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Roby's disappointing sixth entry in her Rev. Curtis Black series (after 2008s Sin No More) focuses on Alicia Black Sullivan, his beautiful and spoiled 22-year-old daughter. Accustomed to getting anything she wants, Alicia shops like daddy still picks up the tab. This is a source of endless agitation for her new husband, young pastor Phillip Sullivan, a genuinely good man. Though he tries to set limits, Alicia stubbornly plows forward, and her self-centered ways result in deceit, infidelity and, finally, divorce. Unsurprisingly, Alicia learns nothing from her tragedy except that she should strive to marry a wealthier man. Robys message of Christian forgiveness, a common theme in her work, doesn't succeed here: characters tolerate situations until they become untenable and then walk away. Alicias selfish behavior is alienating, and her unwillingness or inability to learn from her mistakes leaves readers wondering why they should care at all. (Feb.)
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Alicia has chosen to follow in the scandalous footsteps of her father, the womanizing spendthrift Reverend Curtis Black. Newly married to her father’s protégé, she routinely covers her shopping addiction by lying about her activities, and events rapidly escalate when she is robbed the same day several credit card statements arrive in the mail and her husband confronts her. In response, Alicia not only perversely spends even more, she also embarks on an affair with a drug lord. Refusing to admit that her marriage is in jeopardy, this reverend’s daughter behaves like a spoiled child rather than a responsible married woman living by the tenets of her faith. Roby’s thought-provoking novel continues the Reverend Curtis Black series (Too Much of a Good Thing, 2004) with the second generation’s mistakes. As was the case with her father, Alicia still has far to go to become an admirable character, so watch for at least one sequel if not more. --Lynne Welch
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Product Details

  • Hardcover: 288 pages
  • Publisher: William Morrow; 1 edition (January 13, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0061443069
  • ISBN-13: 978-0061443060
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (52 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #327,481 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Somewhat Disappointed, May 28, 2009
I just finished reading this book and was somewhat disappointed. There was no real storyline other than a spoiled rich girl who thinks "shopping", lying, and having an affair is her answer to everything. I mean basically all she did was shop, shop, and shop some more...this book was just "ok". The main character, Alicia, is definitely a chip off the old block picking up the old ways of her father. The selfishness, lies, and deceit were all trademarks of her infamous father who's now turned a new leaf... The story line was just too unrealistic to say the least...The fact that she couldn't be satisfied w/ her husband's salary of $7000/per month, live in a "normal" nieghborhood or wear "normal" clothes was just plain ridiculous...sadly it happens...Kimberla has always written page turners, where you couldn't wait to see what happens next. I am sorry to say that this book didn't have that same effect. If you are debating on purchasing this book, do yourself a favor and rent it from your local library...that way you won't be out of some hard earned $$
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars A weak OK, January 19, 2009
In the very beginning of the book, I knew I was in trouble when the author kept repeating the same thing over and over again. I would borrow the book. It was a very slow read.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as the others, but still enjoyable, January 13, 2009
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Well, I just finished reading the book, and as an avid Roby fan, I will say that it's not the best book in the Curtis Black series, but it still has the usual mix of surprises, drama, and scandal. What I enjoy so much about Roby's books is that at least once during the reading of each novel, I ask myself if this is her personal story. I also can usually predict one of the suprises in the book, and I was able to do that with this one as well. All in all it is a good, fast read, and I am looking forward to the next book. There will be another one...
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Read for a true reader
This book was marvelous...I am an avid reader and a follower of Kim Lawson Roby. I enjoyed her book and have recently bought the sequel to this book and am loving that one too. Read more
Published 3 days ago by Tonia Shorten

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best of Everything
I read this book as part of a book club. I had never read this author before. Kimberla Lawson Roby is fabulous. Her characters are real. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable Reading
The book was an enjoyable read. My wife actually read the book for her book club. She said the book started slow but in the end it was a bit exciting. Read more
Published 7 days ago by D. Barnes

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best of Everything
The author is somewhat shallow in her development of her characters.It was not easy to identify them as "real" people some of the dialogue used was not realistic. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
I enjoy reading a great book whenever I have some free time from school, and Kimberla Lawson Roby never fails me! I enjoyed this book and did not want to put it down. Read more
Published 9 days ago by Mrs. Liah

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best of Everything
Awesome book!!! You must read!!!

Your creativity is a God given gift Kimberla!!!

I pray that God will continue to bless your writings.
Published 11 days ago by Ann Ballard

3.0 out of 5 stars Preaching and Shopping
Although I enjoyed this book immensely, it didn't have the hard edged page-turning effect that The Honey Well had. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Stori Diva

3.0 out of 5 stars Just Like Her Father....
The Best Of Everything focuses on Alicia,Reverend Curtis Black's daughter.Alicia is all grown up and married to Phillip who is the assistant pastor of her father's church. Read more
Published 5 months ago by nicole098

2.0 out of 5 stars Confessions of a shopaholic?...At least that one was funny!!
I read this book really quickly but I really hated the main character during the whole time. I read all kinds of literature and I have read "Confessions of a shopaholic" long time... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars excellent!!!!
Item was received on time and it was in great condition would recommend to anyone
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