Karin Kallmaker Bücher

Bei einer Fahrt mit der Achterbahn sitzen sie zufällig nebeneinander: Laura Izmani und Helen Baynor. Auf dem höchsten Punkt bleibt die Achterbahn plötzlich stehen. Eine technische Panne. Die Zeit zieht sich. Panik steigt in Helen auf - sie leidet an Höhenangst. Laura versucht Helen abzulenken, fragt sie nach ihren Karriereplänen, ihren Zukunftsträumen. Und erzählt von ihren eigenen. Nach dieser Begegnung schlagen beide Frauen neue Wege ein. Laura wird eine erfolgreiche Gourmetköchin, Helen jongliert Kinder und Karriere und brilliert als Schauspielerin am Broadway. Zwanzig Jahre später begegnen sie einander wieder. Und Laura ist erneut von Helen fasziniert.

Romantische Balladen und heißer Jazz! Rett Jamison feiert als Jazzsängerin Triumphe. Eines Tages wird sie zum Klassentreffen eingeladen, organisiert von Cinny Keiler, Retts damaliger großer Liebe. Die persönlichen Worte auf der Einladung klingen verheißungsvoll und wecken Erinnerungen an leidenschaftliche Stunden. Zu diesem Klassentreffen erscheint auch Angelica Martinelli, inzwischen eine renommierte Krebsforscherin. Angelica war schon zu High-School-Zeiten in Rett verliebt, doch damals hatte Rett nur Cinny im Sinn ... »Romantisch, sexy, unterhaltsam und humorvoll!« WeiberDiwan

Nach einigen Jahren in Frankreich kehrt Syrah Ardani auf das Weingut ihrer Familie im sonnenverwöhnten Kalifornien zurück. Syrahs Vater, Anthony Ardani, ist ein renommierter Winzer, doch kein Geschäftsmann – das traditionsreiche Familienunternehmen steht vor dem Aus. In diesem Augenblick tritt Toni Blanchard auf den Plan. Die Finanzfachfrau von der Ostküste steht in dem Ruf, knallhart zu sein. Sie soll von Gerichts wegen prüfen, ob der Konkurs noch abzuwenden ist. Persönliche Rachefeldzüge und feingesponnene Intrigen verkomplizieren die Angelegenheit. Und dass Syrah und Toni sich zunächst nicht ausstehen können, macht die Dinge keineswegs einfacher.

Aus heiterem Himmel steht Holly Markhams Leben Kopf: Als sie sich mit einer gemobbten lesbischen Kollegin solidarisch erklärt, wird sie gefeuert. Clay, ihr Lebensgefährte, findet ihr Verhalten unüberlegt und unklug. Holly fällt aus allen Wolken. Sie gerät ins Nachdenken. Ihren Job als Versicherungsmathematikerin war sie ohnehin leid. Und Clay im Grunde auch. Holly beschließt, ihren Master in Mathematik zu machen und der Faszination nachzugehen, die Frauen auf sie ausüben. Und eines Abends begegnet ihr in einer Bar die schöne, geheimnisvolle Reyna ...

CJ ist cool. Erfolgreiche Immobilienmaklerin. Mit dunkler Vergangenheit und einem Faible für schöne Frauen. Doch bleibt es bei Affären. Verbindlichkeit ist ihre Sache nicht. Ihr Koffer ist stets gepackt. Eines Tages gerät CJ in eine Polizeikontrolle. Und muss wegen eines Verkehrsvergehens Sozialstunden ableisten. In einem Frauenhaus. Dort begegnet sie Karita Hanssen, die sich ehrenamtlich engagiert. Die beiden Frauen verlieben sich ineinander. Doch kann CJ sich wirklich auf Karita einlassen? Wer ist CJ überhaupt? Wie lautet ihr richtiger Name? Und wovor ist sie stets auf der Flucht? Wird sie sich den dunklen Schatten ihrer Vergangenheit stellen und ihrer Liebe zu Karita eine Chance geben?

\"Wir glauben an die Liebe. Wir glauben an Romantik. Wir glauben an erste Begegnungen, zweite Verabredungen, dritte Jahrestage und an Beziehungen, die ein Leben lang währen\" - so das Credo der boomenden Partneragentur \"Dein Herz sei mein\", die Marissa Chabot betreibt. Doch Marissas eigenes Liebesleben lässt viel zu wünschen übrig. Nachdem sie lange die falsche Frau angehimmelt hat, verliert Marissa ihr Herz an einen Urlaubsflirt: an die bildschöne Linda, mit der sie himmlische Stunden auf einer einsamen Insel in der Südsee verbringt. Doch nach dem Urlaub lässt die geheimnisvolle Schöne trotz aller Versprechungen nichts mehr von sich hören. Marissa versucht schließlich, Linda zu vergessen. Sie nimmt eine Herausforderung an, die ihre Leben von Grund auf verändert. Und macht sich von neuem auf die Suche nach der Frau ihrer Träume... Übersetzerin: Andrea Krug

Lebendig und Grenzenlos Südlich der hochaufragenden Gipfel der Grenzberge liegt ein Land voll farbenfroher Geschichte und unermesslicher natürlicher Schönheit. Seit unvorstellbaren Zeiten ist das Mwangibecken die Heimat einer Vielfalt unterschiedlichster Kulturen und Völker sowie mächtiger isolierter Stadtstaaten, die sich oftmals kaum für ihre Nachbarn interessiert haben. Doch das wechselhafte Schicksal sorgt für Veränderungen, welche sich auf die ganze Welt auswirken, sodass die Völker des Mwangi nun mit neuen Perspektiven nach innen wie nach außen blicken müssen. Der vorliegende Regionalband beschreibt die weite, gewaltige Landschaft des Mwangibeckens und seine lebendige Geschichte, die erkundet werden will. Magie, Monster und Intrigen warten!

"Every woman with a taste for great fiction knows that Karin Kallmaker cooks up the world's most delicious lesbian romances. The only problem is, her mouth-watering novels always leave you hungry for more. So, because you asked for it, more is exactly what's on the menu today!As a special treat, our gal-loving gourmet has whipped up a baker's dozen of scrumptious short stories - each one filled with your favorite characters and settings from her critically acclaimed bestsellers, In Every Port, Touchwood, Paperback Romance, Car Pool, Painted Moon, Wild Things, Embrace in Motion, Watermark, Making Up for Lost Time, and Unforgettable. Stories so rich with romance, we bet you can't read just one!"--Goodreads

Age difference -- in a highly popular love story.

Jessica's sexy adventurous travels end in a delightful erotic affair.

Games of chance, games of passion, games of love - roll the dice for a week in Las Vegas with games mistresses Radclyffe and Karin Kallmaker. Whether a public table or a back room invitational, the players want to score and everybody can't wait to go all in.

Book a passage on a sensual Mediterranean cruise with tour guides Radclyffe and Karin Kallmaker. Poolside, topside, below deck and ship-to-shore - grab a deck chair and feel the temperature climb.

In this sizzling sequel to the lesbian romance, "Touchwood", Teresa Mandrell comes to terms with the rude advertising executive, Rayann Germaine, who changed the course of her life

Scholar and award-winning author Faith Fitzgerald has every reason to be happy: a wealthy, charming man who adores her and a family cheering her marriage prospects. But from the moment she meets Eric’s sister, Sydney Van Allen, she knows her safe, predictable feelings for him are a shadow of what could be.Openly lesbian and running for Senator, Sydney can only succeed if she can live down her wild past. That means no liaisons, especially with the achingly alluring woman on her brother’s arm who looks at her with confusion—and desire.

"Jackie Frakes is a talented architectural intern whose life has fallen into unsatisfying patterns, both personally and professionally. Renowned artist Leah Beck is exhibited in galleries nationwide. But her life has darkened with the death of her lover, Sharla. Trapped by a mountain snow storm over Thanksgiving weekend, Jackie is rescued by Leah. The snowbound weekend in Leah's cabin shakes the very foundations of Jackie's life. As for Leah, Jackie provides renewal and inspiration for her work. And the exhibition of PAINTED MOON, her new series, will reveal Leah as never before, as a lesbian artist. With their relationship increasingly torn by conflict and misunderstanding, the winter weekend together will surely be their last. Then intervention comes ... from a most unlikely source."--Publisher's description

Anidyr Bycall is frozen in her past, regretting words never spoken to the woman she loves and the one impulsive act that cost her all her dreams. Running from the courts of public and academic opinion in Fairbanks, she has landed in Key West. The nights are hot but she is colder than the glaciers she once explored.Tending bar by night, she spends her days immersed in the research of her only remaining passion in the ice fields of Alaska. But trends may be improving when news from home hints that those she harmed may have moved on, and she can at least recover the papers and books she left behind. The respect and affection she once saw in Eve Cambra's eyes is gone beyond recall.When a few innocent questions raise Ani's doubts about what really happened three years ago, she realizes she may have a chance to clear her name and reclaim her career. But there's no data to suggest that Eve has thawed and that the fire they once shared can be rekindled.In this romantic story of the icy north, Karin Kallmaker explores the passion that can melt even a frozen heart.

As a Solopreneur, you can take control of your life, use your unique talents, and choose the work you love. But avoiding the pitfalls of being your own boss can be a challenge. Money-Smart Solopreneur gives you the essential knowledge, tools and inspiration you need to live a successful Solopreneur life as a full- or part-time freelancer, independent contractor, or side-hustler in the on-demand economy.In plain English, personal finance expert and host of the Money Girl podcast Laura D. Adams cover legal, financial, and tax issues you need to know to stay out of trouble. You'll learn how to manage variable income, use an automatic money system, and create a self-employed benefits package that meets your needs. Laura's smart tips and chapter exercises show you how to earn more, manage the unexpected, and reach your financial goals. You'll come away empowered to build your solo business and create long-lasting financial security.

Autumn Bradley used the magic in her hands to save Ursula Columbine from the darkness that hunts for her. But the ordeal of her rescue has left Ursula's mind blank and her powers dimmed. Autumn only knows that it is up to her to hide the defenseless Ursula.Darkness has spilled into Kelly Dove's life. She will use all her strength, no matter the cost to anyone, for what her dreams seem to promise: Ursula hers again.Taylor St. Claire risked faith and spirit to save Ursula but failed. No longer cleric, no longer priestess, Taylor's bitterness threatens to consume her completely. From the ancient music that haunts them all comes a clue in the search for Ursula, and Kelly seems only too eager to help. But the face of Ursula's captor is not the woman Taylor expects.The second volume of the Tunnel of Light trilogy continues the explosive journey of passion, heartbreak and triumph.

SUGAR SORENSON'S LIFE HAS JUST GONE UP IN FLAMES... ...Literally. Struggling to make ends meet, Sugar has invested everything into Cake Dreams by Sugar with hopes of becoming the most sought-after designer of event desserts in Seattle. Working - and baking - night and day to perfect her business and her chances of winning a large bake-off prize, she's not prepared for disaster. Within a few hours she's got no place to live and no business, not even a bag of flour or a measuring cup. Support arrives in the form of an empathetic Victim's Advocate social worker named Tree, a hunky, charming firefighter named Charlie, and a dynamic, ambitious local TV producer. She's Emily, and the first of the trio to make a serious play for Sugar in the morning, Sugar in the evening, and Sugar in the afternoon. After years as a single lesbian who couldn't get a heartbeat from any woman anywhere, all this attention has Sugar's head spinning. Forced to live with her ailing, homophobic grandmother, she has no idea how she'll get to know any of these new women in her life. They all offer changed circumstances, stability and a hope at forever. But which one will she choose? FINDING MS. RIGHT IS NO PIECE OF CAKE.

The night Autumn Bradley died... ...she met the woman of her destiny: the fire-haired woman who sends Autumn back to her dying body and thereafter mysteriously haunts Autumn's dreams. Getting by with sleight of hand and other quick-fingered magic tricks, Autumn has no memory of her life before the age of 17. In the years since only a medieval choral chant has stirred her memory. Life's shadows reach for her. But she resists with the power that dances in her hands. Ursula Columbine begins a journey... ...to join Kelly, the woman she loves. Leaving the protection of a powerful circle that has sheltered her all her life, she is immediately exposed and threatened by a hungry darkness that craves something only the naive Ursula can give.

Motion picture producer Selena Ryan has the Fame and fortune and her integrity. Her reputation for playing fair in an industry rife with games has earned her respect from other producers, writers, and actors.She’s learned the lesson that plenty of people would like to use her to get what they want―a starring role or some other way into the movies. Burned badly by actress Jennifer Lamont, who used her and left her with a devastating aftermath, she’s wary of everyone related to the industry.When Gail Welles literally lands in Selena’s lap, she suspects another ploy. Jennifer’s sudden arrival back in her life is equally ill-timed and suspect. On the verge of producing her biggest film to date, Selena wants everyone to leave her alone, even if that means living without love.Lights, camera and action are the backdrop for this lesbian romance novel of taking chances by Golden Crown and Lambda Literary award-winning author Karin Kallmaker .

Brandy Monsoon is looking for love. Since there’s never a shortage of casual playmates at the tropical resort where she works, most of the time she gets it, too. And if Brandy tires of the perpetually curious―but primarily straight―women, there’s always her best friend Tess for a friendly encounter.When an all-lesbian tour group arrives for a week, Brandy is sure she’ll be in paradise on earth. Among the guests is lesbian celebrity comic Celine Griffin, who has an obvious interest in an after-dinner Brandy. Celine and Brandy do find explosive pleasure together,―so why does Brandy feel as if that’s no longer enough for happiness?With days and nights so delicious…who cares about tomorrow?

Sarah MacNeil is about to put her heart in the hands of a beautiful woman who could be her salvation...or her ruin!Surfing high on the wave of lesbian chic, author/screenwriter Melissa Hartley is deliciously dangerous. She knows the right people, goes to all the right parties, says all the right things. When she meets the quiet, elegant Sarah MacNeil at a hotel bar, Melissa makes all the right moves to get Sarah to her bed, then makes all the right promises to convince the usually cautious young attorney to come live with her in San Francisco.Totally captivated for the first time in her life, Sarah surrenders herself completely. Blinded by the glow of Melissa's white-hot sensuality, is Sarah setting herself up for a total meltdown?

Big city girl in a small town—Liddy Peel has culture shock. Marian Pardoo, Reference Librarian for the Iowa City Public Library, would be happy if the woman she’s loved for years wasn’t already married. Annoyed by the thoughtless out-of-town Liddy, she isn’t prepared for the seething passion that erupts when Liddy careens into her meticulously controlled life.Liddy has run two thousand miles from a devastating love affair. Now the idea of spending the sweltering summer watching the corn grow is driving her mad. Finding herself lusting after Marian the Librarian seems like yet another cosmic jest at her hopeless love life. The only thing that keeps her sane is the coffee.In a town where everybody knows your name, the names of your exes, pets, and your third grade teacher, Marian is thankful that she and Liddy at least don’t have an ex-girlfriend in common.One degree of separation is too close for comfort.A hilarious, erotic and insightful story of a close-knit community in America's Heartland from master storyteller Karin Kallmaker.

Lambda Literary Award Winner!Sabrina Starling doesn't need love. She has fame as a brilliant violinist and unlimited options for female company. Nothing can shake her -- except the memory of her very first love. Knowing that neither the teenaged nor adult Jorie will ever return her feelings, Sabrina has escaped into her music and the arms of other women.When injury leaves her temporarily unable to perform, Sabrina finally finds the one woman who could free her forever from the memory of those stolen Hawaiian nights with Jorie. There's one problem. The object of Sabrina's desire, Diana, is deeply in love with Pam, the woman who has shared her life for the past eighteen years.A family funeral calls Sabrina home to the islands, but she no long believes that the gentle breezes and possible welcome in Jorie's eyes can repair the lives she's shattered, including her own.Karin Kallmaker's searing novel of innocent first love and dangerous seduction joins an unparalleled string of critically acclaimed bestsellers that earned her the title of Undisputed Mistress of Lesbian Romance.

Ninety minutes, twice a day. Five days a week. And they hate each other.Car pool heaven turns into car pool hell when Anthea Rossignole realizes her lover is having an affair with the other woman sharing their daily commute. Anthea’s corporate career as a cost analyst is the only thing keeping her together. Now she’s looking for someone to share the long drive in the Bay Area’s notorious traffic.Shay Sumoto desperately needs a car pool. Though wildly overqualified, the environmental biologist takes a job testing well samples to keep body and soul together. The debt from her father’s terminal illness and the loss of their company have left her with no money and no sense of humor.When Shay and Anthea begin carpooling together, their instant antipathy gets even worse. But when Shay uncovers alarming test results in her work–information that could cost both of them their jobs–Anthea is the only person she trusts for advice.

What if you had the power to change the past -- but doing so would destroy your future? Thirteen years have passed since the fiery explosion that killed seven people and shattered the lives of thousands more, but Amanda Martin is unable to forgive herself for her part in the tragedy. Deep in the hills of Arizona, she lets time pass her by, but the torrential rains fail to wash away her pain. During a storm unlike any other, she goes to the aid of a woman caught in the resulting flood. After a daring rescue that nearly claims both their lives, Amanda has no choice but to offer the stranger the safety of her hogan for one night. The next day, she vows, the hapless woman will be out of her life and she will go back to her isolated, private world of regrets. When the mud is washed away, a shattered Amanda recognizes her guest--one of the seven the whole world had watched die. The mysterious, compelling Sharon may hold the secrets Amanda needs to fix all the mistakes of her past, but Sharon is no ordinary woman, and their growing feelings for each other no ordinary love. Originally written under the pen name Laura Adams, Karin Kallmaker's uplifting tale of sacrifice, redemption and all-too human emotions continues the story of hope and love begun in the critically acclaimed Night Vision.

Dina Rowland knows she doesn't have to like her clients -- her job is to make them rich. Her superiors at the investment firm have made it clear that her success with the finances of internationally famous designer Leo Goranson will make or break her career. So she ignores her famous client's debauched lifestyle and crude overtures, and concentrates all her attention on the business at hand. Until she meets Leo's exquisite new model ... Christabel.While the uncaring fashion world focuses only on Christabel's breathtaking beauty, Dina is inexplicably drawn by her strange vulnerability ... her sad eyes full of unanswered questions. Because all the women in her family have suffered through short unhappy lives, Christabel expects no more for herself. Resigned to a brief existence of pain and cruelty, her only desire is to leave a mark on the world before she leaves it.Intrigued and fascinated, Dina extends a friendly, hand to the mysterious young woman -- never suspecting that Christabel's touch will rock the foundations of her carefully planned life ... and leave her wanting more.

The book offers a delightful collection of dessert recipes perfect for holiday gatherings, featuring a variety of sweet treats that cater to all tastes. Each recipe is designed to inspire creativity and joy in the kitchen, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to elevate their festive celebrations. The emphasis is on indulgence and celebration, encouraging readers to explore new flavors and presentation styles while enjoying the process of baking and sharing delicious desserts.

Brandy et Tess sont professeurs de sport dans un hôtel-club, sur une île tropicale du golfe du Mexique. Le temps y est parfois long et les rencontres, féminines ou masculines, rarement satisfaisantes. Leurs petits jeux entre amies sont donc idéals, en attendant de trouver l’âme sœur.Brandy est ravie lorsqu’arrive un groupe de trois cents lesbiennes. Ces petits jeux lui apparaissent soudain bien fades, face à la perspective d’une soirée en compagnie de l’attirante Céline.Pourtant le lendemain, malgré une nuit mémorable, elle est perplexe : et si, finalement, ce qui n’était qu’un pis-aller dissimulait autre chose ?Osera-t-elle avouer ses sentiments à Tess ?