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Karla Brandenburg

Biography

Karla Brandenburg is an award-winning author of more than 15 contemporary romance novels which include paranormal elements. Now that her children have settled into lives of their own, she loves to go out into the world on adventures with her husband, from Milwaukee to the French Riviera, but the Chicago suburbs have always been “home.” She is an avid reader across multiple genres and is a card-carrying cookie-holic (we all have our vices).

Smashwords Interview

When did you first start writing?
I started writing when I first started writing (i.e., when I was about six). I hand wrote a story (about cats) and sent it off to Random House. Imagine my surprise when they didn't publish it! They did, however, send me a very nice rejection letter.
What's the story behind your latest book?
Mist on the Meadow was developed from a "moment of grace." You know the ones where the whole world seems to stop for just a second to show you something ordinary and it seems extraordinary? Like the sun filtering through the trees or, in this case, a buck standing by the side of the road on a winter's day, majestic against the snow and huffing steam from his muzzle. I had to find a way to incorporate that perfect moment, and I did it with a little mysticism and fond memories. Add in some German heritage and stir.
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Where to find Karla Brandenburg online

Website: http://www.karlabrandenburg.com
Twitter: @Authorkarlab
Facebook: Facebook profile
Blog: http://karlabrandenburg.blogspot.com

Where to buy in print

https://www.amazon.com/Karla-Brandenburg/e/B005B0UCUM

Series

The Hillendale Novels by
Brynn Taylor works side by side with her Aunt Nora mixing targeted therapeutic herbal remedies from their garden for their customers at the gift shop, but the recipes are only chemistry to Brynn.
Family Alchemy
Price: Free!
Unintended Consequences
Price: $3.99 USD.
The Hidden Grimoire
Price: $3.99 USD.
Interrupted Magic
Price: $3.99 USD.
Enchanted Memories
Price: $3.99 USD.
Epitaph by
Romantic suspense, with ghosts thrown
Epitaph
Price: Free!
The Twins
Price: $3.99 USD.
The Mirror
Price: $3.99 USD.
The Architect
Price: $3.99 USD.
The Selkie
Price: $3.99 USD.
The Sculptor
Price: $3.99 USD.
Hoffman Grove by
Small town romance
Living Canvas
Price: $2.99 USD.
Return to Hoffman Grove
Price: $2.99 USD.
Cookie Therapy
Price: $3.99 USD.
Kundigerin by
Romantic suspense, with paranormal elements
Mist on the Meadow
Price: $2.99 USD.
Gathering Mist
Price: $2.99 USD.
Rising Mist
Price: $2.99 USD.
The Mist Trilogy
Price: $5.99 USD.

Books

Enchanted Memories by
Series: The Hillendale Novels. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 64,210. Language: English. Published: August 3, 2021 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » Witches, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
Madeleine is sassy and brassy - and struggling after a vision that nearly killed her.
Interrupted Magic by
Series: The Hillendale Novels. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 62,830. Language: English. Published: March 23, 2021 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » Witches, Fiction » Romance » Fantasy
A stranger comes to Brynn Taylor looking to overcome a streak of bad luck, but when Brynn agrees to help, the hex transfers from the stranger to Brynn’s fiancé, Kyle Jakes. They only have two weeks to thwart the terms of the hex, the consequences of which could cost Kyle his future in law enforcement. How is she supposed to reverse the hex when her magic isn’t working?
Coyote Legacy: A Canyon Legends Fantasy by
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 61,040. Language: English. Published: February 27, 2021 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Contemporary, Fiction » Fairy tales
Pilot Devin Sike mistakes the mysterious woman who follows him at the airport for a Native American Princess. Lost, she asks him to transport her back to Utah—a request he’s disinclined to accommodate—until she triggers an echo in his heart, a pinger beacon that synchronizes when she touches him. The more he finds out about her, the more determined he is to come to terms with his own lost heritage
The Hidden Grimoire by
Series: The Hillendale Novels. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 61,970. Language: English. Published: July 28, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » Witches, Fiction » Women's fiction » General
Establishing family ties sometimes means untying stubborn knots.
Unintended Consequences by
Series: The Hillendale Novels. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 58,630. Language: English. Published: May 12, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » Witches, Fiction » Women's fiction » General
Despite her good intentions, Brynn's life is spiraling out of control. Calling on magic comes with unintended consequences.
The Epitaph Series: The Benson Collection by
Series: Epitaph. Price: $6.99 USD. Words: 186,820. Language: English. Published: March 20, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Horror » Ghost
This bundle includes three of the books in the Epitaph series - the Benson family. Meet Amy's "troglodyte" brothers.
The Epitaph Series: The McCormick Collection by
Series: Epitaph. Price: $6.99 USD. Words: 283,370. Language: English. Published: March 20, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Horror » Ghost, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
This bundle includes four books from the Epitaph series. Now, all the McCormick books in one place, with the book that started it all - EPITAPH
Family Alchemy by
Series: The Hillendale Novels. Price: Free! Words: 68,850. Language: English. Published: January 14, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Women's fiction » General, Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » Witches
Orphaned at an early age, Brynn Taylor knew she was different. Her journey of discovery costs her a car, her college account, the loveless “food and shelter” arrangement with her aunt and uncle, and the future she’d mapped out for herself. Broke and hungry, she meets a relative she didn't know existed, and learns the truth about a legacy she has struggled to suppress.
While We Were Shopping by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 51,510. Language: English. Published: November 5, 2019 . Categories: Fiction » Holiday » Christmas, Fiction » Romance » Clean & wholesome
A boss on the wrong side of the ocean. A coworker separated from his family. A woman on a mission. Everyone deserves a Merry Christmas.
The Garden by
Series: Epitaph. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 63,030. Language: English. Published: January 22, 2019 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Suspense
Pranks are one thing, but if Brian can’t expose the guilty party behind the explosion in the greenhouse, he and his new boss, Gwen, might both end up dead.
The Sculptor by
Series: Epitaph. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 55,140. Language: English. Published: September 18, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » General
The more Maggie learns about Thad, the worse she feels for exposing his private moment on her trending blog—except no one seems to recognize him, and that makes her angry. Does she, a stuttering stranger, dare to show Thad’s family and friends, the people closest to him, what they’re missing? And how does she compete with the ghost of a dead girl to win the heart of Edgarville’s confirmed bachelor
The Selkie by
Series: Epitaph. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 55,130. Language: English. Published: June 19, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Women's fiction » General
Sent to Ireland to check on the status of one of the athletes she trains, Emma stops in a bar and is told a legend of seals that walk the land as men - Selkies. She wanders down to the sea after a couple of beers and sees two men walk out of the ocean and strip off a layer of black. Are they the Selkies she's been told about?
The Architect by
Series: Epitaph. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 67,700. Language: English. Published: January 2, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Suspense
A mischievous ghost in a NOLA hotel decides to play matchmaker, but with a strict non-fraternization policy at work, getting involved could get both Kathleen and Sebastian fired. Caught up in the city’s steamy atmosphere, their unexpected connection throws all their plans into a tailspin.
The Mirror by
Series: Epitaph. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 68,660. Language: English. Published: July 18, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Horror » Ghost
Before she can escape her home town, Sandra’s worst nightmare returns in the form of her violent ex-boyfriend. Garth might be the one man who can protect her, but what will he expect in return?
The Twins by
Series: Epitaph. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 78,640. Language: English. Published: April 4, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Horror » Ghost
An icy road, a haunted house. A nurse returns to her hometown, struggling to come to terms with her past, and gets more than she bargained for in the form of a grumpy patient who stretches her beliefs.
Epitaph by
Series: Epitaph. Price: Free! Words: 71,140. Language: English. Published: January 10, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General
(4.50 from 4 reviews)
“Crazy Amy” Benson has an unusual talent for hearing epitaphs as the dead pass on. The men she dates who aren’t unnerved by her ability are usually scared off by Amy’s brothers. When reporter Kevin McCormick shows up to do a story at the cemetery, Amy tells him his dead sister is calling for justice, except Kevin’s sister died in an accident.
Cookie Therapy by
Series: Hoffman Grove, Book 3. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 76,810. Language: English. Published: April 4, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
(5.00 from 1 review)
After escaping death, a school shooting survivor is determined to make the most of her second chance at life.
The Mist Trilogy by
Series: Kundigerin. Price: $5.99 USD. Words: 222,530. Language: English. Published: November 21, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
Fighting demons is a family business. From the secret legacy handed down to Marissa, to the ultimate demon showdown in Sedona, these books spin a new German fairy tale. This box set contains all three of the Mist books.
Rising Mist by
Series: Kundigerin. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 72,250. Language: English. Published: November 6, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General
Max Maitland and his sister lure the demon to the metaphysical vortexes around Sedona, the perfect trap to end the demon’s power. Cornered, the demon strikes back by taking Robin Chandler hostage and demonstrating the magic she doesn’t believe in. Robin’s only chance at survival is to rely on the prowling cougar that Max commands, but that might be one risk she isn’t willing to take.
Gathering Mist by
Series: Kundigerin. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 70,870. Language: English. Published: April 6, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Romance » Suspense
Drawn into the danger that threatens Giselle, Scott must choose between his fear of what she is, or standing with her against encroaching evil.
Return to Hoffman Grove by
Series: Hoffman Grove, Book 2. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 70,720. Language: American English. Published: October 12, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Suspense
After a nine-year absence, a hot-head returns to his home town, older and wiser. Now he wants to win the heart of the girl he left behind. Instead he has to protect her from the danger that follows him.
Heart for Rent, with an Option by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 65,910. Language: English. Published: November 3, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
Is the attraction they share real? Or is it two people sharing grief?
Mist on the Meadow by
Series: Kundigerin, 1. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 82,970. Language: English. Published: March 26, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General
(4.00 from 2 reviews)
Wolf Harper needs a Kundigerin, "one who knows," to close his grandmother's estate and save the failing family business; instead, professional baker Marissa Maitland rattles skeletons in his family's closet and ignites a passion Wolf has never felt before. Has he been bewitched? **Awarded Honorable Mention - Writers Digest Ebook Awards for Fiction.**
Living Canvas by
Series: Hoffman Grove, Book 1. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 81,700. Language: English. Published: March 1, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
Audrey MacDougall's new boss is cleaning house and to make matters worse, he is a “person of interest” in the mysterious disappearance of a young girl 20 years ago. Greg Ellison offers Audrey a chance to break away and start over, but what is it about Greg that pulls her out of the real world and inside a painting with him?

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