Shades of Blue

By: Karen Kingsbury

Narrated by: Roxanne Hernandez

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury comes an emotional story of forgiveness and healing. In between a checkered past and a fairytale future, three people must find a way forward.

Brad Cutler is a 28-year-old rising star at his New York ad agency, about to marry Laura James, the girl of his dreams. Anyone would agree he has it all: a great career, a beautiful and loving fiancée, and a fairy tale life ahead of him—until memories of his high school girlfriend, Emma, 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.

Friends since childhood, Brad and Emma became a couple in high school—before their relationship was forever altered by a single decision. Haunted by the past and confused about the future, Brad turns to God seeking forgiveness and redemption for the choice he and Emma made long ago.

Brad, Emma, and Laura must work through the repercussions of a decision made as teenagers that continues to affect each one of them before any of them can look toward a new future.

• Contemporary Christian fiction
• Full-length standalone novel
• Also by Karen Kingsbury: Between Sundays, Beyond Tuesday Morning, and Unlocked

©2009 Karen Kingsbury (P)2010 Zondervan

Shades of Disappointment

I usually love Karen Kingsbury books & although the story was good. It dragged on & had a lot of unnecessary sub stories

What an amazing God we serve!

What a lovely-woven story of another spiritual truth. It is such a burden to carry as a woman and I don't think people on the whole understand that abortion is the shedding of innocent blood. But praise Jesus, that His Blood was also innocent, and He paid IN FULL for our sin, whatever it is. The narrator was excellent too.

Blessed My Life in so many ways!

63 years ago, my my pregnant and very, very young unwed mother placed me for adoption. She could have chose abortion, but she made the sacrifice of letting me go to a family that was where God wanted me to be. I am so thankful that she chose life for me, especially in a time when doing so was not easy.

Powerful

This book was one of my favorites Kingsbury books. I was put into the situation of each character and could appreciate how forgiveness and redemption was given and received when the issues at hand were faced. I wish all who have found themselves in this situations could read and understand the redemption that is available.
Thanks Karen for being honest about the effects of abortion on the life of those who choose it.

First audiobook I have ever listen to

I love to read and was a little hesitant listening to this because well I love to read. This book was simply amazing! I cried while listening to it multiple times!

Wonderful story, helps understand abortion pain

I wish this book was a required reading of all young women and teen girls. It helps me understand the pain of abortion more clearly. God bless Karen. Thank you. Redemption and peace. Thank you.

Beautiful storyline!! So touching!!

What did you love best about Shades of Blue?

Such a touching and heartfelt story. I think anyone who was in these circumstance would benefit from this story. I absolutely loved it!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Shades of Blue?

The closing of the chapter between Brad and Emma at the beach and the presence of God they both felt. Loved that part so much!

What does Roxanne Hernandez bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Expressions of the characters. I love hearing the books read to me, it brings a whole new experience to a book!

If you could rename Shades of Blue, what would you call it?

I wouldn't, I believe that the name was perfect for this book!

Any additional comments?

Just that I would highly recommend this book!! Another awesome book by Karen Kingsbury, but then again, I haven't read a bad one!

Excellent but wordy

Would you listen to Shades of Blue again? Why?

Maybe. The message was excellent, wonderful reminder of the loving,forgiving nature of God. Some parts could have been left out though, they didn't lend anything to the story.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Brad's dad was my favorite character because he was portrayed as the steady man of God that remained the same through the years.

Which scene was your favorite?

My favorite scene was on the beach when Emma and Brad mourned for the loss of their child and were able to forgive themselves and each other.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

At various points it did make me cry. I do not recall laughing.

Any additional comments?

I was kinda bugged that they kept calling the baby a girl. How did they know it was a girl? She never had a sonogram or amino so how do they know it was a girl. I must have missed something.

Typical

A very standard Karen Kingsbury formatted book. Interesting characters that remind you of the person you've love to be, with the life you dream of living. Very spiritually uplifting, almost as if you're absorbing scripture and it's practical application in every page. This book tackles a topic that requires a strong stomach, but its a wonderful depiction of the grace of God, and I'm sure it has provided an immeasurable amount of healing in the lives of many.

Wow. What talent to be able to write like this.

Tears and laughter. You almost feel like you ate part of it and leaves you wanting for more.