Karin Kallmaker • Romance • Chocolate • Love is the Universal Story

What's New?

Cover Checked Out, a Coin of Love Romance by Karin Kallmaker. Features a brown-reddish haired woman peering from behind an open bright green book. A holiday santa hat ornament dangles from the title.

Fa-La-OOOO-La-La!

When Agent Big City Grumpy meets Librarian Small Town Sunshine it means books, Christmas cookies, Solstice renewal, and hopeful romance. Available in eBook and Signed Paperback.

"Who doesn’t love a feisty librarian who can turn the head of an injured and grumpy Homeland Security officer?" - Reader Review

A forty-something blonde white woman in a simple black dress that reveals her neck and shoulders is driving an old-fashioned car as sun streams onto her through the windshield. "A Coin of Love Romance, Wind in Her Hair, Goldie and Lammy Winner Karin Kallmaker"

1952: A Widow, a Car, and a Coin

Longing to escape from her constrained life, Irene Carson is alone on a drive for the first time in her life. A wrong turn leads to the right destination.
Available in eBook with paperback forthcoming.

I Heart SapphFic Historical Romance of the Month!

The love story is between Irene and herself... – Jude in the Stars

What's New?

Fa-La-OOOO-La-La!

When Agent Big City Grumpy meets Librarian Small Town Sunshine it means books, Christmas cookies, Solstice renewal, and hopeful romance. Available in eBook and Signed Paperback.

"Who doesn’t love a feisty librarian who can turn the head of an injured and grumpy Homeland Security officer?" - Reader Review

1952: A Widow, a Car, and a Coin

Longing to escape from her constrained life, Irene Carson is alone on a drive for the first time in her life. A wrong turn leads to the right destination.
Available in eBook with paperback forthcoming.

I Heart SapphFic Historical Romance of the Month!

The love story is between Irene and herself... – Jude in the Stars

Audiobook News

Read by Quinn Riley

NEW! Above Temptation audiobook, written by Karin Kallmaker and narrated by Quinn Riley.

Read by Quinn Riley

Coming Soon!

Just Like That audio over by Karin Kallmaker Narrated by Quinn Riley

In Production!

roller coaster by karin kallmaker goldie finalist

True Confessions about Made-Up Things

Even bitches have back stories. That was the singular thought that made Karin realize that mean girl Jennifer Lamont from Stepping Stone had a story to tell and a path to redemption in Captain of Industry.
Auntie Mame is one of Karin’s favorite movies, and it was pre-ordained when actress-of-a-certain-age Helen Baynor (Roller Coaster) needed a signature role, Mame would be it.
For the record, Karin can’t paint or play an instrument (so writes about both), has trouble following a recipe (ergo the food porn), and has little aptitude for hard science (even though smart is the new sexy). She does have a marginal talent for double-entry bookkeeping. All of this explains why Car Pool and Above Temptation feature super sexy accountants who love music and food.

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I Heart SapphFic Historical Romance of the Year! Is there a future in a prairie town where Darlin’ is her only name? A historical romance where the women save themselves – and each other. "A love story that sticks to your bones."
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Dutiful daughter Faith has met the perfect man. There’s just one problem: She’s in love with his sister who is running for public office. Best seller! "Most of all, I love that both these women are smart, and it shows in all they do. A classic."
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A steamy look at sex and the single girl as Brandy weighs her free-for-all life against her growing feelings for her best friend. "I love it when I’m reading and half way through I’m really dying for two people to get together, wondering and hoping that it can work out."
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Frustrating, outrageous Diana Beckinsale is the most alluring woman Paris Ellison has met in years. It's all fun and games until somebody loses their heart... "A perfectly plotted and paced contemporary romance. She’s a true master of the craft, and this book is not to be missed."
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A river of ice has frozen Ani’s life. The future looks even colder when she returns home to the glaciers of Alaska, the mistakes of her past and the disdain of the woman who once loved her. "A beautifully written novel, complete with breathtaking descriptions of Alaska."
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Lesbian Review Favourite! Two women, a beautiful city, art, music, and gelato – plus one very old coin. "Charming and real."
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