Karen Templeton is a well-known American author, best recognized for her romance novels. She has written several series, including the Jersey Boys and the Wed in the West series. With five adult sons, Templeton draws inspiration from her own life to create relatable and everyday drama in her work. Her ability to write about real people and their experiences has made her a beloved figure in the romance genre.
Templeton's unique writing style and engaging characters have earned her critical acclaim worldwide. She has won the RITA award multiple times, which is the romance industry's top prize for published authors. In addition, she has received the Romantic Times Gold Seal of Excellence. Templeton's writing is not just entertaining, but she also manages to subvert the genre's norms with her unique style. Her protagonists resonate well with her audiences, and her work continues to gain popularity as more people discover her books.
Templeton's love for writing about everyday drama and humor extends beyond her family to include animals, particularly dogs. She has written about dogs in many of her books, adding a layer of warmth and relatability to her characters. Templeton's writing is not overly serious, and she includes elements of humor that make her books enjoyable and engaging.
Over the past fifteen years, Templeton has written nearly 50 books for Harlequin/Silhouette and Red Dress Ink. Three of her Special Edition titles, including A Mother's Wish (2009), Welcome Home, Cowboy (2011), and A Gift for All Seasons (2013), have won the RITA award. In 2014, her title Santa's Playbook earned the Romantic Times Gold Seal of Excellence. Templeton is active on Facebook, running giveaway contests whenever she has a new release or just feels like it. Fans of her work can also reach her through her website, which contains recent news and excerpts from both current and backlist titles.