Karen Chance, author portrait

Karen Chance

Karen Chance is the New York Times bestselling author of the Cassie Palmer series and the Midnight’s Daughter series. She has lived in France, the United Kingdom, and Hong Kong, but always comes back to America. She currently lives in Central Florida, the home of make-believe, which may explain a lot. 
Brave the Tempest
Skin Deep
Shadow's Bane
Ride the Storm
Reap the Wind
Masks
Tempt the Stars
Fury's Kiss
Hunt the Moon
Cassie Palmer Novels 1-5
Death's Mistress
Curse the Dawn
Buying Trouble
Midnight's Daughter
Embrace the Night
On the Prowl
Claimed By Shadow
Touch the Dark

Books

Brave the Tempest
Skin Deep
Shadow's Bane
Ride the Storm
Reap the Wind
Masks
Tempt the Stars
Fury's Kiss
Hunt the Moon
Cassie Palmer Novels 1-5
Death's Mistress
Curse the Dawn
Buying Trouble
Midnight's Daughter
Embrace the Night
On the Prowl
Claimed By Shadow
Touch the Dark

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