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Karen King

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Karen King is an Amazon international bestselling author of psychological suspense and women's fiction.

Her 7th psychological suspense novel, Don't Trust Him, was published on 3 April 2025 by Bookouture and her 'golden years' novel, The Runaway Wives, was published by Boldwood on 24th March 2025. This was her 12th woman's fiction novel.

Karen has also had 120 children’s books, two young adult novels, and several short stories for women’s magazines published. Her early writing career was spent working on various teenage and children's magazines.

Her suspense novels The Mother In Law, The Perfect Stepmother and The Stranger in my Bed and her romantic novel The Cornish Hotel by the Sea all became International Amazon bestsellers.

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The Runaway Wives

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The Mother-in-Law

3.91 avg rating — 3,412 ratings — published 2022 — 3 editions
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The Stranger in My Bed

3.93 avg rating — 2,769 ratings — published 2020 — 4 editions
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The Perfect Stepmother

4.05 avg rating — 2,197 ratings — published 2021 — 4 editions
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The Family Reunion

3.94 avg rating — 1,651 ratings — published 2023 — 3 editions
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The Cornish Hotel by the Sea

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The Old Gals' Bucket List

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The Year of Starting Over

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Don't Trust Him

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I loved this hilarious story of two older ladies, Bronagh and Sadie, running off with Sadie’s grandson’s Ferrari. Their adventure takes them from Ireland to England where they end up staying in an animal sanctuary and causing all sorts of mischief - ...more
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I loved Estella’s Revenge and waited eagerly for Estella’s Fury. It was well worth the wait. This is a gripping Gothic thriller, skilfully written in Barbara’s original but authentic style which shadows Dicken’s expertly. In Estella's Fury, which can ...more
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Life Begins at the Cornish Cottage by Kim Nash
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I always know when I pick up a Kim Nash book that if won’t be long before I have a smile on my face and a warm, fuzzy feeling in my heart. And this one didn’t disappoint. I love the setting of Sandpiper Shores, and the friendship between Emma, Jo and ...more
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A wonderful uplifting story full of warmth, laughter, friendship and forgiveness. Loved the beautiful setting of the Shetland Islands, and the journey of self-discovery Gloria, Derek and Bridget go on as they try to fulfil Norman’s last wishes. Lovel ...more
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Whose Side Are You On? by Kerry Fisher
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This is a powerful read that skilfully encompasses the emotions of all the characters without judgement. I raced through this book, wanting to know how it would end. It’s a great premise, with Jackie, Ian, Philippa and Andrew all being best friends f ...more
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This is a powerful read that skilfully encompasses the emotions of all the characters without judgement. I raced through this book, wanting to know how it would end. It’s a great premise, with Jackie, Ian, Philippa and Andrew all being best friends f ...more
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As usual, Rona Halsall doesn’t disappoint. This is a well-written thriller with a twisty plot and a punch ending that I wasn’t expecting. Maddie and Tom go on holiday to Croatia and then Maddie meets Alex and they soon become friendly. Alex is upset ...more
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“I noticed the look of astonishment pass between Evelyn and Tamara and couldn't resist throwing them a triumphant look. The meek mouse they thought they were dealing with had grown sharp teeth. And she would use them if she had to”
Karen King, The Mother-in-Law

“I didn't wait to hear any more. I hurried up the stairs to our rooms, closing the door firmly behind me. Leaning back against it, I took some deep breaths to calm myself down. My heart was racing as if I was under threat. And that was how I felt. An ominous sense of foreboding shivered through me. I wanted to grab my bags and run”
Karen King, The Mother-in-Law

“The past doesn't matter. Our life starts from now”
Karen King, The Mother-in-Law

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