Thank you FORBES. I’m always so grateful to share the behind-the-scenes stories and inspiration for creating my movies, books, and now audio projects! I’m humbled and honored by this fabulous feature. I loved sharing my journey about how Audible hired me to write its one and only full-cast Christmas rom-com for 2022, ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS CAORL. I’m thrilled and thankful to be part of Audible’s Holiday Romance Collection.
KAREN SCHALER FEATURED IN FORBES READ HERE
This year I also released my sixth rom-com holiday novel LOVE ALWAYS, CHRISTMAS that’s a #1 Best Seller on Amazon and Barnes and Noble.
Both stories are so close to my heart. Here’s more!
FULL CAST AUDIBLE ORIGINAL: ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS CAROL: LINK
Celebrate the magic and music of the season with this scripted holiday romance by Emmy Award-winning writer Karen Schaler!
Rachel Rinehart’s Christmas season is on the brink of disaster when her record label suddenly drops her, threatening to end her music career. Then she receives a mysterious Christmas card, and everything starts to change…
Inside the card are lyrics to a classic Christmas carol urging her to return home to Crystal Falls, the snowy mountain town she left behind 15 years ago.
Once she arrives in Crystal Falls, a stroke of fate brings her face-to-face with her first love, Matt Meyers, who’s now a devoted single dad. Rachel continues to receive mysterious cards filled with Christmas carol lyrics and clues she must follow—all leading her back to Matt. Is it the work of a hometown matchmaker, or could it be Christmas magic? And will the music and majesty of the season help Rachel discover where she truly belongs?
©2022 Karen Schaler (P)2022 Audible Originals
Libby is planning to spend the holidays alone until a mysterious Christmas card takes her on a life-changing journey where she discovers a family she didn’t know she had and a love she was never expecting to find…
Libby Larson’s Christmas wish is to get the holidays over as fast as possible. After losing her mom, her only family, she’s bah humbugging Christmas, while desperately trying to save her childhood Seattle home.
But when Libby finds a twenty-year-old unopened Christmas card addressed to her mom, what she discovers inside takes her to the snowy mountain town of Holly Peak.
As family secrets start to unravel, Libby must rely on Holly Peak’s handsome town manager, Adam Thompson, to help her find answers while reluctantly participating in the town’s quirky Christmas traditions.
In the midst of merrymaking and mistletoe, Libby’s life is forever changed when this Christmas brings her the gift of a family and true love.
Bonus Content: Includes exclusive Christmas recipes from Love Always, Christmas.
LOVE ALWAYS, CHRISTMAS is an uplifting, feel-good Christmas romance that will appeal to fans of Debbie Macomber, Susan Mallery, RaeAnne Thayne, and Christina Lauren.
5-Star Reviews! Readers & Reviewers are Falling in Love with Karen Schaler’s Christmas Romances!
“How A Christmas Prince [Netflix] screenwriter Karen Schaler became a holiday publishing darling.” —Entertainment Weekly
“Karen Schaler writes stories that are bursting with Christmas charm!” —Jenny Hale, USA Today bestselling author.
“I loved this book! It had a story that was just a joy to read, but also had such heart, and humor and an abundance of Christmas!” Patricia R – Goodreads
“This book was everything for my Christmas loving heart. I smiled, laughed, and even teared up as I read through this story connecting with the people and the town. I could picture the characters so clearly and the ups and downs they faced throughout the book kept me reading right to the end…. It’s a journey I’ll return to every year.” Eric M – NetGalley
“A beautiful story about life, love, and family. Second chances in life are hard to find but they feature prominently here as does Christmas. I loved this book. Devoured in one day.” Peggy D – Goodreads
“Karen Schaler has Christmas down pat, and each of her stories is unique in its own right! This one has all the small-town feels, with a cozy mystery, and a clean romance thrown in. There are twists and turns up to the very ending.” Yvie F – NetGalley
“LOVE ALWAYS, CHRISTMAS was so much fun! I love Christmas books that throw tinsel at a tree in big handfuls and Karen Schaler’s books always hit the mark! Enjoyed this one! 5/5 stars.” Kat K – Library Thing
“For Schaler, creating these fantastical holiday stories comes naturally.”—Money
“This was absolutely delightful. The plot was well-paced and captivating from start to finish. The characters were charming and witty. I highly recommend this fun and quick holiday read! Jessica M – NetGalley
“I thought the whole story was amazing. I honestly didn’t want this book to end. I can’t wait to see what this author comes up with next..” Courtney C – Goodreads