The Nine Lives Of Christmas (2011) - Plot & Excerpts
Well, Ambrose is on his ninth life – and he’s about ready to lose it. He’s at the top of a rather tiny tree with a dog bounding higher with every leap just below him. Like we all do when we’re in trouble, we begin making promises to our maker in order to be spared. Zach is jogging nearby and comes to Ambrose’s rescue by chasing the dog away. Now Ambrose thinks he ‘owes’ the man something for saving his life. First, he needs the man to accept him into his home. Then, he needs to figure out exactly what the man requires and how to fix it.Zach is a bachelor. His home is temporary – it’s a beautiful Victorian home that he’s remodeling in order to sell it. He’s not a cat person. But, he has a heart and eventually lets Ambrose in from the cold and snow. He can see from the collar that the cat is Ambrose, but changes it to Tom – something not so ‘wussy’. He needs some supplies for Tom, so he visits Pet Palace. Merilee knows a lot about cats and helps Zach pick out the best food. Zach is not interested in a serious relationship; he’s been burned before. In fact, he’s dating Blair who is Pet Palace’s owner’s daughter.Merilee is a bit down on herself. She’s lost weight recently so she has curves, but she hides them under big unappealing clothing. She likes Zach, but doesn’t think he could like her back in a million years. Her sisters take her shopping; they want her to see herself in a more positive light. They talk her into signing up on a dating website.Ambrose likes Merilee. In fact, he remembers her from a prior life. He doesn’t like Blair. But how can a cat get two people together who are perfect for each other? Romance is not my usual genre, but every now and again, I find one that really makes my heart smile. I loved the characters in this novel and I loved watching it all come together. I have a cat, so I could easily envision the antics of Ambrose and Merilee’s cat, Queenie. This is a great read anytime, but it has a real holiday flavor. It is told from Ambrose, Zach, and Merilee’s perspective. I rated Nine Lives of Christmas at 4.5 out of 5. I really enjoyed this romance - it's definitely one to put you in a festive mood! As a cat owner, I found the cat's perspective delightful, and I was definitely rooting for the two main characters to get together. My only two small quibbles are that Ambrose the cat's viewpoint is a little sparse in the last section of the book, and although it is a clean romance, I would have liked a few more hints at the 'chemistry' between the leads.But all in all, a great romance for Christmas!
What do You think about The Nine Lives Of Christmas (2011)?
Very cute story, but abrupt ending. Left me wanting a little more
—Jackie
It's weird to say but the movie was better.
—understanly
