Autumn at the Cat Cafe by Kathleen Fuller + Interview + GIVE AWAY

Welcome to the Book Bee Blogger's Choice Blog Tour with JustRead Publicity Tours! I saw this cover recently and thought a) it's super cute, b) the title is fantastic, and c) the synopsis sounds delightful! So, even though the book isn't out yet (you can pre-order below) I wanted to highlight her for today's blog tour with an interview! Be sure to check that out below.

Title: Autumn at the Cat Cafe  
Author: Kathleen Fuller 
Publisher: Thomas Nelson 
Release Date: August 4, 2026 
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Via Dalton has sworn off men to focus on the two things she loves most: her quirky cat café, Pawsitive Vibes, and the charming town of Pecan Corner, Ohio. But her peaceful world is shaken when Earl Brewster, the owner of the beloved Second Chapter Books next door, passes away. Via is determined to buy the shop and preserve Earl's legacy, but her plans hit a snag in the form of a tall, handsome, and completely unexpected heir.

Leo Brewster's life is thriving in LA, and the last thing he needs is an inheritance in the middle-of-nowhere, Ohio. But the alternative--letting his estranged mother inherit--has him packing his bags to receive the inheritance, quickly sell it off to the highest bidder, and hightail it back to LA. What he didn't count on was the list of stipulations in the will that has him staying in the small town for a month. Oh, and the determined, sunny café owner next door who refuses to let him destroy the town's heart without a fight.

Desperate to convince Leo the bookstore is vital to her community, Via challenges Leo to complete her Autumn Bucket List. As they navigate corn mazes, pumpkin patches, and fall festivals, Leo begins to see the magic in Pecan Corner--and in Via. Despite her vow to stay single and his plan to leave, the attraction between them simmers like hot cider.

Can a season of small-town charm convince a city boy to stay, or will Via lose both the bookstore and her heart?

Grab a warm drink and curl up with this delightful grumpy/sunshine, opposites-attract story of unexpected love and small-town charm.

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Author Interview

Mimi: Have you ever been to a cat cafe and have you ever been tempted to take home a cat (if they were up for adoption)?

Kathleen: Yes! Gibson's Cat Cafe in Conway, AR. I was tempted to take all of them home! I love cats (dogs too!) and it was a fun way to relax and give the kitties some love. 

Mimi: Where did you come up with the idea for a cat cafe being a fabulous idea to include in a book?

Kathleen: My daughter Zoie visited Gibson's with her friend Laura and came back and told me about it. The idea took off from there. 

Mimi: Would you prefer to live in a big city or a small town and why would you choose that?

Kathleen: The biggest city I've ever lived in is Little Rock, AR where I grew up, and I also lived in a medium sized one, North Olmsted, OH. Otherwise, I've lived in small towns or towns that have that tight community feel. There are pros and cons to both, but I lean toward small because of the community connections. 

Mimi: How do you decide on plot threads ie: what will bring characters to a certain location, how characters will meet, where to set the story, etc? Do you have a notebook full of ideas that you pick and choose from?

Kathleen: Great question! Most of the time the story dictates where characters will meet and interact once I've decided the setting. I do make sure to write down places that are in the town and surrounding areas. Autumn at the Cat Cafe takes place almost exclusively in the business section of Pecan Corner, so it was fun to decide what shops and businesses would be there. The autumn bucket list in the book was also helpful. There are definitive activities the characters have to do. It also gives the book that pumpkin spice latte feel.  

Mimi: Which would be a bigger draw for you and which door would you choose to walk through first: an indie bookstore or a cat cafe?

Kathleen: Cat Cafe. I love books but I love cats/dogs more.

Mimi: Do you have a cat? Could you see yourself writing a story about a dog mom/dad? Say, a dog walker, pet sitter, a dog groomer?

Kathleen: As of right now, we're in the process of getting a cat, something we've been wanting to do for a while. We have a dog, Chief, who is a cute Shorkie. Our other Shorkie, Mollie, passed away in December, and now it's time to get Chief a friend. I would love to write a story with an emphasis on a dog and it's human and I do have some ideas percolating. Stay tuned! 

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Sunflowers in Paris by Ashley Rescot + GIVE AWAY

 

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Sunflowers in Paris by Ashley Rescot, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! How adorable is this cover! I adore sunflowers so of course that grabbed my attention! Be sure to check out the book excerpt below and don't forget to enter the giveaway!

About the Book

Title: Sunflowers in Paris 
Series: The Strings of Sisterhood #2 
Author: Ashley Rescot 
Publisher: Rescot Creative 
Release Date: April 7, 2026 
Genre: Clean Contemporary Split-time Romance

After a career-altering injury, violist Adrienne Pearson digs deep into her French roots. As the second of five sisters, she seeks individuality. But when several of her family members and friends decide to join her on a French excursion, she must navigate old and new relationships while finding her place in a foreign land. Will she rediscover her voice in the home of her ancestors? 

Jean-David Béranger, a brooding, reclusive French journalist, finds his life upturned when his eccentric godmother invites an entourage of American students to live with them while studying music at the local conservatoire. Can Adrienne, a beautiful American sunflower girl, dismantle the fortress surrounding his heart and convince him to turn toward the light?  

Sunflowers in Paris takes the reader on a journey through the Loire Valley, Versailles, and Paris, the City of Light, weaving elements of historical and contemporary French life with a centuries-old cold case about a real, 18th-century composer. 

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Book Excerpt

Jean-David sighed as he drove in search of a parking place, which was nearly impossible in Paris, especially on a holiday. Several blocks down, he finally found one next to the Seine River. A glance at his watch showed he’d better hurry. Cici had chosen the late afternoon service so that everyone could still admire the stained glass windows before it grew dark.

The previous night, he’d re-read his article about his last visit to Notre Dame, the day of the fire. The images still blazed in his memory. How could they have rebuilt it in five years? 

His steps slowed as the 800-year-old cathedral rose in front of him. Wow, it looked incredible. The west rose window glistened in the afternoon light between the majestic towers. The bells of Notre Dame chimed, calling parishioners to join in the Christmas Eve concert and mass. People poured inside, and yet he stood, rooted to the spot. Could he brave the memories? 

“Amazing, isn’t it,” a vaguely familiar voice sounded behind him. He turned around to see an elderly woman. At first glance, she looked like Cici; their features resembled each other.

“Gigi,” he gasped.

She nodded. “It’s been a while. You’ve grown up.”

About the Author

Ashley Rescot is a professional violinist, educator, writer, and Fulbright Scholar. An aficionado of music, pedagogy, family, faith, and language, she writes about her life as a musician. With degrees in both violin performance and French literature, she hopes her stories will inspire the next generation of musicians, encourage music professionals, and educate others about the exciting world of music.

Connect with Ashley by visiting rescotcreative.com to follow her on social media and subscribe to email updates.

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Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive French chocolates and a copy of A Change in Tune and Sunflowers in Paris!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight June 1, 2026 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on June 8, 2026. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US/CAN only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

Giveaway is subject to JustRead Publicity Tours Giveaway Policies.

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