Sin and Surrender

What a page turner. I love a really good mystery and this was. I won't spoil it by telling you who really killed her sister, but you'll be shocked and surprised. And, of course, only a great mystery writer can surprise you and still make all the pieces of the mystery fit together. Great read.

Years have gone by when Andrea finally sees Ben at the gravesite of her sister, Carolyn. Although Carolyn used drugs prior to meeting Ben, Ben is the reason she started back once he kidnapped their son and disappeared. As days go by, Andrea becomes strongly attracted to her sister's ex-boyfriend. Her feelings are hard to deny, but forgiving him is harder, even though he proves he had just cause for his actions. As Andrea dares to explore her feelings for Ben, she must find it in her heart to not only forgive him, but trust him as well. In the meantime, Andrea becomes hell-bent on solving her sister's murder, ignorning the police who are convinced her sister is just another over-dosed drug statistic. Ridley, weaved her story of murder, lies and love perfectly. The characters are memorable and the story flows with the ease of a seasoned writer. The ending will leave you turning pages as you desparately work to answer the classic question: "Who Did It." Ridley's debut novel is definately a must read. If you have not picked-up a copy...do so, this is a page-turner! T. RHYTHM KNIGHT APOOO BookClub

Hooray for a book that knows exactly what it is! This is an unpretentious murder mystery/love story, set in my home town, full of believable characters just complicated enough to make them real. The plot engages you until the very last page and adresses real life delimmas both with wit and wisdom. I'm looking forward to enjoying this author for years to come.

I read "Between Tears" in one sitting.I loved the characters and the book kept my interest right until the last page.Well done, Ms Ridley, you have a good future ahead of you.

Two murders intertwined. Andrea is bereaved by one, accused of the other. In the meantime, she is engaged to the man with motive for both. Andrea first loses her sister, Carolyn to drugs and later to a fatal gunshot by an unknown killer. Convinced that the police are not interested in the death of a known "crack head" she is determined to find the killer on her own. Andrea hopes to find anything that will lead to her nephew Roy, who was taken away by his father, Benjamin shortly after his birth. Benjamin is a likely suspect in her sister's murder but Andrea's heart says no. As she searches for the killer, she also falls in love with Benjamin. Will her feelings for Benjamin cloud her judgment and prevent her from seeing the truth? When Benjamin returns home with Roy, he is finally ready to face his past and admit his true feelings for Andrea. But finding Carolyn's killer is the only thing on Andrea's agenda. Suspected of Carolyn's murder, can Benjamin erase the doubt in Andrea's mind and prove to her once and for all that his love is real? When Andrea's ex-boyfriend realizes he made a mistake letting her go, he stops at nothing to break up the couple. This includes showing a video tape of himself and Andrea in a very compromising position. When he is found murdered, everyone is a suspect. Will Andrea's faith be strong enough to face the truth and find happiness "between the tears" shed? Pamela Ridley has written a great book with well developed characters and a good storyline. BETWEEN TEARS is a page turner that offers the perfect blend of faith, romance and suspense. A must read! Reviewed by Tabatha Taylor for The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers