Psychologist Kate Holly specializes in quirky, nutty clients. It sort of goes with the territory, but then again, Kate’s methods bring her into the middle of her clients’ lives in unexpected ways.
Each client is served up to the readers with all his/her colorful quirks for our bookish delight. Even as we see Kate as the psychologist, we also see her as someone who is very real, human, and a bit “nutty” herself, with her tendency to be a bit obsessive-compulsive.
Her firefighter ex-husband Jay Rush seems very much interested in getting rid of the “ex” part of their relationship. But will the new series of arson fires in the city place him in so much danger that he will be lost to her? And what does the new female firefighter present in the way of trouble?
Will Kate’s involvement with a politician’s estranged wife create more problems for her? And what about the new love of Aunt Trixie’s life? When professional detachment and confidentiality prevent the revelation of certain secrets, will Aunt Trixie be in danger?
I loved each of the characters in Nutcase, from Kate’s mom Dixie and her twin Trixie, who manage a junk business, to Mona, the delightful receptionist with a few interesting quirks of her own. I can’t wait to read the next book about Kate and her crew. Four stars.
