Recs if you like Prime Deceptions (Chilling Effect, #2)...

exploring the galaxy, remembering earth.

Cats as side kicks, cats that make symbolic appearances, cat companions, cats lounging prominently, named or unnamed cats just being cats and humans who love them.

These books aren't about cats. They are just in there.

Science fiction written by the girlies*

** ok ok and some guys

This is not a list of romantic sci-fi novels and novellas, as love can take many shape and forms. There might be some romance in there, however, possibly, on occasion.