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Karen Lenfestey, a Midwest Writer’s Fellowship winner, writes “happy endings with a twist.”

Karen has a bachelor's degree in advertising from Purdue University and a master's degree in counseling from its rival school, Indiana University. (Please don't ask her to choose favorites!) During the week, she advises students, on the weekends, she writes and on vacations, she loves to travel.

She is active on Goodreads and Facebook and she loves to hear from readers on her website, www.karensnovels.com.

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Why Change?

It’s safe to say I hate change. I’m still eating the same thing for breakfast (cold cereal with blueberries)
that I did five years ago. I’m still hanging out with the women I met at a new moms group, even though
our babies are nearly grown. I’m still living in Indiana, the state I moved to when I was a toddler, even
though I’ve always dreamed of living somewhere warm in the winter.

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“They took turns stepping over a pile of cracked leather purses to get to the women’s department. Kate wrinkled her nose at the donated shoes—sandals, flats, boots—all in dull shades. She preferred her shoes new, of course, and always with at least a two-inch heel to compensate for her height. Joely sorted through a long row of tops. Her face brightened when she discovered a floral-patterned blouse. “These colors remind me of the lilacs I’m painting for my new client. She’s a heart surgeon and appears to have everything—an amazing career, a house decorated with antique furniture, a Jaguar in the garage. . . .” She held the material”
Karen Lenfestey, A Sister's Promise

“head rested on her pulled up knees and dark hair hid her face, but there was no mistaking that despair rocked her small frame.”
Karen Lenfestey, Next Door Secrets

“against her body.”
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