Book Description

Far from home, a lonely young woman strikes up a friendship with a lost cat and his secretive owner. Aspiring decorator Cali Johnson moves to New York City--lonely, afraid, and far from home during the holidays. When she finds a lost cat in her apartment building, she strikes up an odd friendship with his reclusive owner, Marcus Ritz. If only she knew what he was hiding.

Book Review

Marcus has been through a traumatic childhood experience where he lost his parents and his two sisters. He also had severe injuries which left him with a number of scars. He has always tried to stay hidden because he can't face the look of sheer horror people get on their faces when they take a look at him. he has locked himself away for the last seven years with only his cat for company and a number of employees who make sure that he never has to step out of his appartment and face people again.

Cali is new to the city and lonely despite having landed her dream job. She doesn't think of herself as attractive, and is more than happy to be living her dream life even though staying away from her family makes her want to run right back into their comforting arms. She needs a friend to talk to and Marcus, even though he remains just a voice on the phone , seems to be the ideal person to be that caring friend. Unfortunately she wants more, but can Marcus overcome his own insecurities and be there for her in person?