Books with author Karen O'Connor

Ruby Carmichael is your typical teenage girl, trying to ignore the unusual fact she sees ghosts. After she almost kills someone, she discovers she isn't so typical and has abilities and responsibilities she's never dreamed of.After almost ending the life of her school crush at a dance, Ruby is humiliated and confused. She isn't prepared for the revelation that she's fated to join the School of Exorcists, a mysterious school that trains young Senders in the art of crossing over the undead and protecting the world from dark magic forces.In this fast paced teen and YA paranormal romance and adventure series, Ruby meets Andreas, an undead member of the School, who introduces her to the weird and magically freaky world of the School of Exorcists.It's not long before Ruby also meets Zander Ford and falls in love. The road to happiness is thwarted by unstable ghosts, dark magic crazed family members and Ruby's own fears that magic and romance don't combine well.There's also the issue of Jarrod Deveral, a handsome but dangerous magic using soul freezer, who lingers in Ruby's mind. With the romance heating up between Ruby and Zander, she can't ignore the issue that her birth parents are causing trouble by using dark magic.But when Ruby and her new friends come under attack from dark magic, she must draw on her new found powers to save herself and the School she has grown to love.Initiation, Book 1 in the School of Exorcists teen and YA paranormal romance and adventure series, features fast-paced action, romance, magic and mystery.Q & A with the AuthorQ - How would you describe The School of Exorcists series?A - The School of Exorcists is a mix of teen and YA romance and adventure, sc-fi and fantasy, with lots of paranormal bumps along the way. I've always enjoyed reading books aimed at teens and young adults, especially coming of age series best sellers, they speak to my own inner teen, so you'll find lots of this throughout the series.Q - Why did you want to write paranormal romance and adventure novels?A - I love thinking about love and reimagining my own teenage years, making them much more exciting! This series has been ten years in the writing and Ruby Carmichael and her paranormal adventures and romance can now be released for others to immerse themselves into. I wanted to write young teen and young adult books that engaged and excited readers of all ages and I hope The School of Exorcists has achieved that.Q - What does it mean to you when readers buy your books?A - I get a huge smile on my face, it great to know people enjoy my writing. Paranormal romance and adventure books can get a bad rap, too much Twilight and not enough action, but I will always enjoy this type of writing, and if I never sell another book and the best seller list isn't for me, I will still write paranormal books because I love them. The School of Exorcists has so many stories to tell, lots of undead, plenty of ghosts and magic by the bucket load. The School is going to keep me busy for years, and I hope readers will enjoy this journey with me.The School of Exorcists Teen and Young Adult Paranormal Romance and Adventure series categories:- Teen and YA Romance Ghosts- Teen and YA Fantasy Series- Paranormal Books for Teens and Young Adults- Free teen and YA paranormal and Fantasy Book- Coming of Age Series- Free Young Adult paranormal and Fantasy Book

Speaker and author Karen O'Connor urges her post-fifty friends to "laugh and love all the way home to the Father's house." With humor and wisdom, Karen shares personal and gathered stories about the blessings of surviving and surpassing middle-age.Gettin' Old Ain't for Wimps overflows with candor and helps the boomin' baby boomer market celebrate with:funny stories of the antics and adventures of getting older"conversations with God" for a deeper prayer lifehopeful words for the tough timesFor those who have already traded in their wimp status for a more courageous existence or those still wondering about the future, this delightful read affirms that the latter decades are filled with God's promises and joys.

Bestselling author Karen O'Connor offers humorous senior moments from the digital world to make you smile. These short stories, fun quotes, insightful Scriptures, and brief prayers encourage you to keep laughing while you figure out all the new gadgets that come along. Have you...looked for the "any" key after being instructed to "press any key"?kicked up a fuss when the printer didn't work...only to find it wasn't plugged in?talked into the TV remote because you thought it was your cell phone?You're not alone! With plenty of encouragement and simple tips for navigating new technology, My Senior Moments Have Gone High-Tech will bolster your confidence. You can successfully tackle today's gizmos to keep in close touch with your friends and family—and especially your grandkids.

Bestselling author Karen O’Connor offers humorous senior moments from the digital world to make you smile. These short stories, fun quotes, insightful Scriptures, and brief prayers encourage you to keep laughing while you figure out all the new gadgets that come along. Have you…looked for the “any” key after being instructed to “press any key”?kicked up a fuss when the printer didn’t work…only to find it wasn’t plugged in?talked into the TV remote because you thought it was your cell phone?You’re not alone! With plenty of encouragement and simple tips for navigating new technology, My Senior Moments Have Gone High-Tech will bolster your confidence. You can successfully tackle today’s gizmos to keep in close touch with your friends and family—and especially your grandkids.

A new job. A haunted house. A ghost with a problem.Lorna Shadow wants to be the best personal assistant she can be to the rich and aristocratic. The trouble is, the ghosts she sees have other plans for her.Gifted with a rare ability to see restless spirits, Lorna treads a thin line between offering the ghosts help and not getting caught talking to thin air!When the sad, lonely ghost of Beatrice Galbraith appears in Lorna's new place of work and reveals she was murdered, Lorna is determined to get justice for her.To do that, she must hunt for the truth, question numerous suspects, and make sure her employer doesn’t figure out the one ability she never puts on her resume. With the help of her ghost-sensing dog, Flipper, and her ditzy best friend, Helen, she’s determined to get to the truth.If Lorna fails to help Beatrice she’ll be trapped forever and a killer will go free. But if she uses her gift to right a wrong, Lorna could lose her job and potentially her life.Enjoy reading this fun cozy ghost mystery, which involves close friendships, tasty treats over a mug of tea, the cute antics of a ghost-sensing dog, and just a hint of a future romance and a dash of magical realism. What readers have to say about the book:“A fun, fast and cute read.” Amazon review.“I can't wait to read another book by this talented author.” Amazon review.“I really enjoyed this book. It was funny and serious and it was very hard to put down. I will be excited to get the next book of the series. Great reading.” Amazon review.“Recommend these books to everyone.” Amazon review.“Loved this book. Couldn't put it down till I finished it then bought the next one. It was a lot of fun.” Amazon review.This is the first book in the Lorna Shadow cozy ghost paranormal series. Other books include:Ghostly SecretsGhostly GamesGhostly AffairsGhostly BusinessGhostly RulesGhostly WavesGhostly PlayGhostly ProposalGhostly VowsGhostly FrightGhostly Hunt

A watery death. A ghost with four legs and a tail. And a heap of suspects.Lorna Shadow, Helen, and Flipper have just begun to enjoy life in their new house with Zach, Jessie the dog, and Gunner, when an exciting job offer arrives.They head off to work in the glorious county of Cornwall to enjoy their new jobs by the sea. Yet when they arrive, they find an exhausted widow, a sneaky assistant, a mistress, and a mysterious death. And when there’s a mystery, there’s often a ghost.When Lorna learns that the death of Blake Carlisle wasn’t accidental, she's determined to discover what happened to him. His murder deserves to be solved so he can be at rest.But was his affair with a younger woman the reason for his murder? Or did a relative want him out of the way to lay claim to the family fortune? There’s a killer hiding in broad daylight and Lorna must find the truth. Bring on the sleuthing, cups of tea, treats, and even a glass of wine this time.With trouble brewing at home and a possible marriage proposal on the cards (but for who?), Lorna has a lot of distractions. And it's not helped by Helen's not so secret relationship with Gunner and poor Flipper getting sick every time he boards the family yacht.If she fails in her sleuthing task, a killer could go free and a ghost will never find peace.Enjoy this fun-filled cozy ghost mystery. Meet a friendly ghost dog and puzzle through the clues to discover the murderer and help a ghost get justice.What readers have to say about Ghostly Waves:“Such a great cozy mystery! These are such well-written characters that I wish I could meet them.” Amazon review“The plot is woven to have twists and turns that will keep you entertained throughout.” Amazon review“This is a fast-paced story that will keep you guessing until the end. I really enjoyed it.” Amazon review“This series seems to get better with each book. This fast paced mystery is full of humor and twists.” Amazon reviewThis is book 7 in the Lorna Shadow cozy ghost paranormal mystery series. Other books include:Ghostly MannersGhostly SecretsGhostly GamesGhostly AffairsGhostly BusinessGhostly RulesGhostly WavesGhostly PlayGhostly ProposalGhostly VowsGhostly FrightGhostly Hunt