Mirror Mirror

By Karen Wiesner
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Book 3 of the Wounded Warriors Series Newly Revised and Reissued! 25 years ago, Gwen Nicholson-Nelson was in a car accident that almost claimed her life and left behind a strange gift. She can see the future, and death, before it comes to pass. She had a vision of her husband's death ten years before it happened in, for Gwen, chilling deja vu. During this time, she's also had a disturbing connection with another like her, a psychic who has the power to not only see into others but to manipulate and destroy. For 25 years, as seemingly unrelated events convince Gwen she has no power of her own beyond bizarre sight, she's wondered why she was given the ability to see pain and death yet never to alleviate them. But when her nemesis targets Dylan Mitchell, the man she loves, and his daughter, all the pieces of the puzzle that have tormented her fall into place. Gwen must discover her own power, believe in herself and her destiny, and act--before her vision of Dylan's death comes to pass.
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Sep. 7, 2011 By karenwiesner
Recommended Read and 5 Delightful Divas! "MIRROR MIRROR is an excellent read and, while it’s quite a bit different in regards to the paranormal element, it’s still a wonderful character-driven story. It’s also a great fit with Karen Wiesner’s Wounded Warriors Series...oh boy is it ever! In the other stories, so far, Gwen is one of those people that always seem to have everything under control. The reality, however, is far different. She’s just been able to partially mask the turmoil that she’s ruthlessly repressed and, as I discovered, no one was as surprised as she when everything came undone. The catalyst is Dylan Mitchell, a man from her past who she’s managed to push... More > deep down into her consciousness...but now that he’s back in the picture and the genie will not go back into the bottle. Dylan...he’s an unexpected force and I really couldn’t see how anyone could surpass Tommie in Gwen’s heart. But that was before we met him and found out just how intense their past connection had been. All that he’s gone through over the years is enough to send anyone around the bend, but Dylan’s memories of Gwen have given him strength and a courage he never knew he possessed. All I can say is, it’s a very, very good thing!

"As the present and the past collide no-one is untouched and an evil that’s been touching the lives of people around Dylan and Gwen is finally unmasked, but not without a world of hurt and heartache, for both the characters and the reader. I was totally captivated by Gwen’s struggle against her nemesis who, until now, had remained a rather vague force. But with the coming together of Dylan and Gwen’s lives once again, the face, and touch, of evil is becoming clearer to Gwen. Shivers, horror, disgust all run rampant as we are dragged further into the mind of obsession and twisted desire and there were times when I could swear that the filth coming from the “other’s” mind was tangible. I became overwhelmingly involved through Gwen and Dylan, but also through the younger minds that were in the grasp of this human monster.

"There were times I almost despaired of Gwen’s ability to open herself up to a love that she had worked so hard to forget. But with the help of some very good friends, a daughter who, in some ways, far exceeded her years, a man that needed her in ways even he couldn’t explain and a presence that was finally able to help her break through the interior shields, Gwen was able to come face to face with evil. Even now I feel such emotion at all that had taken place that the tears threaten to fall. Be prepared with a handful of tissues because, while this is a romance, there is a lot that has to be let go and it is still somewhat overwhelming. It took me awhile to process this third story in the very talented Karen Wiesner’s Wounded Warriors Series, but once I started the review for MIRROR MIRROR, it practically wrote itself. If that’s not testament to the power of Ms. Wiesner’s writing, I don’t know what else I could possibly say. Except for: Do yourself a favor and check out, at the very least, this story—you won’t regret it!” ~Kathy for Dark Diva Reviews http://ddrreviews.blogspot.com/2010/06/mirror-mirror-wounded-warriors-3-by.html


5 Books! "Imagine you had a gift or curse that let you see the future, the past, the death of a loved one or an evil presence. Would it change you? That is what Gwen has been given. Imagine one night in the midst of your greatest despair you find salvation in the arms of a stranger, the answer to questions you've asked yourself forever, gave you a glimpse of what love could be. Would it guide you? Would you reach for it? Forever? That's what Dylan asks himself. Ms. Wiesner gives us this psychological thriller where evil abounds but is hidden. We readers are given a haunting, heart wrenching tale by an author gifted with words that move the reader to feel the pain and anguish of her characters. Characters who make you laugh and cry and feel pain with them. Characters who are so real, so powerful, so well developed that they lift off the pages with movie like effects in the readers mind. The supporting characters add depth to the story without detracting from our hero and heroine. Our author gives us her flowing dialogue that helps us understand and empathize with her characters, her vision scenes leave us gasping on the edge of our seats with daunting clarity. Her love scenes are hot and sensual and so filled with love they make us cry with the characters. This amazing read will enthrall any reader who loves heart stopping psychic thrillers, who loves a great love story with wonderful three dimensional characters. Readers who like melded family drama pieces with enough teen-aged angst to give parents the cold sweats. It will appeal to readers who like the heat turned way up on their romances. It's a great summer or beach read and is well worth your time." ~reviewed by Larkspur for LASR http://www.longandshortreviews.com


5 Delightful Divas, January and July 2010 Top Pick, and Recommended Read! “MIRROR MIRROR is book 3 in the Wounded Warriors Series by Karen Wiesner. After reading all the currently released books in Karen’s Incognito Series, as well as the first two books in this series, I can honestly say that Karen has outdone herself on this one. I always enjoy Karen’s writing. She is a master storyteller, but MIRROR MIRROR was absolutely excellent. It’s filled with unimaginable evil and danger at every turn, and, believe me, there are a lot of twists and turns in this book! But it is also filled with the most intense emotions a person can possibly experience. This book is so much more than just a romance; it is a psychological thriller that keeps the reader on the edge of her seat, trying to help Gwen put the puzzle pieces together. As much as I loved this book, I couldn’t wait to get to the end because I had to know the whole story. Karen is excellent as feeding bits and pieces throughout the book, just enough to tease me and keep me intrigued. As always, Karen’s characters are extremely real, flawed people. I have never met one character in any of her books that couldn’t easily be my neighbor. She gives the reader an up close and very personal look at her characters. I suffered right along with Gwen, Dylan, Randa and the other characters. I felt their joy, pain, fear, confusion and love as if they were my own emotions. The plot in this book is unbelievably complex—another of Karen’s strong talents. I couldn’t imagine the time it would take to create such a complex, intricate story. I am in awe of the characters and their stories. While this is book 3 in a series, it can be read as a stand-alone title with no confusion. Gwen, the heroine in this book, was introduced as a secondary character in the first two books, and the secondary characters in MIRROR MIRROR were also previously introduced. It was kind of like coming back to visit with old friends. I highly recommend this book and all Karen Wiesner’s other works.” ~Melissa for Dark Diva Reviews http://ddrreviews.blogspot.com/2010/01/wounded-warriors-3-mirror-mirror-by.html


5 Hearts! "MIRROR MIRROR is a story that is captivating. The characters are believable in all their fast-packed action and give the story tremendous depth. The clash of Gwen and the other psychic ignite the pages and emit some fantastic charges. It was great watching Dylan immediately enter the fight when his daughter was targeted. It was ingenious how all the characters interacted to create such electricity throughout the turn of the pages. I thoroughly enjoyed the reuniting of Gwen and Dylan. Ms. Wiesner has cleverly written a story that takes the reader on a remarkable spin that leaves you gasping. There are so many twists and turns that take you into many different directions. Ms. Wiesner creates a story that you can't put down. This is a series I absolutely look forward to reading." ~reviewed by Linda L. for The Romance Studio http://theromancestudio.com/reviews/reviews/mirrormirrorweisner.htm


Rating: You NEED to read! “This is a striking paranormal romance with its own unique twists! Gwen really fights her “accursed” gift. She does not want to know the future of others and she does not want to manipulate others by using the gift. Yet she does use her gift a bit in her counseling job and is able to sense an evil presence but she doesn’t know how to fight “the other.” Gwen has remained in personal isolation, other than her wonderful daughter, and her work, since the death of her first husband, Tommie. She is too afraid to reach out and risk living fully. Dylan has loved Gwen since before she married. Dylan’s own troubles caused him to lose the chance to be with Gwen in the past. Now finally he is getting the chance to write Tommie’s story, but more importantly he is getting another chance with Gwen. While Gwen struggles to fight her attraction to Dylan, she becomes increasingly aware of the evil presence that seems to be stalking people she knows. Dylan’s daughter Randa becomes a key to the evil that haunts Gwen and has a surprising connection to Dylan’s past. The dark mystery threads through the story until it comes to a head near the end with fast paced confrontation and action! There is also a wonderful conflict and love—that good old push and pull—between Gwen and Dylan, complete with some paranormal or mystical elements. The story flows well although they are flawed characters, which makes them realistic. Ms. Wiesner has a distinct talent for telling an emotional and suspenseful story. I applaud her for writing consistently engaging romance that is “need” to read quality!” ~MarthaE for You Gotta Read Reviews http://yougottareadreviews.blogspot.com/


5 Stars! “Tense and exciting, Karen Wiesner takes us into the mind of a madman in her chilling tale, MIRROR MIRROR, the third book in her Wounded Warriors Series. Karen Wiesner’s style of writing keeps you glued to the pages. She deals with issues that are real and often hard to look at. MIRROR MIRROR does this beautifully, all while blending in terror and suspense. Gwen has suffered for years with her visions, but now she’s beginning to realize there’s more to them than just seeing the future. She needs to learn how to use her gift more effectively. Dylan and Gwen have a past together that never really ended. Do they have the chance to finish what was started all those years ago? Read this compelling tale and find out. Karen Wiesner and MIRROR MIRROR will capture you heart and soul as you immerse yourself in its pages, unable to put it down until the last word has been read.” ~Debby Guyette for Single Titles http://singletitles.com/?p=3319


5 Cups! "Ms. Wiesner takes the reader on a rollercoaster ride from the first pages to the last. The twists and turns of the plot kept me breathless. Just when I thought the book was going in one direction, it suddenly turned around and went in a completely different one. I loved this book. I could not put it down. I plan to read the other books of this series." ~Candy for Coffee Time Romance http://coffeetimeromance.com/BookReviews/MirrorMirrorBook3OfTheWoundedWarriorSeries.html


10 out of 10 Stars! "Having never read any of Karen Wiesner's work before, [MIRROR MIRROR] was a clean slate for me when I began it. I had absolutely no idea what to expect. However, as I started the book it became very clear very quickly that Ms. Wiesner is a very talented storyteller. To quote a line from Jerry McGuire this book "had me at hello." The more that I read about Gwen Nicholson-Nelson, the more enthralled I became with her talents and the more I read about Dylan Mitchell, the bigger my crush got on him! Karen Wiesner has written a novel for all types of readers in this one. There is an incredible love story, well-meaning ghosts, a very creepy villain, and enough suspense to keep you reading for hours without wanting to put this book down. It also isn't that often that a person comes across a book that they can just imagine being made into a film. This is one of them. The storyline in this novel would not only make a terrific love story, but an excellent movie of suspense. As you read, you can almost imagine seeing it on the big screen! While I have not read Ms. Wiesner's first two novels in the Wounded Warrior Series, I am eager to get them in my hands and read more about this extended group of friends." ~Summer Hepler for Roundtable Reviews www.roundtablereviews.com


4 Angels! "I love novels that just grab you by the neck and don't let you go; this is one of those novels. I hate to actually admit the fact that I have not read the first two novels in this series, but after experiencing Karen Wiesner's work for the first time, I guarantee it won't be the last. MIRROR MIRROR is a second chance at love romance. Dylan and Gwen had a relationship long ago, and when they reunite sparks fly. Seductive and crafty in the telling of this tale, Karen Wiesner has created a fantastic read. Enjoy!" ~Izzy for Fallen Angel Reviews http://www.fallenangelreviews.com/June2005/Izzy-Mirror-rorriM.htm


5 Roses! "Karen Wiesner's MIRROR MIRROR is book three of her Wounded Warriors Series. Like book one and two, MIRROR MIRROR can stand alone, but read just one of Karen's outstanding novels and you will be caught up in the troubled lives of her characters. Karen is a powerful, dynamic writer. Her characters come alive for the reader. Karen's talent knows no boundaries. MIRROR MIRROR is a romantic psychological thriller--I like the fact that book three is a thriller in the middle of a series. The sex scenes are hot. The Wounded Warriors Series is one that grabs your attention. I can not wait to read what Ms. Wiesner has in store for Gregg. This novel deserves a 5 Roses rating because it is a keeper." ~Dawn Myers for Escape to Romance


4 Blue Ribbons! "MIRROR MIRROR is a compelling blend of a second chance for love kind of romance and a supernatural thriller that will keep readers both emotionally involved, and trying to guess the next plot twist." ~Romance Junkies www.romancejunkies.com


5 Stars! "An excellent psychic thriller that will have you holding your breath until your lungs ache. Author Karen Wiesner, once again, clearly shows all sides when it comes to the romance parts of the story. I can easily understand why Gwen keeps herself apart from everyone. I can also understand Dylan's past reasons for staying with his dying wife. Then the author uses her writing gift to connect both Gwen and Dylan's pasts with a dark menacing force and tangles a web so strong that readers will not want to stop reading. Breathtaking!" ~Reviewed by Detra Finch for HUNTRESS REVIEWS http://www.huntressreviews.com/esnrom.htm


"MIRROR MIRROR is a terrific one-sitting, second-chance-at-love psychological thriller that keeps the audience on the edge of their seats anticipating a final confrontation. The key to the romance and to the psychological, kinetic suspense is the cast. Readers fully understand what has and does motivate Dylan and Gwen, and to a lesser degree the Other, teens, family members, a friend, and the late Tommie without slowing down the action-packed plot. Karen Wiesner gets inside the minds of her audience with the fabulous book 3 of the Wounded Warrior Series (see RELUCTANT HEARTS and WAITING FOR AN ECLIPSE)." ~Harriet Klausner http://www.fmam.biz/reviews/klausner/dec04.shtml


"Ms. Wiesner presents an interesting concept in MIRROR MIRROR. At one time or another, most of us, have wished to know the future or to be able to read someone else's mind. So, the author has our attention from the very start. Ms. Wiesner then gives us a look at what it might be like to really to have those abilities. Indeed, a blessing and a curse. The book was well written and the characters were very real. MIRROR MIRROR is a very good psychological thriller and one you should check out." ~Reviewed by Barbara Wright for Murder and Mayhem Bookclub http://www.murderandmayhembookclub.com/mirror_mirror.html


"A fascinating tale of how two people gifted with ESP use it for good or evil--ending with their final shocking confrontation." ~award-winning author Jane Toombs www.JaneToombs.com


"WOW! This story grabs you like the Dead Zone. Makes me want to know how Gwen deals with her rival." ~reader review on http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sormagforum/ < Less
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ISBN 978-0-578-03398-3
Copyright Karen Wiesner (Standard Copyright License)
Edition Second Edition
Publisher Karen Wiesner
Published November 15, 2009
Language English
Pages 339
 
Binding Perfect-bound Paperback
Interior Ink Black & white
Dimensions (inches) 6.0 wide × 9.0 tall

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