Somebody's Sinning In My Bed [Paperback]

Pat G'Orge-Walker (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2009

Pat G'Orge-Walker delivers a wickedly funny, uplifting novel of love and betrayal. . .good karma and bad karma. . .sin and redemption. . .

Chyna and her sister Janelle are always moments away from a catfight. They love each other, but Janelle has never forgiven her sister for swiping her first love, Cordell. That was ages ago, and now Chyna is showing off as the First Lady of New Hope Assembly, a church that's caught between the old ways of Holiness and new ways of serving its community. New Hope's leader, Reverend Grayson Young, is also caught. . .in the infamous Sweet Bush lounge, an establishment well-known for adult pleasures.

With the church congregation running wild in the aftermath of her husband's scandalous behavior, Chyna turns to her sister Janelle for guidance. But if Chyna thinks she's getting sympathy from Janelle, she'd better think again, because Janelle's got her own crisis. And when Cordell suddenly comes back into the sisters' lives, what follows are squabbling, chaos, and surprises that show just how hard the road to salvation really is. . .

PRAISE FOR PAT G'ORGE-WALKER

"Ms. Walker pens a tale so funny that you'll fall out of your chair laughing, and so poignantly realistic that you'll wipe tears from your eyes. . .a must-read." --Angela Benson on Cruisin' on Desperation

"One of my favorite writers of all time." --Zane, New York Times bestselling author

"Christian comedy fiction at its best." --Library Journal on Mother Eternal Ann Everlastin's Dead

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Dafina (September 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0758235402
• ISBN-13: 978-0758235404
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,161,988 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Pat G'Orge (pronounced Gee-or-jay) - Walker is in a league of her own. This accomplished Christian author and comedienne has an amazing mind and talent for turning her observations of church life into gems of sidesplitting humor. It is her own special gift from God that enables G'Orge-Walker to depict the often ridiculous antics of church folk without subverting the Good News or watering down the potency of its message.

Pat G'Orge-Walker has paid a high price for the ever-present smile on her face. This Mt. Vernon, New York PK (preacher's kid) has survived a raging house fire; a violent assault; a car crash that mangled her body and a viral infection that left her temporarily blinded. Through it all, Pat quietly soaked in material from her father's Baptist congregation and her mother's Pentecostal assembly to create the stories that keep readers and audiences howling with laughter. Pat is a 'kept woman' whose life is held firmly and safely in God's hand. Mercy and compassion season every word spoken or written by Pat, who makes her story palpitate in the hearts of people who readily relate to victory over adversity.

The First Lady of Gospel Comedy forges a successful
career as author and comedian. She has paved the way for
many others in both fields. Pat's storytelling is likened to
Zora Neale Hurston's folklore'a documentation of
American culture and church life in literature.

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Church Secrets, January 6, 2010

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Urban Reviews "Your Source for the Best in AA... (Online) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Somebody's Sinning In My Bed (Paperback)

Sisters Chyna and Janelle were very close to one another, but they were complete opposites. Both were equally beautiful, but Chyna was very conservative and saved. Janelle was a outspoken free spirit that took risks that Chyna would never dream of. When Chyna married Rev. Grayson Young and became First Lady of New Hope, she was content with how her life turned out...that was until her husband passed away. Her life then became a world wind of despair, and she didn't know if she was coming or going. Since Rev. Young's passing, she didn't know what her place would be in the church. Normally, if the Pastor of the church passes away, the church becomes a lot of chaos with no direction in mind. But in this case, it was the opposite. The elders wanted the congregation to band together and keep the church on track. Soon, Chyna realizes that not everything is the way it seems.

With Chyna grieving her husband's sudden death, someone from her sister's past suddenly appears and all of the past hurt has resurfaced. Not only that, the Pastor's aide is giving her grief and it is not pretty. While all this is going on, the one person Chyna can confide in is Deacon Pillar. Deacon Pillar is a true man of God and holds no punches. He will tell it like it is, and if you don't like it, oh well. Chyna will find out that forgiving yourself can be one of the most hardest things you could ever do. Will she be able to forgive and let go?


In the novel Somebody's Sinning In My Bed, author Pat G'Orge-Walker put together a book about happiness, forgiveness, sadness, faithfulness, and the list could go on and on. You are immediately taken in by each character and how the saints in the church are sinners that have not changed, and don't intend to. The detail that the author put into each character was just enough for you to understand what they were going through when situations would arise. I enjoyed reading this book, because you laugh, cry, get mad, and you may even get a little deliverance for yourself. Somebody's Sinning In My Bed is a very good read, and I highly recommend it.


Reviewed by Jackie
for Urban Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Somebody's Sinning In My Bed, November 16, 2009

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Rachel Berry (Virginia, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Somebody's Sinning In My Bed (Paperback)

Pat has done IT again. IT being biblical insight and views brought to the page without preaching. This writer has a witty and delightful way to entertain and enlighten her reader. She's slick with words and situations that keep you engaged in the reading and plot. I loved the ride and colorful characters. Whether you're actively involved in a church or not, you can relate to or know at least one of God's creations in this book. We meet REAL humans dealing with and expressing real emotions, wants, needs and experiences. This is an author who has put her stamp on Christian Fiction with a comedic flair. What I found creative was G'Orge-Walker has taken a biblical verse and situation and put her own spin to it. Loved It! A must read.

Author & Poet Rachel Berry
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Message Is Clear!, November 1, 2009

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LOCKSIE "ARC Book Club Inc" (Mt. Vernon, N.Y./Coram, N.Y.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Somebody's Sinning In My Bed (Paperback)

With drama worthy of being featured on Eyewitness News, Author Pat G'orge-Walker's latest novel begins with a bang. Chyna and Janelle are sisters who carry a whole lot of baggage around, neither forgiving the other for past indiscretions but both needing that sisterly bond.

Chyna is married to the Reverend Grayson leader of New Hope Assembly. She is aware that her husband not only reaches out and touches the members of his church; he has also made a name for himself at the Sweet Bush Lounge.

A deadly catastrophe takes place at the Sweet Bush Lounge and Reverend Grayson and wife Chyna are thrust into the spotlight.
Chyna is at a lost when the media and investigators come calling, trying to piece together what happened. She turns to her sister Janelle who tries to protect Chyna although she holds a deep long time grudge against her.

Everybody at New Hope assembly is stunned at the turn of events but instead of coming together in the slanderous fall out of the first family, the church begins to point fingers and toss around assumptions.
Some people make judgments all the time never one day thinking they'll be judge themselves, and this holds true for Pastor's aide Sister Blackstone and the church board members.

During all the chaos, Cordell Janelle's first love comes back to town to try and help the sisters but his presence only brings back buried resentment between the sisters.

Somebody's Sinning in My Bed will have you engrossed in church folk business and you may raise and eyebrow or two as you read how the characters go about resolving their dilemmas and issues.
Everyone has their own way to deal with certain situations, as you will see when some characters are thrown a curve ball or two.

Deacon Pillar had me laughing with his outlandish ways!
This is a wonderful read with a clear message that speaks volumes!

Locksie
ARC Book Club Inc.