Meet the Author

Hi, I’m Karla

I’m a bestselling contemporary romance author who refuses to read or write anything without a happily ever after. I live in Michigan with my husband and our two sons, where I spend my days writing love stories filled with big emotions, slow-burn chemistry, and characters who feel a little too real… in the best way.

Before writing full-time, I majored in Advertising and Public Relations at Grand Valley State University and worked in senior healthcare, experiences that shaped both my work ethic and the heart behind my stories.

I’m also a diehard Michigan Wolverines fan, a lifelong romance reader, and when I’m not drafting a new book, you’ll probably find me book binding, coloring, or avoiding the laundry.

This website is a space for romance readers who love comfort reads, emotional journeys, and characters that stick with you long after the last page.

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If you’re new here and wondering where to start, I recommend checking out the Reading Order page—it’ll guide you right to the perfect first book.

Thanks for being here! I hope you find a story that feels like home 🤍

POP QUIZ!

A little pop quiz, because why not?
Choose your answers and see how close you get… bonus points if we match.

01. My Favorite Comfort Food? 

a. Orange chicken from Panda Express
b. A big bowl of mac and cheese
c. Tacos, any day of the week
d. A home-cooked classic

I'll take any of the above

02. My all-time favourite football player?

A. Tom Brady
B. Aaron Rodgers
C. Peyton Manning
D. Patrick Mahomes

My forever #1

03. The TV show I can rewatch forever?

a. Grey’s Anatomy
b. Friday Night Lights
c. Friends
d. Buffy the Vampire Slayer

#TeamSpike

04. My all-time favorite candy?

a. Sour Patch Kids
b. Anything Chocolate
c. Sour Gummy Worms
d. Nerd Gummy Clusters

However, I will accept all of the above

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  • “Her writing possesses a rare quality: the ability to shift seamlessly from moments of genuine humor to scenes that strike straight at the heart.”

    — The Jenny Edit

  • Person reading a book outdoors, wearing rings and a dark jacket, with text visible on the pages.

  • A person holding a book titled 'Head Over Heels' by Karla Sorensen, featuring a cover image of a smiling couple touching foreheads outdoors, sunlight in the background.

  • “Karla's writing continues to be a source of comfort for me. Her books are always top tier.”

    — The Love Librarian

  • A man and woman about to kiss outdoors with greenery in the background.

  • Book titled 'Lessons in Heartbreak' by Karla Sorensen, featuring a smiling man with wavy hair and blue eyes on the cover, with a beige textured notebook, a black pen, and a wooden tray nearby on a white surface.

  • “Karla nails that blend of sharp banter… a delicious slow burn, and characters who grow in the most satisfying ways.”

    — Haley’s Next Page

  • A person holding a tablet displaying a book cover titled 'FOCUSED' by Karla Sorensen, with a black-and-white photo of a man and woman close together, in front of a white textured surface.

  • A person reading a book while holding a disposable coffee cup, resting on a textured surface with natural light.

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