May Flowers

This was another amazing book by Mari Carr. May Flowers had it all swoon-worthy romance, an awesome story, and lovable characters. You can't go wrong with the Collins clan!

I've read almost all these books in all the series and I love them!! This is Lochlan and May story, Lochlan right hand woman is his older assistant and she wants to retire! While Lochlan away she hires a young fresh assistant that she thinks is perfect! Lochlan wants nothing to do with her, she's to young to innocent to inexperienced too everything!! He's going to make her quit! Well May has a whole other life that was really heartbreaking, but she has to keep this job to pay for all the crazy things in her life! This book has everything! It's funny, hot, angst, drama, heartache and heartbreak! And we get to check in with the whole family!! I loved that! Definitely don't miss out on this book! Thank you NetGalley and the publishers for sharing this book with me!

This was a sexy and sweet, good old fashioned, confirmed bachelor falls for secretary, story. Lochlan recognizes something in May the moment he meets her. He resists, but that is his brain, his heart and soul won't let him back away from her. He falls hard, he falls fast, and once he realizes he has, he is all in for the beautiful woman

May has secrets, she has suffered, and she is barely surviving. This job is too important to let an affair with the boss mess things up. No matter how many sexy dreams he conjures up, she just can't. She has been convincing herself everything is fine for so long, letting go is a dream. But May doesn't deal in dreams, reality is at her all day, every day

Lochlan is rather stubborn, and May just needs to give him an inch, and he will give her the world!

I really enjoyed this story! This was my first time reading a work by Mari Carr I’m interested in seeing what she writes next!

I really cannot explain how much I loved this story! It has been a few years since I've read any of Mari Carr's novels, I definitely see a marathon re-read coming on. This story hit all the spots that I love in a romance book, a very protective and possessive alpha male with a strong, kind, and sweet heroine. An office romance is not one of my favorite tropes especially with the stereotypical boss and secretary falling in love, but this one I could not put down.

May Flowers has a lot going on in her life. She is taking care of her mother and two nieces who are going through a tough time. May needs this job and she is working to the bone to keep them all afloat. Lochlan does not know this, his retiring administrative assistant (who he really did not believe was retiring) hired May to take over. Lochlan does not like this new change, especially going from a dependable older assistant to a beautiful soon to be 24-year old. It also did not help that he finds her attractive and he recognizes that she is a submissive. Lochlan is at the point in his life that he does not want any entanglements, he does not want the married life with kids or anything to do with the Collins curse, where they fall fast and hard, but this all changes once he finds out what May is going through. Lochlan is a warrior, he is a champion and protector and that is exactly what he was going to be for May and her family.

I loved this story so much! I loved watching Lochlan fall so hard for May. I felt so much for May and what she was going through at home, but she had such strength and I loved that she had someone who actually wanted to care for her. I am definitely going to want to re-read the stories of the prior generation and I can not wait for the next in the series! Definitely a must read.

Number 5 in the Wilder Irish series. A sweet, sexy read. I love this series and May Flowers did not disappoint. Lochlan and May were great together. Loved it.

Everyone loves an office romance and this one was a good one. May was a fun and feisty character and Lochlan wasn't as emotionally stunted as he seemed. This was a great addition to the series even if it didn't play as much into BDSM as the books do.

Even though the main story is definitely a big chliche, I liked Mari Carr's style of writing and enjoyed reading the book. The characters are protrayed well and I especially loved to hear about Lochlan's big family. All in all, this is a good book which I can recommend.

May Flowers was hired to replace Lochlan Wallace's longtime personal assistant. She is the last thing he wants in a new assistant. May was young, gorgeous and submissive. Since his retiring PA hired and trained May while Lochlan was on a business trip, he decides that he needs to give her a chance. The more he works with May, the more he can't fight his basic instincts.

When May has trouble at home, Lochlan steps in to help and it brings out his dominate nature. May knows that she shouldn't be attracted to her boss, but he is making her want things she didn't know she needed. Lochlan is wrestling with his own emotions, but in the end will he claim May as his?

The Wild Irish and Wilder Irish series is one of my favorite series. This book is a perfect addition. I liked how it includes family which is an important dynamic in the Collins family. The characters were wonderful. I liked May and Lochlan.

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book provided by NetGalley and the publisher. Thank you.

Just finished this book and loved it, Mari Carr writes about people you would like to have as friends! It was over too soon, but it looks like it was the last of a series, so I get to go read them now!!! Its spicy with a solid story, two thumbs up.

Lochlan Collins hates change and is used to getting his way. So when his administrative assistant follows through with her intentions to retire he leaves it up to her to find a replacement. When he returns from a business trip he is totally shocked at who she chose as her replacement.

May feels that she is out of her league with her new job as well as with her boss. He makes her want things she’s never considered.

When Lochlan discovers the family troubles May is going through his alpha instincts take over and he will do whatever it takes to protect her.

Bringing new life to the Wild Irish with this 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 star read.

I was completely taken with Mari Carr’s original Wild Irish series, so I wasn’t sure how I would feel about the next generation growing up so soon in the Wilder Irish series. But I had nothing to fear as there is a comforting continuity, not only with the original series but between the previous books of the new generation.

I particularly like Lochlan Wallace, though the dominant male I was anticipating, he is also a thinker. I can empathize with May as she takes everything the world throws at her and tries to manage it all. But like most of us, she eventually cracks, and those cracks allow Lochlan a way through.

I highly recommend to those who liked the first series and to those who like the romance with a little extra spice. My thanks to #Netgalley for my copy of #MayFlowers to review.

This book is part of a series but it can definitely be read as a stand alone novel. I didn't read the other books and this one was perfect alone. The story line was absolutely amazing. The characters were easy to follow with the perfect mix of steamy & Sexy.

Lochlan and May lead us on a unforgettable journey. It felt like you were right there with them. Very well written , with the perfect flow. It never felt dragged out. Lochlan went from a man who never wanted a relationship to wanting everything with May. May has a lot on her plate, it wont be easy to let him into her heart.

I will be looking for more in this series. This was one of those books for me that I couldn't put down.

Lochlan owns a million dollar company and is about to get a new personal assistant. His PA that has been with him for years is retiring and while he was away on business, she hires May. May is young, raising her two nieces, and taking care of her mother plus living in a run down apartment. He feels an instant attraction but has a no dating policy in the company. But he’s the boss and can make up his own rules. Getting May to admit her feelings is like pulling a tooth. Can he get past her walls and let him in or will she let the best thing that has ever happened walk away?
Great story. A little BDSM, instant family, and office sex. A strong, independent woman and an sexy Irish man.

* Voluntarily read and reviewed this for Netgalley *

MAY FLOWERS by Mari Carr. This is an office romance, orchestrated by the outgoing assistant, much to the Hero's dismay. I adored this tale. Our main characters - Lochlan and May are both delightful. Lochlan is Mr. Macho Alpha and uber sexy. May is crazily independent but shoulders so much for a young woman. I liked her sass and spunk and determination. Watching these two stubborn souls battle out who will get the upper hand was fun. Lochlan, when push came to shove, succumbs to his family's curse about love but will May? Ms. Carr has taken an office romance story and has incorporated so much more - family is everything and it is proven over and over throughout this story. The story has moments of heartache, moments of joy, moments of love and moments of sadness too. It captures all the emotions and feels that we all live through each day. Yes, there is a bit of kink as well, but it wasn't too much. I have not read the previous works in this series and found no trouble following along. I do intend to catch up on the previous books as I thoroughly enjoyed this one. (received ARC for honest review)

This was such a good read! I had to read the prologue first to fully understand its contents. The story starts with Patrick Collins (grandfather to Lochlan) rocking his grandson (Patrick Lochlan Wallace) in his arms and which reveals Lochlan's family. As the story unfolds, Lochlan (the central character) becomes a man. He owns his own company, has a companion with no strings attached, does not want kids, and feels he has it all, until his assistant (Sally Walters) decides to retire. Lochlan becomes upset and tries to do everything he can to talk her out of it, because of her being vital to his success in his company. When he returns from his business venture (Sally’s last day) reality sets in and Lochlan is introduced to Sally’s replacement, May Flowers and his life will never be the same.

This was the first book that I have read from this Arthur.

I felt she did an excellent job with holding my attention, and I only wish the story was a little longer and provided more details on other characters at the end. Overall, the book was worth reading and hard to put down and I can't wait to read other books by her in the future..

Lochlan has the life he wants, no ties, no kids just making it big as a successful businessman. Everything is perfect until his long serving personal assistant finally puts her foot down and retires. Her last job is hiring her replacement, May, which puts Lochlan into a spin, he knows she’s too young and inexperienced to do the job he needs plus he can feel the danger of having such a beautiful woman around. He has always been against workplace relationships and doesn’t want to start now. However, he has promised to give her a chance and starts to be impressed by her quiet efficiency. Great to catch up with the Collin’s family again. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Mari Carr consistently writes terrific stories, combining organic emotional connection and palpable sexual chemistry. This is my first read in the Wilder Irish series, but I've read most of the Wild Irish series. The gaps in my reading did not take away anything from reading May Flowers.

Love Lochlan. He's hot and ambitious, for sure, but I especially liked his capacity for self-examination and his willingness to embrace change. Not that he changed any fundamentals about himself, but he was willing to alter his life's course when his situation became different rather than dig in his heels because "this is how I've always done it."

May is a terrific character. I could feel the delicate balance she maintained between keeping all her responsibilities under control and letting things get away from her. She's strong and determined, which makes it so satisfying to watch her consider letting Lochlan share her burden.

Most of all, I love the Collins family and loved this peek back into their shenanigans via this second generation. I'll read about the Collinses as long as Carr keeps writing about them.

A copy was provided to me for a fair and honest review
Book Title: May Flowers

Overall rating: 5/5 What an adorable, fun, slightly raunchy read! I loved every second of May and Lochlan’s story!

Heroine (May): 4/5 She is stubborn. She wants to care for her family and make it on her own without the help or what she would feel like a handout from her boss. I like her tenacity but man was I on Lochlan’s side of wanting her to just let go, and allow him into her life.

Hero (Lochlan): 5/5 He may come off as serious business man with no plans for love, but he is super sweet under the sexy millionaire exterior.

Plot: 4/5 I have a thing for the CEO with one of his co-workers story line. Also I like the trope of the guy falling hard for the girl and pursuing his stubborn to not get involved prey.

Personal Review: I loved this book, the writing, the pacing, the characters. I loved all of it. This was my introduction to the author and you can be sure I’ll be picking up another one of her books real soon.

When CEO Lochlan’s PA is retiring, he entrusts her to find a replacement, what he didn’t expect her to come back with is May. Upon first impression May seems too inexperienced for the job but his old PA forces him to try to make a go of it before passing judgment. Despite both their efforts to deny it, there is desire and sexual tension between May and Lochlan. An accident at May’s home brings out the knight, no, warrior in Lochlan and all that desire mixes with the urge to protect her. Things heat up from there despite May trying to constantly through a bucket of ice water on the relationship.

The writing was the type that had constant butterflies fluttering around my stomach. It’s a rare story that bring that type of reaction out of me, so yes I really loved these characters and their love story.

May Flowers by Mari Carr is book is book 5 in the Wilder Irish Series. This is the story of Lochlan and May. I have not yet read the previous books so for me this was easily a standalone book.
Lochlan has grown his business to be one of the richest one around and of course making him rich too. Although he has strong family roots he enjoys the playbook life. Then his assistant who is an older women who he adores says she is retiring hires May to take her place. May is a struggling women trying to raise her two nieces and take care of her mother who is starting to lose her mind to dementia...so her plate is full. But she needs the demanding job because of the great pay and she will try to work through her attraction with Lochlan. Lochlan fights he need for May becuase he has a big not fraternization policy but it only takes a couple of weeks before that goes out the door and he knows that May is the women that he has been looking for.
Loved their story...could not put it down. Will be looking for more books by this author!!