Cara McKenna

Cara McKenna is a highly acclaimed American author, well-known for her romance and erotica novels. Writing under the pen names Meg Maguire and C.M. McKenna, she has published nearly forty books since 2008. Her work is praised for its smart, contemporary voice and its challenge of conventional norms. She has been recognized for her writing with several award nominations and wins, including the RITA Award, the Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award, and the Golden Heart Award.

McKenna's writing is known for its strong-willed characters and sexy stories. Her ability to create engaging and modern narratives has captured the attention of many readers around the world. She has written over thirty-six novels and novellas for publishers such as Harlequin, Penguin, and Signet Eclipse. Despite her success, McKenna remains humble and committed to her craft, continuously striving to inform, educate, and entertain her audience.

Born and raised in Boston, McKenna now lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and baby son. However, she will always consider Boston her true home. In her writing, McKenna brings a unique perspective and a fresh voice to the genre of romance and erotica. Her commitment to her craft and her dedication to her readers have earned her a place as a respected and celebrated author in the world of contemporary fiction.
Flynn and Laurel Books
# Title Year
1 Willing Victim 2010
2 Brutal Game 2016
Wilinski's Books (as Meg Maguire)
# Title Year
1 Making Him Sweat / All or Nothing 2013
2 Taking Him Down / Going the Distance 2013
3 Driving Her Wild / Takedown 2013
Desert Dogs Books
# Title Year
1 Lay It Down 2014
2 Give It All 2015
3 Drive It Deep 2015
4 Burn It Up 2015
5 Ride It Out 2017
Sins in the City Books
# Title Year
1 Crosstown Crush 2015
2 Downtown Devil 2016
3 Midtown Masters 2017
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Off Limits 2010
2 Skin Game 2011
3 Stray Hearts 2011
4 Lessons in Letting Go 2011
5 Caught on Camera 2011
6 The Reluctant Nude 2011
7 Headstrong 2011
8 Trespass 2011
9 The Wedding Fling 2012
10 After Hours 2013
11 Unbound 2013
12 Hard Time 2014
13 Her Best Laid Plans 2014
14 Curio Vignettes 2015
15 Badger 2015
16 Curio the Complete Series 2016
17 Way Down Deep 2017
Short Story Collections
# Title Year
1 Strange Love 2016