Shades of Blue [NOOK Book]

Best book I've read in a long time!

This book is a MUST read! I literally could not put the book down. It made me laugh, cry (I mean sob), and thank God for an author that has the talent like Karen Kingsbury. This book opened my eyes to things I've never considered. I was actually bummed when I finsihed reading. The story is somewhat basic, but will make you feel emotions like no other book. It is a real life story that, I'm sure, takes place way too often in today's society. It's a fantastic book for dealing with finding closure in a difficult situation, learning what it means to love unconditionally, and depending on God during your darkest moments. I've already shared the book with a friend and she loved it just as much! It deserves much more than 5 stars!!!

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Forgiven

Awesome book about forgiveness, trust, and trial. A must read! Amazing and addicting. Definitley worth your money.
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What Happens When the Past Catches Up With You?

Brad Cutler is living the dream life: he has a great career with an ad agency, a beautiful woman whom he is about to marry, and everything is on track. But now, only weeks before his wedding, thoughts of a complicated past and an unresolved relationship are creeping into his mind. And they are beginning to interfere with his work. In order for Brad to move on with his perfect future, he has to return and face the wrecked reality he left behind, before everything falls apart. Will he find forgiveness? Find out in Shades of Blue, the new novel by award winning Christian-fiction author Karen Kingsbury. Kingsbury has written more than 40 novels, many of which have received high praise. Her inspirational work is well-received by Christian readers around the world, and Shades of Blue will prove an excellent addition to your fiction collection. If you enjoy heart-warming, uplifting stories with dynamic characters who are striving to make sense of the world and its complications, then Shades of Blue is for you.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Hard to put down!

Brad Cutler lives in New York and has a dream job. A dream life! He is engaged to the love of his life who also happens to be the boss's daughter. Brad is a Christian man and the relationship between him and Laura seems perfect. But, a past sin comes back to haunt Brad and before he can marry Laura and start his new life with her he has to go back home to North Carolina and right a wrong. Unfortunately that means seeing his old high school sweetheart. Brad only makes matters worse when he doesn't confide in Laura about Emma and what happened many years ago.

The book is thought provoking and sincere. Regardless of whether or not you read Christian fiction, this book transcends the boundaries of genre and will appeal to anyone searching for a well-written story about redemption, forgiveness and love.
I enjoyed it very much. 5-stars!

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

What a great book!

I will never forget reading & crying, my heart pounding in anticipation while reading this book. Thank you for writing a story that conveys true feelings before, during & after an abortion.

Powerful! I couldn't put it down, and the message still stays wi

Powerful! I couldn't put it down, and the message still stays with me. Kingsbury tackled another difficult subject beautifully.

Shades of Blue

Loved the story. Things happen so fast in life, sometimes you just have to stop. Dont forget to forgive yourself and others involved so you can move on. Thank you Dear Lord!

AWESOME!!!!

Everyone needs to read this book. Especially any couple getting married just so that they can understand the full extent of forgiveness. GREAT READ!

I love Karen Kingsbury!

Another wonderful book by Karen Kingsbury.

From the book:

Brad Cutler, twenty-eight, is a rising star at his New York ad agency, about to marry the girl of his dreams. Anyone would agree he has it all - a great career, a beautiful and loving fiance, and a fairy tale life ahead of him when memories of a high school girlfriend begin to torment him. Lost innocence and one very difficult choice flood his conscience, and he is no longer sure what the future will bring except for this: He must find his old love and make amends. Haunted by the past and confused about the future, he turns to God seeking forgiveness and redemption.

My review:

I read this a while ago and I still remember it vividly. It's hard going back to right a wrong from the past. Sometimes it's not even possible. I can imagine the pain that Brad felt when he went back to make amends and to find out the pain and suffering that she went through... alone. I always cry when I read Karen's book and this one was not exception. The character's are relatable and their strong faith is admirable. I highly recommend this book!

Wonderful Book!

Another great book by Karen Kingsbury. Wonderful writer. I haved been reading her books one after the other for the past year.

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I really wanted to like this book

Right from the 1st chapter I knew I was gonna struggle with this storyline. Not because of it's reality, and not because it delt with abortion [which made me cry], but because of Brad. I know he was young, I know he made a bad decision and needed forgiveness...which is good...but I just couldn't LIKE him for what he did to Emma--how bad he hurt her--and how he just walked away from her for 9 years!!!!!! Life goes on, yes...but I'd hoped it wouldn't have gone on like this. What a creep. Karen broke my heart "too much" for Emma, Brad was beyond horrible when they were young--"and" even when he showed back up, and now he's happy with someone else? Bah! Now, Karen is a wonderful writer, but me personally, I never enjoy moving page-by-page with people like Brad. [Mr. Leave em' and then leave em' again] I rooted for Emma, and twice she lost her dream. How sweet. Gavin was, at least, a nice 2nd place. So, if you can handle a man who gets to "have his cake, and eat it too"...then you'll really enjoy this story. <3

Good read, and now it is passed on to a friend.

I always enjoy Karen Kingsbury, she never disappoints. Give this a try, it's a quick read.

Ms Kingsbury is a very talented writer!

It's a captivating story! I haven't read a book by Ms. Kingsbury that I haven't absolutely LOVED!

Great Book

Great book. Karen Kingsbury is an awesome writer. She writes with such detail that you soon feel you are apart of the story. Once again she has written another story with God's blessings.

Decent read, HOWEVER

I love Karen Kingsbury books. I read them in one day, usually finishing them with tears shed. However, this book was not one that I love. I felt that the author was pushing her stance of abortion into an unlikely scenario. Yes, I understand this is FICTION. Yes, it's tragic when it happens. Yes, it does affect women in different ways. However, abortion is still legal. I had to consult with my sister in law, who is an RN and used to work for a doctor who performed the procedure about some of the issues in the book. For starters, in most states, NC included, a doctor will not perform the procedure after 12 weeks without a medical reason or in cases of rape and incest. Even when the events took place in 1999. Even in 1999, there were ultrasounds that dated the stage of gestation and anything after 12 weeks, the procedure would not happen. Also, there are no doctors in this date and age who would callously tell a woman the gender of said fetus/embryo. Also, a little after 12 weeks, there's no way a doctor can tell the gender since the fetus/embryo is still too small to determine. THAT is the part that bothered me the most. ALSO, not all of her readers are pro-life Christians. It is possible to be one and not the other. It is also possible to be neither and still enjoy her books. She kind of went political in this book and for that I am highly disappointed. Will I stop reading her books? Unlikely.

Hard to put down!

Brad Cutler lives in New York and has a dream job. A dream life! He is engaged to the love of his life who also happens to be the boss's daughter. Brad is a Christian man and the relationship between him and Laura seems perfect. But, a past sin comes back to haunt Brad and before he can marry Laura and start his new life with her he has to go back home to North Carolina and right a wrong. Unfortunately that means seeing his old high school sweetheart. Brad only makes matters worse when he doesn't confide in Laura about Emma and what happened many years ago.The book is thought provoking and sincere. Regardless of whether or not you read Christian fiction, this book transcends the boundaries of genre and will appeal to anyone searching for a well-written story about redemption, forgiveness and love.I enjoyed it very much. 5-stars!

Good Book... Not Best Book by KK...

This book is ok but definetely the best by KK. It went slowly, the setting and characters didn't seem so real like they do in her other books, and it is almost offbeat. Worst KK book I ever read, but it is still ok...

Not one of her best

It had a valery good beginning, however near the end it fell dead. It was very difficult to get through. I give it a total of two stars

A must read

This book touched me in so many ways. I never cried so much in any other book I've read! Beautifully written!She did it again, love all her books I've read so far,but this one was very special. Thank you Karen for the message you've sent.