Books written by Karen Harper

Rapture's Crown

MOONLIGHT ANGEL ( 1599 , $ 3.75 ) by Casey Stuart Dashing Captain Damian Legare , seeing voluptuous Angelique , found his blood pounding in his veins . Though she had worshipped him before with a little girl's adoration , her desires ...
American Duchess: A Novel of Consuelo Vanderbilt

Karen Harper tells the tale of Consuelo Vanderbilt, her “The Wedding of the Century” to the Duke of Marlborough, and her quest to find meaning behind “the glitter and the gold.” On a cold November day in 1895, a carriage approaches ...
The Queen's Secret: A Novel of England's World War II Queen

In this riveting novel of royal secrets and intrigue, Karen Harper lifts the veil on one of the world’s most fascinating families, and how its “secret weapon” of a matriarch maneuvered her way through one of the most dangerous ...
The Tidal Poole

Assisted by her band of loyal courtiers and retainers, young queen Elizabeth I spearheads the investigation into the brutal murder of a high-living lady of her court, only to stumble upon a sinister plot against the queen herself.
Silent Scream

A violent past leads to a present danger… When an old college roommate invites Claire Britten to join her on an archaeological dig at a Florida peat bog, it’s an offer the renowned forensic psychologist can’t refuse.
Falling Darkness

At the mercy of a treacherous sea.
The Hiding Place

Tara figured she'd head for the old hunter's cabin and she was sure where she must have left her car. She'd stop her somehow and get the answers they needed to link Marcie to Jordan or Laird. Tara's heart thudded as she quickly climbed ...
Down to the Bone

Its front window shattered and one front bumper struck the barn , just missing the hunter . The car's engine still running , the truck stopped , Mitch's door opened , and she saw him half roll , half fall out .
The Queene's Christmas: An Elizabeth I Mystery

It's only a superstition about the holly berries , isn't it ? ” Rosie prompted . Anne Carey , wife of Elizabeth's cousin Baron Hunsdon , came to the queen's aid . “ Obviously , ” Anne said , “ it's pure folk custom that these more ...
The Poyson Garden

“Don't see 'im,” someone behind him said. “Thought we 'it 'im too.” “Beat the bushes. A knife or sword blade will do, but these poison arrows be better.” SHAKING witH SHOCK AND AGONY, Henry Carey huddled behind a fallen tree in a ...
The Queene's Cure

“I swear,” Meg said, propping her hands on her waist, “Ben told me naught of that, though I don't know why. ... “if the household physicians can't calm her down in there and treat her—” “My Lord Cecill” Harry Carey called and windmilled ...
The Twylight Tower: An Elizabeth I Mystery

Felicia knew servants' gossip said Henry Carey, Lord Hunsdon, could be one of the lusty king's bastards, though his mother, ... But Her Grace'll have you back and if she won't, I'll be your patron ... pay you better than Her Grace, ...
Deep Down

“I saw Vern and Peter leave while I was sitting in the restaurant,” Ryan told Jessie as he came in, closed the door and leaned against it. He looked really nervous. Though her instinct was to retreat, she walked closer to him so they ...
Deep Down

As a child, Jessie Lockwood spent many hours helping her mother, Mariah, count the endangered ginseng plants hidden in the local woods of Deep Down, Kentucky.
$More Than Words: Stories Of Strength: Close Call\Built To Last\Find The Way$

More Than Words: Stories Of Strength: Close Call\Built To Last\Find The Way

Tell the police to get Detective Blair Ryan , please — Blair Ryan ! " She heard one of the men make a hurried call as she stumbled down the sidewalk . His voice carried to her as she huddled behind a tree , her arms around Sterling's ...
Deep in the Alaskan Woods

A thorn and some blood. “I'm in awe you could spot that from his tracks. That isn't devil's club in him, is it?” “No, those are more like big, thick hairs.” “If you'll help hold him, I'll pull it out and wash it, wrap it with something.
The Last Boleyn: A Novel

"It is a wonderful rose, father," she said, but as she reached for its stem, she recoiled from the tiny stab of a thorn. She squeezed her finger and a crimson drop of blood formed. "You must learn to beware of the hidden thorns, ...
Chasing Shadows

Nick knew he'd been a thorn in the man's side for years, and he wasn't going to stop. Unless he was stopped. As he emerged from the trees near his car, Claire tapped his car horn. Good girl! She was peering out at him from the passenger ...
One Fervent Fire

What a great , great pity , for you shall never manage an escape from here with all my guards , and when you do not turn up again , I shall eventually have to answer to Monck on it and deal with that thorn , Selkirk , in my side ...
Deep Down

Keeping an ear attuned to the front door in case anyone came in, especially since the rain seemed to be letting up, she went down the hall to peek in the storage room and Vern's office. Both were small rooms without windows.