Author Luncheon with Kaira Rouda and Karen Palmer

In Kaira's Rouda's newest release, We Were Never Friends, a seemingly perfect friendship unravels as hidden betrayals and long-held grudges come to light. This suspenseful novel examines how well we really know the people closest to us—and what happens when the truth can no longer stay buried.

In She's Under Here, readers are taken on a deeply moving real-life journey of survival and reinvention. The memoir chronicles author Karen Palmer's escape from an abusive relationship and her determination to create a safer, stronger future for herself and her children.

Guests will enjoy lunch followed by a lively conversation about both books, the themes they explore, and the journeys that inspired them. A Q&A session and book signing will conclude the program.

This event is perfect for readers who enjoy emotional storytelling, suspense, and stories of strength and renewal.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

Get App

Host or Publisher Friends of the Huntington Beach Public Library