The Reverend's Wife (A Reverend Curtis Black Novel) [Hardcover]

Kimberla Lawson Roby (Author)

Book Description

Release date: May 1, 2012 | Series: A Reverend Curtis Black Novel

From New York Times bestselling author Kimberla Lawson Roby comes the ninth installment in her award-winning Reverend Curtis Black series. It's been months since Reverend Curtis learned that his wife Charlotte had affairs with two different men, and for now, he continues to be cordial and respectful to her. But he's also made it clear that once their son Matthew graduates high school, he will be filing for divorce. Charlotte, on the other hand, continues to do everything possible to make amends in hopes of saving their marriage. Unfortunately, Curtis is ready to move on and is being propositioned by a woman who desperately wants to become the next Mrs. Curtis Black. When the situation heads down a path that is frighteningly shocking, could it be the final blow to this once blessed union?

Editorial Reviews

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"The writing is cinematic and the juicy plot moves quickly...Roby has a talent for underscoring the universal challenges of people of faith, and more often than not, that strength carries the story." (Publishers Weekly on The Reverend's Wife )

"Kimberla Lawson Roby...knows how to give readers what they want." (Essence on The Reverend's Wife )

"A storyline that any reader will be able to relate to. The author paints an interesting story with an accurate view of what goes on within the family behind the pulpit." (4 Stars) (RT Book Reviews on The Reverend's Wife )

"An exciting page-turner!" (www.upscalemagazine.com on SECRET OBSESSION )

"Juicy read!" (Essence on SECRET OBSESSION )

"Filled with unexpected twists and turns. A dramatic, engaging, and entertaining piece of work." (Prominence Magazine on SECRET OBSESSION )

"The kind of novel I wish more authors would write...addictive. Made me think, made me wonder. A novel well worth reading." (chicklitreviews.com on SECRET OBSESSION )

"4 Stars! Roby is the queen of redemption! She has a knack for taking characters that readers love to hate and turning them into ones everyone will cheer for. This one's definitely a page-turner!" (RT Book Reviews on SECRET OBSESSION )

"New York Times best-selling author Kimberla Lawson Roby has a knack for writing suspenseful, page-turning stories, and her latest novel, Secret Obsession, is no different... A must-read for fiction thriller fans." (TheRoot.com on SECRET OBSESSION )

"Kimberla Lawson Roby weaves truth into fiction." (Indianapolis Star on Kimberla Lawson Roby )

"Roby [deals] with real issues in her novels." (Ft. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel on Kimberla Lawson Roby )

"Roby's fiction...[addresses] issues that are important to women today." (Memphis Commercial Appeal on Kimberla Lawson Roby )

"Kimberla Lawson Roby has reached a pinnacle most writers only dream of." (Rockford Register Star on Kimberla Lawson Roby )

"Roby, a bestselling author with a devoted audience, knows well the recipe for success: equal parts heartbreak and romance, with liberal dashes of sexual satisfaction." (San Jose Mercury News on Kimberla Lawson Roby )

About the Author

Kimberla Lawson Roby is the New York Times bestselling author of the acclaimed Reverend Curtis Black Series.

She lives with her husband in Rockford, Illinois.

For more information, please visit www.kimroby.com.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 336 pages
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing; First Edition edition (May 1, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0446572470
• ISBN-13: 978-0446572477
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 1.2 x 9.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (157 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #50,169 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Kimberla Lawson Roby is the New York Times bestselling author of the acclaimed Reverend Curtis Black Series. Those titles include A House Divided, The Reverend's Wife, Love, Honor, & Betray, Be Careful What You Pray For, The Best of Everything, Sin No More, Love & Lies, The Best-Kept Secret, Too Much of A Good Thing, and Casting the First Stone. Kimberla also has 9 standalone titles: The Perfect Marriage, Secret Obsession, A Deep Dark Secret, One in A Million, Changing Faces, A Taste of Reality, It's a Thin Line, Here & Now, and Behind Closed Doors. She lives with her husband in Rockford, Illinois. Web Site: kimroby.com, Facebook: facebook.com/kimberlalawsonroby, Twitter: twitter.com/KimberlaLRoby

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Just okay May 5, 2012

By LA Hottie

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

While I have enjoyed previous series of Rev Black I found this one dragged a bit. I actually had to make myself finish it. It just seemed like I heard it all before. I actually miss some of the drama from previous books. I think this story is complete and it is time to move on to more exciting characters. I do enjoy the author's writing and look forward to her next series.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Genny's Review May 21, 2012

By GENEVA L. PRATT

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Wasted my money Kimberla usually writes better than this and what was the whole blow by blow steps of the relaxer I guess just to make more words.Total disappointment!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Curtis and Charlotte keep me coming back for more!!!!! July 4, 2012

By misscsolo

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

We are back for the 9th installment in the Rev. Curtis Black series and let me tell you if you know anything about the Black family you know that you are in for the ride of your lives!

Curtis is determined to divorce Charlotte after her double infidelity last year, but Charlotte has other plans. She is not going to give up on her family without a fight, and boy is she in for a fight! No matter what she does, nothing seems to be good enough. Curtis is treating her like a stranger in their home, Matthew is still hurt and barely speaks to her and Curtina is 4 so she loves Charlotte and right now that is what is keeping her afloat but she needs more. Curtis is hurt and tired of the back and forth between him and Charlotte and has began talking with a female member of the church. She is nice, listens to him and doesn't judge him but what Curtis doesn't know is that just most women, she is trying to figure out how to be the next Mrs. Curtis Black. Will there ever NOT be problems for the Black family?!?!? You will just have to read and find out!

I love Kimberla writing style and the way she keeps us coming back for more. Her storylines are strong and if you know anything about the way Roby writes you know if something small happens in this book, it will be HUGE in the next one! Looking forward to the next installment! Keep up the great work, you never disappoint me!