Rave Reviews forKaren's Wiesner's Books
Home
Destiny
Sweet Dreams
Restless as Rain
"Silver Bells, Wedding Bells"
5 Stars!
"HOME by Karen Wiesner is the story of a mother trying to come to terms with what home actually is for herself and her son. This is a heart-wrenching and emotional, inspirational novel. The characters and their experiences are all so realistic that they became alive to me. Della is a character whom many will empathize with and will cheer on as she makes changes in her life. Cade is another character whom I liked and she compliments Della's character so well. While reading, Hannah is a character whom I wanted to dislike, but she is one I felt bad for as well. This novel will make you think of what is important in life and the consequences of each choice that is made, as well as reminding us of the importance of home and family.” ~Readers Favorite http://readersfavorite.com/review/6405
5 Stars!
“HOME by Karen Wiesner is amazing inspirational romantic fiction. It teaches us that no matter what we go through in our lives, God is always there if we trust in Him and pray. HOME was an amazing story! Della Cole with her son, River, must find her way after the sudden, unexpected death of her husband. Danger lurks around every corner, but she must have faith and trust in the Lord.” ~MyBookAddiction Reviews http://mybookaddictionreviews.wordpress.com/
“HOME is a wonderful inspirational romance in which Karen Wiesner displays her immense talent—and overcame a major pet peeve of mine: that Dec’s death might make everything seem easier for the heroine, but instead Della is haunted by guilt and other debilitating emotions though she logically believes she was doing the right thing. With a late suspense adding tension, fans will enjoy returning to Peaceful (see Family Heirlooms and Friendship Heirlooms Series) as Della affirms you can go home if love embraces you.” ~Harriet Klausner for Genre Go Round Reviews http://genregoroundreviews.blogspot.com/2012/03/home-karen-wiesner.html
“Noted for her Christian romance titles, Karen tells the tale of Della Flynn, who has plenty of pent up emotions clouding her judgment, and most of them are about her husband. This novel, like most of Karen’s others’, starts out disastrous, but, as the story moves on, the circumstances of the main female character get better.” ~Love Romance Passion http://www.loveromancepassion.com/review-home-by-karen-wiesner/
“Primarily the story is focused on Della’s emotional turmoil. Some of her thoughts made me contemplate. For example, which comes first: the husband’s loss of self-esteem or the wife’s loss of respect when he doesn’t do more to support the family? Either way it is a downhill spiral unless someone takes steps to stop the disastrous cycle. I liked Della’s fierce love for her son and her steadfastness. …well written… Ms. Wiesner has the ability to create real to life characters and situations. Della’s emotional trauma is very real. [For] readers who enjoy emotional drama…Ms. Wiesner is a wonderful author with many stories to choose from and enjoy and I look forward to reading more of her works.” ~Reviews by Martha’s Bookshelf http://marthasbookshelf.blogspot.com/2012/03/book-review-home-by-karen-wiesner.html
“Karen Wiesner writes stories that touch the hearts of her readers. This one is no exception. The character of Della is compassionate and sympathetic. She knows that she has drifted away from God and is striving to find her way back. Della is fiercely protective of her young son and does whatever is needed to ensure his care and safety. I found Della to be a good mother, even though she bowed to all of her husband’s wishes for too long. The son, River, charmed me from the start and is sharp as a tack. I hope to return to the town of Peaceful someday.” ~Huntress Reviews http://www.huntressreviews.com/
“This story is about rediscovering oneself and starting anew after being betrayed in the worst possible way by a loved one. Everything Della feels and questions during her internal struggles regarding marriage etc...is very realistic. Her love for her son is pure, beautiful, and uncomplicated. Cade is the only one who can understand her as no one ever has, making her feel conflicted about her feelings. It was wrapped up beautifully in the end and made me cry for them. A lovely, heartfelt read.” ~Coffee Time Romance & More http://www.coffeetimeromance.com
“Wiesner’s latest is an inspired story…filled with heartache, regret, guilt and the promise of starting over. Readers should know upfront that the ending is worth it.” ~Amy Lignor for RT Book Reviews
“This was a pretty emotional read. Della is struggling with her choices in life and trying her hardest not to repeat past mistakes. I thought this was a very realistic take on second chances. Beautifully written.” ~Single Titles http://singletitles.com/?p=7356
“Della is a strong woman who suffers greatly under misplaced guilt. She heaps guilt on herself daily and we get to see how it affects her in a not very positive way. I think we can all learn something from Della and her inability to let go of mistakes and guilt. Her love and devotion to River is beyond admirable. It drives everything she does. I think she is a true super-mom. Cade is a wonderful and compassionate man. He doesn’t come across as very strong in his faith initially, but we see glimpses of the depth of his faith throughout the book. He also has reasons to not trust and he’s worked through that to the point where he would risk love again. I enjoyed the story and watching each of the characters grown in their capacity to let others in and to trust again. It’s a heartwarming story that brings to light many of the fears that mothers have. We moms always seem to worry about the safety of our children, how we are raising them, and helping them have a better upbringing than we had ourselves. Watching Della struggle and then finally succeed was well worth it.” ~Robyn for Once Upon A Romance http://www.onceuponaromance.net/Home.htm
“This story shows that, quite often, what you are desperately searching for in your life has always been there, unseen due to its familiarity. And as with Elizabeth, it also shows that love is often blind. Too blind. The lucky ones realize it before it is too late. Once again the author, Karen Wiesner, has written an inspirational romance that kept me reading far longer than I should have. (I rescheduled a dentist appointment just so I could finish it.) I would also like to mention that a card game (called Destiny Poker) is played in this story. A small section, in the back of this book, tells how the author came up with the game. Since the idea first came to mind, Destiny Poker has been tweaked and refined and is now available to the public. You can find details on how to play Destiny Poker in the book. The author has even made a special card deck, which you may choose to order. (I have a deck. The back of each card has a picture of the book’s cover. I have to admit that the cards are gorgeous.) This is a stand-alone story. No other book needs to be read to fully enjoy it. The characters have well-developed backgrounds and are so believable that, were they real people, I could have called them my friends. A wonderful story to curl up with on a cold night or take with you on a plane or vacation. Very heartwarming.” ~Huntress Review http://www.huntressreviews.com
“A wonderful inspirational second chance. The latest inspirational visit to Peaceful, Wisconsin (see Family Heirlooms and the Friendship Heirlooms Series) is a wonderful romance starring a lost soul and the love of a woman destined to return him to the flock. The lead couple and Oscar make for a strong tale as love is blind but in this case not in the traditional meaning. Fans will enjoy playing Destiny Poker as Karen Wiesner provides a tender second chance at family, love between soul mates and with the Lord drama.” ~Harriet Klausner for Genre Go Round Reviews http://genregoroundreviews.blogspot.com/2013/02/destiny-karen-wiesner.html
“DESTINY by Karen Wiesner is a very good book. As a Christian and a young adult, I could relate to this book on many levels. As humans, when we are on a spiritual level sometimes we find it hard to forgive ourselves when we feel that we have done wrong. I have struggled with that myself. I think Karen Wiesner did a great job of displaying the struggle of a spiritual journey. Karen Wiesner also did a great job showing how sometimes our relationships with others can consume us and how we in return, lose ourselves in wanting to be loved. The four main characters, Chris, Elizabeth, Oscar, and Yolie, who are all friends, all have unique stories but their stories blend with each other. Chris is struggling to find his own identity but is doing so in a way in which he is turning away from God. Elizabeth does not really know who she is but is not really trying to find herself because she is so much in love. Oscar is Elizabeth's best friend and to me is the most sane of the group, and Yolie is someone who just has a really caring heart but that is also what has led to most of her struggles. All in all, DESTINY is a great story. I would recommend it strongly and encourage all to read this as it can actually help a lot. Karen definitely did a good job of putting a lot of twists and turns in the book, which I loved. The book definitely kept my attention all the way through. If you enjoy real romance novels that not only focus on the good but also show the struggles of relationships and how couples do overcome them, then this is the book for you.” ~Readers Favorite http://readersfavorite.com/
"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!"
"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."
5 Stars!
"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!"
"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."
"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."
"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!"
"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."
"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."
"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."
~Carol
Durfee, Romance Reviews Today
~Harriet
Klausner on WriterSpace
"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
~Angelica Hart, author of THE GATHERING
~ Karen McCullough, author of PRISM
and Rising Star Award-Winning Fantasy, The Rainbow Bridge
~author
Natalie
Damschroder
~Detra Fitch for Huntress
Book Reviews
~Leslie Tramposch, PNR Reviews
~Amanda Killgore for
Scribes World Reviews
~Michele Patrykus for
eBOOKISLE.com
"Karen Wiesner writes effortlessly and compellingly, pulling the reader along with Rain as she struggles to be her own personal and make her own path in life. RESTLESS AS RAIN is a unique look at the timelessness of romance. Quite enjoyable."
~Rickey R. Mallory for Affaire de Couer
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
(Mistletoe Marriages Anthology)
~Kim's Reviews
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