Agnes Aubert's Mystical Cat Shelter by Heather Fawcett

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✦ BLURB ✦

Agnes Aubert leads a meticulously organized life, and she likes it that way. As the proudly type-A manager of a cat rescue charity, she has devoted her life to finding forever homes for stray cats.

Now it’s the shelter that needs a new home. And the only landlord who will rent a space to a cat rescue is a mysterious man called Havelock—who also happens to be the world’s most infamous magician, running an illegal magic shop out of his basement. Havelock is cantankerous and eccentric, but not not handsome, and no, Agnes absolutely does not feel anything but disdain for him. After all, rumors swirl about his shadowy past—including whispers that his dark magic once almost brought about the apocalypse.

Then one day a glamorous magician comes looking for Havelock, putting the magic shop—and the cat shelter—in jeopardy. To save the shelter, Agnes will have to team up with the magician who nearly ended the world . . . and may now be trying to steal her heart.

Havelock is everything Agnes thinks she doesn’t need in her life: chaos, mischief, and a little too much adventure. But as she gets to know him, she discovers that he’s more than the dark magician of legend, and that she may be ready for a little intrigue—and romance—in her life. After all, second chances aren’t just for rescue cats. . . .

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Cats, magic, and a chaotic magician — exactly the kind of cozy chaos you never knew you needed.

PRE-READING THOUGHTS

Expecting a charming, cosy fantasy with cats, a touch of magic, and possibly some slow-burn romance. Hoping for clever characters, light mischief, and domestic magical chaos.

POST-READING

As I thought…
Agnes is the perfect type-A protagonist, meticulous and devoted to her cats. The rescue and magical elements are heartwarming and charming, and Havelock’s eccentricity brings both humour and tension. The book perfectly balances domestic life, magic, and a subtle romantic thread.

It surprised me by…
How mischievous and clever the story gets. Havelock isn’t just a brooding magician; he’s chaotic, charming, and has a knack for getting into trouble - and Agnes has to match him step for step. The cats also steal a lot of the spotlight in delightful ways.

MUSIC PAIRING

🎵 Featured Song: “Home” — Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros (warm, cozy, slightly chaotic)
🎶 Vibe Album: Norah Jones – Come Away With Me (gentle, charming, comforting)
🎧 Artist Recommendation: Ingrid Michaelson (light, whimsical, clever)

VIBE CHECK

🎨 Colour Palette: Soft amber, muted green, cozy cream, playful gold
🎧 Soundtrack: Cats meowing, crackling fireplace, soft laughter, quiet magical tinkering
🍁 Season: Early spring - fresh, lively, full of small surprises
😶‍🌫️ Mood: Cozy, playful, mischievous
🌿 Scent: Warm bread, herbal teas, and the faint musk of curious cats

TAROT PULL — 2 of Cups (Everyday Witch Tarot)

The 2 of Cups shows a couple on a beach at sunset, toasting each other while, under the table, a cat offers a fish to another. It mirrors Agnes’ world perfectly: partnership, connection, and subtle mischief. The card reflects her growing bond with Havelock, the charm and humour of the cat rescue, and the warmth that comes from collaboration and shared adventure. Even small gestures - like cats exchanging fish - can symbolise the magic in everyday life.

FOR FANS OF…

📚 Howl’s Moving Castle
📺 Pushing Daisies (for charm, whimsy, and clever, magical domestic life)