After first gaining recognition for her historical romances, robards became one of the first historical romance novelists to successfully make the switch to contemporary romantic suspense. The author did a particularly great job with neil severin character, i felt he was a bit darker than most historical heroic characters but she made him into a. A regular on the new york times, usa today, and publishers weekly bestseller lists, among others, she is the mother of three boys, ages 12, 17, and 23, and lives in louisville, kentucky. Karen robards also did a fantastic job with the minor characters in the book. Author karen robards biography and book list fresh fiction. Darkness book by karen robards official publisher page. Karen published her first novel at age twentyfour and has won multiple awards throughout her career, including six silver pens for favorite author. Review robards is one of the most reliable thrillerromance writers in the world. Karen robards is a popular author of romantic suspense mystery series, historical romances, as well as several romance and suspense standalone novels. She was recently described by the daily mail as one of the most reliable. During her senior year in high school, charlie stone survived a vicious attack by a serial killer who slaughtered her friend holly palmers family and then abducted holly. Karen writes award winning thriller, suspense, and romance novels. Karen robards is the author of more than thirty bestselling historic and contemporary romances.
The ballad of songbirds and snakes from the author that brought you the hunger games, reenter the world of panem again sixtyfour years before the events of the original series. Karen robards books list of books by author karen robards. Her new suspense novel, the last time i saw her, is the last book in the dr. After graduating high school, she worked for a trucking company where she met her husband, gary howington. One of the recurrent character types in robardss books is the serial killer. Authors with similar writing style to karen robards. She is the winner of six silver pen awards and numerous other awards.
Robards s heroes, meanwhile, are brave and strongwilled, and the sexual tension between the heroes and the heroines is intense and undeniable. Some secrets need to be told still reeling from her mothers recent death, karen whitlaw is stunned when she. Karens first taste of writing came when she submitted a funny anecdote to readers digest. Rent books by karen robards rent books audio book cds.
Apr, 2010 the third in the banning sisters trilogy that began with the new york times bestsellers scandalous and irresistible, shameless marks a dazzling return to historical fiction for karen robards. While the author cleverly provides background contained in the first two novels enabling this book pass as a standalone tale, for maximum enjoyment. Now gorgeously repackaged, the breathtaking tale of a beautiful hostage noblewoman rescued from captivity by the dashing king of londons underworld, tigers eye is one of the most sensuous and beloved novels from the author the louisville courierjournal places in the top rank of romance writersa treat for catherine coulter fans. As someone who loves historical novels as my favorite type of book to read i must say that karen robards does an absolutely wonderful job of creating an original and creative. Written by karen robards british crime fans may remember the tv series hustle, which ran from 2004 to 2012 and attracted quite an audience. Readalikes for karen robards if you like karen robards.
Karen robards is the new york times, usa today, and publishers weekly bestselling author of more than fifty books and one novella. Karen robards born august 24 in louisville, kentucky is a bestselling author of over fifty novels. Ghost moon, thankfully, is in between and a terrific read. I found myself very interested in their lives and what might happen to them in the future. Her work has been translated into seventeen languages, and has won multiple awards. Newsweek draw a line between two extremely popular genres, mysteries and romance novels, and in the middle you will find the bestselling robards. Karen robards is the queen of sensational thrilling romances, shes been captivating audiences for over 30 years. Karen robards is the author of thirtyfour novels and one novella. Karen robards is currently considered a single author.
Karen robards is an american author of historical romance, contemporary romance and romantic suspense. Now gorgeously repackaged, the breathtaking tale of a beautiful hostage noblewoman rescued from captivity by the. A list of all karen robardss series in reading order. Karen published her first novel at age 24 and has won multiple awards throughout her career, including six silver pens for favorite author. If you like karen robards books try reading these authors. Born in louisville, kentucky in 1954, robards started her first novel while she was a student at the university of kentucky. She is the mother of 3 boys and lives in her hometown of louisville, kentucky.
Heartbreaker she writes good and when she writes bad i. The fifth doctrine is the third in a series written by karen robards. Charlotte stone series and her jessica ford series, along with her new series starting in 2017, the guardia n. Chicago tribune new york times bestselling author karen robards offers passion, drama, and breathless love in her unforgettable classic romance tigers eye. She had a submission accepted to readers digest at a young age, but in her family of doctors and lawyers, author was not a valid career choice. Bookbrowse seeks out and recommends the best in contemporary fiction and nonfictionbooks that not only engage and entertain but also deepen our understanding of ourselves and the. Win the newest thriller by karen robards newinbooks. New york times bestselling author karen robardss latest heartpounding romantic suspense novel. One of the recurrent character types in robards s books is the serial killer. Apr, 2010 karen robards is the author of thirtyfour novels and one novella. Lady elizabeth, the youngest and most headstrong of the three banning sisters, has. A regular on the new york times, usa today and publishers weekly bestseller lists, among others, she published her first novel at age 24. Readalikes for karen robards if you like karen robards try these authors. Robardss heroes, meanwhile, are brave and strongwilled, and the sexual tension between the heroes and the heroines is intense and undeniable.
Karen robards is a new york times, usa today, and publishers weekly bestselling author. She takes the time to explore the different and complex natures to their personalities. I wanted to give it a five due to the wonderful story that involves a complex family. Charlotte jones series, which chronicles the life of a criminal pathologist who cant seem to get away from supernatural spirits.
Karen robards does a fantastic job creating two main characters that you can enjoy as individuals. Robards creates these effects in a style that is not necessarily explicit, but always sensual, descriptive, and dramatic. The third in the banning sisters trilogy that began with the new york times bestsellers scandalous and irresistible, shameless marks a dazzling return to historical fiction for karen robards. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Karen robards is the new york times, usa today and publishers weekly bestselling author of fifty novels and one novella. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. In regency england, a beautiful young woman finds her life thrown into turmoil by the arrival of a handsome scoundrel. Karen robards didnt intend to become a bestselling romance author.