"Let The Purring Begin ~ Sapphire's Tale by Sallie Cochren is an enchanting book that will capture the hearts of cat lovers everywhere." - Amber, Bionic Basil
"Let The Purring Begin: Sapphire’s Tale by Sallie Cochren is a most charming contemporary novel and purr-fect for any cat-lover, whatever your age." - Julia Wilson, Christian Bookaholic
"This is easily at the top of my favorites for 2024." - Yvonne, Socrates' Book Reviews
“All in all, this is a sweet book, with the cat’s first-person narrative, the variety of emotions, and the funny scenes making this a charming read.” - Rosh, Rosh’s Reviews
When a sweet cat named Ashley finds herself tossed outside to live on her own, she doesn't know what the future holds for her. Frightened and forced to fend for herself, she isn't sure that she can ever trust humans again. But that soon changes when she meets Summer, a kind woman who rescues her and gives her a new name - Sapphire. Despite Summer telling Sapphire that she loves her and that she is her forever baby, it takes time for Sapphire to trust a human fully again.
Sapphire and Summer aren't alone for long. It seems that Sapphire has brought some other cats with her. When she has three beautiful kittens, they all want to stay with Summer. Can they convince Summer to keep them all? And when a new cat named Mango shows up, how will he change their family dynamics? This heart-warming tale, told by a former street cat, shares her journey as she learns to love again!