Wilder Irish Series by Mari Carr

She’s sleeping with the enemy… After a nasty break-up, Caitlyn Wallace takes a year off from dating to focus on her career. The hiatus is working perfectly until she comes face to face with Lucas Whiting, the uber-rich, cutthroat businessman who is not above using questionable means to acquire something he wants. He wants Pat’s Pub and he’s not taking no for an answer... moreShe’s sleeping with the enemy… After a nasty break-up, Caitlyn Wallace takes a year off from dating to focus on her career. The hiatus is working perfectly until she comes face to face with Lucas Whiting, the uber-rich, cutthroat businessman who is not above using questionable means to acquire something he wants. He wants Pat’s Pub and he’s not taking no for an answer. Caitlyn should despise the arrogant, cocky man for threatening her beloved family’s business, but there’s something about Lucas’ sexy, dominant nature that has the hidden submissive inside her trembling with desire. What seems like a run-of-the-mill real estate deal to Lucas goes off the rails quickly when he meets the beautiful granddaughter of Pat’s Pub. Lucas never mixes business with pleasure, but that rule is quickly broken. One date turns into two and soon, Lucas and Cait are thrust into a steamy affair neither of them is prepared for. One that forces them to choose between family loyalty and love. less

“No show, no contest, nothing. Nothing is more important to me than you.” Ailis Adams couldn't be more dissimilar from Hunter Morgan. Quiet to his loud, calm to his frantic, bookish to his street smart...they have no common ground. Except for the fact that Ailis’s boyfriend just ran away with Hunter’s fiancée. So no one is more surprised than Ailis when a friendship flourishes... more“No show, no contest, nothing. Nothing is more important to me than you.” Ailis Adams couldn't be more dissimilar from Hunter Morgan. Quiet to his loud, calm to his frantic, bookish to his street smart...they have no common ground. Except for the fact that Ailis’s boyfriend just ran away with Hunter’s fiancée. So no one is more surprised than Ailis when a friendship flourishes. Pat's Pub's resident wallflower discovers she actually enjoys spending time with the bar's gregarious, attention-seeking musician. When Hunter lands a spot in February Stars, his big shot at breaking into the music scene, who better to guide him than his new bestie? She's a sharp businesswoman who grew up on her famous parents' tour bus. Ailis isn't keen to leave her quiet life in Baltimore, but she knows the ins and outs of the biz, and even she grudgingly admits no one will have Hunter's back better than a friend. However, with one impulsive kiss, everything changes. Ailis's friendly feelings toward Hunter turn to serious lust…and more. But falling for a musician isn’t a good idea. Fame comes with a price, one Ailis isn’t sure she’s willing to pay. She's already left behind a life on the road once before, in favor of planting roots close to her family and their beloved pub. Though, her family will always be there...and four walls can't love her back... So is home really a place? Or is it where her heart resides...with her gorgeous bad boy rock star? less

Even if I’d known I would lose Sunday McCormick Collins so early, I would have married that beautiful woman. What we shared is all I’ve ever wanted for my children and my grandchildren. Love isn’t about the happy ending. It’s about the happiness found each and every day you’re together. – Patrick “Pop” Collins Padraig Collins loves his bartending job at Pat’s Pub, the Baltimore hangout owned by his equally beloved family... moreEven if I’d known I would lose Sunday McCormick Collins so early, I would have married that beautiful woman. What we shared is all I’ve ever wanted for my children and my grandchildren. Love isn’t about the happy ending. It’s about the happiness found each and every day you’re together. – Patrick “Pop” Collins Padraig Collins loves his bartending job at Pat’s Pub, the Baltimore hangout owned by his equally beloved family. He’s young, carefree, filled with starry-eyed hopes and dreams for his future…which are irrevocably thrown off course when patron Mia Curtis comes into the bar, visibly upset. When she leaves in tears, Padraig follows. He hopes to give the young woman comfort and assurance. What he gets in return is a massive dose of reality. Mia has a ticking time bomb in her head, an inoperable tumor, with a diagnosis of only six months to live. As Padraig lets her cry on his shoulder, listens to her heartbreakingly detail the things she’ll never get to experience, he’s forced to face some hard facts about the way he’s lived his own life up to this point. Meandering through each day as if youth means immortality, and he has all the time in the world. An evening of soul-searching leads to a life-changing decision—Padraig will help Mia accomplish everything on her bucket list. He won’t let her die with a single regret. But that goal transforms into something far deeper when Padraig falls in love with the courageous woman. His once endless future shrinks to months instead of years, accompanied by a crushing sense of desperation. Until they realize life isn’t measured in time. It’s measured in moments… This story will hopefully widen your definition of a traditional happy-ever-after. Not all of us get the luxury of a lifetime…but that doesn’t mean we can’t have a lifetime’s worth of love in the time we’re given. less

Wilder Irish, book 4 They say two heads are better than one. Fiona Adams has a man problem—she has too many in her life. And thanks to her unconventional family, she’s wondering if she even has to settle for just one. Owen is the sweet boy (turned sexy man) she dated in college; Asher is the hot hunk starring in too many current fantasies. Both, unfortunately, are her coworkers, part of the writing team for the hit sitcom Wild Winters... moreWilder Irish, book 4 They say two heads are better than one. Fiona Adams has a man problem—she has too many in her life. And thanks to her unconventional family, she’s wondering if she even has to settle for just one. Owen is the sweet boy (turned sexy man) she dated in college; Asher is the hot hunk starring in too many current fantasies. Both, unfortunately, are her coworkers, part of the writing team for the hit sitcom Wild Winters. She’s lucky her dear friend and third writing partner, Teddy, is gay, or she’d really be in trouble. Fiona’s resigned herself to having neither man…until the team decides to film the sitcom’s season finale in her family’s bar, Pat’s Pub. While in Baltimore, under the influence of her crazy family and a wild April Fools party in the Collins Dorm, Owen and Asher take matters into their own hands—literally. Soon, between all the hot nights and real-life drama, the team can barely concentrate on work. It’s becoming a case of life imitating sitcom…even more so when Fiona’s most recent ex, Mr. Big Gesture himself, shows up to win her back—with his biggest gesture yet. less

A billionaire CEO who always gets what he wants, a bad boy rock star, enemies to lovers, forbidden love, and second chances, this steamy boxed set has enough heat to melt your e-reader. Wild PassionCaitlyn’s life is running smoothly until she comes face-to-face with a cutthroat businessman who’s used to getting everything he wants. Problem is he wants Pat’s Pub—and he’s not taking no for an answer... moreA billionaire CEO who always gets what he wants, a bad boy rock star, enemies to lovers, forbidden love, and second chances, this steamy boxed set has enough heat to melt your e-reader. Wild PassionCaitlyn’s life is running smoothly until she comes face-to-face with a cutthroat businessman who’s used to getting everything he wants. Problem is he wants Pat’s Pub—and he’s not taking no for an answer. Caitlyn should despise him for threatening her family’s business, but there’s something about Lucas’s dominant nature that awakens the hidden submissive inside her.Wild DesireAilis couldn’t be more dissimilar from rock star Hunter. Quiet to his loud, calm to his frantic, bookish to his street smart; they have no common ground. Except for the fact that Ailis’s boyfriend just ran away with Hunter’s fiancee.With one impulsive kiss, opposites suddenly attract. Ailis’s feelings toward Hunter turn to serious lust…and more. But falling for a musician isn’t a good idea. Fame comes with a price, one she isn’t sure she’s ready to pay.Wild DevotionPadraig is a carefree bartender, filled with hopes and dreams for his future…which are thrown off course when Mia walks into the bar. When she leaves in tears, Padraig follows. He hopes to give the young woman comfort and assurance. What he gets in return is a massive dose of reality.Mia has an inoperable tumor with a diagnosis of only six months to live. As Padraig listens to her detail the things she’ll never get to experience, he’s forced to face some hard facts about the way he’s lived his own life.An evening of soul-searching leads to a life-changing decision—Padraig will help Mia accomplish everything on her bucket list. But that goal changes into something far deeper when Padraig falls in love with her.Wild at HeartFiona has a man problem—she has too many in her life. How does she choose between Owen, the sweet boy (turned sexy man) she dated in college and Asher, the hot hunk starring in too many current fantasies?Fiona’s resigned to having neither man…until Owen and Asher take matters into their own hands—literally. It’s a case of life imitating sexy sitcom…even more so when Fiona’s recent ex, Mr. Big Gesture himself, shows up to win her back—with his biggest gesture yet. less

Kiss me once, shame on you. Kiss me twice, shame on me...The first kiss with Landon, Sunnie blames on tequila. The second on adrenaline. He did save her and her Louis Vuitton from a mugger after all.But then the kiss goes viral and sexy cop Landon is flooded with female attention. Now it’s Sunnie’s turn to save Landon—by pretending to be his girlfriend.It’s all fake fun and games and a few orgasms until Landon’s ex comes back to town... moreKiss me once, shame on you. Kiss me twice, shame on me...The first kiss with Landon, Sunnie blames on tequila. The second on adrenaline. He did save her and her Louis Vuitton from a mugger after all.But then the kiss goes viral and sexy cop Landon is flooded with female attention. Now it’s Sunnie’s turn to save Landon—by pretending to be his girlfriend.It’s all fake fun and games and a few orgasms until Landon’s ex comes back to town.Now Sunnie has to decide if June is just for kisses or for love and commitment…June Kisses is a standalone story in Mari Carr's Wilder Irish series (book 6). less

A Rock Star Bodyguard Romance He'll risk everything to keep her. He’s going from military hero to bodyguard? Well, that might not be so bad. The money will be good anyway. But then Fergus meets the woman he’s hired to protect. A former teen pop star? Please God, no. After being taken advantage of repeatedly through her career, the music diva is used to pushing people away. But her sexy bodyguard’s need for control is eventually impossible to resist... moreA Rock Star Bodyguard Romance He'll risk everything to keep her. He’s going from military hero to bodyguard? Well, that might not be so bad. The money will be good anyway. But then Fergus meets the woman he’s hired to protect. A former teen pop star? Please God, no. After being taken advantage of repeatedly through her career, the music diva is used to pushing people away. But her sexy bodyguard’s need for control is eventually impossible to resist. Who is she to fight when he insists on being much closer than arm’s length? And keeping the sexy hero close isn’t such a bad idea, considering she’s got a stalker. less

Maybe if things were different, Leo could date the woman he’s always longed for, the free-spirited Yvonne Collins. For her, life is an adventure, for him, life is all about work and keeping things simple so he can focus on his son. When a tragic event upends Leo’s orderly existence, he’s forced to admit he can’t do it all and he can’t do it alone. Yvonne feels like exactly what Leo doesn’t need, until she shows him chaos isn’t always bad and letting go isn’t the same thing as losing control.

What’s better than kissing one of your sinfully sexy bosses when the ball drops on New Year’s Eve? Kissing both of them. In bed.Midnight Wild is a free short story featuring Darcy’s best friend, Brooklyn. It’s not just those Irish Collins who go wild at midnight!Midnight Wild was previously published in the Alphas of the Forbidden (Alphas Confess All) anthology.

No strings attached? Wrong. So wrong.Layla moved to Baltimore in search of a fresh start. After too many years in a lackluster relationship, she’s ready to embrace her wild side. Casual is her new middle name and the last thing she wants or needs is a serious relationship.Finn and his best friend, Miguel are ALL IN on showing Layla a good time. After all, neither one of them is looking for love either. Or so they think.Until Finn falls for Layla, and Miguel falls for Finn, and Layla falls for.. moreNo strings attached? Wrong. So wrong.Layla moved to Baltimore in search of a fresh start. After too many years in a lackluster relationship, she’s ready to embrace her wild side. Casual is her new middle name and the last thing she wants or needs is a serious relationship.Finn and his best friend, Miguel are ALL IN on showing Layla a good time. After all, neither one of them is looking for love either. Or so they think.Until Finn falls for Layla, and Miguel falls for Finn, and Layla falls for...both men. Then it’s a wild side freefall as the three lovers try to make one plus one plus one equal the perfect match. less

Frenemies RomanceConfirmed bachelor Colm is living the good life with a thriving law practice and all the freedom the playboy has come to enjoy. Until a city-wide blackout and the greatest sex he’s ever had has him reconsidering his single status. Unfortunately, he doesn’t realize the woman of his dreams is actually his lifelong frenemy, Kelli. After a few too many drinks at a Halloween party, Kelli spends the night in the arms of a man who rocks her world... moreFrenemies RomanceConfirmed bachelor Colm is living the good life with a thriving law practice and all the freedom the playboy has come to enjoy. Until a city-wide blackout and the greatest sex he’s ever had has him reconsidering his single status. Unfortunately, he doesn’t realize the woman of his dreams is actually his lifelong frenemy, Kelli. After a few too many drinks at a Halloween party, Kelli spends the night in the arms of a man who rocks her world. However, when she learns her mystery Mr. Right is Mr. Hell No, Colm Collins, she’s ready to run for the hills. But Colm refuses to accept just one wild night with her. He wants them all and the sexy man fights dirty. less

Love is full of bad clichés.Falling for your boss.The widowed dad and the nanny.How did Darcy manage to find both of them in Ryder? His broken heart and wounded pride means he only sees her as an employee in his company and part-time caregiver for his son.Until another cliché surprises them both: the old broken elevator trap.Suddenly, the dark desire and overwhelming need to possess Darcy that he’s kept buried begins to break out. Can his perfectly ordered life survive discovering love again?

Dream big. Dream wild.Oliver has always longed for a love just like his parents have—all three of them. He’s certain he’s already halfway to that happily ever after. His foster brother calls it wild, but Ollie knows they can find the woman of their dreams.Gavin has always accepted that life is just one disappointment after another. Growing up in the foster system taught him that. Oliver is one of the few people he can trust, so he prefers they stay a two-man band... moreDream big. Dream wild.Oliver has always longed for a love just like his parents have—all three of them. He’s certain he’s already halfway to that happily ever after. His foster brother calls it wild, but Ollie knows they can find the woman of their dreams.Gavin has always accepted that life is just one disappointment after another. Growing up in the foster system taught him that. Oliver is one of the few people he can trust, so he prefers they stay a two-man band.Erin is a curvy, spunky brunette neither of them saw coming. But fate has another wild card in store for the three of them, one that will test everyone’s faith in their very different dreams for the future. less

Can he make this moment last a lifetime?It’s been three years since Padraig lost his wife and since then, he’s been sleepwalking his way through each day, focusing only on work and family, while hanging out with his best friend, Emmy.The sum equivalent of Emmy’s experience with relationships is contained within the pages of the romance novels she writes while sitting at the end of the bar at Pat’s Pub... moreCan he make this moment last a lifetime?It’s been three years since Padraig lost his wife and since then, he’s been sleepwalking his way through each day, focusing only on work and family, while hanging out with his best friend, Emmy.The sum equivalent of Emmy’s experience with relationships is contained within the pages of the romance novels she writes while sitting at the end of the bar at Pat’s Pub. That is if she doesn’t count the secret crush she’s been harboring for Padraig since the first day she laid eyes on him.When Padraig realizes he’s in love with Emmy, they fall into each other’s arms. However, adversity strikes and Padraig–terrified of loving and losing again–pushes Emmy away. It will take the combined romantic efforts of the entire Collins’ family to help him win the heart of his best friend…and his second chance at happily ever after. less