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Cara McKenna

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Cara McKenna writes smart erotica—sexy stories with depth. A little dark, a little funny, always emotional. She also writes red-hot romance under the name Meg Maguire. Her wonderful publishers are Ellora's Cave, Harlequin Blaze, Loose-Id, Penguin / Intermix, and Samhain. She loves writing sexy, character-driven stories about strong-willed men and women who keep each other on their toes, and bring one another to their knees.

Cara was a 2010 Golden Heart finalist, a 2012 Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award nominee, and a 2012 Golden Leaf finalist.

Cara is represented by Laura Bradford, of the Bradford Literary Agency.

Before becoming a purveyor of red-hot romance and smart erotica, Cara was a record store bitch, a lousy barista, a decent desi...more




Was perusing 2010 vacation pics for Highlands-y inspiration and found this one—prophetic!

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Average rating: 3.92 · 7,691 ratings · 1,369 reviews · 23 distinct works · Similar authors
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“Let's quit our jobs and fuck all day."
"Works for me. Think somebody will subsidize that? Maybe we could apply for some kind of research grant," she said.”
Cara McKenna, Willing Victim

“My soul had the flu.”
Cara McKenna, Curio

“Listen, kiddo,” he said. “I’m a selfish prick, and I want to be the greatest fuck of your life and ruin you for every man who comes after me. But I’m not a mind reader, so I need some help. Otherwise I could end up as the douchebag who’s got shitty taste in wine and totally traumatized you when you were thirty.”
Cara McKenna, Willing Victim

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Fayth Devlin Great selection of books you have here!! I'll have to start working my way through the list. Thank you for the invite! I love meeting other authors in the genre, and man... is there anywhere you aren't published?? LOL. (Kidding - congrats!!!)


Kristy When is Skin Game going to be available on Kindle? I'm dying to read it!! I'm a huge fan of your books.


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