Karen Clarke

Karen Clarke is a multi-published author, best known for her psychological thrillers that explore the darker side of life and relationships. Originally from Yorkshire, Karen has spent many years in Buckinghamshire, UK, with her husband and three grown-up children. Clarke has a varied work history, having been a secretary/bookkeeper, a wedding photographer, a pub manager, and a librarian, all of which have provided rich material for her stories.

In addition to her psychological thrillers, Clarke has written twelve romantic comedies and co-writes thrillers with fellow author Amanda Brittany. Her short stories have also been published in women's magazines in the UK and abroad. Clarke's ability to write in different genres showcases her versatility and talent as a writer.

When Clarke is not writing, she enjoys reading, photography, walking, watching Netflix, baking, and eating cakes. The walking and photography are not only hobbies but also help Clarke in plot-wrangling and coming up with new ideas. Clarke's love for baking and eating cakes is a recurring theme in her social media posts, and she often shares pictures of her baking creations with her followers. Clarke's writing is an extension of her personality, and her readers can see glimpses of her interests and hobbies in her work.
Beachside Bay Books
# Title Year
1 The Beachside Sweet Shop 2017
2 The Beachside Flower Stall 2017
3 The Beachside Christmas 2017
Little French Café Books
# Title Year
1 Escape to the Little French Cafe 2019
2 Summer at the Little French Cafe 2019
3 I'll Be Home for Christmas 2019
Seashell Cove Books
# Title Year
1 The Cafe at Seashell Cove 2018
2 The Bakery at Seashell Cove 2018
3 The Christmas Cafe at Seashell Cove 2018
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 My Future Husband 2012
2 Being Brooke Simmons 2014
3 Put a Spell on You 2015
4 The Secret Sister 2020
5 Your Life for Mine 2020
6 The Perfect Nanny 2021
7 And Then She Ran 2021
8 My Sister’s Child 2021
9 My Husband's Secret 2022
10 The New Wife 2022
11 My Best Friend’s Secret 2023
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 Children's Views on Child Support: Parents, Families and Responsibilities 1996
2 The Amazing Grace of Pets 2012