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Memory Box Trilogy #2
Shades of Blue
When Susan Barnes accepted the position at the law firm, she never dreamed she would fall in love and get married. A beautiful handcrafted memory box given to them as a wedding gift becomes her most treasured possession. Tom Watson is a strikingly handsome young attorney with a very promising future. But it isn't long before Susan discovers Tom is not the man she thought she had married. Behind those sparkling gray-blue eyes lies a secretive side to her new husband and beginning with the birth of little Tommy, she finds herself on an emotional roller coaster ride, which ultimately costs her an extremely hefty price. Once a strong Christian woman, Susan summons up the strength to surrender her life into the loving hands of God, for He is their only hope. But will they be able to escape from danger in time? "We live by faith, not by sight." II Corinthians 5:7 - NIV
- GenresFiction
289 pages, Paperback
Published November 14, 2008
131 people want to read
About the author
Cindy Bauer
14 books136 followersCindy Bauer grew up in Davenport, Iowa. She graduated from Assumption High School in 1975, married her husband in 1976, and after moving to Arizona, Oklahoma, and Colorado, currently lives in a rural area outside a small lake town in Missouri where the hunting & fishing is good, the air is fresh and clean, and the woods provide peace, quiet, and a never-ending view of wildlife in their natural habitats.
She's the author of Chasing Memories, Shades of Blue and Crystal Clear, an inspirational mystery trilogy, which she most recently republished into one book, The Memory Box.
She's the author of Chasing Memories, Shades of Blue and Crystal Clear, an inspirational mystery trilogy, which she most recently republished into one book, The Memory Box.
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March 17, 2009
The second book in Cindy Bauer's 'Memory Box Trilogy'. The spotlight is now on Susan as the protagonist (Laura's nanny from the first book 'Chasing Memories.') This is a nice twist, as I had expected the main character from the first book - Laura, to again be the focus of the story. Laura and her family and other familiar characters do continue to play important roles in the book.
Susan has married the man of her dreams, Tom; however, it is not long before things start to go wrong. Susan realises too late that she may not have known everything about Tom before she married him, and there are some very dark secrets waiting to be uncovered.
Cindy Bauer has done well in portraying the character of Susan as a very typical victim of domestic violence, a woman who is blinded by her love for her partner so much that she does not see the signs and does not heed the warnings. Half way through the book I was wondering whether Susan was a credible character as it seemed almost impossible that someone who had suffered so much at the hands of their partner would continue going back for more even though she had close friends who were willing to help her. However, as the story progresses, Cindy Bauer manages to develop Susan's character well, so she does become believeable. In fact she reminded me of women I came across when I worked as a lawyer assisting women who were victims of domestic violence.
There are many tragedies and problems for Susan to deal with in the novel.
I found the novel to be very engrossing in parts, especially the second half of the book. At the end there is a surprising twist which hints at what is to come in the third book to keep the reader hooked. Cindy has again produced an inspirational novel which is a must-read for anyone suffering similar problems in their daily life.
Susan has married the man of her dreams, Tom; however, it is not long before things start to go wrong. Susan realises too late that she may not have known everything about Tom before she married him, and there are some very dark secrets waiting to be uncovered.
Cindy Bauer has done well in portraying the character of Susan as a very typical victim of domestic violence, a woman who is blinded by her love for her partner so much that she does not see the signs and does not heed the warnings. Half way through the book I was wondering whether Susan was a credible character as it seemed almost impossible that someone who had suffered so much at the hands of their partner would continue going back for more even though she had close friends who were willing to help her. However, as the story progresses, Cindy Bauer manages to develop Susan's character well, so she does become believeable. In fact she reminded me of women I came across when I worked as a lawyer assisting women who were victims of domestic violence.
There are many tragedies and problems for Susan to deal with in the novel.
I found the novel to be very engrossing in parts, especially the second half of the book. At the end there is a surprising twist which hints at what is to come in the third book to keep the reader hooked. Cindy has again produced an inspirational novel which is a must-read for anyone suffering similar problems in their daily life.
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December 27, 2008Cindy, I've got to check out some of your books - as author to author...friend to friend.
April 27, 2009
Shades of Blue is the second book of Cindy's wonderful trilogy set! It makes you wounder just how many "shades of blue" there can be! You must read this great follow-up to Chasing Memories!
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