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A Cat to Die For (Mina's Adventures Book 5) Kindle Edition

by Maria Grazia Swan (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 330 ratings
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Mina Calvi's new Furry Friends Foundation is a dream come true for the formerly footloose young woman.

Her no-kill shelter rescues and places dogs and cats into new forever homes, and it gives Mina a purpose in life.

But changes are looming on a perfect Sunday afternoon at the Dana Point Marina where she is minding the adoption booth.

A Greek heiress, young, petite and beautiful, shows up on the arm of the love of Mina's life, Diego Moran. And worse, she wants to adopt Mina's calico cat, Houdini. The spoiled woman will not take no for an answer. Why is she so insistent on getting Houdini when she already owns a look-alike cat?

When Houdini is cat-napped, the cat-sitter murdered, and the ransom demand sent to the heiress,

Mina has to keep her wits about her to get her beloved cat home safely, and to keep her heart from getting broken again by Diego, who inexplicably pops up at every turn of the unfolding drama.

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    July 12, 2015
  6. Reading age
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Reader's Circle: Mystery Novel Pick of the Day for May 2016

...another wonderful read from Maria Grazia Swan. Its main focus is on Mina's new adventure, finding homes for abandoned pets. Even the mystery involves one of the cats from the shelter, Houdini... Book Babble

I just read A CAT To DIE FOR by Maria Grazia Swan. This book had me laughing, crying, and cheering ! Ms. Swan has really captured my heart with this wonderful read. I can't wait for the next ! Joy's Clipboard reviews

...the mystery plotline turned into something different than I have everread before. The ending is one you may not have seen coming. Writerscrossing.blogspot

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B011HDCSIA
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Echo Canyon (July 12, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 12, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3601 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 190 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 330 ratings

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Maria Grazia Swan

Maria Grazia Swan

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Award-winning, USA Today Bestselling author Maria Grazia Swan was born in Italy. She’s lived in Belgium, France, Germany, Southern California and Arizona—all juicy places that fuel her stories and characters.

These days, Maria Grazia concentrates on her deepest passions. Writing and being the matchmaker for people and pets who are waiting to find each other.

Maria Grazia loves travel, opera, good books, yoga, and intelligent movies. Her idea of a perfect evening? Stimulating conversation, Northern Italian food, and chilled Prosecco.

She loves to hear from her readers! Feel free to contact her through her website: www.mariagraziaswan.com.

Website: http://www.mariagraziaswan.com

Contact Maria: mgsweb1@gmail.com

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Michael McFarren
5.0 out of 5 stars Relaxing story
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2024
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Houdini is quite the cat. Mina’s love for animals comes through as the real meat of the story. “A Cat To Die For” is a fun mystery that keeps the reader guessing what is the real mystery to be solved.
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Mary N
4.0 out of 5 stars Calico's Save the Day
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2018
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As a cat lover, I enjoy discovering fiction where cats play a leading role. I’m also a fan of cozies, especially in the summertime when I’m looking for a mental romp in the park rather than a serious read. This book delivered with a fun plot, characters that I’d like to learn more about and two male calico's which are so rare it got my interest up. The book is a quick read and was perfect for a hot summer afternoon. Note, I did receive a free copy of this book
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Debra M
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2024
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A bit of a roller-coaster with everything happening, but quite a wonderful story. I was holding Mina as she went through the ups and downs trying to locate the missing Houdini. The twisted plot behind his adoption, as well as the situation surrounding the following catnapping, was nerve-wracking to say the least. But I truly enjoyed this book
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Jeannie
5.0 out of 5 stars I have loved all Maria Grazia Swans books so far
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2015
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I have loved all Maria Grazia Swans books so far. They tend to be fast reads for me because they are so hard to put down. This book was no exception. Whether one is a cat lover or not (I'm a dog lover myself but have known and loved many exceptional cats during my life), one can appreciate the cats in Mina's life and appreciate her love for them.

While there is the mention of violence, it isn't graphic and, for the most part, is after the fact. The sexual content is mild and, again, not graphic, making this book suitable for all ages (I'm in my 60s) despite the age of the protagonists.

One thing I wished Mina...er...Ms. Swan had been clearer on was why Mina was so upset that Zeus had been declawed. Not many people know just what is involved with declawing a cat and the trauma even a properly done declawing (and all too many are not done properly) inflicts on a cat's physical and mental health. Otherwise, the book was excellently done. I'm eagerly awaiting the next book in Mina's Adventures as well as Ms. Swan's Lella York series.
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NM Reader
3.0 out of 5 stars Cute cat mystery
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2017
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This was an easy read. I did get a little confused with the h's thoughts out her ex. They weren't set aside in any way so I had trouble separating them from actual dialogue.
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Judy
4.0 out of 5 stars Curl up and enjoy this book. It is hard to put down
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2019
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Easy to slip in the book as an observer, and watch it all unfold. So interesting, suspenseful, keeps you trying to figure out what’s next. Great characters, little hard to figure them out, as this is the first book I have read. Really enjoyed it, need to start with book 1.
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Shelby Welch
5.0 out of 5 stars I Had Forgotten How Much I Like Mina and Friends!
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2015
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When A Cat to Die For came out, I went back and reread the other Mina books because I had forgotten some of the details of Mina's life. Wow, I had forgotten how much I like Mina and the other characters in these books. The books are full of mystery, humor, and romance, and this new book was just as good as the earlier books. I loved seeing the growth in Mina's character; she has become a (relatively) organized, responsible young business woman. But it is nice to see her lose her cool some times! The relationship she has with De Fiore is really entertaining, and I really enjoy her friendship with Margo. The whole plot in this mystery is unique and kept my interest throughout the book. The end of the book gives me hope that Mina and Diego will have a real relationship in books to come. . . I have hurt with Mina throughout the past few books as her heart has been wounded again and again by Diego. Here's hoping that there will be more Mina books with more Diego!
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5.0 out of 5 stars This is a very enjoyable story with lots of mystery, a sprinkling of romance and maintaining relationships among friends!
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2015
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"A Cat to Die For" is the fifth book in a series about Mina Calvi, written by Maria Grazia Swan. Mina manages the Furry Friends Foundation, a "no kill" operation that rescues cats and dogs and actively promotes adoption. She also has her own pet boarding business.
Diego Moran, Mina's former and continuing love interest, arrived near closing, on the scene, at one of the adoption events with his current spoiled, wealthy girlfriend. She insists on buying the kitty Mina has decided to adopt. Mina tells her the pets are for adoption, not for sale and gives her an application packet to take with her.
The story quickly turns into a mystery of a cat napping, murder, break-ins and Mina's continued angst over Diego.
This is a really fun read with great characters and plot! I hope the next book continues with the events at the end of this one!
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Wilma Lettings
5.0 out of 5 stars Charming mystery series
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 12, 2015
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Charming and entertaining mystery book with a wonderful Italian touch. Mina, who is still hung up about her ex, has a few dates but her life seems dedicated to the Furry Friends Foundation. A cat 'pick up' leads her to a seemingly dead body and pushes her in the centre of the investigation.
Her ex Diego gets involved in the investigation, too.
The story is much better than regular chick lit or women's sleuth because of the character depth. How Mina deals with her broken heart and cats makes her a very likeable character, she is wonderfully Italian: lively and emotional and her actions are inspiring.
This is moving on many accounts, yet will not disappoint mystery fans. Enjoyable on many levels. Well done.
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M. Kleiber
3.0 out of 5 stars needs professional editing
Reviewed in Canada on June 1, 2016
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There is no such thing as a photogenic memory -- all authors need to have their work well-edited, professionally. But the story was generally interesting. As a reader I have a challenge when I get stopped by the wrong use of words, or grammar or spelling errors.
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Noreen
5.0 out of 5 stars Feline mischief and Mr Handsome
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 31, 2015
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Have been waiting for the next saga in Mina's adventures and absolutely enjoyed every bit. Fun, mystery, suspense and oh the so Mr Handsome himself. Mina's come a long way since her first adventure and as much as she wants to forget Mr Handsome, she can't and I can see why. From that description who could. Maria, I can't wait for the next adventure.
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Bruce Y.
2.0 out of 5 stars I've enjoyed pretty well every cozy mystery & especially those involving ...
Reviewed in Canada on October 28, 2015
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I've enjoyed pretty well every cozy mystery & especially those involving cats, but, I was not able to slide into this one. In fact, I began to wonder if she actually even HAD a cat herself. So, after a few sorties into the story, I had to bail out - too talky, no particular charm came out of the style or story to connect it to me & as I said, I didn't sense a love of or connection with cats.
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