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Mari Carr's Wild Irish and (second gen) Wilder Irish.
The first, Wild Irish, comprises eight books about widowed patriarch Patrick Collins' seven children finding and fighting for the loves of their lives. The eighth book tells the story of Pat's (Pop) love affair with their mother.
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The second, Wilder Irish, comprises 13 stores about Patrick's (PopPop) 12 grandchildren finding their true loves. The 13th is a second story about namesake Padraig (Paddy).
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Patrick and Sunday Collins came to the US (Baltimore, MD) from Ireland and opened an Irish bar (Pat's Pub) and connected restaurant (Sunday's Side). They raised their seven children in the apartment space above the bar. The first book of Wild Irish takes place around 9-10 years after Sunday's death. These stories (seem to) take place one after another in time over the course of a few years.
Wilder Irish takes place 33-35 years later (the oldest grandchild is now 33). These stories take place in and around one another as PopPop's grandchildren move in and out of the family apartment, now referred to as the "Collins Dorm," covering 3-5 years in time. That is, events of one story are referenced or appear from other characters' points of view in subsequent stories. However, all can be read as standalone stories.
There are a couple of what I call "b" books, stories that take place in the Collins' Bar and feature friends of the family. I didn't reread those (yet???!).
If you're looking for something good, you can't go wrong here. You'll smile, laugh, and cry (and maybe even get a bit hot and bothered...). The stories never lack in love. So good!

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While it's a typical story, it is so funny and sweet and the characters are great. I can't wait for follow-up stories featuring the other club members.

Loving this second chance romance. It's different to the usual second chances as the two MCs are already married.
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This riveting crime thriller and police investigation keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. The setting is mainly on four islands off the coast of Maine as well as the sea kayak trip to get there.
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How did you like it? I've been reading a lot of Romantic Suspense lately—though I haven't read anything by this author yet—and this caught my attention just now. Was it as interesting as it seems?
Also, it would be great if anyone could recommend me a good book/author in this genre. Here are some I've already read:
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Thank you :-)

How did you like it? I've been reading a lot of Romantic Suspense lately—though I haven't read anything by this author yet—and this caught my attention just now. Was it as interesting as it seems?
Also, it would be great if anyone could recommend me a good book/author in this genre. Here are some I've already read:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Thank you :-)
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