Mirror, Mirror (Fairy-Tale Series #1) (Love Inspired #399) [Mass Market Paperback]

Judy Baer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2007

A new reality show plans to answer that old question with on-air makeovers. Even though it isn't her idea of reality, model Quinn Hunter reluctantly agrees to host the show. That way, she can help a needy friend and follow her true calling—teaching children with special needs.

Her latest student is very special, and so is his father. Widower Jack Harmon is as far from the shallow fashion world as Quinn could imagine. But he and his little boy are teaching her more about beauty—and reality—than any TV show ever would!

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Steeple Hill (June 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373874359
• ISBN-13: 978-0373874354
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,140,716 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Judy was born and grew up on a farm on the prairies of North Dakota. An only child, she spent most of her days with imaginary people--either those she read about or those she made up in her head. Her most ambitious conjuring did not succeed, however. She kept a clean stall with fresh hay and oats for the horse she imagined would arrive. Unfortunately it didn't come, at least not until she was an adult. After she was unexpectedly given three horses, she bought even more and began raising foundation quarter horses.

She graduated from Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota with majors in English and education and a minor in religion. At the time, she was simply studying what interested her, but now realizes that she was educating herself for her future career as a Christian writer. Her first book was written with a toddler on her lap. Judy would type a few words and say "Now, Jennifer." He two year old daughter would hit the space bar so Judy could continue writing. It was't the fastest way to work but it was a very cozy time.

In 2001 Judy became a certified professional life coach. In 2008 Judy completed her Master's program. She studied in the areas of writing and coaching. Now certified in three coaching disciplines, Judy coaches primarily professional and aspiring writers. She is also a faculty advisor in the Department of Human Development at St. Mary's University in Minneapolis, MN. She is married, lives in Minnesota, has two daughters and three step children.

She is the author of more than 75 books. She grew up in rural North Dakota and has done many of the things her Hilltop characters experience.

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A book that will make you feel beautiful, January 3, 2008

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Stacey (Las Vegas, NV USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mirror, Mirror (Fairy-Tale Series #1) (Love Inspired #399) (Mass Market Paperback)

Judy Baer's "Mirror, Mirror" is a charming story of a woman's love of children and teaching, and her desire to be a good example to others. Quinn is a tutor to disabled children who works part time as a model to pay the bills. Her roommate is a full-time model, and her friend, Pete is a photographer. So, the reader is exposed to obsession about outward appearance from all angles. When Quinn takes a job tutoring Ben, a boy with juvenile arthritis whose Dad is still grieving his Mother's death, her fairly stable life turns upside down. Falling in love tends to do that to a girl - especially when the object of her affection can't return her feelings because he can't let go of the past. She is also struggling with the decision of whether or not to take a job hosting a television show that features inner and outer makeovers for the contestants. Is the show a sham? Or can Quinn creatively share her faith in Jesus to really make a difference in these people who want to change?

This book came at a time when I didn't feel so pretty, and helped open my eyes to what real beauty is. Thanks, Judy.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars About the mirror of life and love, June 4, 2007

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Armchair Interviews (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mirror, Mirror (Fairy-Tale Series #1) (Love Inspired #399) (Mass Market Paperback)

How many of us have really thought about reality television programs (especially the make-over ones) and considered how they can steal confidence, cloud perspective and send the message that if you're not perfect, you're not worthy.

Quinn Hunter is a beautiful woman who loves God. She's a part-time model and tutor to special needs children. Her dream is to be able to teach full time. If she accepts the position of Host on a new reality make-over television program, she just might be able to fund her teaching dream and help her dear friend Maggie (who is a model with some serious self-esteem issues) at the same time.

Jack Harmon is the (hunky) widowed father of Quinn's newest student, Ben. Ben needs tutoring because he's afflicted with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis and is not always well enough to be in school. Ben's a wise young man who mourns the loss of his mother and wants his father to be happy. But Jack is stuck in the past, unable and unwilling to move forward following the death of his beloved wife.

Quinn helps Jack and Ben step back into the real world, and they help her understand that all things are possible with God. The problem is that Quinn is falling for Jack. Can he overcome his loss and see the happiness God wants for him?

Mirror, Mirror is just what the doctor ordered. It's a fun, fast-paced novel with a subtle and important message. The characters are inviting, the plot is intriguing and timely and the animals (greyhounds in this novel) Judy incorporates into her stories are the 'added touch of comfort and cozy' in an already wonderful read.

Note: My beloved granddaughter, Caroline was diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis before her second birthday. It's not a well-know childhood disease, but it is serious and debilitating. My appreciation to Judy for bringing this killer of dreams disease to the attention of her readers.

Armchair Interviews says: Highly recommended.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Complex and Enjoyable, July 2, 2007

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Kelly Marstad (Fort Wayne, IN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mirror, Mirror (Fairy-Tale Series #1) (Love Inspired #399) (Mass Market Paperback)

Mirror, Mirror, by Judy Baer (Available Now from Steeple Hill)
Reviewed by: Kelly Kirch

Mirror, Mirror is a powerful, faith affirming love-story about God's healing power. Ms. Baer weaves a charming tale of faith, hope, and love which encompasses not one but three lives and delivers the happily ever after her fans crave.

Quinn Hunter, has a gift for tutoring children with chronic illnesses. The catch is her modeling side-job which serves to pay the bills while allowing her to follow her chosen path with the children who need her most. Now trapped between her belief that all God's children are beautiful, she must decide if she should take a dream job on a makeover reality show or risk loosing the added income which would allow her to open a special school for the children she adores.

And who needs her more than her best friends Pete, who desperately tries to win back the love of his life, or Maggie another model crippled by her inability to see past the external beauty God has given her? Widower Jack Harmon.

Jack has dedicated his life to finding and supporting charitable causes for children. After his wife's death two years past, he has been unable to move on. The fact that his own ten year old son suffers from Juvenile Arthritis only makes Jack try harder to be both parents for the heroic child he loves. But will he make room for Quinn, the woman who not only reaches his son but touches his heart in a way he hadn't expected?

The metaphor for this book is truly a butterfly's chrysalis, offering up the perceived insurmountable stumbling blocks of each perfectly sculpted character. In turn the reader is rewarded with the symbolic struggle to break free under the tender hand of God's care only to emerge as beautiful successes of the Creator's hand.

Fans of Ms. Baer's inspirational romances will rejoice at the added bonus of three happy endings for the price of one. This is a must read.