Karen Witemeyer
Karen Witemeyer is a bestselling author of historical romance novels, known for her warmhearted stories with a flair for humor, feisty heroines, and swoon-worthy Texas heroes. She grew up in California and moved to Texas to study psychology at Abilene Christian University, where she met her husband. Her books are primarily set in Texas during the mid- to late 1800s. She has won numerous awards for her work, including the Christy Award, Carol Award, and HOLT Medallion. Witemeyer is also a popular speaker and active on social media.
Awards
['Christy Award for Short Form fiction (2022)', 'Christy Award for Best Historical Romance (nominee, 2014)', 'Will Rogers Medallion Award in Western Romance', "RWA Faith, Hope, & Love Reader's Choice Award", 'ACFW Carol Award', 'HOLT Medallion', "National Reader's Choice Award", "Inspirational Reader's Choice Award", "#1 Readers' Favorite Christian Historical Author in 2023 by Family Fiction Magazine"]
Notable Works
['Short-Straw Bride', 'Stealing the Preacher', 'A Tailor-Made Bride', 'Cloaked in Beauty', 'If the Boot Fits', 'Fairest of Heart']
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