Welcome to Paws & Pastries, where whiskers meet whimsy in the picturesque mountain town of New Haven. This enchanting cat café serves up more than just delectable treats—it's where holidays sparkle with mystery, romance blooms unexpectedly, and curious cats become the most unlikely detectives. This boxset collection features Books 1-4:
In Halloween Hijinks, practical city transplant Clarissa Bell finds herself at the center of scandal when the Black Cat Bash fundraiser's cash vanishes without a trace. While Clarissa follows the money, her feline counterpart—the supposedly "cursed" black cat Jinx—stalks through shadows, uncovering clues only a cat could find. Together, this reluctant duo must expose the thief before the café's reputation is haunted forever.
The holiday spirit turns smoky in Christmas CAT-astrophe when a mysterious fire threatens to cancel the town's beloved Christmas gala. Tinsley Bell, the café's fastidious manager, meticulously builds her suspect list, while Jingle, her Persian partner-in-crime sniffs out secrets hidden in the ashes. With the clock ticking toward Christmas Eve, can they uncover the culprit before New Haven's yuletide magic goes up in flames?
Cupid's arrow strikes twice in Valentine's Vandal when a priceless ruby locket disappears during the café's buzzing singles mixer. Sweet-natured matchmaker Valentina navigates heartstrings and half-truths, while her romantic tuxedo accomplice, Romeo, weaves between love-struck patrons, collecting clues with each affectionate head bump. Together, they'll discover that the path to finding the thief may just lead to unexpected romance.
Spring brings new beginnings—and fresh trouble—in Easter Egg Scramble. When the town's cherished egg hunt faces deliberate sabotage, the cafe's new baker, Lily Honeycutt, must crack the case with help from Jellybean, a plump calico with a nose for mischief. As colorful as the hidden eggs themselves, this duo proves that the biggest secrets may lead to the brightest new beginnings.
Each heartwarming mystery is served with a side of purring sidekicks, lasting friendships, and the perfect recipe for holiday romance—proving that in New Haven, the best solutions to life's mysteries come with whiskers, warm pastries, and the comfort of community.