Author: Karen Randau

  • The Role of “Town Square”

    My most recent books are in the Peach Blossom Romantic Suspense series, set in the fictional town of Peach Blossom, Oklahoma. There are currently four books in the series, and I’m working on a fifth. A central location in Peach Blossom is the town square. In the heart of Peach Blossom, the town square breathes…

  • Why I Write Christian Romantic Suspense

    Brace yourself for a dive into a genre that keeps me burning the midnight oil – Christian romantic suspense. It’s a captivating blend of faith, heart-pounding suspense, and swoon-worthy romance that leaves me breathless until the very last page. I stepped into writing the genre with my Peach Blossom Romantic Suspense series, but the path…

  • Prickly truths & fragrant whispers: a springtime metaphor for life

    As April unfolds, I’m struck by a metaphor for life’s unique blend of beauty and challenges. In my home state of Arizona, I love when March and April launch the spectacular flowering season for cacti. It starts with the yellow, orange, red, and magenta blossoms on prickly pears, followed by a bounty of other flowers.…

  • Let’s Celebrate March!

    Let’s Celebrate March!

    Great to see you here today! I’m in the mood to celebrate. Will you celebrate with me? March is Women’s History Month in the U.S., intended to celebrate the contributions of women in American history. We also have “National Days.” For fun, I looked up observances for today, March 5, here: https://nationaltoday.com/march-5-holidays/. Of the 18 listed,…

  • Love Is In The Air!

    🌹 Eric and I celebrated our 35th anniversary in January, after meeting when I was moving into an apartment and he was helping someone move out. She had more help, so he started helping me instead. We married four months later. 💘 We spent our honeymoon at the historic El Tovar Lodge at the Grand Canyon.…

  • CHARACTER INTERVIEW: Savannah Douglas

    We’re here with Savannah Douglas, co-protagonist in my upcoming inspirational romantic suspense novel, LAST STOP, book #4 in my award-winning Peach Blossom Romantic Suspense series. Savannah, can you explain the significance of the title? Savannah: Certainly. The title encapsulates my personal journey. From the time I was 5 years old, my life had been a…

  • CHARACTER INTERVIEW: ZACH GLEASON

    We’re here with Deputy Zach Gleason, co-protagonist in my upcoming inspirational romantic suspense novel, LAST STOP, book #4 in my award-winning Peach Blossom Romantic Suspense series. Zach, welcome. To begin, could you share a bit about your background? Zach: Thanks for having me. My childhood in Tulsa was filled with joy. Dad instilled in me…

  • Unveiling LAST STOP

    Welcome, dear readers, to the enchanting town of Peach Blossom, Oklahoma, where secrets linger and love blooms amidst the fragrance of peaches. Today, we unveil the heart-pounding inspirational romantic suspense set in this iconic town. LAST STOP is the fourth book in my award-winning Peach Blossom Romantic Suspense series. Let’s talk about the inspiration behind…

  • Book Review: Double Take by Lynette Eason

    Book Review: Double Take by Lynette Eason

    I was blessed to receive a review copy of Lynette Eason’s new inspirational romantic suspense novel, Double Take, and I thoroughly enjoyed this first book in her Lake City Heroes series! It’s a nail biter, that’s for sure. In this big-brother-of-best-friend trope, the story starts with a bang (a click really), and it’s non-stop action…

  • A Holiday Blessing For You!

    A Holiday Blessing For You!

    May this holiday season be full of surprises and cheers, simply because you deserve the best. We like to celebrate stuff here in the U.S.A., and we even have a national day to honor cupcakes! Really. It’s on December 15. Since there’s a fancy cupcake in the first scene of my new book, Deadly Christmas…