Bøger af Karen King

Relaxation. Recovery. Revenge...The sunlight sparkles on the bright turquoise of the pool, next to the freshly painted house with its trailing pink flowers and terracotta roof. I feel a jolt of pride. My partner José and I have dreamed of this moment, opening our perfect home nestled in the mountains of southern Spain to its first guests for a few days of total relaxation.We've worked so hard for this, pouring all our energy and our savings into renovating the old farmhouse. I've started over, begun a new life. This place is my escape from everything that happened before.But a stab of fear pierces my happiness as our guests arrive and I recognise Saskia. She was my best friend many years ago... before she betrayed me. She says she's truly sorry, and wants us to start again. Maybe she's telling the truth - but can I really forgive her?Then things start to go wrong when I discover our beautiful water fountain stained a deep red. It feels like a warning. And my worst fears are confirmed when I find a note in my bedroom. My heart pounds as the black capitals scream at me, revealing my terrible secret.Saskia swears she has nothing to do with it. Which means that someone else here knows the truth about me. And they'll stop at nothing to get their revenge...A totally unputdownable psychological thriller packed with jaw-dropping twists. Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Mark Edwards and K.L. Slater. Readers love Karen King: 'Wow!!!!!... I want to say how shocked and speechless I was by that ending. No way I would've guessed that one. That last chapter really got me... Almost gave me a heart attack... Oh my. I couldn't put this down and raced through all the chapters... Time literally flew... I loved every minute of it.' Bluemoonblogger, ¿¿¿¿¿ Wowzers... Addicted... Didn't stop until I'd finished... Amazing twists... Blows everything out of the water!... Fast-paced, gripping, and filled with intrigue' @staceywh_17, ¿¿¿¿¿'Fantastic... The twists and turns are HUGE!... There are plenty of fireworks!... OMG!... I was gripped by the story and couldn't put it down!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I was just mindblown by the huge plot twist at the end... When I tell you that my jaw dropped, it really did... A cycle of plot twists kept landing and I was on edge! I just can't and never will get over that epilogue; it felt like a bomb dropped!' Goodreads reviewer 'Wow, I absolutely loved this from start to finish! I was gripped from the first page and read it in one night! I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it, and I was completely blown away by that twist at the end!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Will have you on your toes from start to finish!... Amazing... If you are ready for a book you absolutely cannot put down, this is the ONE!!!' Goodreads reviewer 'One word - brilliant!... absolutely captivating... Super cracking read and one I'll remember for a long time. Fabulous!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

Four kids share experiences and lessons learned during the COVID challenges of 2019-2022. Helping each other be safe, healthy and happy together are lessons they share. Most importantly, the readers learn the importance of helping each other, our wildlife and Earth. Written at a second grade-level, THE FRIENDSHIP KIDS is being developed into a series to address the growing concerns of mental health among young Americans. Future sub-titles include Being a Friend in School, being a Friend in Public, being a Friend When There's A Bully, Being a Friend Who Listens, etc.

A retired naval man tells tall tales to his grandson to heal the wounds of the past. A Greek urn washes up on a beach, will the one who finds it have their wishes come true? A broken-hearted man who ends up living on the streets finds a special coin, can it give him his heart's desire? An angler catches the best fish of his life, telling it to the fishing world may not be a good idea. When Sylvia tries dating at 60, she gives up hope of finding someone special until she goes on holiday and romance blooms. Adam comes from a broken home, when he finds a boxing club at his local community center, he finds himself having nothing to lose and everything to fight for. When an Irish wolfhound turns up at Alison's local park and follows her home she is unnerved, little does she know the dog is special and has a purpose.

She's the daughter you never knew... But how far will she go to get the life she never had? Today I'm hosting a family party. One that's different to every celebration we've had before. Because I've invited my secret daughter to it. I've never forgiven myself for abandoning her as a baby, with just a scrawled note tucked into her soft yellow blanket, saying her name was Hope. As soon as she reached out, I knew I had to meet her. My family all seem ready to accept her with open arms, their forgiveness a blessing I barely deserve. And I dare to believe that maybe we are all going to have a happy ending after all. So I try to put all those small, strange things that have been happening to me in recent weeks out of my mind. The missing money, my lost charm bracelet, the broken window, the fire... But as the drinks are poured and everyone's talking animatedly, I hear a knock at the door. And something in my heart tells me this family is about to be torn apart. And there's nothing I can do to stop it... An utterly gripping psychological suspense novel with a twist you'll never see coming. Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Mark Edwards and K.L. Slater. Readers are loving The Family Reunion:'Fantastic... The twists and turns are HUGE!... There are plenty of fireworks!... OMG!... I was gripped by the story and couldn't put it down!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'I was just mindblown by the huge plot twist at the end... When I tell you that my jaw dropped, it really did... A cycle of plot twists kept landing and I was on edge! I just can't and never will get over that epilogue; it felt like a bomb dropped!' Goodreads reviewer'Wow, I absolutely loved this from start to finish! I was gripped from the first page and read it in one night! I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it, and I was completely blown away by that twist at the end!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Will have you on your toes from start to finish!... Amazing... If you are ready for a book you absolutely cannot put down, this is the ONE!!!' Goodreads reviewer'Wow!!!!!... I want to say how shocked and speechless I was by that ending. No way I would've guessed that one. That last chapter really got me... Almost gave me a heart attack... Oh my. I couldn't put this down and raced through all the chapters... Time literally flew... I loved every minute of it.' Bluemoonblogger, 5 stars'I couldn't put it down... So compelling. I kept saying "just one more chapter," for at least 25 chapters... I was so on edge the entire time reading this (in a good way).' Goodreads reviewer'Kept me guessing... Don't even try to guess the ending... I was astonished... This story is unputdownable... A page-turner... Do not miss this book.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Kept me on the edge of my seat... I did not want to put the book down... Drew me right in and the twist at the end - wow!' Goodreads reviewer'I couldn't put this book down. The twists and turns were captivating and the final twist I never saw coming!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

What if – to find yourself – you had to run away?Last year was meant to be when Holly got her happy-ever-after. But stuck in a job that’s going nowhere, and a relationship that feels more like it’s going backwards... this year Holly has decided it’s time to change her life. She just has to:– End the relationship with the commitment-phobic boyfriend– Go on a proper adventure – Learn to be herself again– Definitely, categorically not fall in love. Cramming her belongings into her little yellow Mini, Holly drives to Spain to stay near a beautiful village in the Andalusian hills. But the day she arrives she nearly crashes her car into the gorgeous Matias on a motorbike. Much to Holly's irritation, their paths keep crossing. As she starts to learn Spanish from the locals, lays plans for her design business, and sips sangria in the sunlit village square, Holly begins to remember who she is and what she wants. So she won’t allow herself be distracted by Matias. Because this year, there are more important things in life than love. And she won’t let yet another bad relationship ruin everything... will she?A moving and uplifting romantic comedy about living each moment and learning to trust yourself again.For fans of Jenny Hale, Debbie Macomber, and Sophie Kinsella.Karen King was born in Birmingham and has always enjoyed reading and writing. A multi-published author of children’s books and romantic fiction, her rom-com "The Cornish Hotel by the Sea" became an international bestseller.

‘I don’t exactly know how to tell you this, but you're not the only one who is single again.’Single together for the first time, 34-year-old Meg and her warm-hearted mother Sally decide to cancel Christmas, and run away to a tiny cottage on the Cornish coast. For Meg, it is the perfect place to heal, while for her mother it has a special, and secret, place in her heart.Meg and Sally find that they’re not only getting to know themselves, but also each other. However, unable to resist getting involved in the village Christmas celebrations, they encounter two handsome local strangers.What neither woman knows is that, by the time the new year rolls around, one woman will have fallen in love with their ex all over again, and one relationship will be over for good...‘A wonderfully written Christmas feel good story. Full of many ups and downs and misunderstandings... A definite curl up on the sofa over the Christmas period to enjoy its feel-good story line.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 starsAn escapist, romantic and heart-warming novel for fans of One Day in December and No One Cancels Christmas.

He loves you now. He loved her first.I've fallen in love with a man called Sam. And he's perfect, just perfect.It's a whirlwind romance. And when our dream home falls through just before our wedding, we decide to move in with his parents. He says his mother, Evelyn, is the sweetest person. But I'm not so sure.She's obsessively protective over Sam. She wants to know where he is all the time. She wakes us up in the morning, bustling into our room like he's a small child, not a grown man. She doesn't want me to be alone with him. And with every day that passes - as I keep having accidents I can't believe are coincidental - I start to fear more that she doesn't want me to marry her son.That she wants to be the only person he will ever love.Then I overhear an argument between her and Sam's dad. Evelyn has a secret. And it changes everything I thought I knew about the family I'm marrying into.From that moment, I know that if I want to make it to my wedding day alive, I will need to be very, very careful...An absolutely thrilling and gripping psychological suspense novel, perfect for fans of Shalini Boland, Shari Lapena, and The Woman in the Window.Readers are loving The Mother-in-Law:'Wow this book had me short of breath and my pulse palpitating... One of those books I cannot recommend highly enough. It's gripping and emotional and leaves you wanting more... Fantastic.' @rubie_reads'Oh, the tension! I was practically clenching my jaws and holding my breath from start to finish... Captured me, utterly and completely, from the first page to the last. I hungrily read the novel in one sitting, ignoring everyone and everything else!' NetGalley reviewer'Even though I had 101 other jobs I should have completed... they got pushed back until tomorrow so I could devour this book.' Goodreads reviewer'Addictive... Kept me hooked from the very first page. I read and finished it in 24 hours as shocking bombshells kept being dropped... I couldn't put the book down.' @fireheartscourt'Kept me racing through the pages... every time I thought I'd figured the plot out along came another shocking twist! I had no idea who to trust right until the end, and that was some ending! Brilliant, highly recommended.' @jtayauthor, 5 stars'Oh this book is such a page turner. I was completely hooked from the very first moment I picked it up. It has many twists and turns, many "uh no, no she didn't" moments, lots of shout-out-loud moments... Absolutely gripping.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars'This was unreal with all the twists, turns & don't get me started on the cray-cray... An absolute mind-bender that leaves you with whiplash... I loved it! A sensational salacious dark game that I sank my teeth into like a gooey cinnamon bun!' @caffeinereadrepeat'Wow, I was drawn in from the first pages, could not put this book down. Full of so many twists and turns it kept me guessing and reading well past my bedtime.' NetGalley reviewer

Snowy rooftops, mulled wine, and a hot single dad. Not the Christmas Saffy wished for... but maybe the one she needs?Twenty-nine year old Saffron Baxter knew her holiday plans didn’t stand a chance the moment her sister called to say she was stuck abroad with no hope of being home before Christmas. Saffy would just have to abandon thoughts of wild festive parties in the city and head down to remote Cornwall. Because every year her sister hosts a huge Christmas meal for all the single parents in her village. And Saffy knows it’d break her heart to let them down. Arriving as snow starts to fall over the thatched cottages of the little harbour town of Port Breok, she meets Logan – the tall, fair-haired, blue-eyed, devoted single dad who lives next door, with his adorable daughter Chloe. At first she thinks he might help her make Christmas Day extra-memorable, but he just seems convinced she’ll never manage – that she’s just a party girl who doesn’t care about Christmas, or anyone’s feelings.Maybe he’s right. After all – she doesn’t want to settle down, she’s only there for a few days... But she’s still determined to do her sister proud with gorgeous decorations, the most beautiful real tree – complete with extra twinkly lights, and delicious mince pies. To make it a Christmas everyone will remember, especially little Chloe. Even if, when the mistletoe comes down, she knows she’ll probably never see Logan again... The perfect festive romance novel, ideal for fans of Nora Roberts, Jenny Hale and Debbie Macomber.Readers love Snowy Nights at the Lonely Hearts Hotel:‘Oh my, what a fabulous romantic and festive read!...There really is so much to love about this story... a truly fabulous feel good read that will definitely have you feeling all loved up and romantic by the end. The perfect festive read.’ By the Letter Book Reviews, 5 stars‘A pure pleasure to devour this book, I just didn't want it to end, I was enjoying it so much... A wonderful Christmas book.’ Rachel’s Random Reads, 5 stars‘The perfect heartwarming and feel good Christmas novel. I loved everything: the plot, the description of Cornwall, the characters. It's a page turner I couldn't put down. Highly recommended!’ Scrapping and Playing, 5 stars‘A beautifully festive and heartwarming story. Absolutely fantastic! Will leave you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside.’ The Cosiest Corner, 5 stars

A gorgeous, sun-soaked romance set in Southern Spain - the perfect holiday beach read for fans of Milly Johnson and Jo Thomas.

A sparkling festive love story to warm your heart this Christmas. You'll love this if you liked Finding Love at the Christmas Market by Jo Thomas or One More Christmas by Sarah Morgan.

A heart-warming, feel-good romance, returning to the beautiful Cornish town of Karen's Kindle bestseller THE CORNISH HOTEL BY THE SEA.

The aim of this book is to get you writing. It's full of inspiration, tips and writing exercises for anyone who wants to write children's fiction. Included are tips from other published writers, useful links and answers to questions you've always wanted to ask.Includes chapters on:Know-how: the difference between writing for children and writing for adults.How to get ideas for your stories from your family, your work and your life - and how to expand those ideas.Creating believable characters children will love reading about.Writing by the seat of your pants, or plotting? Basic things you need to know for either approach.Writing realistic dialogue.Writing the first draftHow to create 'reel them in' beginnings, sustain the pace in the middle, and write satisfying endings. How to write page-turning chapter endings; keeping continuity when writing series. Writing for the educational market.Writing a synopsis and a proposal.Submitting your work to a publisher or agent.Dealing with rejects and rewrites.Publicity and marketing. Publishing your own work.

Jokes are a great way to encourage language building, reading, understanding of word play and to introduce a wide variety of cultural references.

Fun-loving travel rep Jess is having the time of her life in Majorca. When a gorgeous group of stags check in to her hotel, things are about to heat up even more.

Karen King's hilarious take on Monster-In-Laws, disastrous weddings, and love triangles.

A heart-warming and feel-good summer read, perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan, Milly Johnson and Jo Thomas.

Let young imaginations fly with this enchanting original tale!