence - a mixture of grief, relief, and vindication, while he in turn proves to Luca that he, too is deserving of not being simply a replacement, but one he treasures him for showed him that it's okay to appreciate the parts of him he'd forgotten, the things that made Isaac Isaac. 🤧
“Isaac, you should always have color in your life. Let me know if I ever let you down in that department, okay?”
Isaac let out a little sigh and a hum. “You are color in my life.”
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I would have liked more of the kitty's antics, Euclid. A lot of emphasis on the ups and downs of teaching, which at times felt more self-inserted and personal. I liked how the knitting served as an allusion to Isaac's feelings, and there were some fun aspects to it. 🧶 But, there's a certain level to how much sugary goodness I can stomach, and I had to glaze over certain parts discussing parenthood and pregnancies; mainly the family and friends moments that got a bit wearisome. 😣
I know, it sounds horrible, but I would've just liked more time with their romance, even when reality argues, life is more than just that. 😮💨 It's the camaraderie and joy and care friends and family bring to the table that makes up a life worth living. And with Luca brightening his heart, and Isaac learning that love is more than just giving, in a Karma Kitty Christmas that helps him have closure over his unresolved grief, but also the gift of finding himself again. ❤️🩹
November 8, 2025
A sweet, funny, low-angst, heartfelt, healing story. A teacher, a contractor, his pregnant sister, and an orange kitten make a house a home with the help of a bestie and her family and a work buddy and his niece, plus two grandparents. It's Amy Lane, so there's more here than a typical holiday(s) story, and I cried a few times, as usual. Oh, and there is knitting. :)
November 6, 2025
If you’re looking for a sweet story with MCs that warm your heart and supporting characters (think found family) that make you smile—including a weirdo stoner cat (of course) and lots of yarning—this is the book for you.
I loved Isaac and Luka’s journey from friendship to lovers to family, though to be honest, I think the family part happened first. Yes this was poignant and emotional at times and I did find myself watery-eyed, but this was not without that Amy humor that absolutely made me giggle, snicker, and laugh out loud.
So well written, this is Amy Lane holiday fluff at its best. Easily recommend…this one gets added to the reread pile for sure.
***ARC***
I loved Isaac and Luka’s journey from friendship to lovers to family, though to be honest, I think the family part happened first. Yes this was poignant and emotional at times and I did find myself watery-eyed, but this was not without that Amy humor that absolutely made me giggle, snicker, and laugh out loud.
So well written, this is Amy Lane holiday fluff at its best. Easily recommend…this one gets added to the reread pile for sure.
***ARC***
October 29, 2025
Cats, Crochet, and Christmas!
Amy Lane’s annual Christmas story never fails to hit the heartstrings. In Karma Kitty Christmas we meet Isaac, a school teacher still grieving after the death of his husband over a year earlier. He’s sitting on the porch, trying to make himself make something with brown yarn originally purchased to create a sweater for his late spouse, when his neighbors’ grandson, Luca, comes over to ask about his work.
Luca is remodeling his grandparents’ house before they sell it, in order to finance the long-term care facility they’ve moved into. Luca’s grandmother and Isaac know each other well, having shared a passion for knitting and crocheting. Luca, estranged from his parents since he came out to them, is very close with his grandparents. He’s curious about Isaac’s crafting, and asks if Isaac would make a baby blanket for Luca’s pregnant sister, who’s recently moved in with Luca.
Isaac agrees, if Luca will learn how to crochet and help with the creation. Thus begins a very slow burn romance between the two. Luca helps Isaac process his grief – and anger – over Isaac’s spouse’s death. They become chosen family, Isaac even invites Luca’s sister, Allegra, to move in. There are many sweet and funny moments, including one “dance off” with Isaac, his best work friend, and two of his students. Another is when the “cat distribution system” brings Euclid – an orange cat with a love for catnip – into his life.
This will become another annual re-read for me. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Amy Lane’s annual Christmas story never fails to hit the heartstrings. In Karma Kitty Christmas we meet Isaac, a school teacher still grieving after the death of his husband over a year earlier. He’s sitting on the porch, trying to make himself make something with brown yarn originally purchased to create a sweater for his late spouse, when his neighbors’ grandson, Luca, comes over to ask about his work.
Luca is remodeling his grandparents’ house before they sell it, in order to finance the long-term care facility they’ve moved into. Luca’s grandmother and Isaac know each other well, having shared a passion for knitting and crocheting. Luca, estranged from his parents since he came out to them, is very close with his grandparents. He’s curious about Isaac’s crafting, and asks if Isaac would make a baby blanket for Luca’s pregnant sister, who’s recently moved in with Luca.
Isaac agrees, if Luca will learn how to crochet and help with the creation. Thus begins a very slow burn romance between the two. Luca helps Isaac process his grief – and anger – over Isaac’s spouse’s death. They become chosen family, Isaac even invites Luca’s sister, Allegra, to move in. There are many sweet and funny moments, including one “dance off” with Isaac, his best work friend, and two of his students. Another is when the “cat distribution system” brings Euclid – an orange cat with a love for catnip – into his life.
This will become another annual re-read for me. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 10, 2025
3,5 stars
I thought I was heading for a 5 star-rating until about 60%, when I started wondering what else could happen until the end of the book (as the romance is mostly settled by that time).
Well, some important things do, but somehow it all seemed to drag a bit, celebrating the mundane and everyday tasks and talks. Don’t get me wrong, I really liked all the people in this story, MCs and secondary characters, but the fact I had to consciously pull myself back to the book in the later stages again and again, is a definite sign!
All in all, this book is about …
.) Isaac coming to terms with his past marriage and the fact he didn’t really like his late husband. This is very well told (Amy Lane’s writing is, as always, really excellent!) with a gradual progression that felt organic and real. But tbh, I got a teeny bit fed up with hearing Todd’s name so often, particularly later on in the book.
.) Isaac rediscovering a bit of himself he’s lost through his marriage.
.) Isaac falling in love with Luca. All I can say to that … awwww and aren’t they the cutest? And nice? And wholesome! And a bit hot, but not too much.
.) found family and creating family bonds.
.) knitting! Yes! I loved the symbolism between colour and feelings, and the joy of creating something out of yarn!
.) the cat distribution system. LOL.
and I loved ALL these elements and enjoyed those lovely people doing nice things, being kind and helpful, supporting and loving each other. Not sure why it got all a bit long-winded for me in the end. 🤷🏻♀️
I thought I was heading for a 5 star-rating until about 60%, when I started wondering what else could happen until the end of the book (as the romance is mostly settled by that time).
Well, some important things do, but somehow it all seemed to drag a bit, celebrating the mundane and everyday tasks and talks. Don’t get me wrong, I really liked all the people in this story, MCs and secondary characters, but the fact I had to consciously pull myself back to the book in the later stages again and again, is a definite sign!
All in all, this book is about …
.) Isaac coming to terms with his past marriage and the fact he didn’t really like his late husband. This is very well told (Amy Lane’s writing is, as always, really excellent!) with a gradual progression that felt organic and real. But tbh, I got a teeny bit fed up with hearing Todd’s name so often, particularly later on in the book.
.) Isaac rediscovering a bit of himself he’s lost through his marriage.
.) Isaac falling in love with Luca. All I can say to that … awwww and aren’t they the cutest? And nice? And wholesome! And a bit hot, but not too much.
.) found family and creating family bonds.
.) knitting! Yes! I loved the symbolism between colour and feelings, and the joy of creating something out of yarn!
.) the cat distribution system. LOL.
and I loved ALL these elements and enjoyed those lovely people doing nice things, being kind and helpful, supporting and loving each other. Not sure why it got all a bit long-winded for me in the end. 🤷🏻♀️
December 22, 2025
Yikes. I forgot to write my review when I finished last week, but this was very definitely a heartwarming and memorable holiday story. Or, I should say, it was a life story that takes place over the holidays as it could easily have been set any time of the year.
Isaac, a young widower and high school teacher and knitting fanatic (Come, on, Amy Lane, so what other hobby would one expect? LOL) who is struggling to move past his dead husband's wishes for him. Or should we say demands for him? Apparently his ex was controlling, manipulative and shaming and Isaac finds himself doing and saying what he expects Eric would have wanted. But what Isaac wants is to add color to his world, comfy furniture to his home, and to knit whatever he wants to his heart's content.
Isaac's motivation to achieve his own dreams and let go of the past comes in the form of Luka, a young construction worker who is fixing up his grandparent's home so they can maximize a profit and have enough money to live on in retirement. Luca befriends Isaac and then befriends Isaac's sister who is pregnant and in need of a place to stay. The group become family of the heart and I very much enjoyed the slow burn between Luca and Isaac, the emergence of the real Isaac as the man he's always had the potential to be, the family the group forms, the kids in Isaac's class, and the kitty who adopts them all.
I may come back to this for one more read in future as it left me with the warm and fuzzy feels and those are good to have any time of the year.
Isaac, a young widower and high school teacher and knitting fanatic (Come, on, Amy Lane, so what other hobby would one expect? LOL) who is struggling to move past his dead husband's wishes for him. Or should we say demands for him? Apparently his ex was controlling, manipulative and shaming and Isaac finds himself doing and saying what he expects Eric would have wanted. But what Isaac wants is to add color to his world, comfy furniture to his home, and to knit whatever he wants to his heart's content.
Isaac's motivation to achieve his own dreams and let go of the past comes in the form of Luka, a young construction worker who is fixing up his grandparent's home so they can maximize a profit and have enough money to live on in retirement. Luca befriends Isaac and then befriends Isaac's sister who is pregnant and in need of a place to stay. The group become family of the heart and I very much enjoyed the slow burn between Luca and Isaac, the emergence of the real Isaac as the man he's always had the potential to be, the family the group forms, the kids in Isaac's class, and the kitty who adopts them all.
I may come back to this for one more read in future as it left me with the warm and fuzzy feels and those are good to have any time of the year.
November 7, 2025
You know that picture in your head of a dark and cold winter night, with snow on the ground, sitting in front of a roaring fire with acup of hot cocoa with tiny marshmallows, the comfiest and coziest you’ve ever been? That’s what Karma Kitty Christmas by Amy Lane is. It’s a quick infusion of contentment, straight from the page to your feels.
Issac Browning is a widowed teacher, who in hindsight, really didn’t particularly like his dead husband. Luca is his neighbor’s grandson. Luca has taken on the project of renovating his grandparent’s house, and ends up renovating Isaac’s life. Isaac has grown stuck in his solitary life, spending his days teaching high school students math. He’s also knitting a sweater only his late husband would approve of, when Luca interrupts him to find out why he has such a sad frown on his face while doing something he is supposed to enjoy. Luca comes equipped with an entire family to envelop Isaac in love and color and life. Adding Luca and his family to his life is a profound and wonderful change of pace that opens his world to limitless yarn and living possibilities.
I can’t recommend this book highly enough. Ms. Lane excels at the quick Christmas romance that leaves you so much warmer than when you started reading. So go sit in front of an actual roaring fire and read this book.
Issac Browning is a widowed teacher, who in hindsight, really didn’t particularly like his dead husband. Luca is his neighbor’s grandson. Luca has taken on the project of renovating his grandparent’s house, and ends up renovating Isaac’s life. Isaac has grown stuck in his solitary life, spending his days teaching high school students math. He’s also knitting a sweater only his late husband would approve of, when Luca interrupts him to find out why he has such a sad frown on his face while doing something he is supposed to enjoy. Luca comes equipped with an entire family to envelop Isaac in love and color and life. Adding Luca and his family to his life is a profound and wonderful change of pace that opens his world to limitless yarn and living possibilities.
I can’t recommend this book highly enough. Ms. Lane excels at the quick Christmas romance that leaves you so much warmer than when you started reading. So go sit in front of an actual roaring fire and read this book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 4, 2025
Karma Kitty Christmas by Amy Lane is about Isaac, a math teacher, sitting on the porch knitting and arguing with himself about not wanting to use this ugly brown yarn to finish his dead husband’s boring sweater. Luca, a construction owner and grandson to his neighbors, looked over and saw the sadness and frustration on Isaac’s face that just hit him in the heart. What started out as a way to let Isaac know he wasn’t alone and has permission to be mad at his former husband turned into something more wonderful, scary and filled with color, and light whenever Isaac was near. Isaac, surprised by the support from a man who was his eye candy when knitting on the porch, helped him bring color back into his life as well as love and happiness again. I loved this story so much it makes you rage at a dead man, cheer for the widower and the man next door who are exactly what each needed when ugly brown yarn tangled them together to make a masterpiece called life with friends, family and a kitty.
November 5, 2025
If you are in the mood for a sweet story with wonderful supporting characters (cat included), this book is for you. Isaac lost the husband he didn't really like and is trying hard not to be angry at the dead. Luca comes along and helps him, and waits for him, to process his feelings and bring color back into his world. This is a lovely slow-burn romance. Like most of Amy Lane's stories, found family and the power of friendship are big themes here. I loved Luca's sister, all the work friends and students, and of course the cat distribution system-delivered Euclid. While this book has Christmas in the title, it is not a story that revolves around Christmas, so if you are like me and don't want to read Christmas stories too early, go ahead and jump into this one now. There is an excerpt at the end of the book from last year's holiday release, Bowling for Turkeys; but be warned, it will make you want to buy or re-read that book immediately after this one, like I did. Reading back-to-back feel good stories is just the break from reality that many of us need right now. Highly recommend!
November 4, 2025
So this was - I think - a case of: it's not the book, it's me. Because I love Amy Lane. Because I love Amy Lane. Absolutely adore her writing. And the writing here is, as always, wonderful. This book just had two things I'm not always fond of in too large amounts: fluff and kids. Thrown together, it just gets too much for me... So it's just balls of fluff. And with all those balls of fluff.. nothing really.. happens? If it hadn't been an Amy Lane book, I'd have probably DNF-ed it.
Basically, it’s a soft, heartwarming pile of knitting, affection, and sweetness.
So, if you're in the mood for A LOT of really well-written fluff, definitely recommend. If you're not in the mood for it, wait until you are.
Basically, it’s a soft, heartwarming pile of knitting, affection, and sweetness.
So, if you're in the mood for A LOT of really well-written fluff, definitely recommend. If you're not in the mood for it, wait until you are.
December 17, 2025
Isaac’s life is dull as in everything is in shades of tan. He’s lost his husband but it runs deeper. Luca speaks to him when he sees him looking upset. What starts as a friendship that will change their lives and lives around them. As their relationship grows so does the family they are make. Amy Lane is wonderful at showcasing the strength found in the family you make and it shows up so well in this story. It also shows taking a few small steps to engage with another person can change so much around you; the man next door who looks sad to the co-worker who you really don’t like. There’s also the reminder to not judge if you don’t have all the facts. This is a wonderful blend of a great story that both entertains and makes you think. #CMCon26
November 10, 2025
This was a very sweet and tender (but still sexy) romance. Isaac and Luca were wonderful together, and their gentle care and longing for each other was full of heart. They were both so darn likable. Each man had trauma to work through - as did Luca's sister, who played a major role here. The way they pulled together and became a family was lovely. I loved these people, as well as their supportive family and friends, including Isaac's students. I had to smile when the cat distribution system gifted Isaac with an orange catnip addict; and I loved the yarn work, the cooking, and all the ways these people showed their love for each other. I adored this book!
November 4, 2025
Okay, so this book was just so sweet. So lovely. The characters were really nice.
But wow did this book drag. I mean, it's only 240 pages (ending with an excerpt from another book) but I felt like I was reading it forever. I only managed to finish it because DNFing just felt so mean when it was a really lovely book.
I guess for me it's a nice real-world relationship and romance and found family and so on and so forth, but not interesting/eventful/angsty/sexy/anything enough to make a great book.
But wow did this book drag. I mean, it's only 240 pages (ending with an excerpt from another book) but I felt like I was reading it forever. I only managed to finish it because DNFing just felt so mean when it was a really lovely book.
I guess for me it's a nice real-world relationship and romance and found family and so on and so forth, but not interesting/eventful/angsty/sexy/anything enough to make a great book.
November 17, 2025
I swear there is not a book of Amy's I can get through without sobbing! Oh this so good! I don't know what I laughed at harder...the stoned cat, Roxy & Allegra, etc etc. And not going to lie, Isaac getting that last comment out about Todd, 🤣🤣yeah. I really want something on Jimmy Bob...like some kind of epilogue. He's such a sweetie, he needs something. Even the teacher, that was great. When she opened up. I'm so glad that turned out how it did. There's just so much. But due to not wanting to give anything away....I'm going to just say this. Go grab this. So worth every word
November 5, 2025
Perfect holiday romance
Isaac is still trying to figure out how to grieve for his husband because their marriage was not the greatest.
Luca is is neighbor's grandson and while initially he was just essentially eye candy, because of their age gap, he eventually brings life, love and laughter back into Isaac's life.
Euclid was an adorable kitty addition.
I absolutely loved the found family aspect as well.
Isaac is still trying to figure out how to grieve for his husband because their marriage was not the greatest.
Luca is is neighbor's grandson and while initially he was just essentially eye candy, because of their age gap, he eventually brings life, love and laughter back into Isaac's life.
Euclid was an adorable kitty addition.
I absolutely loved the found family aspect as well.
December 3, 2025
Another heartwarming story that I absolutely love. For me, it's a story of discovery, of finding yourself and finding all the things and people that support and complete who that is. It's also about being aware, of yourself and others, and of the impact our actions have, both in the negative but also more importantly in the positive. And ultimately, it's about love, including that of an orange boi stoner cat.
November 4, 2025
This is a wonderful Christmas book and a perfect start to the season. The characters were beyond fabulous and the pace made it hard to put the book down. I loved how Luca was able to bring Isaac out of the grief of losing his husband and help him realize that his marriage was not all bad. The cat and the crocheting were just cherries on top of a wonderful story.
November 9, 2025
I look forward to this author’s Christmas stories every year and I have never been disappointed. This year’s story had a little less angst than some stories from past years but sometimes you just want a story with low angst and a sweet love story. This story was great with found family, a cat, knitting, and of course a love story.
November 13, 2025
Isaac bonds with his friend Luca's sister over their love of knitting and as she is pregnant Isaac invites her to move in as he has a large house and she is currently living with Isaac in his small house.
Isaac is getting over the death of his not so nice husband and is starting to enjoy his new found freedom.
Loved Isaac's relationship with his students and also when he gets his ginger cat.
Isaac is getting over the death of his not so nice husband and is starting to enjoy his new found freedom.
Loved Isaac's relationship with his students and also when he gets his ginger cat.
November 30, 2025
There are always so many feels when reading a Christmas story from Amy. So many feels. Isaac is living a drab, colorless life since his husband died. A marriage that had so many limits. Luca is helping to renovate his grandparents' house. What starts with a knitting question, become friendship and more. I loved Euclid the cat nip loving ginger cat.
December 7, 2025
A Must Christmas Read!
“Karma Kitty Christmas is a tug-at-your heart, winter-warmth romp with relatable characters, tender moments, and many laughs! It has great character development and the at-home comfort that you expect when you read a book by Amy Lane! Don’t miss out on the holiday read! It will add Merry to your Christmas!
“Karma Kitty Christmas is a tug-at-your heart, winter-warmth romp with relatable characters, tender moments, and many laughs! It has great character development and the at-home comfort that you expect when you read a book by Amy Lane! Don’t miss out on the holiday read! It will add Merry to your Christmas!
November 4, 2025
If you’re looking for a sweet holiday read, then look no further than. I loved Isaac and Luca’s story. The Cat Distribution system strikes again and Euclid is the perfect kitty to fit into Isaac’s life.
November 7, 2025
Amy Lane does is again. This is a sweet Holiday story filled with laughs,love and a cute kitten. Read it in one sitting. Seeing Isaac grow with Luca help and then throw in Euclid, just a wonderful warm story
December 15, 2025
As always, Amy Lane's holiday offering is heartwarming and my December reading wouldn't have been complete without it. I loved how steadfast these 2 men were, how confident they were that they were building something too important to risk without giving it a solid foundation.
November 4, 2025
Loveable characters and a satisfying, heartwarming story. I really enjoyed seeing them start a friendship and grow into love and then being a family. Even most of the side characters are loveable!
November 7, 2025
4,5 stars
November 12, 2025
Review to follow
November 15, 2025
So much fluffy, fantastic goodness.
November 26, 2025
perfect for the holidays
A great book to read before the holidays begins.The characters and the story are so much fun.Merry Christmas to everyone!
A great book to read before the holidays begins.The characters and the story are so much fun.Merry Christmas to everyone!
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