Rave Reviews for
The Bloodmoon Curse
Sweet Dreams
Restless as Rain
"Silver Bells, Wedding Bells"
5 Angels and FAR
Recommended Read!
"Ghosties and ghoulies abound in this book of the paranormal bent. Combining the seemingly difficult genres of gothic romance, inspirational views, and a paranormal twist provide the reader with a different type of book. One that shows that faith in God is always rewarded and that the power of the heart heals all wounds." ~reviewed by Brandy Jones for The Long and the Short of It Reviews http://longandshortreviews.blogspot.com/2007/07/review-bloodmoon-curse.html
"THE BLOODMOON CURSE starts by sending the reader on a rollercoaster of emotions. I felt sadness for Amberlyn's loss of a child, fear for the children of the manor. Trying to feel like she had a place after four miscarriages, Amberlyn who feels responsible, runs from her husband who she believes blames her and his parents who she knows do. She finds herself working at Bloodmoon Manor among a frightened maid, the deformed Katerina, orphaned children and a ghost she realizes is a family curse. This story has many Gothic overtones that make you feel like you are watching midnight horror film. I found myself praying with Amberlyn for strength and aid. This frightening, thrill ride was just what I was looking for and the amazing writing skills of Karen Wiesner pull the reader in this suspenseful story and never let go."
~Tabatha Franc for WRDF http://blog.lyndacoker.net/2009/02/22/wrdf-review-of-the-bloodmoon-curse-by-karen-wiesner.aspx
"This story kept me riveted and turning the pages... The development of the older children was great; I watched them go from totally terrified of anyone and anything in the house to accepting, trusting, and even loving Amberlyn. I felt for the protagonist... I understood her evil, her family intermarriage mental and physical problems... I would give this book a three and half wings for the plot, supporting characters and the fact that [Wiesner] fit a gothic tale in a contemporary setting very well."
~reviewed by Melissa for Classic Romance Revival http://www.classicromancerevival.com/blog/?p=1158
"SWEET DREAMS is a tale brimming with thrills, chills, suspense and love.
Cass is a
man who cares
deeply about those around him and will do anything to keep them safe. Robyn
is loyal and wants
nothing more than to help her friend and her true love. The two work well
together against the
forces of evil threatening their existence. SWEET DREAMS is extremely well
written. The
characters
are likeable right from the start and come across as very real. The plot was
new and refreshing
to
me and the demon very believable. SWEET DREAMS is an exciting thrill ride
that will keep you up
to
the wee hours. I highly recommend SWEET DREAMS for everyone who loves
non-stop action!"
~Carol
Durfee, Romance Reviews Today
"Few authors can create a paranormal romance as exciting and believable as
Karen
Wiesner can write. SWEET DREAMS is frightening yet romantic with a
surprising but satisfying ending. With strong
characters and a powerful plot, fans of the sub-genre will relish this
tale."
~Harriet
Klausner on WriterSpace
5 Stars!
"Incredible! I'm a huge fan of
paranormal romance and SWEET DREAMS is an
example of
paranormal
romance at its best. Suspense, horror, thrills and love . . . SWEET DREAMS
has it all and I
loved
every minute of it. If you enjoy your romance with a twist of suspense and a
touch of the
occult,
this is the book for you. I found it difficult to believe that SWEET DREAMS
is Karen Wiesner's
first
foray into the paranormal genre; you'd never know it by reading the book.
Masterfully written
and
suspenseful to the last page, it's a book I couldn't stop reading, and I
highly recommend
it!"
~Ivy
Quill Reviews
"Superb! Karen Wiesner's SWEET DREAMS is a roller coaster ride of
breath-catching
romance and
plunging terror. The book kept me up until dawn and not just because it was
an excellent read,
but
because I was too frightened to close my eyes! This paranormal is both
haunting and memorable.
Definitely a must read!"
~Angelica Hart, author of THE GATHERING
"What a wonderfully ironic title for a wonderfully put together book. The
characters won me over right away. Their pain and their longing is so real,
their bravery is almost heartbreaking. I
appreciated the way [they were layered] with so many levels of devotion and
fear to make them
intensely human. The plot is compelling as well. As the demon circles in on
Cass and Robyn, the
suspense builds until it's nearly unbearable, then explodes into a climax
that had me gripping
the
edge of the laptop and hitting the 'next' key so fast I nearly broke it. I
just couldn't wait an
extra second to find out how it would work out. And I wasn't disappointed.
The ending is
entirely
satisfying."
~ Karen McCullough, author of PRISM
and Rising Star Award-Winning Fantasy, The Rainbow Bridge
"The evil presence in SWEET DREAMS is tangible from page one. The main
characters are instantly
sympathetic, and we don't need to get inside the head of the bad guy to
"get" his motivation.
Shades
of The Witching Hour--seduction and terror--kept me up for hours so I could
get to the end.
Karen
Wiesner structures an intricately woven tale that leaves one panting for
more."
~author
Natalie
Damschroder
"WOW! Here is a dark romance book. If not for the romance, I'd label it
horror! It
sent chills up my
spine the entire time! Fantastic reading!"
~Detra Fitch for Huntress
Book Reviews
"SWEET DREAMS will keep the reader awake at night--turning pages! The evil
presence is tangible
from the start, but Cass and Robyn have a one of a kind love that is simply
meant to be. One
can't
help pulling for them every step of the way. Recommended for readers who
like a paranormal thriller
with a deeply satisfying happy ending."
~Leslie Tramposch, PNR Reviews
"A miasma of evil chills the reader from page one. It seems the hero and
heroine
are fighting an
impossible enemy in this book that moves at a dizzying pace. Though Cass's
caution may prove
frustrating to those rooting for the relationship to blossom, it is
understandable. There is
also an
inspirational message to be found here, though it does not beat the reader
over the head by
being
preachy. All in all, it is a very good book."
~Amanda Killgore for
Scribes World Reviews
"For those of us who enjoy a touch of 'paranormal' in our books, SWEET
DREAMS has a
heaping helping.
Robyn and Cass share a telepathic connection that sizzles! Though the plot
is simple, the
characters
are good and some quite scary. I won't say more, as I don't want to give the
plot away. SWEET
DREAMS
is set in Plover, Wisconsin, not quite my hometown, and we all had fun
pin-pointing the story
settings around home. Yes! We did find them."
~Michele Patrykus for
eBOOKISLE.com
Highly Recommended!
"RESTLESS AS RAIN is
going to delight romance readers around the world, have them reading faster
and faster. Innocent, honest, sizzling, and complex are just a few of the
words that can be used to describe the characters, the love stories, and the
plot. Masterly describes the writing. RESTLESS AS RAIN is intriguing,
engrossing, and goes far beyond the standard formula of
boy-meet-girl-and-they-live you know the rest. It is a great read!"
~Under the Covers Reviews
"In RESTLESS AS RAIN, the reader is taken on a journey through healing as
Rain confronts her past, breaks free of the emotional trappings that had
crippled her and learns about the power of love without losing herself.
Karen Wiesner weaves a wonderful feel-good story filled with emotional
intensity and sparkling sensuality."
~The Lover's Knot
"A creative plot--full of conflict and energy. It shows the drive, talent
and the compassion of human emotion while allowing storytelling to
continue."
~Romance Communications
"This is a nice, light romance with well-developed characters and a satisfying ending. You'll enjoy seeing how Rain reconciles her desire for a future with her need to escape her past." ~Inscriptions
"Wiesner's novel boasts a cast of several likable characters, especially the troubled hero. ...beautiful metaphors relating love to music...bring delightful touches of originality to the story." ~Marilyn Weigel for Romantic Times
"An earthy, very sensual relationship drama that successfully breaks all the rules!" ~Lori Foster, best-selling Harlequin author
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