Klepto Cat Mystery - Sleight Of Paw Part 28

He raked his hand through his hair and asked, "How long has it been?"

"Let's see," she said, consulting her watch, "one and a half."

Michael sat down next to Savannah and put his arm around her. The two of them stared for what seemed like the longest two minutes ever. Finally, she said, "It's turning, Michael. I can see it turning blue."

"Yes, it's blue-Oh my gosh, does this mean?"

"Yes, it could mean that we're finally pregnant."

"Should you see the doctor to be sure?"

"Well yes, we'll do that. But these home pregnancy tests, I'm told, can be quite accurate and you can get results immediately." They both looked down at the strip again. She said, "Blue. Definitely blue."

"Does that mean a boy?" he asked.

"No. These tests aren't that advanced." She stood up. "But Michael," she said jumping up and down, "it could very well mean that we are pregnant. We're going to have a baby."

"Wow! I'm speechless. A baby." He stood and pulled her down on the bed with him, rose up on his elbows, and said, "I am so happy. Thank you."

"I'm seeing the doctor today," Savannah announced. "It has been a month, and I want to make sure everything's okay."

"Can I come?"

"Well, you can if you want-in fact, why don't you come and they can do the v.a.g.i.n.al on you."

"Naw, I'll pa.s.s on that one," he said shaking his head.

"Truly, there is no reason for you to be there today, I'm sure."

An hour later, Savannah walked into Michael's office as he studied a chart. He stood immediately upon seeing her and walked swiftly toward her. "Well?" he asked.

She didn't even try to hide her smile. "Everything is great. Yes, we are pregnant. Oh Michael," she said throwing her arms around him. "We could have a baby by Christmas. Can you believe it?"

He pulled away from her and looked deeply into her eyes. Tears of joy rolled down one cheek as he said, "Yes, Savannah, I believe."

Other books in the Klepto Cat Mystery series.

Catnapped.

When Savannah Jordan agrees to help her aunt while she recovers from a broken foot, she doesn't expect to walk into a mystery, become part of a not-quite-legal surveillance team, be kidnapped by a deranged stranger and meet a steaming hot veterinarian.

Beloved neighborhood cats are missing-the community can only guess at their fate-and Aunt Margaret's life is being threatened. Is it because she has a clue to the missing cats or is it something more sinister? Of course, as in all of the Klepto Cat Mysteries, Rags, an ordinary cat with a most unusual habit, has a paw in saving the day.

If you like light mysteries with only a little terror, if you're infatuated by interesting cats and if you love a love story, you must read this book.

Cat-Eye Witness.

Savannah and Aunt Margaret open the old Forster home to the Hammond Cat Alliance for a fundraiser to help rehabilitate the abused horses rescued months earlier from the catnappers.

Before the afternoon is over, the collected funds go missing and someone is murdered in an upstairs bedroom.

Suspicion surrounds Iris, a local waitress and Savannah's new best friend. The only witness to the murder is Rags, Savannah's cat. With the a.s.sistance of a cat psychic and Rags's good friend, Charlotte (the young girl with Downs), the cat helps to "paw" the killer...but not before an attempt is made on Rags's life. The case is solved only after Rags comes face-to-face with the killer for the second time.

Detective Craig Sledge is new to this book, as is Damon, Iris's errant son. Sledge finds this to be one of the muddiest cases he has ever worked, with inconsistent clues and no apparent motive. He's constantly surprised, perplexed and impressed by the cat's uncanny ability to come up with clues he has missed. His fascination with the attractive Iris Clampton also mystifies the detective.

In this story, one of the rescued horses goes into labor and there's a night of high drama at the ole corral as veterinarians Savannah and Michael work to save the foal. This experience renews Savannah's deep interest in horses and riding, which ultimately serves to help her bond with a very important surprise character who finds his way into her life and Michael's just as they prepare to say their wedding vows.

While Rags is the animal star, he isn't the only animal featured in this story. Layla is back in all of her tangerine feline beauty. And Rags makes friends with Buffy, a perky almost Himalayan cat and the inseparable duo, Walter, an all black cat and his sidekick, Lexie, a charming Afghan mix dog. Savannah's new ride, Peaches, also debuts in this story. An incident with this mare adds another dimension to Savannah's and Michael's relations.h.i.+p. Can he hold her with open arms?

Some say this is a love story with a mystery in the background. And it's a story of family and friends.h.i.+p as newlyweds Margaret and Max continue to be a meaningful part of Savannah's and Michael's world.

Coming soon: A new Klepto Cat Mystery.

Undercover Cat.

A popular local journalist goes missing just before she has the opportunity to turn in her story exposing unscrupulous cat h.o.a.rders. Not only is Colbi a friend of Savannah's and Michael's, Damon (now out of prison and employed by the local newspaper) has a strong personal interest in her. In fact, Damon breaks some rules and some trusts in his search for Colbi.

Is this a love connection? It's doubtful because Colbi is a strong advocate for the feral cat population and Damon hates cats-or so he believes.

Colbi's rescue is almost too late. She needs time to heal both physically and emotionally. So the Iveys invite her to recuperate in their home. Just when Colbi begins to feel safe, a body is discovered in the Iveys' orchard and Rags (their kleptomaniac cat) goes missing. Can someone in a nearby homeless camp shed some light on the evolving mystery?

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