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A Bitch Named Karma
Karma may be a bitch, but sometimes she knows what she’s doing.
When author Lexi Marshall’s perfectly fabulous life of designer clothes, nights on the town with her sexy boyfriend, and a successful writing career literally go up in flames, she must take on Karma and fight to gain control over her life.
Lexi believes her cliché-filled novels are the reason for Karma’s wrath and after a high calorie pity party, she’s determined to rebuild her life to what it once was...that is, until her gynecologist utters a phrase she never expected or wanted to hear: she’s pregnant. Unfortunately, the father is her fresh out-of-the-closet best friend and not the new man in her life.
When author Lexi Marshall’s perfectly fabulous life of designer clothes, nights on the town with her sexy boyfriend, and a successful writing career literally go up in flames, she must take on Karma and fight to gain control over her life.
Lexi believes her cliché-filled novels are the reason for Karma’s wrath and after a high calorie pity party, she’s determined to rebuild her life to what it once was...that is, until her gynecologist utters a phrase she never expected or wanted to hear: she’s pregnant. Unfortunately, the father is her fresh out-of-the-closet best friend and not the new man in her life.
164 pages, ebook
First published August 20, 2008
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Stephanie Haefner
14 books73 followersStephanie Haefner is a wife, mother of two, and contemporary romance novelist from Buffalo, NY. A member of Romance Writers of America and the Western New York Romance Writers subchapter, she loves creating sassy heroines and tossing them into sexy circumstances. When not writing, she celebrates her sassiness with dance and zumba classes, and her nerdiness with boybands and Disney World.
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January 18, 2011
"The difficulty of literature is not to write, but to write what you mean; not to affect your reader, but to affect him precisely as you wish. "
Robert Louis Stevenson
Writer write for readers to interpret :)
Stephanie Haefner's "A bitch Named Karma" is in my opinion new age Literary Fiction. More adult in nature- as with most things in life including childrens cartoons, this book left me awestruck. Take today's working woman fixated on money, material possessions and put her into real life circumstance, and you have today's Heroine: Lexi Marshall.
This Main Character has charisma, selfishness, an appetite for writing and all things gorgeous in life. Until Life happens to her. I can admit that in the first few pages I thought this character so selfish, but trusting the author, I read on and am completely enriched for doing so.
How many Women do we see in industries so very career orientated that family life never passes their lips. They want the fabulous parties, designer materials...Haefner's character completely engrosses this reality and takes it further! Today's female is no longer sure they want the children, the husband, the wifely duties, and this character mirrors this part of our society.
Haefner provides a solid plot, structured around modern society living, and adds in very brutal life changing circumstances. She took this character from completely self involved to an amazing tear jerking of emotions. The fact that the character is so raw, the language so blunt, and she changes into an actual human being was so powerful I found my eyes tearing up by the connection I felt with the character and her circumstances.
Lexi Marshall is the strong independent woman meeting life's obstacles head on and never flinching as she stares Karma in the eyes with barely a blink of her lashes. This book, though not for the faint, is a must read for any female leading her own life.
I applaud Hefner's ability to "affect the reader precisely as (she) wished."
Robert Louis Stevenson
Writer write for readers to interpret :)
Stephanie Haefner's "A bitch Named Karma" is in my opinion new age Literary Fiction. More adult in nature- as with most things in life including childrens cartoons, this book left me awestruck. Take today's working woman fixated on money, material possessions and put her into real life circumstance, and you have today's Heroine: Lexi Marshall.
This Main Character has charisma, selfishness, an appetite for writing and all things gorgeous in life. Until Life happens to her. I can admit that in the first few pages I thought this character so selfish, but trusting the author, I read on and am completely enriched for doing so.
How many Women do we see in industries so very career orientated that family life never passes their lips. They want the fabulous parties, designer materials...Haefner's character completely engrosses this reality and takes it further! Today's female is no longer sure they want the children, the husband, the wifely duties, and this character mirrors this part of our society.
Haefner provides a solid plot, structured around modern society living, and adds in very brutal life changing circumstances. She took this character from completely self involved to an amazing tear jerking of emotions. The fact that the character is so raw, the language so blunt, and she changes into an actual human being was so powerful I found my eyes tearing up by the connection I felt with the character and her circumstances.
Lexi Marshall is the strong independent woman meeting life's obstacles head on and never flinching as she stares Karma in the eyes with barely a blink of her lashes. This book, though not for the faint, is a must read for any female leading her own life.
I applaud Hefner's ability to "affect the reader precisely as (she) wished."
January 7, 2012
I have to admit that judging from the cover, I did not think this would be my type of read. I loved the title, though, and since a friend of mine recommended it, I figured I didn't have anything to lose. I am glad I took the chance on Haefner's novel. I enjoyed it immensely.
First of all, I think calling this a romance novel is selling it short. This is not a run-of-the-mill, girl-meets-guy-and-tumbles-into-bed-complete-with-heaving-breasts-and-throbbing-members type of story. There was so much more to it. Definitely more in the vein of true chick lit. I know that a lot of people blur the lines between those genres, but there is a marked difference in my opinion. Chick lit focuses on a strong female character and her interpersonal relationships (familial, platonic, and/or sexual). This is what I got with Lexi's story. I enjoyed the ride and look forward to the sequel!
First of all, I think calling this a romance novel is selling it short. This is not a run-of-the-mill, girl-meets-guy-and-tumbles-into-bed-complete-with-heaving-breasts-and-throbbing-members type of story. There was so much more to it. Definitely more in the vein of true chick lit. I know that a lot of people blur the lines between those genres, but there is a marked difference in my opinion. Chick lit focuses on a strong female character and her interpersonal relationships (familial, platonic, and/or sexual). This is what I got with Lexi's story. I enjoyed the ride and look forward to the sequel!
July 9, 2010
Loved it!
Hot, steamy, funny, and did not end like I thought it would.
Stephanie is a fantastic story teller. Took me right into the story, I instantly loved all the characters I was supposed to and she created the perfect "jerks" along the way. And oh, that Karma bitch.... !!!
Stephanie is going to be joining me on Page Readers Tuesday July 13th at NOON Pacific to talk about her book - join us!!!
http://blogtalkradio.com/page-readers
Hot, steamy, funny, and did not end like I thought it would.
Stephanie is a fantastic story teller. Took me right into the story, I instantly loved all the characters I was supposed to and she created the perfect "jerks" along the way. And oh, that Karma bitch.... !!!
Stephanie is going to be joining me on Page Readers Tuesday July 13th at NOON Pacific to talk about her book - join us!!!
http://blogtalkradio.com/page-readers
April 12, 2011
I really enjoyed Stephanie's book "A Bitch Named Karma".
Having Stephanie in our Book Club was a bonus because as I read the book, I was thinking about her writing it and I'm looking forward to our Book Club chat to discuss it.
I loved the ending and all the twists and turns throughout the book and how Karma actually created a happy ending in the end after causing her so much trauma in the beginning.
Having Stephanie in our Book Club was a bonus because as I read the book, I was thinking about her writing it and I'm looking forward to our Book Club chat to discuss it.
I loved the ending and all the twists and turns throughout the book and how Karma actually created a happy ending in the end after causing her so much trauma in the beginning.
July 2, 2012
This is my first book i've ever read by this author. I quite liked it. At first i didn't know what to think about it oh typical "chick gets knocked up" story but its got so much going on in it that i loved it. I truly felt for the main character when she fell in love and then had a heartbreak, i don't think i've ever actually felt like that for a book. I will most definitely be reading the second one.
April 14, 2013
Initially I did not like the character, little did I know that was the authors intention. There is this monumental transformation after she meets this siren called Karma. As this book unfolds through her life you feel more, understand more. I found myself tearing on multiple occasions, and that's not to say this is a sad sappy book. You wonder and hope the whole time will she ever find her happily ever after...well guess you'll have to read it to find out for yourself.
September 11, 2010
So far I am loving this read! I love the humor and cynism of the main character. Lexi gets herself in quite a predicament. Will she lose the young hottie she so quickly came to love because of it?
I'm not tellin'. You'll have to read it for yourself! ;-)
I'm not tellin'. You'll have to read it for yourself! ;-)
April 22, 2012
I just learned a very valuable lesson...don't judge a book by its cover! I expected
a racy romance with a bitchy woman and character I wouldn't like...and instead found myxelf cheering her on! Looking forward to the next book by this talented author!
a racy romance with a bitchy woman and character I wouldn't like...and instead found myxelf cheering her on! Looking forward to the next book by this talented author!
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May 25, 2010My girlfriend wrote this one :)
June 2, 2010
Great summer read while lounging by the pool or at the beach!
November 21, 2011
Such a great book!! I loved it and would recommend it to anyone!!
September 23, 2011
This is a funny, get-what-you-got-coming-to-ya story with believable characters who make some realistic mistakes, and grow in wonderful, true-to-life ways. Lexi's voice is authentic, direct, and spot-on, and her story has enough twists and turns to keep you on the edge of your seat. Stephanie Haefner has gives us an engaging story with a great ending. What more could we ask for?
May 2, 2011
funny, It is definetly not a serious read, more like a book to take to the beach
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