Karen King

Karen King is a multi-published author of both adult and children’s books. She has established a reputation for herself as a bestselling author in the fiction genre for both adults and children. With a diverse portfolio, Karen has also written several short stories for women's magazines. Currently, she is published by Bookouture and Headline, two prominent publishing companies.

Karen's love for writing is evident in the breadth of her work, which spans various relationship themes, exploring both their light and dark aspects. At present, she is working on two more psychological thrillers for Bookouture and a romance for Headline. Her previous works have been well-received, with some of her thrillers, such as "The Mother In Law," "The Perfect Stepmother," and "The Stranger in my Bed," becoming International Amazon bestsellers. Similarly, her romantic novel "The Cornish Hotel by the Sea" has also been popular among readers.

In addition to her work as an author, Karen is also an active member of various professional organizations, including the Romantic Novelists’ Association, the Society of Authors, the Crime Writers’ Association, and the Society of Women Writers and Journalists. Her commitment to her craft is further demonstrated by her continued education, having attended the Open University after her grammar school education, where she obtained her bachelor's degree.

Karen's personal life is as interesting as her professional one. She is a proud "teenage bride," having had three daughters by the time she was twenty-two. Currently, Karen resides in Spain with her husband, Dave, where they enjoy exploring the local towns and soaking up the sun by the pool.
The Amy Carter Mysteries Books
# Title Year
1 Dognapped! 2010
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Perfect Summer 2013
2 The Millionaire Plan 2013
3 Sapphire Blue 2014
4 I Do? ...or Do I? 2016
5 Never Say Forever 2016
6 The Cornish Hotel by the Sea 2017
7 The Bridesmaid's Dilemma 2018
8 Snowy Nights at the Lonely Hearts Hotel 2018
9 The Year of Starting Over 2019
10 Single All the Way 2019
11 The Stranger in My Bed 2020
12 The Perfect Stepmother 2021
13 One Summer in Cornwall 2021
14 The Mother-in-Law 2022
15 The Spanish Wedding Disaster 2022
16 The Best Christmas Ever 2022
17 The Family Reunion 2023
18 The Retreat 2023
Children's Books
# Title Year
1 Christmas Fun 1989
2 Santa's Journey 1991
3 I Don't Eat Toothpaste Anymore! 1993
4 The Mystery Guest 1993
5 Danger at Birbeck Hall 1993
6 Where's God? 1995
7 Where's The Baby King? 1996
8 Kelly and the Mermaid 1996
9 Space Chase on Planet Zog 1998
10 Summer Fayre 1998
11 The Even Smellier Socks Joke Book 1998
12 Busy Little Postman 1998
13 Dinosaur Stories for 5 Year Olds 1998
14 Journey Into Space 1999
15 Teacher’s pet- Zany’s Jokes 1999
16 School Rules Joke Book 1999
17 Stinking Space Jokes 2004
18 Little Wizard 2004
19 And Me! 2008
20 Silly Moo! 2010
21 Moonlight and the Mermaid 2012
22 The Little Fairy Horse 2012
23 Sparkle the Sea Horse 2012
24 Unicorn Magic 2012
25 Really Horrible Science Jokes 2013
26 Really Horrible History Jokes 2013
27 Really Horrible Body Jokes 2013
28 The Best-Ever Kids' Knock Knock Joke Book 2013
29 Really Horrible Jokes Set 2014
30 Treasure Island: Press Out and Build Pirate Ship 2015
31 Witch Angel: The Scepter of Truth 2016
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 Get Writing Children's Fiction 2013