Florence Karsner

Florence Love Karsner

Hello there! I’m Florence Love Karsner, author of several published novels, including an Amazon #1 Best Seller, Tobacco Rose. I also wrote four novels in The Highland Healer Series, as well as a historical fiction novel titled We All Have Secrets.

You will often see an ouroboros symbol at the beginning of my novels. An ouroboros is a serpent devouring its own tail. History tells us that Asclepius, an ancient Greek God of Medicine, believed that serpents had healing powers and that a bite from one could heal a wound or cure a disease. Thus, the symbol represents healing and resonates with me because of my passion and experience in the medical field. Thank you for your interest in my work. I hope you enjoy reading my novels as much as I enjoy writing them.

Did you know that. Tobacco Rose is trending on Amazon as a #1 Best Seller in the Historical African Fiction Category?

This riveting tale takes the reader to 18th century Scotland where a young woman, a healer, is fleeing from a deranged soldier and others promising harm. She travels to the Highlands along with her companion…a huge, black wolf who stands between her and anyone trying to hurt her.

This journey takes her on a spine-tingling escapade where she meets a handsome Highlander who owes her a debt and is determined to pay it. Along the way, she discovers she has more than her wolf to protect her.

Will the Magical touch of the healer be needed

Dive into a mystical world with The Highland Healer – a captivating tale waiting to enchant you!

She has some special abilities that only surface when they are desperately needed. It appears her destiny has been planned and she must find her place in the Highlands, where danger is never far away – and neither is magick…

Get ready for a magical adventure! The Highland Healer is a thrilling four-part series that will transport you to a world of mystery . . .and a touch of magic. Follow along as our heroine navigates the Scottish Highlands, encountering danger, intrigue, and maybe even a bit of romance along the way. Whether you’re a fan of historical fiction or just enjoy a good adventure, you should check out this enchanting series

This novel is an Amazon #1 Best Seller! The story begins in South Georgia 1955. Racial tensions lead to riots in the South. An old, black woman named Rosie and a young, white girl called Clementine are in danger of losing their lives in a flood. Caught up in swirling waters teeming with moccasins, dead animal carcasses and debris, they must get to higher ground to survive.

Check out my #1 Best Seller on Amazon: Tobacco Rose. This novel takes place in 1955 South Georgia during a flood, and follows the trials of an old black woman and a young white girl who must fight for survival. Join Rosie as she weaves the tale of her Gullah-Geechee slave ancestors. The tale teaches Clementine valuable lessons about resilience and family values. This heartwarming story is perfect for anyone looking to gain a new appreciation for life and people around them.

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They struggle to save themselves as well as a motherless child and a crippled young man. During the long frightful night of the flood, Rosie takes Clementine on a mental journey as she tells the heart-wrenching tale of Kadie, her Gullah/Geechee ancestor who was kidnapped and brought to America on a slave-trading ship in the late 1700s. The tale touches Clementine’s soul, providing valuable lessons she will take to heart as she commits to learn about her own people.

Were they resilient, intelligent, people with strong family values as Rosie’s were? Is there a “Kadie” in her history? A lifelong friendship is formed in this unlikely pair, and a thirst for knowledge and an appreciation of life is instilled in a young girl who wished only to hurry through life and grow up.

This novel was a Finalist in the Florida Writer’s Association contest . . .and a second novel in the series is underway! The setting for this historical fiction novel is an island off the coast of Florida in 1962 …during the Cuban Missile Crisis period. A young, female physician is attacked by a deranged psychiatric patient. She escapes with her life but is left with disturbing physical scars and devastating psychological ones as well.

She recovers at her grandfather’s lighthouse home on an island off the coast of Florida.
But her issues may be secondary as another terrifying event looms on the horizon. Fidel Castro is threatening to launch missiles from Cuba-missiles pointed at the United States —the Cuban Missile Crisis is heating up! He grandfather, a retired U.S. Navy Captain, a “covert spy,” is called upon to participate in a secret operation that puts Molly and others in peril.

My novel, We All Have Secrets—a finalist in the Florida Writers Association contest— takes place on an island off the Southwest coast of Florida.

Finally, a young Catholic priest adds an element of surprise to the tale. He’s taking a sabbatical, but what is his true reason for being on the island of Cayo Canna? What begins as a period of Recovery for the young physician may evolve into a time of death, heartbreak and loss.
After all…her attacker is still out there

As a proud Floridian, I am grateful to call this magnificent place my home! From the year-round sunshine, pristine beaches, and palm trees in the south, to the lush hardwoods, pine forests, and variety of flora and fauna in the panhandle where I grew up, Florida truly has it all.

Meet the Author

Florence Love Karsner

Hey there! I’m Florence Love Karsner, an author who strives to inspire readers around the world through my storytelling. It’s humbling to know that my words have touched the hearts and minds of readers in many countries.

Before written books were commonplace, the art of storytelling was a powerful tool that transported listeners to different worlds and connected them with characters in ways that are both meaningful and transformative. Through my writing, I hope to capture this magic and share it with as many people as possible.

I’m grateful for the support of you, my readers, and excited to continue this journey as an author. Thank you for joining me!

What Readers Are Saying

I absolutely love this series of books! There aren't many that are safe enough for me to let my kids read and still be interesting enough for me to read. This is a good love story without all the dirty scenes you find in so many romance books. Once again, it is set in the Scottish Highlands, as was its prequel, which I love, and is avery interesting installment in this series of books. I love the way I have gotten to know the McKinnon clan even better and feel like the character development in this series was well done! I can't wait for the next book to come out! Thank you Florence for this wonderful storyIMHO THIS BOOK SHOULD BE MADE INTO A MOVIE ~ YES, It WAS THAT GOOD ! I WILL RECOMMEND THIS BOOK TO ALL MY READER FRIENDS ~ ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS ~ I HAVE EVER READ ~ I am a avid reader ~ I could not put this book down. When, I was bone tired, I had to go lay down and take this book with me. A real PAGE TURNER ! This BOOK WAS DEEP IN THE MIND, I LOVED IT ! YOUR A AWESOME WRITER !! Thank you ! It was a pleasure to read

Sherri J

First of all, in my review's ~ I never give away any of the story ~ BUT ~ I LOVED THIS BOOK !! What a great well written story ~ I pictured the scenes in my head ~ the characters just danced into life !! IMHO THIS BOOK SHOULD BE MADE INTO A MOVIE ~ YES, It WAS THAT GOOD ! I WILL RECOMMEND THIS BOOK TO ALL MY READER FRIENDS ~ ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS ~ I HAVE EVER READ ~ I am a avid reader ~ I could not put this book down. When, I was bone tired, I had to go lay down and take this book with me. A real PAGE TURNER ! This BOOK WAS DEEP IN THE MIND, I LOVED IT ! YOUR A AWESOME WRITER !! Thank you ! It was a pleasure to read

swt

I really enjoyed reading this magical fantasy. The characters are imaginative and the interwoven story is intriguing. There are one or two grammatical errors but it is obvious what it should say and does not distract from the story. It is a story to get away from the normal mundane life and allows the reader to escape into fantasy. I do not expect such stories to be historically or geographically correct as it is using creative good magic. Just allow yourself to get lost in the story and follow the relationships that develop between the characters. It is definitely a favourite of mine.

PickyYorkshire

What Readers Are Saying

"I absolutely love this series of books! There aren't many that are safe enough for me to let my kids read and still be interesting enough for me to read. This is a good love story without all the dirty scenes you find in so many romance books. Once again, it is set in the Scottish Highlands, as was its prequel, which I love, and is avery interesting installment in this series of books. I love the way I have gotten to know the McKinnon clan even better and feel like the character development in this series was well done! I can't wait for the next book to come out! Thank you Florence for this wonderful storyIMHO THIS BOOK SHOULD BE MADE INTO A MOVIE ~ YES, It WAS THAT GOOD ! I WILL RECOMMEND THIS BOOK TO ALL MY READER FRIENDS ~ ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS ~ I HAVE EVER READ ~ I am a avid reader ~ I could not put this book down. When, I was bone tired, I had to go lay down and take this book with me. A real PAGE TURNER ! This BOOK WAS DEEP IN THE MIND, I LOVED IT ! YOUR A AWESOME WRITER !! Thank you ! It was a pleasure to read"

"First of all, in my review's ~ I never give away any of the story ~ BUT ~ I LOVED THIS BOOK !! What a great well written story ~ I pictured the scenes in my head ~ the characters just danced into life !! IMHO THIS BOOK SHOULD BE MADE INTO A MOVIE ~ YES, It WAS THAT GOOD ! I WILL RECOMMEND THIS BOOK TO ALL MY READER FRIENDS ~ ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS ~ I HAVE EVER READ ~ I am a avid reader ~ I could not put this book down. When, I was bone tired, I had to go lay down and take this book with me. A real PAGE TURNER ! This BOOK WAS DEEP IN THE MIND, I LOVED IT ! YOUR A AWESOME WRITER !! Thank you ! It was a pleasure to read"

"I really enjoyed reading this magical fantasy. The characters are imaginative and the interwoven story is intriguing. There are one or two grammatical errors but it is obvious what it should say and does not distract from the story. It is a story to get away from the normal mundane life and allows the reader to escape into fantasy. I do not expect such stories to be historically or geographically correct as it is using creative good magic. Just allow yourself to get lost in the story and follow the relationships that develop between the characters. It is definitely a favorite of mine."

Since I have some new followers, I’d like to take a minute and say hello. I’m Florence Love Karsner, an author whose books are being read by people around the world. It brings me immense joy to know my stories have touched hearts and inspired imaginations in many places.

When not busy writing stories that will capture your imagination, you can find me on the golf course or creating pottery in beautiful North Central Florida. It’s here that I call home with my husband, Garry, and I’m so grateful to have such a wonderful place to live and from which to draw inspiration.

Florence Love Karsner

Others Books by the Author

Highland circle of Stones

Caitlin is the latest in a long line of healers and she has been most fortunate to have grown up in the home of an eccentric uncle on the Isle of Skye. Today, however, she finds…

Highland Bloodline

This third novel in the Highland Healer Series presents a bit of Scottish romance and a few touches of magickal realism bring about unexpected twists and turns…

The Wolf, The Wizard, And the Woad

In this prequel to the series,
we learn of a young girl named Ci-Cero
whose destiny was determined eonsago.

Did you know that the serpent is a symbol of healing? In ancient Greece, the serpent was associated with Asclepius, the God of Medicine, who believed serpents had healing powers and could cure a patient or wounded person just by touching them. The serpent is also connected to pharmacology and antisepsis, as they carry an antivenom against their own poison.