Karen Klyne

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  • From Scammed to Stronger: How a Real-World Threat Inspired My New Book

    From Scammed to Stronger: How a Real-World Threat Inspired My New Book

    There isn’t a day that goes by without hearing about yet another scam that’s ruined someone’s life. It really freaks me out! These schemes prey on innocent people, manipulating their trust and exploiting their vulnerability. And they’re not picky either: these predators target anyone, anywhere. More often than not, their victims are women, and that fact hit me hard.

    Scams are cruel not only because of the money they steal but also because of what they take from the victim emotionally: their confidence, sense of safety, and ability to trust. They don’t just drain bank accounts, they shatter lives. As an author, I couldn’t help but feel that this was a story worth telling.

    I decided to weave this universal problem into my plot, putting my protagonist through the all-too-common experience of being scammed. She’s not stupid or naïve by any means. She’s smart, savvy, and confident. But like so many others, she becomes a victim. The carefree, happy-go-lucky woman she once was disappears and is replaced by someone wary and suspicious. She feels like she’ll never be able to trust again.

    Of course, there’s a twist—after all, this is a romance.

    I believe stories have the power to educate and empower. So, to anyone who’s ever felt betrayed by someone they trusted, this story is for you. And to the rest of us, let it serve as a reminder: Stay vigilant, protect yourself, and remember that while the world may be full of scammers, it’s also full of people worth trusting.

    Secrets of Her Heart is out on March 1st 2025

  • Come Read with Me

    Come Read with Me

    Hi there, folks. Here’s another beautiful cover Nicci Robinson over at Global Wordsmiths has created for me.

    I’m doing a double somersault as we’re preparing my new book, Come Dream with Me, released on 15th July, just in time for those chilled out reads on the beach, by the pool, or in the garden. It’s a story of two different loves, one from the past and one in the present. As per usual, I cover another subject. Dementia. My mother suffered from it, my dear friend too, and sadly, my sister has this dreadful condition. At some point in life, everyone has known someone with this cruel syndrome. Many, many moons ago, as a student nurse I worked in the dementia unit of a psychiatric hospital. They didn’t differentiate between the types of dementia, even though their symptoms were so diverse. I was lucky to work with Sister Phillips, a caring and compassionate woman who treated each individual with kindness. She brought as much fun and laughter into their lives as she possibly could: favourite foods, favourite tipples, walking, gardening, listening to music, singing to it and dancing to it. You name it, we did it. At the time, it was frowned upon by many of the hierarchy, but she didn’t care! I praise the Sister Phillips’ of this world.

    I hope I’ve treated this subject with all the respect it deserves, showing not only the sadness, but also the times of happiness and laughter. Dementia is like travelling from an old life to a new. If you have support…the journey can be brighter and less frightening. Never travel alone; there are many friends out there waiting to help…it’s just a question of finding them. Watch this space for a release day competition 🙂

    When your past and your future collide, who do you become in the present? 

    When Dani Cavell returns home from Australia to help her parents, her life isn’t what she’d thought it would be. Single and living with her mum and dad, Dani knows it’s time to move on but isn’t sure how to do it. Until she takes a job in a dementia unit where Caroline Kingley, the woman who broke her heart many years ago, is now a patient.

    Angel Lamb has always been a free spirit. Life is an adventure meant to be enjoyed and no woman has ever made her want to settle down. But when Dani Cavell walks into her life, she wonders if she’s met the woman who could make her dreams of a perfect partner reality.

    When she learns Dani’s history with the elegant and renowned painter in the dementia unit, she isn’t sure that Dani’s heart is ready for what she has to offer. Can Dani let go of the woman who’d once captured her heart? Or will she and Angel miss their chance at the greatest adventure of all?

  • Cover reveal time!

    Cover reveal time!

    Nicci Robinson over at Global Wordsmiths created me a beautiful cover.

    Hey there, folks,

    I’m jumping for joy again as we’re preparing my new book, True Karma, for release on the 14th December, just in time for Christmas. It’s a pure romance, but we all know the course of true love never runs smoothly. Oh dear!

    Do you believe in karma? As the title suggests, karma brings two women from different walks of life together. It’s set in an English village and the suburbs of San Diego, and revolves around their meeting and subsequent relationship. Here’s the blurb:

    Amelia Steele has never fit in, and over time, she’s given up trying. Her world has narrowed to work and walking the neighbour’s dog, Karma. She likes people watching but never seems to move to the same rhythm they do. While walking Karma one day, she notices a new person, one who talks to everyone and seems full of life. Amelia avoids her, unsure how to deal with someone like that, until the moment Karma slips his leash. 

    Juno Costello is living life to the fullest. A successful songwriter, she’s come to England to try to find some balance in her frenetic life full of shallow hangers-on. When she hears a woman crying out for help, she’s quick to jump in but is soon baffled by the woman’s reticence. But the more she learns about Amelia, the more she wants to know. It isn’t long before she thinks she’s found a place that feels like home. 

    Until, that is, Amelia makes a terrible mistake…

    One final thought

    Karma says: If you focus on hurt, you will continue to suffer. If you focus on the lesson, you will continue to grow.

    Your choice, lovely readers!

    With hugs,
    Karen

  • New Release Day!

    New Release Day!

    Yippee! It’s the release day for Love for Auction, my first shot at contemporary romance. It covers two of my favourite topics, age-gap and homecoming.

    Love for Auction is up and running worldwide on Amazon and available in eBook, Kindle Unlimited, and paperback.

    Right now, I’m on a flight bound for Miami for a Christmas cruise around the Caribbean. I love my cruises. So many interesting people to meet, and some who may crop up in my future books! Of course, I’m really looking forward to some sunbeams too after the past couple of rainy months in the UK.

    To my readers, I’d like to say a huge thank you for all your support and encouragement. It really is appreciated.

    I truly hope you’ll make a bid for Love for Auction and look forward to your reviews.

    I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year. And above all, have fun!