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Clover Hill Romance #12
Kitten Caboodle
Daphne wants three to build her solo business as a wedding planner, stay in her home without breaking the bank, and figure out the next steps in her life. Taking a housemate will help with at least one of those.
Enter Cade, golden retriever gym bro who needs a place to stay in Clover Hill while he helps to open a new chiropractor’s clinic. He doesn’t mind being far from home, and he might be the answer to all of Daphne’s problems.
Neither of them are looking for romance, but when an instant attraction sparks between them, who are they to turn away?
Kitten Caboodle is a medium heat, low angst trans m/cis f small town contemporary romance novella. It takes place in the shared world of Clover Hill, so it can be read as part of the series or as a standalone.
Enter Cade, golden retriever gym bro who needs a place to stay in Clover Hill while he helps to open a new chiropractor’s clinic. He doesn’t mind being far from home, and he might be the answer to all of Daphne’s problems.
Neither of them are looking for romance, but when an instant attraction sparks between them, who are they to turn away?
Kitten Caboodle is a medium heat, low angst trans m/cis f small town contemporary romance novella. It takes place in the shared world of Clover Hill, so it can be read as part of the series or as a standalone.
- GenresRomanceM F Romance
148 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 18, 2023
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July 21, 2023
cute
This was a really cute, fun low angst contemporary romance. I love the community and the friendships, plus Sushi was the best of all. I had a lot of fun with this, and it was a perfect light read to brighten my day.
This was a really cute, fun low angst contemporary romance. I love the community and the friendships, plus Sushi was the best of all. I had a lot of fun with this, and it was a perfect light read to brighten my day.
July 12, 2023
If you have not read any of the multi author Clover Hill romances, you can start with Kitten Caboodle by Candace Harper and then go back and read the rest. Clover Hill is a queer small town with a vibrant community. I love these romances because they are a vision of what could be while also being firmly grounded in reality. I would move to Clover Hill if I could.
Cade has been managing his boss’ chiropractic shop for a while. When his boss offers him the opportunity to spend three months helping a chiropractic practice in Clover Hill get going, he’s interested enough to say yes. Daphne loves her rental home (a duplex she shares with her landlady), but isn’t sure she can afford to stay in it without a housemate. She’s building her wedding and event planning business after going through a break-up and job loss. Cade needs a place to stay, Daphne needs help paying the rent. A match made in heaven.
As with all of Candace Harper’s romances, the characters communicate and start from a place of kindness and respect. Daphne and Cade don’t hide that their interest in each other, and they allow themselves the room to explore what might be between them. Cade is a trans man and there is never a point where being trans is a cause for concern between them. Queerphobia is not an issue within the city limits of Clover Hill, but financial realities throw up barriers between characters and their dreams.
Of course there is a cat, Sushi. Sushi is a domestic terrorist, unauthorized explorer, and love bug. Sushi provides most of the drama in Daphne and Cade’s life (though never as a source of conflict).
Reading Kitten Caboodle has been a balm for my soul this week. My preference is to start from a place of kindness and respect, but on top of the news and existing in Texas, I’m dealing with the effects of people who start from a place of protecting and serving themselves. Daphne, Cade, their friends and colleagues look for ways to help each other without also slicing off pieces of their own soul. No one is expected to sacrifice themself for someone else’s dreams or comfort, and people are willing to help each other succeed. I would like a lot more of this in my life outside of books.
For transparency I need to say that Candace Harper is an online friend and one of the kindest, funniest people you’ll find on the internet. Per my request, she sent me an arc. My review has been entirely honest, though unbiased simply isn’t possible. I love the whole Clover Hill series and I really need to review the other books. If you are looking for a queer sanctuary in a time when queerness is under attack, start at Kitten Caboodle, or at Skye Kilaen’s Winning Moves. Either way, buckle up for characters who respect each other and strive to build a community where everyone thrives.
Cade has been managing his boss’ chiropractic shop for a while. When his boss offers him the opportunity to spend three months helping a chiropractic practice in Clover Hill get going, he’s interested enough to say yes. Daphne loves her rental home (a duplex she shares with her landlady), but isn’t sure she can afford to stay in it without a housemate. She’s building her wedding and event planning business after going through a break-up and job loss. Cade needs a place to stay, Daphne needs help paying the rent. A match made in heaven.
As with all of Candace Harper’s romances, the characters communicate and start from a place of kindness and respect. Daphne and Cade don’t hide that their interest in each other, and they allow themselves the room to explore what might be between them. Cade is a trans man and there is never a point where being trans is a cause for concern between them. Queerphobia is not an issue within the city limits of Clover Hill, but financial realities throw up barriers between characters and their dreams.
Of course there is a cat, Sushi. Sushi is a domestic terrorist, unauthorized explorer, and love bug. Sushi provides most of the drama in Daphne and Cade’s life (though never as a source of conflict).
Reading Kitten Caboodle has been a balm for my soul this week. My preference is to start from a place of kindness and respect, but on top of the news and existing in Texas, I’m dealing with the effects of people who start from a place of protecting and serving themselves. Daphne, Cade, their friends and colleagues look for ways to help each other without also slicing off pieces of their own soul. No one is expected to sacrifice themself for someone else’s dreams or comfort, and people are willing to help each other succeed. I would like a lot more of this in my life outside of books.
For transparency I need to say that Candace Harper is an online friend and one of the kindest, funniest people you’ll find on the internet. Per my request, she sent me an arc. My review has been entirely honest, though unbiased simply isn’t possible. I love the whole Clover Hill series and I really need to review the other books. If you are looking for a queer sanctuary in a time when queerness is under attack, start at Kitten Caboodle, or at Skye Kilaen’s Winning Moves. Either way, buckle up for characters who respect each other and strive to build a community where everyone thrives.
July 17, 2023
I received an ARC from the author and am voluntarily posting a review. All opinions are my own.
Kitten Caboodle is the eleventh installment of the Clover Hill shared-world series. As always, it can be read as a standalone, but I do recommend checking out the rest of the series and what these stories have to offer. The little community elements are always so fun, like little Easter eggs from book to book, and I love how each author has managed to replicate that cozy community vibe, while also bringing their own style to the series.
I knew almost immediately this one would be absolutely adorable, because kittens! I was not let down in this regard, as there’s plenty of kitty shenanigans, including a delightful feline twist on a certain contentious trope (see CWs for more info).
Cade and Daphne are both relatable characters, and I loved seeing them bond. Their situations really resonate, especially for those of us who deal with situations related to job and housing insecurity. The additional layer of discussion around issues impacting fat and trans bodies also hits home, while being ultimately hopeful while reality is bleak. As for their romance, I liked how they came together; they do have moments of conflict, but it’s resolved in a mature way.
This is another winner for the series, and I’d recommend it to readers looking for small-town queer romance.
Kitten Caboodle is the eleventh installment of the Clover Hill shared-world series. As always, it can be read as a standalone, but I do recommend checking out the rest of the series and what these stories have to offer. The little community elements are always so fun, like little Easter eggs from book to book, and I love how each author has managed to replicate that cozy community vibe, while also bringing their own style to the series.
I knew almost immediately this one would be absolutely adorable, because kittens! I was not let down in this regard, as there’s plenty of kitty shenanigans, including a delightful feline twist on a certain contentious trope (see CWs for more info).
Cade and Daphne are both relatable characters, and I loved seeing them bond. Their situations really resonate, especially for those of us who deal with situations related to job and housing insecurity. The additional layer of discussion around issues impacting fat and trans bodies also hits home, while being ultimately hopeful while reality is bleak. As for their romance, I liked how they came together; they do have moments of conflict, but it’s resolved in a mature way.
This is another winner for the series, and I’d recommend it to readers looking for small-town queer romance.
July 12, 2023
This was so good!!! This has to be one of my favorite books in the Clover Hill series!!! The chemistry between Cade and Daphne is excellent, it moves fast, but it makes sense, it's this attraction that shows itself clearly and these two people who open themselves to one another, and then you feel everything else between them grow, from the sex, to the trust to falling in love!!!
I also like the friendships around them, him getting into town for a job, for something he's good at and people appreciate about him was so good to read!!! Daphne being so at ease and like family with her friends was beautiful, as it was getting professional growth for her as well!!
I just really liked the relationship and characters in this one, and it's top of the series for me!!!
I received this book for free from the author and book series coordinators in exchange of an honest review :)
I also like the friendships around them, him getting into town for a job, for something he's good at and people appreciate about him was so good to read!!! Daphne being so at ease and like family with her friends was beautiful, as it was getting professional growth for her as well!!
I just really liked the relationship and characters in this one, and it's top of the series for me!!!
I received this book for free from the author and book series coordinators in exchange of an honest review :)
July 19, 2023
Daphne and Cade are such a wonderful couple in this most wonderful series. Cade becomes Daphne's housemate, giving her the financial means to continue pursuing her dreams. Cade gets a place to stay as he's getting established in town, and by spending time together their relationship grows and deepens from an immediate interest to so much more . I've said it with every book but this has been my feel-good, re-read series of 2022-2023. I've loved every book and would move to Clover Hill in a heartbeat if only it was a real place. The authors have described it so vividly that I know it and its people intimately and it's been an unmitigated delight to spend time there with them.
July 30, 2023
I don't usually read contemporary romance, but I've been wanting to read some of Candace's work, and the title of this one caught my attention. And I'm glad I read it. This was a very cute, upbeat story with a cat that I absolutely fell in love with. The human characters were pretty good too. ;-) I it was low stress, low angst, some heat but not too spicy. It was set against a super adorable town that I wish I could go visit. Overall a great book!
July 23, 2023
So cute!!
I really enjoyed this book! It’s very sweet and cute. The cast is a diverse group of LGBT+ folks and the community is so supportive and welcoming. It’s certainly not a fast paced story but any means but it’s a quick read with strong characters. Could have been sexier for my preference, but the charm makes up for it. :)
I really enjoyed this book! It’s very sweet and cute. The cast is a diverse group of LGBT+ folks and the community is so supportive and welcoming. It’s certainly not a fast paced story but any means but it’s a quick read with strong characters. Could have been sexier for my preference, but the charm makes up for it. :)
July 10, 2024
so cute
This was such a cute and sweet story. I love a good trans man story that’s not full of trauma and is all about body positivity. I also loved the fmc she is a lady after my own heart with her binders and lists I absolutely love a good list. I also relate to the plant killing I try but I even killed a succulent as well.
This was such a cute and sweet story. I love a good trans man story that’s not full of trauma and is all about body positivity. I also loved the fmc she is a lady after my own heart with her binders and lists I absolutely love a good list. I also relate to the plant killing I try but I even killed a succulent as well.
July 7, 2024
Admittedly, I haven't read the other books in the series, but the front cover of the book drew me in, especially as a plus size trans man. I love a good romance about a trans man, especially one that is between a trans man and woman, which is a trope that you don't see often enough in romance books in my opinion. It was sweet and very well written, I think the author had a great sensitivity towards being trans and having sex being trans.
September 3, 2023
I received an advanced reading copy from the author in exchange for an honest review.
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