Straight Up

Part of Wild Hart

Even a man on the run can enjoy the thrill of the chase...

Hiding from New York's Irish mob, Liam O'Brien is in Ireland working as a bartender in his parents' old village. Hurt once by a man, Aislinn McCafferty is the local ice queen, which the unsuspecting Liam soon learns the hard way.

Accepting a wager from the pub's owner, Liam pursues Aislinn. But neither of them expects this donnybrook of the sexes to turn into an unlikely love...
"I haven't laughed so much through a book in a long time. Deirdre Martin knows how to add spunk and life to characters in a way that is genuinely funny. A delightful story that will captivate the reader from beginning to end."
-Once Upon A Romance

"Deirdre Martin's STRAIGHT UP is warm-hearted, the characters believable and it is an excellent read from start to finish."
-Affaire de Coeur, Five Stars

"Ms. Martin writes stories about real people in real relationships, which is refreshing in a world of fantastical plot set-ups and contrived conflicts."
-All About Romance

"STRAIGHT UP successfully weaves the perils of falling in love amongst the realities of life. Liam and Aislinn's relationship will tangle your heart with emotions!"
-A Romance Review

"Delightful...filled with Irish charm and dialogue... an excellent novel."
-The Romance Readers Connection

"In STRAIGHT UP, Deirdre Martin brings readers to the rural countryside of Ireland for an entertaining, jovial read that's sure to please."
-Romance Reviews Today

"STRAIGHT UP abounds with energy, Irish humor, a little melancholy but also plenty of love and happiness. Aislinn and Liam take a chance on love and it pays off in spades."
-Romance Junkies

"I absolutely and completely fell in love with Straight Up! I found Aislinn to be a courageous woman...Liam's growth from egotistical jerk to a man who falls in love was a beautiful sight to see. Ms. Martin continues to spin a web of Irish tale and romance with unique characters that have you wanting to visit Ireland... What an outstanding novel; one that will have you quickly turning pages and staying up late just to see what is in store for these two hot-tempered characters."
-Coffee Time Romance & More, 5 Cups

"An enjoyable romance...Deirdre Martin provides an amusing tale of love."
- Genre Go Round Reviews
© Dewey Neild

New York Times bestselling author Deirdre Martin lives with her husband, Mark, in Ithaca, New York.

View titles by Deirdre Martin

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Even a man on the run can enjoy the thrill of the chase...

Hiding from New York's Irish mob, Liam O'Brien is in Ireland working as a bartender in his parents' old village. Hurt once by a man, Aislinn McCafferty is the local ice queen, which the unsuspecting Liam soon learns the hard way.

Accepting a wager from the pub's owner, Liam pursues Aislinn. But neither of them expects this donnybrook of the sexes to turn into an unlikely love...

Reviews

"I haven't laughed so much through a book in a long time. Deirdre Martin knows how to add spunk and life to characters in a way that is genuinely funny. A delightful story that will captivate the reader from beginning to end."
-Once Upon A Romance

"Deirdre Martin's STRAIGHT UP is warm-hearted, the characters believable and it is an excellent read from start to finish."
-Affaire de Coeur, Five Stars

"Ms. Martin writes stories about real people in real relationships, which is refreshing in a world of fantastical plot set-ups and contrived conflicts."
-All About Romance

"STRAIGHT UP successfully weaves the perils of falling in love amongst the realities of life. Liam and Aislinn's relationship will tangle your heart with emotions!"
-A Romance Review

"Delightful...filled with Irish charm and dialogue... an excellent novel."
-The Romance Readers Connection

"In STRAIGHT UP, Deirdre Martin brings readers to the rural countryside of Ireland for an entertaining, jovial read that's sure to please."
-Romance Reviews Today

"STRAIGHT UP abounds with energy, Irish humor, a little melancholy but also plenty of love and happiness. Aislinn and Liam take a chance on love and it pays off in spades."
-Romance Junkies

"I absolutely and completely fell in love with Straight Up! I found Aislinn to be a courageous woman...Liam's growth from egotistical jerk to a man who falls in love was a beautiful sight to see. Ms. Martin continues to spin a web of Irish tale and romance with unique characters that have you wanting to visit Ireland... What an outstanding novel; one that will have you quickly turning pages and staying up late just to see what is in store for these two hot-tempered characters."
-Coffee Time Romance & More, 5 Cups

"An enjoyable romance...Deirdre Martin provides an amusing tale of love."
- Genre Go Round Reviews

Author

© Dewey Neild

New York Times bestselling author Deirdre Martin lives with her husband, Mark, in Ithaca, New York.

View titles by Deirdre Martin