Cindy Bauer

When Susan Barnes accepted the position at the law firm and moved to Kansas City, leaving her best friend and small hometown behind, 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. She's eagerly looking forward to filling the box with years of sentimental mementos, marking their journey through life together. 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 suddenly finds herself on an emotional roller coaster ride, which ultimately costs her an extremely hefty price. Once a strong Christian woman, now driven to the lowest level possible at the hands of her beloved, Susan summons up the strength to surrender her life into the loving hands of God, once again, for He is their only hope. But will they be able to escape from danger in time?

Shades of Blue is the story of Susan Watson, a soon-to-be-married-bride. She is completely in love with her husband, and he believes he loves her too. But soon after they get married, things start to change. Her husband, Tom, who once seemed to care for her, and love her deeply, is now coming home later and later, spending little time with Susan. He ends up involved with alcohol and drugs and even becomes abusive. Tom seems to come to his senses and even gets help from their pastor. When evil raises its ugly head again her friends Laura and Greg McKenzie take her in. Will the cycle ever end? What will happen when her son, Tommy, ends up missing as well? Susan must believe in God to help her get through her problems, and pray for Tommy's safe return. Shades of Blue, is a great story of how to pick up your life after problems, and it also shows that God can help you through anything. -- Crosswayz Books