Fear Familiar Series by Caroline Burnes

They say that cats have nine lives It was Familiar's most recent life that worried her. Since she'd found the cat in the university parking lot, Professor Eleanor Duncan had been assaulted, interrogated by the CIA, her apartment invaded by a crazy little dog and its animal owner, and her husband seemed to have returned from the dead.... When veterinarian Peter Curry identified Eleanor's furry friend as an escape research animal, he couldn't know where that clue would lead... moreThey say that cats have nine lives It was Familiar's most recent life that worried her. Since she'd found the cat in the university parking lot, Professor Eleanor Duncan had been assaulted, interrogated by the CIA, her apartment invaded by a crazy little dog and its animal owner, and her husband seemed to have returned from the dead.... When veterinarian Peter Curry identified Eleanor's furry friend as an escape research animal, he couldn't know where that clue would lead. To adventure, romance, counterplot and conspiracy and to the explosive enigma that was Familiar's past life. less

Bewitching Familiar by Caroline Burnes released on Aug 25, 1995 is available now for purchase.

MYSTERY BABY ON THE DOORSTEP! Patience and calmness under fire always got police detective Mel Haskin what he wanted. But he was fast losing both -- because of Lily Markey. The fiery-haired, jade-eyed reporter refused to tell him what she knew about the baby boy who'd appeared on a high-society doorstep. And what she knew could get her killed. So Mel vowed to stick to Lily as closely as the black cat who followed her everywhere. Because his badge demanded it.. moreMYSTERY BABY ON THE DOORSTEP! Patience and calmness under fire always got police detective Mel Haskin what he wanted. But he was fast losing both -- because of Lily Markey. The fiery-haired, jade-eyed reporter refused to tell him what she knew about the baby boy who'd appeared on a high-society doorstep. And what she knew could get her killed. So Mel vowed to stick to Lily as closely as the black cat who followed her everywhere. Because his badge demanded it... or was it his heart? Fear Familiar: Meet the coolest feline detective to ever take on mystery, mayhem and matchmaking! less

Fear Familiar - Uncover long-buried secrets in this special Desert Mysteries companion series. DESERT CAPTIVE Amelia Corbet rushed into the desert to save her sister and wound up a captive! But not for long. First a strange black cat appeared, followed by a dark rescuer with the eyes of a hawk and a fierce embrace that stirred her deepest longings... moreFear Familiar - Uncover long-buried secrets in this special Desert Mysteries companion series. DESERT CAPTIVE Amelia Corbet rushed into the desert to save her sister and wound up a captive! But not for long. First a strange black cat appeared, followed by a dark rescuer with the eyes of a hawk and a fierce embrace that stirred her deepest longings. But was Harad Dukhan's intent to save her - or to capture Amelia for himself?The city-bred beauty was a thorn in Harad's side - until he held her in his arms. Now he couldn't let her go. Amelia was a pawn in a deadly plot against his family. If keeping her near would save her life, this desert captive might yet become his desert bride! less

ALL THEIR BICKERING...I SENSED SEXUAL TENSION...AND MORE OBSERVATIONS FROM FAMILIAR, THE BLACK CAT DETECTIVEI took on this case when a beautiful, headstrong photographer accidentally blew the cover of a federally protected witness. In stepped rogue cop Lucas West, and the two were in for a high-noon duel with some scary killers. But whose paw really steered the getaway car?It amazed me to see the bipeds fighting their instincts to care for each other... moreALL THEIR BICKERING...I SENSED SEXUAL TENSION...AND MORE OBSERVATIONS FROM FAMILIAR, THE BLACK CAT DETECTIVEI took on this case when a beautiful, headstrong photographer accidentally blew the cover of a federally protected witness. In stepped rogue cop Lucas West, and the two were in for a high-noon duel with some scary killers. But whose paw really steered the getaway car?It amazed me to see the bipeds fighting their instincts to care for each other. Why couldn't they see what really matters in life? It's not like they have nine of them! less

Good thing I have nine lives.... But it's too bad Stephanie Ryan doesn't have as many lives as me. The humanoid horse gentler is up to her pretty neck in trouble--thanks to drifter cowboy Johnny Kreel. He shows up, and just like that, someone tries to kill her. Stranded on her ranch in Nowhere, South Dakota, she's a sitting duck. I'll just bet my next meal that dark-side Johnny knows more than he's telling... moreGood thing I have nine lives.... But it's too bad Stephanie Ryan doesn't have as many lives as me. The humanoid horse gentler is up to her pretty neck in trouble--thanks to drifter cowboy Johnny Kreel. He shows up, and just like that, someone tries to kill her. Stranded on her ranch in Nowhere, South Dakota, she's a sitting duck. I'll just bet my next meal that dark-side Johnny knows more than he's telling. And unless my green eyes deceive me, are those sparks between them? Good thing for Stephanie I'm Familiar, Black Cat Detective. I haven't met a case I couldn't solve...yet. less