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Thanks for stopping by. I’m Karla Brandenburg, I’m married, and had the privilege of raising two children. Now I get to enjoy grandchildren. My assistant is an orange tabby, lovingly referred to as “the blonde cat.”
Raised on the gothic romances of Victoria Holt, I also enjoyed reading Stephen King and Rod Serling, which influences bring supernatural elements into the contemporary romances that I write. I’m a card-carrying cookie-holic and while I don’t like coffee as a rule, I do like all those fun flavors you can get in the individual serving pods. When I’m not at home in Illinois (where I’ve lived all of my life in various of Chicago’s suburbs) I enjoy travel, and many of those places crop up in the stories I write.
Reviewed by Cheryl Schopen for Readers' Favorite
Heart for Rent, with an Option by Karla Brandenburg follows both Michelle and Keith as they enter each other’s lives. Keith has been renting Michelle’s house for the last six months in order to be close to his dying mother while he works on his most recent book. When Michelle returns from France to be there for her unborn niece and sister, she decides to let Keith stay as long as his mother needs him. Now living together, Michelle and Keith find it difficult to ignore their obvious attraction for each other. Things get even more complicated when secrets are revealed that threaten to put Michelle in danger.
This book was a pleasant surprise. Since the first half was focused on the romance and the relationship between Michelle and Keith, I was caught off guard when the plot turned into this suspenseful mystery. It definitely wasn’t your typical romance novel, which made it unique and enjoyable to read. I thought the writing was great, and the plot really built up to this unexpected mystery, which had me on the edge of my seat, wondering how it was going to end. Even though the romance between Michelle and Keith was fast-paced, it was heartwarming and definitely had me rooting for them to make it work throughout the book. With its unique plot and endearing romance, Heart for Rent, with an Option will surprise and entertain fans of this genre. Karla Brandenburg has gained a new fan, and I am looking forward to reading her other books.
