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Magical Romantic Comedies #13
Murder Mittens
Alternate cover edition of ASIN B084RVQ1JY
Becoming a bounty hunter and taking on the call sign of Murder Mittens wasn’t Harri’s brightest move, but what’s a lynx to do with millions of debt while working a customer service gig? The scars deforming her face won’t remove themselves, and she’ll bag and tag every criminal in the United States to get rid of them if necessary.
Being assigned a handler could make or break her, but did the powers that be really have to toss Sebastian Sumners her way? The lion with a stubborn streak as wide as hers tests her patience on a good day, but nothing makes her purr more than goading him into roaring.
Add in a protective family, a serial killer on the loose, and more trouble than any one cat needs, and it’s going to take a miracle for Harri to get through the most important job of her life.
Warning: contains magic, humor, cranky shapeshifters, cats, murder, and mayhem. Proceed with caution.
Becoming a bounty hunter and taking on the call sign of Murder Mittens wasn’t Harri’s brightest move, but what’s a lynx to do with millions of debt while working a customer service gig? The scars deforming her face won’t remove themselves, and she’ll bag and tag every criminal in the United States to get rid of them if necessary.
Being assigned a handler could make or break her, but did the powers that be really have to toss Sebastian Sumners her way? The lion with a stubborn streak as wide as hers tests her patience on a good day, but nothing makes her purr more than goading him into roaring.
Add in a protective family, a serial killer on the loose, and more trouble than any one cat needs, and it’s going to take a miracle for Harri to get through the most important job of her life.
Warning: contains magic, humor, cranky shapeshifters, cats, murder, and mayhem. Proceed with caution.
314 pages, ebook
First published December 25, 2020
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About the author
R.J. Blain
84 books1,314 followersRJ Blain suffers from a Moleskine journal obsession, a pen fixation, and a terrible tendency to pun without warning.
When she isn't playing pretend, she likes to think she's a cartographer and a sumi-e painter. In reality, she herds cats and a husband, and obeys the commands of Tsu Dhi, the great warrior fish.
In her spare time, she daydreams about being a spy. Should that fail, her contingency plan involves tying her best of enemies to spinning wheels and quoting James Bond villains until she is satisfied.
When she isn't playing pretend, she likes to think she's a cartographer and a sumi-e painter. In reality, she herds cats and a husband, and obeys the commands of Tsu Dhi, the great warrior fish.
In her spare time, she daydreams about being a spy. Should that fail, her contingency plan involves tying her best of enemies to spinning wheels and quoting James Bond villains until she is satisfied.
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December 31, 2021
I'm coming to the 'caught up' part of this series. BooHoo! But as much as we wish a good series will go on forever, they don't. Or at least, we have to wait for the next installment.
In this book we have a Lynx and a Lion. Both are shifters. One thing about this writer is she seems to give the shifters some of the personality traits of their animal. So although our heroine, the lynx, is terribly scarred from an accident when she was very young, she is still strong and cat-like in her appreciation of comforts and gifts.
She is a bounty hunter and is making enough money to save up for an expensive operation that will remove her scars. We don't find out how the fire started or how a young child was caught in it, but we do see the devastation left behind.
As the only daughter of an extremely large family she is well loved and protected. That is why she doesn't tell her family what her job is. They think she handles customer calls from her apartment. Which she does. The book begins with her handling an irate customer who thought his computer had a cup holder. Ugh!
But she has finally landed the kind of contract that will bring in the big bucks and mean she has enough to pay for the bare minimum of the surgery.
This is where our hero comes in. He is a lion shapeshifter. He has been her Handler from the CDC quite a few times, but what she doesn't know is that he has been in love with her for years. Since he didn't flinch when he first saw her scars and doesn't seem to mind them at all, she has had a bit of a crush on him, too.
Now that they are teaming up to catch the big bad guy, their romance can get going.
This is a fun book, with a few dark things. But those and the sex are all done off page. On the page is lots and lots of dialogue and lots of love.
In this book we have a Lynx and a Lion. Both are shifters. One thing about this writer is she seems to give the shifters some of the personality traits of their animal. So although our heroine, the lynx, is terribly scarred from an accident when she was very young, she is still strong and cat-like in her appreciation of comforts and gifts.
She is a bounty hunter and is making enough money to save up for an expensive operation that will remove her scars. We don't find out how the fire started or how a young child was caught in it, but we do see the devastation left behind.
As the only daughter of an extremely large family she is well loved and protected. That is why she doesn't tell her family what her job is. They think she handles customer calls from her apartment. Which she does. The book begins with her handling an irate customer who thought his computer had a cup holder. Ugh!
But she has finally landed the kind of contract that will bring in the big bucks and mean she has enough to pay for the bare minimum of the surgery.
This is where our hero comes in. He is a lion shapeshifter. He has been her Handler from the CDC quite a few times, but what she doesn't know is that he has been in love with her for years. Since he didn't flinch when he first saw her scars and doesn't seem to mind them at all, she has had a bit of a crush on him, too.
Now that they are teaming up to catch the big bad guy, their romance can get going.
This is a fun book, with a few dark things. But those and the sex are all done off page. On the page is lots and lots of dialogue and lots of love.
December 26, 2020
Loved the book
It’s nice to read about a woman, who scars and all, still handles life like a champ and has the guns to prove it.
It’s serious but funny too, and a delight to read. I loved that the woman doesn’t hate how she looks. She just doesn’t like that small children are afraid of her. I like that she takes charge of fixing that’s wrong with her life, while still being willing to receive help. I warmly recommend this book to others.
It’s nice to read about a woman, who scars and all, still handles life like a champ and has the guns to prove it.
It’s serious but funny too, and a delight to read. I loved that the woman doesn’t hate how she looks. She just doesn’t like that small children are afraid of her. I like that she takes charge of fixing that’s wrong with her life, while still being willing to receive help. I warmly recommend this book to others.
December 26, 2020
Well it’s pretty much what I expected, a nice surprise Christmas morning. Some dark themes but mostly soft and fluffy. I liked the cats and how many there were. The roar and purring got a bit old, but I liked how close the lynxes were and how protective they were of their sister.
December 26, 2023
Loved, loved, loved this book.
Harry and Sebastian are great characters. Harris is the rarest of the rare, a female lynx shifter. She would be fighting off potential mates 24/7 if not for her scars. As a child Harry was severely burned in a fire, resulting in major damage to her face and body, which has left her with severe scarring. People flinch when they see Harri and the sight of her has been known to make children cry. So, life has been difficult it Harri refuses to hide away and feel sorry for herself. She works as a bounty hunter hoping one day to earn enough money to have her scars removed. Sebastian is Harry's s often. Another interesting fact about Harri she is the only single female lynx alive but is one of 48 children, her parents having had 15 litters, all of which are boys apart from Harri. 47 brothers, it will take a brave man indeed to take Harri on,,,,,,,,,,,,,or just one confident lion.
Harry and Sebastian are great characters. Harris is the rarest of the rare, a female lynx shifter. She would be fighting off potential mates 24/7 if not for her scars. As a child Harry was severely burned in a fire, resulting in major damage to her face and body, which has left her with severe scarring. People flinch when they see Harri and the sight of her has been known to make children cry. So, life has been difficult it Harri refuses to hide away and feel sorry for herself. She works as a bounty hunter hoping one day to earn enough money to have her scars removed. Sebastian is Harry's s often. Another interesting fact about Harri she is the only single female lynx alive but is one of 48 children, her parents having had 15 litters, all of which are boys apart from Harri. 47 brothers, it will take a brave man indeed to take Harri on,,,,,,,,,,,,,or just one confident lion.
December 25, 2020
Happy sigh
That is the sigh of a satisfied reader. Harris is a fun bounty hunter, with a side job in tech support (a job that leaves people feeling murderous). I loved this from the 1st line, although chapter 5 almost made me swoon with joy.
She's an eternally single lycanthrope, partially because of 47 over protective brothers. Her whole family is entertaining, as is the gent who attracts her attention, whom she nicknames Mr. Mane.
I can't say more without giving away too much.
This is a romance, with a HEA, and the lovemaking is off-screen. There's humor & murder (as the series title states). Enjoy.
That is the sigh of a satisfied reader. Harris is a fun bounty hunter, with a side job in tech support (a job that leaves people feeling murderous). I loved this from the 1st line, although chapter 5 almost made me swoon with joy.
She's an eternally single lycanthrope, partially because of 47 over protective brothers. Her whole family is entertaining, as is the gent who attracts her attention, whom she nicknames Mr. Mane.
I can't say more without giving away too much.
This is a romance, with a HEA, and the lovemaking is off-screen. There's humor & murder (as the series title states). Enjoy.
February 13, 2023
2023 bk 56. Another of my favorites of the series. In this case a discussion of how scars cause people to react poorly towards those with visible scars and learning to look beyond the visual to see the real person. Well done - loved Murder Mittens, Inc., her new handler, and the romance that had factor in the many siblings plus a protective father and uncle! Some of the best chuckles in the series.
October 21, 2024
I enjoyed the beginning of Murder Mittens until Sebastion admitted he sewed his own suits! That was a turn off! I skimmed my way through the story because there was too much talking! The story ended well.
January 13, 2021
could not finish this!!
I hate romance novels where it's clearly obvious from the beginning who the love interest is, and that they will get together with the MC. I've also forgotten the character's names now, but basically, the main character starts talking about this guy who she thinks is really hot almost from the very beginning. She has heavy facial scarring and he's the only man who's ever been fine with her face.
Before anything important happens, they first get together with little to no tension or drama. It's boring to read frankly. They're supposed to be finding a murderer together, but that plot is put off until they get together, and because the aforementioned first part was so boring, I didn't even last until the murder plot. Usually Blain's really good at writing a cohesive plot with romance woven in (I forget the title but the one with the chameleon on the cover is a great example), but this plot was so weirdly separated, like oil and water. It would have been so much better if they fell in love while finding the murderer!
I read somewhere that Blain's release schedule is apparently nuts, like six books a year or something, and honestly, I'd rather she take her time and release one or two. Quality over quantity. This could have been much better than it was, and since there's not really take backsies when it comes to published fiction, there's no chance for it to reach its full potential. Sad.
I hate romance novels where it's clearly obvious from the beginning who the love interest is, and that they will get together with the MC. I've also forgotten the character's names now, but basically, the main character starts talking about this guy who she thinks is really hot almost from the very beginning. She has heavy facial scarring and he's the only man who's ever been fine with her face.
Before anything important happens, they first get together with little to no tension or drama. It's boring to read frankly. They're supposed to be finding a murderer together, but that plot is put off until they get together, and because the aforementioned first part was so boring, I didn't even last until the murder plot. Usually Blain's really good at writing a cohesive plot with romance woven in (I forget the title but the one with the chameleon on the cover is a great example), but this plot was so weirdly separated, like oil and water. It would have been so much better if they fell in love while finding the murderer!
I read somewhere that Blain's release schedule is apparently nuts, like six books a year or something, and honestly, I'd rather she take her time and release one or two. Quality over quantity. This could have been much better than it was, and since there's not really take backsies when it comes to published fiction, there's no chance for it to reach its full potential. Sad.
August 18, 2021
More than 80% of this book is inane chatter between the two leads, basically 'I like it when you roar so I annoy you to make you roar' and 'I know your purr when I roar so I roar to make you purr'. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat. There is barely any story between the pages and pages of boring, repetitive chatter. Which is a shame, as there could be.
In the end, I just hated everything and was flicking pages to get to some plot then realised I had flicked 20 pages and still nothing but stupid dribble conversations so I gave up.
Another 'miss' from this author; however, she has a few good ones so it is worth reading each one to check.
In the end, I just hated everything and was flicking pages to get to some plot then realised I had flicked 20 pages and still nothing but stupid dribble conversations so I gave up.
Another 'miss' from this author; however, she has a few good ones so it is worth reading each one to check.
June 19, 2023
I love this series, but this one wasn't as good as some of the others. I love the snark in these books and the romance that leaves the sex details in our imaginations instead of graphically depicted in the page.
This romance is between a lynx shifter female and a lion shifter male. The lynx comes from a HUGE family of something like 47 brothers! Female lynx shifters are rare. She has had various suitors, but when they see her burned face, they grimace and run away. Her face scares the kittens, young family members, until they get used to her face. So she has decided to do whatever it takes to save up the money to have a magical surgery that is needed to convince her shifter virus not to return her to a scarred state. Her uncle is a bounty hunter and makes good money, so she has been doing the same in secret without any family members knowledge. She met a lion shifter that she likes to antagonize to elicit roars from him. That turns her on. Also, he never grimaced at her scars. Let the romance ensue...
A few things bothered me in this book. My sister was burned over 70% of her body when she was a toddler. It bothers me how much this character is driven to remove her scars and how self-conscious of them she is. Yes, some kids point at her and whisper about her, but I guess I don't notice it much any more, at least not the way I did when we were kids. She gets massages. I imagine the therapists probably ask her if there is anywhere that is too sensitive or something, but I don't imagine they cringe when they see her. She is married. She is loved. She is beautiful and gets cat-calls.
My sister had so many surgeries as a child to deal with the tight scar tissues. She is still dealing with them decades later. She also lost parts of her fingers and her outer ears. If this character was that badly burned and the shifter virus didn't heal them, why didn't she need lots of surgeries already? I guess this book comes across as what someone who hasn't been through this kind of trauma imagines the life of a person who has. Of course, other burn patients with facial and full body scars may have had vastly different social experiences, but they have all spent a lot of time in the hospital. (Here's a plug for Shriners Children's Burn Hospitals.)
This story also involves tracking down shifter rapists and kidnappers, for those who would like a trigger warning. As usual for this series, look at the name, there is violence and murder in this book.
This romance is between a lynx shifter female and a lion shifter male. The lynx comes from a HUGE family of something like 47 brothers! Female lynx shifters are rare. She has had various suitors, but when they see her burned face, they grimace and run away. Her face scares the kittens, young family members, until they get used to her face. So she has decided to do whatever it takes to save up the money to have a magical surgery that is needed to convince her shifter virus not to return her to a scarred state. Her uncle is a bounty hunter and makes good money, so she has been doing the same in secret without any family members knowledge. She met a lion shifter that she likes to antagonize to elicit roars from him. That turns her on. Also, he never grimaced at her scars. Let the romance ensue...
A few things bothered me in this book. My sister was burned over 70% of her body when she was a toddler. It bothers me how much this character is driven to remove her scars and how self-conscious of them she is. Yes, some kids point at her and whisper about her, but I guess I don't notice it much any more, at least not the way I did when we were kids. She gets massages. I imagine the therapists probably ask her if there is anywhere that is too sensitive or something, but I don't imagine they cringe when they see her. She is married. She is loved. She is beautiful and gets cat-calls.
My sister had so many surgeries as a child to deal with the tight scar tissues. She is still dealing with them decades later. She also lost parts of her fingers and her outer ears. If this character was that badly burned and the shifter virus didn't heal them, why didn't she need lots of surgeries already? I guess this book comes across as what someone who hasn't been through this kind of trauma imagines the life of a person who has. Of course, other burn patients with facial and full body scars may have had vastly different social experiences, but they have all spent a lot of time in the hospital. (Here's a plug for Shriners Children's Burn Hospitals.)
This story also involves tracking down shifter rapists and kidnappers, for those who would like a trigger warning. As usual for this series, look at the name, there is violence and murder in this book.
April 29, 2021
Sadly I didn't like this book at all. Normally I love this author's work. The idea behind the story was great. The first four chapters or so were good. Had lots of funny bits. But then it turned, well, meh. It kind of makes me wonder if the author turned the book over to a ghost writer. Basically told them the idea, started it for them, and then just left the project. I found myself skipping over half the book hoping they'd eventually get back around to the main plot. Normally I re-read this author's books 4 or 5 times to catch all the little jokes I missed. Not this time. One read was enough. I wish I'd checked it out from the library instead of spending $7 on it. I will continue to read things by this author, unless it appears this is her new way of writing.
Spoilers below as I go into the plot and my problems with it, but I tried not to give too much away.
Basic plot is as follows: Harri works in a call center by day and as a hitman by night. She was in a bad fire as a child (never really addressed other than saying she was in a fire constantly, but how did it start, who saved her, etc) and is saving up money to get the scars removed from her face and body. In the first four or five chapters we meet her family, her love interest, and learn about her secret job. Then she goes to the spa with her love interest where they have sex for the next 7 or 8 chapters. Then we finally get back to the job where she's tracking a man who likes to kidnap, impregnate, and murder women with scars. One chapter about looking for him. One chapter where she finds him and stuff happens. Then we're done. Epilog, she gets her face fixed and tells her family she's a hitman. The end.
Spoilers below as I go into the plot and my problems with it, but I tried not to give too much away.
Basic plot is as follows: Harri works in a call center by day and as a hitman by night. She was in a bad fire as a child (never really addressed other than saying she was in a fire constantly, but how did it start, who saved her, etc) and is saving up money to get the scars removed from her face and body. In the first four or five chapters we meet her family, her love interest, and learn about her secret job. Then she goes to the spa with her love interest where they have sex for the next 7 or 8 chapters. Then we finally get back to the job where she's tracking a man who likes to kidnap, impregnate, and murder women with scars. One chapter about looking for him. One chapter where she finds him and stuff happens. Then we're done. Epilog, she gets her face fixed and tells her family she's a hitman. The end.
January 19, 2023
TLDR: Skip this book, others in the series are entertaining but this one isn't.
I'm not looking for great literature, just a fun romp. But my gods, even with as low as I set the bar, this book managed to tunnel underneath it. I have serious doubts that it was written by the same author as the first book of the series. Or maybe earlier books had an editor who was performing a Herculean task, who finally gave up and walked away.
Where to start? It's a romance novel that appears to be terrified of mentioning any sort of physical intimacy or desire (even PG-rated stuff), instead substituting an obsession with "roars" and "purrs." No, those aren't euphemisms. The detailed contents and probable dollar value of a hotel gift basket are contemplated at length, even though none of that has anything at all to do with character development, the plot, or anything else. The dialog appears to have been scripted by the Department of Redundancy Department. "Tell, Don't Show" appears to be the author's approach to disposing of the plot. And it's got a lovely example of spectacularly bad women's anatomy.
Why did I finish reading this book? I might have thrown myself into traffic and found it to be a less painful experience. The book contributed nothing to the larger world of the series (which does have many books what are better, with varying degrees of quality). Just skip it. You'll be glad you did.
I'm not looking for great literature, just a fun romp. But my gods, even with as low as I set the bar, this book managed to tunnel underneath it. I have serious doubts that it was written by the same author as the first book of the series. Or maybe earlier books had an editor who was performing a Herculean task, who finally gave up and walked away.
Where to start? It's a romance novel that appears to be terrified of mentioning any sort of physical intimacy or desire (even PG-rated stuff), instead substituting an obsession with "roars" and "purrs." No, those aren't euphemisms. The detailed contents and probable dollar value of a hotel gift basket are contemplated at length, even though none of that has anything at all to do with character development, the plot, or anything else. The dialog appears to have been scripted by the Department of Redundancy Department. "Tell, Don't Show" appears to be the author's approach to disposing of the plot. And it's got a lovely example of spectacularly bad women's anatomy.
Why did I finish reading this book? I might have thrown myself into traffic and found it to be a less painful experience. The book contributed nothing to the larger world of the series (which does have many books what are better, with varying degrees of quality). Just skip it. You'll be glad you did.
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June 1, 2023note for the Author. **a series review**
This is just general commentary for the author. I know you won’t ever read this, but perhaps The Management will read it and send it your way.
Fluff is fine. Mag Rom Coms are fine. But if you think that important social commentary is missing or has been missed in any of these books, please look at what is saved and annotated in this series. I love all your pen names and all your series (I have all the ones that I know is by you!) but this series is good when I have the blues. Seeing perfectly imperfect couples find happiness while learning to accept their foibles and snarky attitudes makes me feel all is right in the world.
This novel has an independent female lead supported by her enormous loving family with a male co lead that surprises and delights readers. This book says people that are different know it and don’t need it pointed out every day in every way. It says that having scars doesn’t make you less normal or less human. It shames me that nice people harden their hearts because of constant disappointment by the human race. Having someone see the real you beyond the disfigurement is the HEA.
This is just general commentary for the author. I know you won’t ever read this, but perhaps The Management will read it and send it your way.
Fluff is fine. Mag Rom Coms are fine. But if you think that important social commentary is missing or has been missed in any of these books, please look at what is saved and annotated in this series. I love all your pen names and all your series (I have all the ones that I know is by you!) but this series is good when I have the blues. Seeing perfectly imperfect couples find happiness while learning to accept their foibles and snarky attitudes makes me feel all is right in the world.
This novel has an independent female lead supported by her enormous loving family with a male co lead that surprises and delights readers. This book says people that are different know it and don’t need it pointed out every day in every way. It says that having scars doesn’t make you less normal or less human. It shames me that nice people harden their hearts because of constant disappointment by the human race. Having someone see the real you beyond the disfigurement is the HEA.
December 29, 2020
I preordered this, but did not read it right away. i really, really wanted to, but I also wanted to wait until I wasn't tired and could put my whole focus to work. Its no secret the RJ Blain is one of my 'one click' authors, so it should come as no surprise when I fangirl wildly :)
Ms Blain makes comedy seem effortless, which it so very isn't. It is so very, very easy to get the funny wrong. Ms Blain doesn't put a paw wrong in this hysterically funny episode in her Body Count series.
48 brothers! 48! Her poor parents, although I desperately need a kitten cuddle pile. Like, now.
Although I finished this book fanning myself furiously, there is nary a descriptive sex scene in the entire book. I do not know another author that can do this, and do it extremely well.
Harri and Sebastian are heading to the top of my 'favourite couple' list.
I adored this book, and it totally deserves its 5 stars.
Ms Blain makes comedy seem effortless, which it so very isn't. It is so very, very easy to get the funny wrong. Ms Blain doesn't put a paw wrong in this hysterically funny episode in her Body Count series.
48 brothers! 48! Her poor parents, although I desperately need a kitten cuddle pile. Like, now.
Although I finished this book fanning myself furiously, there is nary a descriptive sex scene in the entire book. I do not know another author that can do this, and do it extremely well.
Harri and Sebastian are heading to the top of my 'favourite couple' list.
I adored this book, and it totally deserves its 5 stars.
December 28, 2020
AWESOMELY FUN!
Wow! I loved this story! A woman lynx shifter named Harri is a bounty hunter with a day job. She's got money to make for a good cause. She needs to pay for reconstructive magical surgery for her scars. Its not cheap and the best way to earn the money is to take out the trash. She isn't bothered by having to kill the stupid shifters that bring on the wrath of the government. Its her job and she is excellent at it. Now she had a handsome lion shifter as her handler and her lynx virus wants him to do much more than handle her. Hijinks ensues as they set out to hunt down a serial killer with a bounty on his head that will pay for her treatment. Lookout world Murder Mittens is on the prowl! Give it a read. This book is a world of fun and quirkiness. You'll love it!
Wow! I loved this story! A woman lynx shifter named Harri is a bounty hunter with a day job. She's got money to make for a good cause. She needs to pay for reconstructive magical surgery for her scars. Its not cheap and the best way to earn the money is to take out the trash. She isn't bothered by having to kill the stupid shifters that bring on the wrath of the government. Its her job and she is excellent at it. Now she had a handsome lion shifter as her handler and her lynx virus wants him to do much more than handle her. Hijinks ensues as they set out to hunt down a serial killer with a bounty on his head that will pay for her treatment. Lookout world Murder Mittens is on the prowl! Give it a read. This book is a world of fun and quirkiness. You'll love it!
December 28, 2020
Knocked another one out of the park!
I picked up this series purely because I needed, well even I did not know what I needed at the time, and before I got a dozen pages in I was giggling like Bailey on a napalm bender. Before I knew it I was hooked, and the whole damn set is on my permanent comfort reads list.
The books are smart without being preachy, light without being air-headed, and exactly the kind of stories you want to curl up with a cup of hot cocoa and a warm blanket to enjoy. The banter between the main character and their love interest is alway fast paced fun, and if you look for it, there’s quite a bit of wisdom hiding in the glitter of pixie dust. Enjoy, I know I will.
I picked up this series purely because I needed, well even I did not know what I needed at the time, and before I got a dozen pages in I was giggling like Bailey on a napalm bender. Before I knew it I was hooked, and the whole damn set is on my permanent comfort reads list.
The books are smart without being preachy, light without being air-headed, and exactly the kind of stories you want to curl up with a cup of hot cocoa and a warm blanket to enjoy. The banter between the main character and their love interest is alway fast paced fun, and if you look for it, there’s quite a bit of wisdom hiding in the glitter of pixie dust. Enjoy, I know I will.
March 25, 2023
Murder Mittens (Magical Romantic Comedies #13) by R.J. Blain – Badly burned in a fire, the only daughter in a huge clan of brothers, and chronically single, Harri’s life as a customer service phone rep would be enough to drive anyone crazy. Lucky for her, she has an outlet for all that angst! As a government handled bounty hunter (call sign Murder Mittens), Harri just got upgraded to handle a serial killer going after pregnant women and stealing their babies. Good thing the lion she loves to harass is ready to stake his claim on his favorite lynx to short circuit her virus allowing plastic surgeons to fix her scarring! But first they have to claim the serial killer’s bounty! How do you not go crazy with that many brothers? Happy Reading!
January 10, 2021
It’s so fluffy...not.
No Spoilers...
I love RJ Blain. Her talents are many and so are her writing abilities.
What I didn’t like... nothing. Nothing at all.
What I liked... all of it. The characters, the plot, but my favourite part is how she can right romance without it making you roll your eyes... unless you’re rolling your eyes because you realised the humour got you.
It’s really difficult telling you why I rate these books so highly without giving anything away. Let’s just say this book is like a well wrapped present with many layers and many depths. It’s so well done.
Just read the damn book already. Do yourself a favour and hit that button now.
No Spoilers...
I love RJ Blain. Her talents are many and so are her writing abilities.
What I didn’t like... nothing. Nothing at all.
What I liked... all of it. The characters, the plot, but my favourite part is how she can right romance without it making you roll your eyes... unless you’re rolling your eyes because you realised the humour got you.
It’s really difficult telling you why I rate these books so highly without giving anything away. Let’s just say this book is like a well wrapped present with many layers and many depths. It’s so well done.
Just read the damn book already. Do yourself a favour and hit that button now.
December 26, 2020
Definitely worth the wait
Harri is a very strong female character, typical of this author, who has learned to be mentally tough after a childhood accident left her severely scarred.
Sebastian is the dream man she (secretly?) drools over and works with in her side job.
As always with this author, the world building is seamless and the characters are fantastic. The violence against the bad guys goes toward the sense of justice required.
Loved it of course, as I love all R.J.Blain books.
Harri is a very strong female character, typical of this author, who has learned to be mentally tough after a childhood accident left her severely scarred.
Sebastian is the dream man she (secretly?) drools over and works with in her side job.
As always with this author, the world building is seamless and the characters are fantastic. The violence against the bad guys goes toward the sense of justice required.
Loved it of course, as I love all R.J.Blain books.
December 27, 2020
As always RJ Blain delivers
I normally don't write reviews for the books I've read (which is over 2,000) but sometimes there are ones that you have to express your love for. I LOVE this series. It's exactly what I need on a bad day. These books always makes me giggle while reading them. Their silly and goofy in the best way. I will keep buying them as long as she keeps writing them. Please RJ Blain keep writing! 💖
I normally don't write reviews for the books I've read (which is over 2,000) but sometimes there are ones that you have to express your love for. I LOVE this series. It's exactly what I need on a bad day. These books always makes me giggle while reading them. Their silly and goofy in the best way. I will keep buying them as long as she keeps writing them. Please RJ Blain keep writing! 💖
December 27, 2020
Made me laugh!
I love this book!! RJ Blain does it again! She wrote a book that is interesting and funny but draws you in to the lives of her characters. She stares at the end that it was longer than intended, but I wish it was longer still. I love being sucked into the worlds that she creates. You will be totally happy when you are finished reading this book. I highly recommend this book and any others written by RJ Blain.
I love this book!! RJ Blain does it again! She wrote a book that is interesting and funny but draws you in to the lives of her characters. She stares at the end that it was longer than intended, but I wish it was longer still. I love being sucked into the worlds that she creates. You will be totally happy when you are finished reading this book. I highly recommend this book and any others written by RJ Blain.
December 30, 2020
Love the Snark
I have enjoyed every book in this series. I appreciate the effort the author takes to write the humor and snark as it is not easy to be funny and snarky on a regular basis. I am a big fan of paranormal and like the world built by RJ Blain. The prejudice and issues faced by the various species make it seem more realistic as we all know not everyone is tolerant to those who are different. So the books are funny but also highlight some of the issues every society has and tries to rise above.
I have enjoyed every book in this series. I appreciate the effort the author takes to write the humor and snark as it is not easy to be funny and snarky on a regular basis. I am a big fan of paranormal and like the world built by RJ Blain. The prejudice and issues faced by the various species make it seem more realistic as we all know not everyone is tolerant to those who are different. So the books are funny but also highlight some of the issues every society has and tries to rise above.
January 3, 2021
Thank you, RJ!
I have read every book in this series available so far, and I have loved every second. This series came into my life during a time of major grief and these books made me smile and giggle and outright belly laugh when I thought I never would again. Thank you, RJ Blain, for helping me through your words to remember how to smile and laugh again. (And anyone who hates on this series, go get your head examined.) Thanks abain, RJ.
I have read every book in this series available so far, and I have loved every second. This series came into my life during a time of major grief and these books made me smile and giggle and outright belly laugh when I thought I never would again. Thank you, RJ Blain, for helping me through your words to remember how to smile and laugh again. (And anyone who hates on this series, go get your head examined.) Thanks abain, RJ.
January 7, 2021
I have always enjoyed books from R.J. Blain but this one now tops the list simply because of the amusement it brought to me in these most trying of times. To read, to smile, to laugh and not want to put the book down and to know I will pick it up again whenever I need a release from daily life is the gift given to me by this author. Definitely a fluff piece but well worth the happiness and peace this read bestows.
June 5, 2021
I just love these books!
So far I've enjoyed all the books in this series. I can't get enough. I tend to read, reread and reread. Then, when done with that, I listen to the Audio version when available.
Harri is awesome. She smart, quirky and funny. Her family is insane. Sebastian is a dream. I can just imagine the roars and purrs.
Great book and one I can add to my favorites collection. Now, I need the audio version. Hint, hint!☺
So far I've enjoyed all the books in this series. I can't get enough. I tend to read, reread and reread. Then, when done with that, I listen to the Audio version when available.
Harri is awesome. She smart, quirky and funny. Her family is insane. Sebastian is a dream. I can just imagine the roars and purrs.
Great book and one I can add to my favorites collection. Now, I need the audio version. Hint, hint!☺
December 25, 2020
Fun
FYI: the heroine in this is a killer. This is probably one of the best shifter books I’ve read in a while. The amusing blend of human and cat characteristics more than makes up for the heroine’s casual attitude about murder. The reader is not in doubt for long about the identity of the bad guy. This more of a how2catchem tatter than a whodunnit.
FYI: the heroine in this is a killer. This is probably one of the best shifter books I’ve read in a while. The amusing blend of human and cat characteristics more than makes up for the heroine’s casual attitude about murder. The reader is not in doubt for long about the identity of the bad guy. This more of a how2catchem tatter than a whodunnit.
December 25, 2020
Loved it
I love cats, I love paranormal romance, I love comedy, and I love RJ Blain’s writing. So this book was a smash hit from go. The Wells family is hilarious with the multitude of litters. And I too love it when my cats purr, so I blame none of the characters for wanting Harri to purr. And now I wish I had the money to indulge in luxury spas.
I love cats, I love paranormal romance, I love comedy, and I love RJ Blain’s writing. So this book was a smash hit from go. The Wells family is hilarious with the multitude of litters. And I too love it when my cats purr, so I blame none of the characters for wanting Harri to purr. And now I wish I had the money to indulge in luxury spas.
December 28, 2020
Absolutely fabulous!
Murder Mittens doesn’t disappoint! If you’ve read any of the previous MagRomComs (with a body count) books you know what I mean! The blend of “fantasy” and “real” world are spectacular! I love snarky FMCs! Witty and intellectual describe Harri as well. A perfectly executed plot in a realistic environment! So glad I pre ordered this one!
Murder Mittens doesn’t disappoint! If you’ve read any of the previous MagRomComs (with a body count) books you know what I mean! The blend of “fantasy” and “real” world are spectacular! I love snarky FMCs! Witty and intellectual describe Harri as well. A perfectly executed plot in a realistic environment! So glad I pre ordered this one!
December 28, 2020
My only regret is learning new things
Before this book, I didn't realize superfetation was a thing. Thankfully it's uncommon in humans, but my pregnant brain didn't realize this and kept me up all night worrying 😂
Other than the mild panic, I absolutely love this book and wish I could meet Harri in real life
Before this book, I didn't realize superfetation was a thing. Thankfully it's uncommon in humans, but my pregnant brain didn't realize this and kept me up all night worrying 😂
Other than the mild panic, I absolutely love this book and wish I could meet Harri in real life
December 29, 2020
So funny! The author really has the knack of creating strong but difficult female characters and letting them run loose. Harri is everything the author is known to create in female characters and Sebastian, like every other alpha male character she has created, goes overboard in proving to said difficult female that she is perfect for him. And how he shows it! I loved this!
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