You've Got to Be Kitten Me

By: Ki Brightly, Meg Bawden

Narrated by: Christopher Solon

Brad Widstrom’s human puppy left him. To keep his mind off his loneliness, he drills all his extra time into coaching his kickball team. After a game one night, he goes to a pet-play party. He doesn’t expect to meet someone who makes his blood sizzle. The thing is, the man he wants isn’t a puppy, he’s a cat. Brad doesn’t know the first thing about them. One thing is certain, though, and that’s how much he wants Harley.

Harley Silvain is used to being ignored. Owners prefer the friendlier pet — dogs, not cats — and Harley is anything but sociable. There’s something pleasing about having an owner take care of him, but he’s not sure about this new man, Brad. Harley keeps waiting for Brad to decide he’s too much work. He’s sure he’ll be replaced by a mutt.

When Brad’s friend asks him to take in a pup who has been abused by his owner, Harley hates the idea. It’s one step closer to Brad dropping him, and he’s not willing to let a canine in the house. No matter how many times Brad reassures Harley he’d never leave him for a dog, Harley doesn’t believe it. If they want to make this relationship work, Brad will need to help Harley past his insecurities, or it’ll implode before it even begins.

©2020 Ki Brightly, Meg Bawden (P)2021 Ki Brightly, Meg Bawden

Great book

Love the book, cute and adorable hot stuff.
The narrator did a good job catching people’s personalities.
But he talked very fast. This is the first time I had to slow down the speed on audible to actually catch what’s been said.

aww🐱😍

This was my first kitty play story. I throughly enjoyed the story. I found the characters to be well fleshed out for a slightly insta-love story. Great narration as well.

Nice variation on pet play

This was a nice variation on puppy play. I’ve read a couple of books with pet play in them but never one where the characters were so immersed into it. Harley’s human personality is very much like a cats and so the transition from person to feline worked really well. There is a nice hurt/comfort to the story and Brad should be given either a gold star or an award on patience. Slow burn in the romance.

It’s the first time I’ve listened to Christopher Solon and he did a very nice job of character voices. He had Harley sounding snobbish at the start of the story, insecure in the middle and content at the end. All done with the right inflection. He also was really good voicing Quan’s hyper personality.

Love this book!

You've Got to Be Kitten Me is a wonderfully written story about Brad and Harley. Brad's puppy left him and when he ends up at a pet play party the last thing he's looking for is another relationship. But he finds Harley, who isn't a puppy but a kitty. I love how Brad wants to be a good owner for is pets whether they're a puppy or kitty. I really enjoyed Brad and Harley's love journey together as they learn how to make their relationship work, even when Kwan comes to stay while he's looking for a new owner. I love Brad's patience as he learns what Harley needs. This is such a sweet story and I would love a story about Kwan. If you enjoy pet play stories you don't want to miss this one. Definitely recommend.
Narrator Christopher Solon does an amazing job from beginning to end. I really enjoy listening to his voice.

I love Harley!

Christopher Solon is a new to me narrator but I will definitely check out his other narrations. Harley was a very intriguing character and his voice fit the cat he embodied purrfectly (pun intended).
This book was very unique and just the right combination of hotness and emotion.

Wow!! Absolutely Amazing!

Ki Brightly and Meg Bawden are both new to me authors. While I've read, and listened to, puppy play books, this is a first for Kitty play for me as well. I walked into this book not knowing what to expect and walked out wanting more from both these authors! The world development was outstanding, the main characters were superbly written and the side characters were adorable. I hope that Ki and Meg are planning on doing a a second book to this with the side characters.

Absolutely loved this pet play audiobook!

I instantly tell in love with this heartwarming and heart-wrenching book. These characters faced realistic emotions in their lives. Sometimes finding that right person can make your life complete. These authors did an outstanding job with their character and plot development. Brad is lonely and looking for a man that enjoys being a dog in the world of pet play. He is attracted to Harley at a pet play party. Brad is open minded when Harley turns out to be a cat. I couldn't help but fall in love with Brad. He is caring, patient but knows when to put his foot down, loyal, a great lover, and protective. Harley has been left heartbroken many times and therefore has major trust issues. He does have a great heart when he allows it to be shown. His insecurities really come out when Kwan comes to stay with them. Harley hates dogs and believes Brad will get rid of him in favor of the human dog. Their love journey will be a rocky one but also one that is so heartwarming. I loved the surprise twist at the end.

Christopher Solon is a superb narrator. I love it when a narrator instantly immerses me in a story with his voice. He made me feel the emotions of these characters. He put his heart into this story and this made a remarkable story even better. He gave these characters distinctive voices and brought them to life. Christopher is definitely an excellent storyteller. I highly recommend this Audible book. It is one of those stories that you want to know how it will end, but you don't want it to end. It will be one of those that I will listen to again. Happy listening!

Interesting to hear- This kink is not for Me...Ow!

When I lived in NYC, I had a (hyper-masculine?) ex-Navy buddy who was into, poker, pup play, and attending the opera in full leather. I met him through poker nights, which I’ve always enjoyed, though I never fully understood the appeal of the latter two.

I’m a BIG fan of diversity. So, although I don’t “grok” it, I have always been curious to better understand why pup play might appeal to others. When I got the opportunity to review this, I figured it was just one step further; I’ve always been more of a dog person. I thought that reading about it might help me understand the scene better.

I suppose in some ways I do now understand it a bit more, but it’s still not something I’d be interested in participating in. That said, this is a fun story that really explores this area of kink. Given that it’s presented from the POV of a cat person, it does it in a charming, and at times funny, way.

Brad is a take-charge person, and a friendly good guy. When he gets involved in a recreational kickball team, he naturally becomes the player/coach. While it’s never really made clear how he makes his money, it’s clear that he works for himself, and has been moderately successful.

Harley works as an actuary and loves statistics more than people. If you’ll forgive the pun, not to be mean but his deviation is not at all standard. He likes kitten-play.

Brad’s personality seems to that of a “dog person” outgoing and easy going. He’s an adult who seems to like being a caretaker, as much as a friend and lover. He had a pup, for a time, but the pup abandoned him for another “master.” Now he’s looking to fill the void.

Harley is more of an introvert and (like a cat). He seems to barely tolerate most of those he must share the planet with. But it’s clear that Harley is lonely as well. If only he could find someone to share his life with that was at least tolerable.

That said, and given his perspective, Harley’s use of the word “Owner” seems a bit weird. I’ve always thought one might own a dog, but cats view their room-mates are barely acceptable help.

There was a laugh out loud moment there when Harley admits he got into the kink through “kitty porn.” There was also a LOL moment when Harley is presented with a large empty box. And before you ask... No the box didn't contain an even more expensive item meant for Harley to enjoy.

Christopher Solon does the narration here. Each chapter is from one of the main character’s points of view. Chris does very different voices for Harley and Brad, and both seem appropriate. This is a solo narration, audio-book. So, we don’t get the dissonance of hearing the same character voiced by two different narrators as often happens in dual-narration audio-books.

This book is certainly not for everyone. The pet play kink is central to the story, and the less curious may find this to just be silly. But others will disagree. The sex does pretty graphic. If you’ve been curious about this scene, I’d recommend this as it might be the ideal intro.

*** Note: I am voluntarily reviewing this after receiving a complimentary copy ***

A Funny Beautiful Love Story

What a pleasant surprise! I loved this story! Through the writing of Ki Brightly and Meg Bawden, I got a peek into a world I didn’t know existed. Characters so clearly drawn, so real, so human. Brought to life by the stellar narration of Christopher Solon, this one was pure joy! The story drew me in and held my interest. I cared what happened to all of the characters, and I rooted hard for happy endings. Written with humor, sass and omg heat, You’ve Got to Be Kitten Me is first, and foremost, a beautiful love story. I am so happy I got to experience this one.

So good

Wow Ki has done it again. This was a amazing listen. I couldn’t stop listening. The characters Brad and Harley are so good together and once they get by there problems and focus on each other there story gets a HEA. I enjoyed the storyline and was excited to listen. The narration was great.