Karen Lenfestey

Karen Lenfestey is an award-winning author known for crafting stories with "happy endings with a twist." Her works explore complex relationships—particularly those between family members and romantic partners—with a blend of tenderness and humor. A Midwest Writer’s Fellowship winner, she has been praised for her charming storytelling and engaging narratives.

With a bachelor's degree in advertising from Purdue University and a master's in counseling from Indiana University, Lenfestey balances her writing career with her work as a student advisor. Her background in counseling often informs her nuanced character development and emotionally resonant themes. When not writing or advising, she enjoys traveling and engaging with readers through literary communities.
Bittersweet Books
# Title Year
1 Five O'Clock Shadow 2016
2 Unexpected 2017
3 Bittersweet Hope 2019
Secrets Books
# Title Year
1 A Weekend Getaway 2014
2 Next Door Secrets 2014
3 A Mother's Conviction 2015
Sisters Books
# Title Year
1 A Sister's Promise 2010
2 What Happiness Looks Like 2011
3 On the Verge 2012
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 A Season of Change 2024
Short Stories/Novellas
# Title Year
1 Made for Two 2012
2 Friday a la Mode 2014