This was such a cute novella, perfect for the holiday season! I love that this was such a silly, cozy, feel good sapphic romance.

Just Purrfect!

Lena and her cat Scully have just moved and finding odd gifts on her doorstep, Lena assumes they are from one of her new neighbours. Frustrated with why her things keep going missing, Caroline, who lives next door finally catches Scully in the act and follows. But Scully isn’t going to give up in her quest to find Lena love.

I just really needed to read this fun, cute story this week. Scully of course stole the show, but Lena and Caroline were cute together too. Their meeting was a piece of engineered genius and I don’t know why I am always so surprised when cats do something smart – they are super smart animals and I already know that. Every moment had a bit of humour, and a completely uplifting feeling, to just make you smile and laugh, and feel joy.

Absolutely adored this! It’s a short, sweet holiday romance that is just perfect for the time of year. I already know I am going to read it again and again, every year, because I just fell completely in love with it.

What a lovely little novella! It was sweet without being over-the-top, and it felt very cosy and festive.

Scully was a very characterful cat, who added a nice element of random surprise to the otherwise routine day-to-day of life for our human characters. It made her an ideal plot device! Once Lena and Caroline had met, though, they had a really clear chemistry, and it felt like a natural progression for them to get together.

This is my first book I’ve read from this author, and even though this novella is part of a wider universe, I still felt like I got a complete story. I’m definitely intrigued to read more though, and I’ll be looking out for more books from this author!

I received a free copy for an honest review.

Jae is one of my favorite authors.. I thought this cozy Christmas novella was really cute with a mischievous cat to boot.


Thank you YLVA Publishing for making this copy available via NetGalley.

This is a short, 77 page story about a cat named Sully bringing together her owner, Lena, and their next door neighbor, Caroline. Scully keeps stealing things from Caroline's apartment or yard and bringing them to Lena, who thinks they're gifts from the new neighbors. The two eventually meet, discuss life a bit and fall for each other while Scully continues her life of crime.
The role the cat plays was cute, but I guess I found it unrealistic. If I moved to a new place I wouldn't put my cat outside after 3 days and just hope they'd know where they are. Jae is a hit or miss author for me and this one didn't work.

A Purrfect Gift by Jae is a super cozy novella about cats, tea, Winter, and sapphic flirting! The purrfect read when the snow is falling and you're cuddled up under a blanket inside.

The story is very charming, with just the right amount of romance. As a cat lover, I especially enjoyed the details about cat behaviour and cat ownership that the author has managed to squeeze into this short story. It really shows that they know what they're talking about and makes the plot even more enjoyable.

I also loved that the book is set in Germany during Yule, since I live in Sweden and we have a lot of traditions in common. It made the whole thing feel very relatable - I could almost taste the glögi/glühwein and smell the gingerbread - but it was also fun reading about the traditions that we don't have here in Sweden.

Overall I really loved reading A Purrfect Gift and I think you will too!

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Huge thank you to Ylva Publishing for making this book available through NetGalley. An even bigger thank you to Jae for writing it.
All opinions are my own.

Funny, cute and lovely. These three words define this book at perfection. I didn't expect to have so much fun in this short story, but I can say it is one of the funniest ones I read on this year. The role of the cat in the book is something I never saw before, and it made me laugh out loud a few times. It is a short story I will reread every Christmas and I’m sure I will enjoy it every time I do. So far, I love all the books I read by this author, she always finds a way to make her books great and to include characteristics that are important to mention.

<b>Thank you NetGalley and the publishers for gifting me with a free copy. Opinions are my own and are freely given.</b>

The cat matchmaker was adorable. I was looking forward to every robbery, and the characters ended up doing the same. A book with german characters and setting is refreshing. This novella is the perfect quick read for the holidays.
It's sweet and 100% angst-free. It made me want to read paper love.

Thank you, NetGalley for an advanced ARC of this book

The story was cute and I was drawn in because of the title and my weakness for anything to do with animals, but for me there was not much there to have me excited to read this and the characters kind of fell flat for me which I felt disappointed by, but if ur looking for a short Christmas story then this is an OK one to start with ... I just personally think I needed more of the story to feel 100% invested

A cute, Christmas romance with a matchmaking cat. No angst, no drama, no miscommunication. Just likeable characters, a sweet romance, and a mischievous cat.

Delightful.

Lena just moved into a new town during Christmas season and promptly starts receiving little gifts at her doorstep... But it turns out her Secret Santa is her cat Scully who brings her catches from the neighbor's apartment. Scully might actually be onto some greater scheme though, as Caroline, the neighbor, and Lena begin to build a friendship that could turn to something more.

I'm not necessarily a Christmas romance kind of person but honestly if it has lesbians and a cute orange cat, I'm sold.

This is a very short novella that was super sweet and I really wish it'd been longer because I loved the characters and the vibes a lot! It's actually kind of impressive how in just few pages, we get to know quite a lot about these characters and their environment, and it doesn't feel particularly rushed.

As far as the plot goes, this felt like one of those low tension Christmas romance movies so there's nothing that particularly stood out but it was a good story to relax to in between some difficult reads! I would recommend this to fans of heartwarming romances set during Christmas.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the e-ARC!

This is the most adorable Christmas story I’ve ever read about a cute cat klepto helping two lesbians fall in love. Just a warm hug of a book. Even for those who aren’t cat people, it’d be nearly impossible to read this without smiling.

I received an advanced copy from the publisher and am voluntarily leaving this review.

Super cute novella! I loved the idea of a cat playing matchmaker. Although it was short, I still feel like I got to know the characters and get invested in their relationship.

Thanks to NetGalley UK and Ylva Publishing for the press service.

A Purrfect Gift is a cute and funny novella about two neighbors, Lena and Caroline, getting in touch thanks to Lena’s cat named Scully during the Christmas era.
It’s a quick read and just in time for the season !

I'm a lesbian who owns a cat rescue... this book was made for me.

Fans of cozy sapphic romances and cat lovers will appreciate this delicious novella! From beginning to end, I couldn't help but smile at Lena and Caroline's meet-cute, which was facilitated by the naughty cat Scully. The narrative, which is set over a joyous German Christmas, combines endearing customs, cute cat antics, and the beginning of a neighborly relationship.

Scully's mischievous matchmaking is hilarious, and I thought it was great how the "cat burglar" kept pairing Lena and Caroline. Despite its short length, the novella is plenty of heartwarming moments, making it the ideal Christmas read. It's also perfect for when you want a short, fun, sweet read that you can read in a day or two.

A Purrfect Gift is the ideal choice if you're looking for a sweet romance with festive overtones and a cute furry miscreant!

This short story is a fun read! Perfect for those who love Christmas tales, cat stories, and sweet romances. Imagine your dream girl moving in next door and knocking your socks off every time you see her. And what if your cat was the reason you two kept bumping into each other? A matchmaker cat is every lesbian's dream, right? The only complaint I have is that it's too short, but this story is the perfect length for a cozy afternoon during the holiday break.

This novella was a quick and cute read. My favorite part was the cat Scully, because I love cats! I could tell that Lena (the main character) adores her cat, too.

The book is set in Germany. There were references to German Christmas traditions and foods that I wasn’t familiar with, so it was a good opportunity for me to learn something new.

Generally, I prefer full length novels since I often feel more connected to characters after learning more about them. This novella didn’t have the most complicated or nuanced characters, perhaps because of its short length. Parts of the story felt predictable as me as well.

If you love cats and are looking for a quick and non-strenuous read, this book might be for you!

Highlights:
- sapphic romance
- falling for the girl next door
- cozy novella
- Christmas in Germany
- cute cat!

Thank you to NetGalley for a copy of this book!

Lena has just moved to a new city with her cat, Scully, so when she finds little gifts on her doorstep every day, she thinks they’re from her neighbors. Caroline, who lives next door, can’t figure out how her stuff keeps disappearing until she catches a cat in the act of stealing from her. She follows the feline felon home—and meets its cute owner. Despite Lena’s best efforts, Scully doesn’t seem inclined to give up her life of crime, so she keeps having to go over to Caroline’s to return the loot.

Okay, this was just super adorable. 'Nuff said. 🙂 Seriously, if you are looking for the most feel-good holiday lesbian romance, put this at the top of your list! Lena, Caroline, and Scully are now my favorite trio of all time. 5⭐

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the advanced copy. This is my honest opinion of the book.

This was a short cute christmas novella. I love the cat playing matchmaker and the christmas magic. I would have liked more of a story and a bigger build. For a short story it was cute.

Cute story. I enjoyed Scully stealing things from the neighbor. I’ve read some of the author’s books, and they were quite spicy. Not with this story, however. Still an enjoyable read.