Karen Lynn Rose’s Books
Delve into a world where each story is an adventure, where every character’s journey is meticulously crafted to resonate with the reader. Below is a glimpse into Karen Lynn Rose’s books, each holding a unique tale waiting to be discovered.
Set against the majestic San Juan Mountains and the spectacular San Luis Valley of Colorado, Burning Desires takes you back to 1891, starting with a devastating mining explosion in Cripple Creek and culminating a year later amidst the flames of Creede.
This historical romance is a testament to the power of love and enduring trials, including a mining disaster, a town fire, a train robbery, and heart-wrenching family betrayals. Our hero and heroine’s enduring love is a beacon of hope, symbolizing that love truly can conquer all obstacles.
Purple Passages vividly portrays Samantha’s senior year—a narrative rife with the highs of love and laughter, contrasted sharply by moments of sadness and tragedy. This coming-of-age story weaves through the complexities of the brink of adulthood, encapsulating the essence of youth and the journey toward self-discovery.
High school is often painted with the broad strokes of football games, dances, and the forging of new friendships, but Secrets in the Halls takes you behind the scenes, into the clandestine corridors where true drama unfolds. Follow Cindy, Jilly, Riley, Lucas, and others through their freshman year as they navigate both the academic maze and their personal lives, revealing the intricacies of relationships between students and between teachers.
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Burning Desires
Burning Desires is a historical romance set against the backdrop of the majestic San Juan Mountains and the spectacular San Luis Valley in Colorado. The story begins with a mining explosion in Cripple Creek in 1891 and ends a year later with the conflagration of Creede. Forged in the fires of a mining disaster, a town fire, a train robbery, a kidnapping, an attempted rape, a brother’s betrayal, and a father’s execution, the hero and heroine’s love triumphs.
Excerpt: Jolyn strolled quietly back to the cabin, looked up to the heavens, and smiled to herself. Silently she thanked all those she knew were looking out for her. Then, with a newfound strength, her shoulders held high, she marched into the cabin, bracing herself for she knew not what.
Purple Passages
Senior year is a time for fun, for friends, for memories. But for Samantha, it was a year to forget. Share
Samantha’s senior year as she experiences love and laughter, sadness and tragedy. A true coming-of-age story for Samantha and her friends.
Excerpt: Samantha wandered down the rocky path and followed the woods on her right until she arrived…The wooded rocky trail had miraculously transformed into a miniature sandy beach with its own cold waters. There were huge rocks all around her, blocking and halting the powerful river, allowing only small eddies of water as its only threat…Suddenly she screamed as loud as she could, “WHY???”
Secrets in the Halls
High school sounds like a fun time with football games, dances, and new friends, but it’s in hidden areas in a building where true drama takes place. Spend freshman year with Cindy and Jilly and Riley and Lucas and other students as they encounter high school while dealing with their personal issues. Experience what happens to teachers as they collaborate with their coworkers, even when some colleagues become adversaries.
Excerpt: Beverly was curious. No, be truthful, she told herself. She was downright jealous of Carl. He seemed to possess pockets filled with luck and good looks, and Beverly’s jealousy was growing greener each day. She worked just as hard if not harder than he did, yet he’d gotten the special after-school program with Neva and Beverly didn’t.