Reluctant Hearts, Book 1 in the Wounded Warriors Series
by Karen Wiesner
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title:
Reluctant Hearts, Book 1 in the Wounded Warriors Series
author:
Karen Wiesner
genre:
Contemporary Women's Fiction
isbn-
13:
979-1-60174-076-2
length:
148600 words. Approximate reading time 425 to 595 minutes.
price:
$5.99
~What's a man to do when he's seen too much of life's dark side and suddenly finds himself believing in flesh-and-blood angels who can heal with a single touch? What's a girl to do when she believes in true love but can't trust the eyes of her own heart? Fall in love...reluctantly?~
"This book captivated me, hook, line and sinker. The storyline is compelling and I sensed a true connection between the author and her characters, who grow both in years and maturity within the read. I eagerly look forward to the next story in this series. 4 Stars" RT Book Reviews
"RELUCTANT HEARTS is a story about real people who love and lose, who find their faith only to lose it, then rediscover it again. Ms. Wiesner's creativity to compose true to life characters is amazing. She develops in-depth characters that spin in the reader's mind for a long time after the story is finished. Ms. Wiesner instills a lovely story of distress, victory and camaraderie that leaves a lump in your throat and keeps you glued until the incredible expedition is concluded. The story is inviting, powerful and completely captures. Bravo to Ms. Wiesner in the first of the Wounded Warrior Series! 5 Hearts" The Romance Studio
" Karen Wiesner has crafted a novel full of pathos and joy. She has blended pain and triumph and friendship in a way that grabs you by the throat and never lets go. All of her characters are heroes. Flawed and sometimes barely functioning. The group of friends are all humans, wounded by life, prone to misunderstandings and mistakes, yet all gaining the victory of survival. This book will rivet your attention and engage your emotions. The action flows, twists and undulates and you are drawn in, swept up in the lives of these interesting people. RELUCTANT HEARTS is a "getter" as well as a keeper! If Karen Wiesner maintains the quality of writing she employed with this book, we have a treat to look forward to." 5 Stars. Timeless Tales Book Reviews
"RELUCTANT HEARTS is a full-sized work of fiction that makes good use of interior monologues and remembrances to give depth to the inner conflicts of the characters. In answer to the question of whether the book is character-driven or plot-driven, I'd have to say it's life-driven. The author holds nothing back in depicting a sometimes grim reality, and I often wondered as I read whether it was truly a romance. In the end, it is, and I strongly recommend it. Paul and Wendy live a powerful love story that can't help but move the coolest reader." 5 StarsRomance Reviews Today
"Wiesner wisely captures the nuances and struggles of young people with self worth and love, maintaining tenderness and grittiness in equal measure. Her powerful story-telling gift builds sympathy even as characters self-destruct and creates hope in the midst of despair. A fantastic beginning to what promises to be an outstanding series, RELUCTANT HEARTS comes very highly recommended." 5 Stars Wordweaving
Karen Wiesner is an accomplished author with 68 books published in the past 11 years, which have been nominated for and/or won 93 awards, and 9 more titles under contract. Karen's books cover such genres as women's fiction, romance, mystery/police procedural/cozy, suspense, paranormal, futuristic, gothic, inspirational, thriller, horror and action/adventure. She also writes children's books, poetry, and writing reference titles such as her bestseller, First Draft in 30 Days,available from Writer's Digest Books. Karen's second release from Writer's Digest Books is From First Draft to Finished Novel {A Writer's Guide to Cohesive Story Building}, vailable now. Her previous writing reference titles focused on non-subsidy, royalty-paying electronic publishing, author promotion, and setting up a promotional group like her own, the award-winning Jewels of the Quill, which she founded in 2003. The group publishes two award-winning anthologies together, edited by Karen and others, per year. Karen is also a member of Sisters in Crime Internet Chapter, BooksWeLove.net, Infinite Worlds of Fantasy Authors, and World Romance Writers. In addition to her writing, Karen enjoys designing Web sites, graphics, and cover art.
For more information about Karen and her work, visit her Web sites at http://www.karenwiesner.com, http://www.firstdraftin30days.com, http://www.falconsbend.com and http://www.JewelsoftheQuill.com. If you would like to receive Karen's free e-mail newsletter, Karen's Quill, and become eligible to win her monthly book giveaways, visit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KarensQuill or send a blank e-mail to KarensQuill-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.
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