June Kisses

While the plot may seem somewhat cliché, Mari Carr has again managed to put her own personal spin on an older brothers best friend romance, and make it work.

Landon and Sunnie have great chemistry and the ongoing banter throughout the story is wonderful. Landon has always pined for the family connection his best friend has, and once he notices how his little sister has grown into a beautiful, full of life young woman, all bets are off!

So if you’re looking for an uplifting, feel good, quirky read; then this is definitely the book for you. And trust me when I say, you won’t be able to put it down once you start.

This is my favorite of the Wilder Irish series yet, and that's saying something.

I love the close relationship and banter between Sunny and Landon, and the steam Mari Carr generates on the page between those two. Super sexy, also a really lovely love story.

As many others have said, this is a HEA, definitely okay as a standalone, but I love the whole series and think it's nice to know the backstory.

I had things to do today, but I did not do them. I sat and read this book in two sittings. I regret nothing.

I did receive an advance copy of this ebook for an unbiased and honest review. This review is my truthful opinion. This book rocked.

Great start for the new generation of Wilder Irish. I haven't read the first series, Wild Irish but now I just feel that I need to.
It is a wonderful story about two best friends and the little sister that is a tagalong but after few years and few drinks after and that unforgettable kiss, all that is changed for Sunnie and Landon's friendship....
This story just kept my attention and I had to finish it as soon as possible, it was the situation where I almost burned my lunch simply because I was in the middle of an interesting chapter.
I am looking forward of the next instalments and on my TBR pile are the previous books by this author. Well done Mari Carr

Mari Carr has authored another sexy novel with June Kisses, the sixth book from her Wilder Irish series. It is a satisfying standalone read; complete with an appealing plot, interesting characters and lots of heat. If you enjoy the older brother's best friend romance trope, than this quick read is for you.

Complimentary copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley.

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

June Kisses is a fun, light-hearted book with basically no angst and It was exactly what I needed today. It tells the story of childhood friends Sunnie and Landon as they navigate their way through the changes of their relationship after having a few unexpected kisses, the second of is caught on a video that quickly goes viral prompting them to begin a fake relationship.

Although the plot isn’t exactly original and its filled with common NA romance tropes, June Kisses manages to blend them all together and create a fantastic story. The chemistry between Sunnie and Landon was fantastic and I found myself getting butterflies alongside the characters as their romance began to blossom. I really loved the friends to lovers aspect of their romance and I was very happy with how the story played out.

This is the first book I’ve read by Mari Carr and I enjoyed the story enough to read it in one sitting and I know I’ll find myself reading more from her in the future. This is the 6th book in her Wilder Irish series, however, it can definitely be read as a standalone.

This was so sweet! From a little girl following her big brother and his best friend around, to being best friends, to a fun loving, sexy woman, Sunnie is a perfect heroine. Landon is her perfect foil, and they never thought beyond being best friends until, one drunken, disney princess moment, changed everything. So much fun, so freakin' sexy, and just a little bit angst, but finally a HEA that pop-pop called years before!

5 Stars for Mari Carr’s June Kisses

ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review

Opinions expressed are my own !

This is a new author for me and after reading this book I signed up immediately for Mari Carr’s newsletter & added her to my TBR list of authors. I love her writing style …

June Kisses is part of the Wild Irish Series & each book although different characters can be read as a complete standalone. This book gives us Landon & Sunny’s ( aka Sunshine’s ) story!

These (2) have been childhood friends & like siblings since like FOREVER ! Landon is the best friend of Sunny’s older brother. There hasn’t been a time when the (3) have not been inseparable. Sunny just completed her nursing degree & Landon is a cop. Landon is coming off a serious relationship when the girl he thought he might marry leaves for New York to pursue an acting career. Sunny is a cautious dater never really letting any guy get to close & mostly seems to date for lack of a better word someone you would classify in the L = “Losers” category.

A drunken kiss , cop to the rescue set Sunny & Landon on a course for true love & an amazing HEA.

Great read!

4 stars!
So far, this is my favorite book in this series! Landon and Sunnie have known each other forever. He is her brother's best friend. She was always been their annoying third wheel growing up.

A drunken kiss starts something neither knew they wanted, until it happened. Then things snow ball and with the help of a viral video of the 2 of them, things escalate quickly. Now, they wonder what took so long for them to see what has been in front of them the whole time!

You can always count on the Collins clan and Marie Carr when you need an excellent story! These characters are lovable and so much fun. Pop Pop holds the whole group of kids and grandkids together. I always find myself smiling and flying through the story. June Kisses was exceptionally sexy too. Don’t miss the latest book in this series!

June Kisses
Mari Carr
Sunnie Young and Landon Riggs have known each other forever. Landon and Sunnie’s brother Finn have been best friends since they were little. Landon came from a single parent home, so he loved the chaos of Sunnie and Finn’s family. Sunnie started out as the pesky little sister following around Finn and Landon. As they grew older, they all hung out together sharing their lives. Landon is a police officer in Baltimore. When his girlfriend makes the decision to move to New York City to pursue an acting career, he is devastated. After many tequilas, a drunken kiss and some sexy talk, Sunnie and Landon’s relationship changes. One night, Sunnie gets mugged and Landon who happens to be patrolling with a reporter in tow, rescues her. In the heat of the moment, Landon kisses her and carries her to the car. Of course, the reporter videos them and they become an internet sensation. To get the heat off of him and get rid of all of the women following him, Landon suggests to Sunnie that they pretend to be a real couple. Soon Landon realizes that he actually has romantic feelings towards Sunnie and not brotherly ones. Sunnie is slow to follow. She wants to focus on her new career as an oncology nurse.
I really enjoyed reading this story about Landon and Sunnie. What started out as a drunken kiss, soon led to something more serious. It took time for both of these characters to change how they thought of each other, less like brother and sister and more like something else. It was a slow process before both realized that they were always meant for each other. We are also entertained by the rest of the clan that live in the dorm above the bar. I love each and every one of these characters. This story was funny, romantic and tugged at your heart strings, everything we expect in a book by Mari Carr. As always, I look forward to the next book in this series.

Love, love, love this book! Landon is a seriously swoony hero. He knows what he wants and goes for it. Sunnie Young is his best friend who suddenly becomes so much more after a drunken April Fools night kiss. Fast forward two months and it's all they can think about. Sigh 😍
I love friends to lovers stories and this is amongst the best example of the genre.
Mari Carr really hit her stride with this one.
Can't wait to see who cupid hits next in this fantastic series.

Landon and Finn have been best friends since childhood. When they were young, Finn's pesky sister Sunnie wanted to be part of their mischief and video games. After high school, the three became a trio of best friends, supporting one another through post-secondary schooling, new careers, and relationships. They are inseparable.

After one drunken kiss and one kiss under duress, Landon and Sunnie start to see one another differently. Landon eagerly accepts his new feelings, but Sunnie is afraid to get her heart broken, especially by a man who is already so important to her.

Love the ongoing family dynamic in these Wild/Wilder Irish books. Pop Pop is part benevolent patriarch and part sentimental romantic. And it was nice to check in with Riley and Aaron again.

Of course, there's plenty of heat too. Landon is a gentleman in all things except in the bedroom, and his descriptive and dirty mouth nearly melted my ereader. Definitely recommend this series. Each can be read as a standalone, but reading them in order is much more fun.

One kiss changed everything. She was his best friend and his best friend’s little sister but growing up beside Sunnie he no longer viewed her as a sister. One drunken kiss changed everything and when he saves her in a dark alley they become an internet sensation. Landon tried to get the wolves at bay and fake dating Sunnie would hold off the women who were enamoured with his new found fame. The only problem was convincing Sunnie everything he felt was real and it was never fake. Every moment with her only made him feel peace and she would be his forever.

Oh my! Just the perfect friends to lovers story! Sunnie Young is the typical little sister who just wants to follow her big brother and do what he does and that includes hanging out with his best friends. That is fine until they are in high school and then they become thick as thieves and that lasts well past high school until present day when they are each others best friends. After Landon breaks up with his long time girlfriend who moves away and at a party for April Fools day Landon and Sunnie are drunk and share a kiss or really two kisses. Suddenly the veil is dropped and Landon doesn't look at Sunnie the same but still tries to maintain the best friend status. Sunnie tries another trick and ghosts him for a couple weeks until she is mugged on her way home from work and Landon just happens upon the scene. He has a reporter in his car at the time who takes a video of the incident and their interlude (kiss and all) goes viral. This brings out all the crazies, paparazzi and crazy women and all and turns out to be just what is needed to bring these two together. Pretend to date! Or is it really pretend? This story is not to be missed. Even if you have not read the rest of the series, you will not be lost and this one is perfect. Another Collins Curse has fallen. Who is next?

**Received this ARC for review from the publisher via NetGalley**

Ohh MY Gosh!!
This book is amazing!

At first, I did not know what to really expect, the description of the books sounded cute and like it would be a good read. But it was better than good, it was amazing!

Sunnie (Short for Sunday) is the love um and leave them type. Once something starts to get serious she’s out the door. She’s out to have a good time and sow some wild outs before the family curse falls upon her.

Landon is the complete opposite he is a romantic at heart and is wanting/waiting for his happily ever after with a wife and 2.5 kids. He also has always followed the rules and been the “Boy Scout” type sense they where kids.

One night of letting go of the past and way to many tequila shots these best friends find themselves lipped locked. And then they both mind boggled. They play it off as not remembering until it happens again in a moment where both their adrenaline is pumping. And then bam their kiss goes viral. Both “Sexy Nurse Sunnie” and “Hot Single Cop Landon” team up to play a fake couple. But only its not really fake.


This book was such a cute read, I did not want to put it down.
However - I felt like the ending was rushed. Once you found out about their love for each other it kind of tapped out and you had the epilog.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
This book is part of a series. I haven't read the previous ones, however this can be read as a standalone. It's a lot of fun. The chemistry between the two main characters is what makes the story exciting. They're opposites that definitely attract and they've known each other for most of their lives; it makes sense they should be together. There are a few intimacy scenes that seem a 'little too soon' for a new relationship, but maybe that's just my personal preference.
The touching dialogue with the family and brother help to make this book stand out from other basic romance tropes.
A light fun read.
3.5 stars.