Fair enough. Check her for fleas PDQ, though - they are a pain in the arse to get rid of. the drops that go on the back of the neck (eg Advantage) are the easiest way to get them off the cat. If they settle into the house it gets a lot harder.

I think you probably should. Start with something like Welcome to Temptation, or Bet Me. I have Lean Mean Fourteen sitting on my To Read shelf, waiting for me. JE's Metro Girl books are fun, too.