Karen Jones Gowen

Lighting Candles in the Snow Karen Jones Gowen

"A modern woman's story, starring the Three Ds: Divorce, Dieting and Dating, in that order.... As the story unwinds, Karoline makes her way home in more ways than one." ~Mirka Breen, author The Voice of Thunder

Newly divorced Karoline London needs to heal and find her normal again, as older sister Suzie keeps reminding her. But what does Suzie know about divorce? She has the perfect husband and seven gorgeous children, while Karoline had six years married to a man tormented by addictions.

When Karoline meets handsome Zac Kline, things just might be looking up. Until she learns about a tragic event in ex-husband Jeremy's childhood that explains old complications, while creating new ones; complications which threaten to further obstruct Karoline's difficult path back to herself. (Caution: Due to the serious themes in Lighting Candles in the Snow it, unlike Gowen's other work, contains profanity as well as scenes that may be too graphic for some readers.)

"Karoline doesn't know what she wants and dithers, until she knows exactly what she wants, and then she won't take no for an answer. Once she figures things out...she becomes ferocious and driven and purposeful. It is lovely to watch her blossom and you end with hope, budding love and happiness." ~Lost Inside the Covers

"Gowen mixes the elements of divorce, Karoline's feelings of self-worth, dating, and family into a story you will not be able to put down. From heartache to hope, from trauma to triumph, Gowen has created a story that will bring you to tears and then lift your spirits with laugh-out-loud moments." ~Thoughts in Progress

"Lighting Candles in the Snow was written with families in mind--the writing style was very good and kept my interest. The book took you through the trials and tribulations of Karoline London before, during, and after her divorce. The wonderful recipes included at the end of each chapter were a nice addition." ~Silver's Reviews