Karen Anders
Description
Karen Anders was a bibliophile at a young age. While other children were dragging around well-worn and well-loved blankets and teddy bears, Karen was dragging around books. In all shapes, sizes and colors, they were her constant companions. It’s no wonder that she is now writing her own books. Karen read her first romance novel, The Princess Bride by William Goldman, in high school. After reading about Buttercup and her love, Karen was hooked, and moved on to The Sheik, a well-worn copy that was given to her by her Valentino-loving grandmother. These books opened up the world of true love to Karen, bringing with it all the excitement, joy and heartache contained in the human heart. Karen found out that romance writers know how to make love grow. Coming from the conservative state of Vermont, it surprised Karen that she loved creating hot, sexy heroes, and the strong women who tame them. But beneath all that conservatism beat the heart of a true rebel! Karen has escaped to culturally diverse Northern Virginia and is doing her best to raise two daughters, each a rebel in their own right. Between her roles as an administrative assistant for a university dean and single working mother, it’s an adventure for Karen to find time to get in a few hours of writing amidst the mundane chores and reigning chaos of everyday life. Karen asks readers to hook themselves to her bandwagon and hopes they enjoy reading her stories as much as she enjoys writing them. But she suggests you don’t drag them around—it’s murder on the covers. Her first romance novel, Jennifer's Outlaw, was published in 1997 and obtained the HOLT (Honoring Outstanding Literary Talent) Medallion.
Books
Up Close and Dangerously Sexy
With one of his top operatives out of commission, undercover agent (and total hotness) Drew Miller will enlist the assistance of interior designer Allie Carpenter--who will pose as her twin sister in order to bring down an arms dealer. Drew is granted clearance to bring Allie in by any means necessary....Their mission, should they accept it, is complete deception...and absolute temptation!
Deliciously Dangerous
Undercover agent Callie Carpenter is closing in on her elusive target, but she needs one man: Jammer, aka Shane McMasters—her target's right-hand guy and (coincidentally) an uber-hottie Callie can't resist. And she won't!Callie's playing a dangerous game. She can be as irresistible and ruthless as her persona demands.But inevitably, even the most sensual games—involving good wine, good food and great sex—must come to an end. Her mission, should she choose to accept it, is an undercover seduction...with a delicious side of danger!
A seal to save her
The searing pain of navy SEAL Dex "Machine" Kaczewski's injury is a constant reminder of a mission gone wrong. Only the compassionate words of visiting US senator Piper Jones, his best friend's sister, help to clear Dex's dark thoughts--and make his heart beat faster. So when insurgents storm a military hospital and target Piper, her protection is the wounded SEAL's only priority. As they flee for their lives in a hostile country, their mutual attraction smolders like the Afghan sun, but Piper's tragic past overshadows her surging desire. She tries to focus on keeping Dex alive and getting home safe. But until they know who wants Piper dead--and why--their only hope for survival is in each other's arms.
Give me fever
New Orleans lounge singer Tally Addison has a problem: her employer at The Blue Note is selling the business, and Tally's desperate to buy the sultry jazz club. But how's she going to land the cash? Simple as black bottom pie.Tally's in possession of an authentic Gabriel Dampier treasure map, penned by the great pirate himself. Or at least she's holding a tattered portion of it. Her brother ripped off most of it by mistake...and now he's missing.The only person Tally trusts to find her brother—and her lucrative map—is sexy P.I. Christien Castille. But can she trust herself when the dark-eyed Cajun heartbreaker is near?
Almost Naked, Inc
Almost broke...No. Make that completely broke, humiliated and ready to jump at any job that will pay. So when smart-as-a-whip blond bombshell and model Bridget Cole finds out Dr. Matthew Fox needs a CEO for his new textile company, Almost Naked, Inc., she practically jumps at the chance to teach him he can't live without her...well...services.Altogether sizzling...Superserious—and seriously sexy—Matt is harboring very unscientific fantasies about Bridget and her luminous, touchable skin. It doesn't help that it looks so hot in the lingerie she whips up with his Almostnaked wonder fabric. But now her media campaign is destroying his reputation as a serious scientist and he's got to find a way to keep her mouth closed...maybe with his own.
Dangerous Curves
"In Dangerous Curves I have attempted to show both emerging and expert designers how, in an age of computer-dominated design, the designer can turn to their very own hands for both inspiration and solution. The only way to create a logotype that is truly unique is for the designer to transcend the limitations of the available fonts and typefaces on the market. Dangerous Curves provides a roadmap for that very worthy endeavor." —DY.
Red Hot Holiday Bundle
We hope you've been good--but not too good--because Santa's got a naughty bundle of goodies for you from some of Harlequin's hottest authors. The stories in this bundle are guaranteed to heat up your holidays with sizzling sensuality, unyielding obsession and aching desire...all culminating in the fulfillment and joy of a satisfying romantic ending. With a story for each of the twelve days of Christmas at one very low price, you can easily afford to buy one for yourself and fill your holidays with the incomparable pleasure of exceptional romance only Harlequin can deliver.
At his command
In one short month, cheerful army nurse Madeline Bright has become the darling of Prairie Springs, Texas. And if ex-pilot Jake Hopkins isn't careful, she might just conquer his heart. She's young, pretty and blithe-spirited...he's older and jaded. But being around Maddie brings back too many painful memories. Jake still feels guilty about failing to save Maddie's brother in an army helicopter crash years ago. So no matter how much Maddie wants to be in his life, for her own good, Jake can't allow that. He'll never have a normal, stable life.And sweet Madeline deserves nothing less.