The Madison Stories Series by Mari Carr

Kiss Me, Kate Mari Carr Kate is blindsided when her husband cleans out their house and bank account before skipping town with another woman. Desperate to get out of her sister's apartment, Kate jumps at the chance to help Rick and Wes, DEA agents whose latest case finds them in urgent need of a house-sitter. Taking care of the old farmhouse is just what she needed. As the months pass, a stronger Kate emerges... moreKiss Me, Kate Mari Carr Kate is blindsided when her husband cleans out their house and bank account before skipping town with another woman. Desperate to get out of her sister's apartment, Kate jumps at the chance to help Rick and Wes, DEA agents whose latest case finds them in urgent need of a house-sitter. Taking care of the old farmhouse is just what she needed. As the months pass, a stronger Kate emerges. She's also developed an email friendship with Rick, and it isn't long before they secretly begin starring in each other's lust-filled fantasies. Problem is, after her failed marriage, Kate wants only a physical relationship. She's terrified of losing her heart-which is exactly what Rick intends to capture upon his return. They reach a compromise. One that involves explosive no-strings sex-for now. Rick patiently deflects her fears and willingly slakes her passion while keeping his darker fantasies in check, afraid of scaring his shy, innocent lover. But unbeknownst to Rick, Kate has a few untapped fantasies of her own. less

Kate always believed when life handed you lemons. . .you made lemonade. But what happens when the lemons keep getting bigger and bigger? For Kate, it means it's time for a new plan. A new location. And, a new life. . .on her own terms! Kiss Me Kate by New York Times and USA Today bestselling erotic romance author Mari Carr, book 1 in her Madison Girls series will have you reaching for the ice... moreKate always believed when life handed you lemons. . .you made lemonade. But what happens when the lemons keep getting bigger and bigger? For Kate, it means it's time for a new plan. A new location. And, a new life. . .on her own terms! Kiss Me Kate by New York Times and USA Today bestselling erotic romance author Mari Carr, book 1 in her Madison Girls series will have you reaching for the ice. Blindsided when her husband skips town with another woman, Kate is forced to move in with her sister. Desperate to get out of Jill's apartment, Kate jumps at the chance to help Rick and Wes, DEA agents whose latest case finds them in urgent need of a house-sitter while they’re off on assignment. As the months pass, a stronger Kate emerges. She develops an email friendship with Rick, and it isn't long before they secretly begin starring in each other's lust-filled fantasies. Problem is, after her failed marriage, Kate only wants a physical relationship. She's terrified of losing her heart --which is exactly what Rick intends to capture upon his return. They reach a compromise. One that involves explosive, no-strings sex–for now. Rick patiently deflects her fears and slakes her passion while keeping his darker, dominant needs in check, afraid of scaring his innocent lover. But unbeknownst to Rick, Kate has a few untapped fantasies of her own. This contemporary erotic romance contains hot adult situations and is not intended for readers under the age of 18. Previously publisher: (2015) Mari Carr | (2008) Ellora's Cave less

Three Reasons Why is a sequel to Kiss Me, Kate. Wes wants Jill Harper in every possible way a man can want a woman. But she's resisting. Hard. When he learns she needs a handyman for her diner, he decides fate is smiling upon him-until Jill offers three reasons why they can't be together. Always up for a challenge, Wes decides to prove her ridiculous reasons unsound, one by one. Jill knows her reasons are total bull, but she's sticking by them, come hell or high water... moreThree Reasons Why is a sequel to Kiss Me, Kate. Wes wants Jill Harper in every possible way a man can want a woman. But she's resisting. Hard. When he learns she needs a handyman for her diner, he decides fate is smiling upon him-until Jill offers three reasons why they can't be together. Always up for a challenge, Wes decides to prove her ridiculous reasons unsound, one by one. Jill knows her reasons are total bull, but she's sticking by them, come hell or high water. Unfortunately, Wes Robson is extremely persuasive. Especially in bed. If the sex gets any hotter they'll likely burn down the town. Before long, Jill's reasons begin falling away as fast as her clothing whenever Wes is around. But Jill knows exactly what Wes wants for his future, and she's just prolonging the inevitable heartbreak. The real reason she can't give herself to Wes, can't allow herself to love him, can only lead to pain-the kind from which neither may ever recover. less