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Reverend Curtis Black #9
The Reverend's Wife
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?
330 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 1, 2012
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About the author
Kimberla Lawson Roby
43 books2,786 followersNew York Times Bestselling Author, Speaker, Encourager of Women & Podcast Host, Kimberla Lawson Roby, has published 30 books which include her faith-based, nonfiction titles, THE WOMAN GOD CREATED YOU TO BE: Finding Success Through Faith—Spiritually, Personally, and Professionally and THE WOMAN GOD CREATED YOU TO BE: Companion Workbook & Discussion Guide, as well as some of her novels, such as CASTING THE FIRST STONE, SIN OF A WOMAN, A SINFUL CALLING, SISTER FRIENDS FOREVER, A CHRISTMAS PRAYER, THE PRODIGAL SON, THE PERFECT MARRIAGE, THE REVEREND’S WIFE, IT'S AS THIN LINE, and her debut title, BEHIND CLOSED DOORS, which was originally self-published through her own company, Lenox Press. She has sold more than 3 million copies of her books, and they have frequented numerous bestseller lists, including The New York Times, USA Today, The Washington Post, Publishers Weekly, Essence, Upscale, Black Christian News, AALBC.com, Barnes and Noble, Amazon.com, Wal-Mart, The Dallas Morning News, The Austin Chronicle and many others. Kimberla is also the host of The Woman God Created You to Be Podcast.
Over the years, Kimberla has spoken to thousands of women at conferences, churches, expos, workshops, luncheons, libraries, colleges, universities and bookstores. She shares her own personal journey straight from her heart and has a strong passion toward helping women become all that God created them to be.
Kimberla is the 2013 NAACP Image Award Winner for Outstanding Literary Work – Fiction, the recipient of the 2017 SOAR Radio Trailblazer of Honor award, the 2017 Southwest Florida Reading Festival Distinguished Author award, the 2017 AAMBC Christian Fiction Author of the Year award and the 2014 AAMBC Female Author of the Year award, the 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2013 African-American Literary Awards Show (New York, NY) Female Author of the Year award, the Blackboard Fiction Book of the Year Award in 2001 for CASTING THE FIRST STONE, and in 2001, Kimberla was inducted into the Rock Valley College Alumni Hall of Fame (Rockford, IL). Additionally, in August 2020, she was named by USA Today as one of the 100 black novelists you should read, and in February 2021, her nonfiction book, The Woman God Created You to Be: Finding Success Through Faith—Spiritually, Personally, and Professionally, was nominated for an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work – Instructional, giving her 4 NAACP Image Award nominations in total.
Kimberla’s books deal with very real issues, including women empowerment, sexual harassment, racial and gender discrimination in the workplace, problems within the church (and the consequences), Christian/family/moral values, drug and gambling addiction, marriage, infidelity, single motherhood, breast cancer, infertility, sibling rivalry, domestic violence, childhood sexual abuse, mental illness, and the care-giving of a parent to name a few. In addition, Kimberla’s books offer a message of redemption, forgiveness, and the realities of everyday life. Kimberla resides in Illinois with her husband, Will.
To share your thoughts with Kimberla regarding her work, please e-mail her at: kim@kimroby.com
Over the years, Kimberla has spoken to thousands of women at conferences, churches, expos, workshops, luncheons, libraries, colleges, universities and bookstores. She shares her own personal journey straight from her heart and has a strong passion toward helping women become all that God created them to be.
Kimberla is the 2013 NAACP Image Award Winner for Outstanding Literary Work – Fiction, the recipient of the 2017 SOAR Radio Trailblazer of Honor award, the 2017 Southwest Florida Reading Festival Distinguished Author award, the 2017 AAMBC Christian Fiction Author of the Year award and the 2014 AAMBC Female Author of the Year award, the 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2013 African-American Literary Awards Show (New York, NY) Female Author of the Year award, the Blackboard Fiction Book of the Year Award in 2001 for CASTING THE FIRST STONE, and in 2001, Kimberla was inducted into the Rock Valley College Alumni Hall of Fame (Rockford, IL). Additionally, in August 2020, she was named by USA Today as one of the 100 black novelists you should read, and in February 2021, her nonfiction book, The Woman God Created You to Be: Finding Success Through Faith—Spiritually, Personally, and Professionally, was nominated for an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work – Instructional, giving her 4 NAACP Image Award nominations in total.
Kimberla’s books deal with very real issues, including women empowerment, sexual harassment, racial and gender discrimination in the workplace, problems within the church (and the consequences), Christian/family/moral values, drug and gambling addiction, marriage, infidelity, single motherhood, breast cancer, infertility, sibling rivalry, domestic violence, childhood sexual abuse, mental illness, and the care-giving of a parent to name a few. In addition, Kimberla’s books offer a message of redemption, forgiveness, and the realities of everyday life. Kimberla resides in Illinois with her husband, Will.
To share your thoughts with Kimberla regarding her work, please e-mail her at: kim@kimroby.com
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November 28, 2020
I was able to read this book in about four hours. It was a good read. In the last book, I could not stand Charlotte, but I actually felt a little bad for her in this book. The themes that I enjoyed the most in this story are resilience and forgiveness. Charlotte really puts in work to keep Curtis from leaving her. At times I wondered why she didn't just pack up and leave when he made it clear that he wanted nothing to do with her. I realized that in life you fight for the things that are important to you. The other theme that I enjoyed was forgiveness. Even though Charlotte was despicable in the last book, just about all of the main characters wanted to see her and Curtis work it out. Their family and friends served as a really positive community for both of them and prayed for their marriage, whereas in reality most folks would have begged Curtis to run in the opposite direction of Charlotte. The crazy stalker that appears in most of the stories about the Blacks is getting a bit old. I fully expected it and was not surprised. Crazy attracts crazy and the Blacks have a ton of crazy and drama going on in their life, but Sharon's character was very predictable and even her back story seemed redundant. Seems like there is at least one psycho character in every story about the Blacks. Regardless, I enjoyed the story and am hoping that Roby will give her readers a new book from Matthew's point of view. I would love to read how his parent's antics have effected him. I also sense that there is a bit more to Racquel's character. Charlotte sensed something was amiss with the girl and if anyone would know about deceptive women it would be Mrs. Charlotte Black. Excellent work, Roby.
May 13, 2012
Forgive and Forget?
Roby’s most recent novel, “The Reverend’s Wife” picks up where “Love, Honor and Betray” left off: the imminent divorce of Reverend Curtis Black from his third wife Charlotte. Although both have made mistakes in their marriage, including committing adultery, Curtis refuses to forgive his wife for her betrayals. Rev. Black is biding his time... waiting for his son Matthew to graduate from high school so he can serve his wife with divorce papers. Charlotte still desperately wants her marriage. However, she falls onto a destructive path that may drive Curtis away even sooner than he planned. Ultimately, the Blacks must learn a hard lesson about true forgiveness, redemption and the power of love.
This latest offering in the Reverend Curtis Black series is a decent story. There is a tad bit of drama and a few surprises to keep the reader turning the pages. However, I found the story to be quite lackluster and not as engaging as the others in the series. Also, the ending does not leave unanswered questions which makes me wonder if Roby has penned the final novel in the series.
Reviewed by: Flashette
Roby’s most recent novel, “The Reverend’s Wife” picks up where “Love, Honor and Betray” left off: the imminent divorce of Reverend Curtis Black from his third wife Charlotte. Although both have made mistakes in their marriage, including committing adultery, Curtis refuses to forgive his wife for her betrayals. Rev. Black is biding his time... waiting for his son Matthew to graduate from high school so he can serve his wife with divorce papers. Charlotte still desperately wants her marriage. However, she falls onto a destructive path that may drive Curtis away even sooner than he planned. Ultimately, the Blacks must learn a hard lesson about true forgiveness, redemption and the power of love.
This latest offering in the Reverend Curtis Black series is a decent story. There is a tad bit of drama and a few surprises to keep the reader turning the pages. However, I found the story to be quite lackluster and not as engaging as the others in the series. Also, the ending does not leave unanswered questions which makes me wonder if Roby has penned the final novel in the series.
Reviewed by: Flashette
June 22, 2017
This was a challenging book for me. It detailed the lives of people I admit to not knowing the likes of in real life or tv life. Suppose that's what comes from not watching soaps. It was difficult to identify with any of the characters - had to keep telling myself, they're just human, but found myself highly doubtful. Had to ask my reverend's wife today if her personal life compared to charlotte's today after bible study. I was mighty relieved when she admitted to having a much more boring life!
December 3, 2016
My second book. 4.5 for originality and entertainment. It was interesting and entertaining to read though I felt a bit circular and soap-operaish. Saying that I love Kimberla's Lawson Roby's technique and writing skills. She is a very bold and talented storyteller who makes her characters very flawed, and yet justified in their ways. I guess what makes her unique as a writer she that she is tackling flawed people of faith within that environment. She also keeps her language very clean - the worse insult was trick or tramp. No explicit sex scenes yet the chemistry between the couple jumps off the page.
It's brilliant that she has no qualms in just making church into a business to serve the family of Curtis Black in their expensive life style. Brilliant! Amazing. So totally self-absorbed and insular. So ironical!
So if you don't mind looking at people of faith as fallible and sometimes horrible human beings then read this. However if you prefer inspirational stories with light then this story may depress you because it is all not so positive drama!
It's brilliant that she has no qualms in just making church into a business to serve the family of Curtis Black in their expensive life style. Brilliant! Amazing. So totally self-absorbed and insular. So ironical!
So if you don't mind looking at people of faith as fallible and sometimes horrible human beings then read this. However if you prefer inspirational stories with light then this story may depress you because it is all not so positive drama!
June 24, 2018
Another fun adventure in Fatal Pew Attractions!!!
As always, our reverend and his wife are the most enjoyable when they work together to foil the scorned mistresses, along with their (lesser? Other?) marital problems.
These stories tend to open up when we hear from the family—how Curtis and Charlotte’s children, parents, exes, and close friends respond to and advise them through their issues. Their opinions are usually more nuanced than those of the Pastor and First Lady, and in my opinion, make or break these novels and their hysterics.
With Alicia being less involved in The Reverend’s Wife, unfortunately our main peanut gallery comments came from the two kids still at home. I felt as if we were stuck with the same old reactions from Matthew and Marissa—I mean Curtina—that Kim Roby has been giving us for the entire series!
I can’t wait until they ALL grow up enough to develop their own voices, and with book number 10, I think we’ll be getting halfway there...
As always, our reverend and his wife are the most enjoyable when they work together to foil the scorned mistresses, along with their (lesser? Other?) marital problems.
These stories tend to open up when we hear from the family—how Curtis and Charlotte’s children, parents, exes, and close friends respond to and advise them through their issues. Their opinions are usually more nuanced than those of the Pastor and First Lady, and in my opinion, make or break these novels and their hysterics.
With Alicia being less involved in The Reverend’s Wife, unfortunately our main peanut gallery comments came from the two kids still at home. I felt as if we were stuck with the same old reactions from Matthew and Marissa—I mean Curtina—that Kim Roby has been giving us for the entire series!
I can’t wait until they ALL grow up enough to develop their own voices, and with book number 10, I think we’ll be getting halfway there...
July 3, 2024
Okay, I like Charlotte again, her problem was listening to her mother’s advice.
March 8, 2014
Once again I was not disappointed. Curtis and Charlotte finally get it right and decide to stay together. It took a lot of begging, forgiving, staying grounded and rooted in their faith and loving each other. "To err is human and to forgive is divine." I do believe this. Charlotte almost self destructed with her turning to alcohol. I hope she and Curtis can have some drama free years although, in the next book Matthew and his girlfriend Raquel are having a baby. I really enjoyed this book. Sharon was crazy and a crook. Curtis was skating on thin ice.
March 20, 2020
better than the last, except the ending. -_-. everything still comes out over the pulpit
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February 18, 2021Really like these books,. Read 9 books in 3 weeks, that's different for me. I truly enjoyed this series and was looking forward to Curtis being free of Charlottes selfish, conniving antics. Im truly surprised that they didn't divorce. Their marriage wasn't built on love and friendship. He married her because she had his son. Interesting to see how they grew to love each other or should I saw they love the sex they have with each other. Over all the stories are interesting. Looking forward to starting Book 10.
July 13, 2017
Love it
I like the lessons that the family learned from their mistakes and choices. Love all the Curtis Black series books
I like the lessons that the family learned from their mistakes and choices. Love all the Curtis Black series books
October 16, 2019
Excellent per usual! :)
December 5, 2023
This was kinda juicy
April 30, 2012
The Black’s are back and better than ever in the ninth installment of The Reverend Curtis Black series. The Reverend’s Wife picks up with Reverend Curtis adamant about divorcing Charlotte once their son, Malcolm, leaves for college in a few months. Though both of their philandering ways has brought about children from outside of their marriage, Charlotte’s latest trysts have proven to be even too much for the reverend to handle. Especially since he has put a stop to his own wayward ways—at least in the physical form.
Charlotte’s distress over the future of their existence together drives her back to the bottle, and the behavior she exhibits under the influence draws a bigger wedge between her and the rest of the family. She has even pushed Malcolm, who hasn’t quite gotten over her last betrayal, even further away.
In the interim, Curtis continues to confide in Sharon, a female member of the church, who has developed an unhealthy liking to him and a more dangerous infatuation to Charlotte.
With Charlotte’s unrelenting efforts for reconciliation, she not only becomes more active in the church, but she begins to dote on Curtina, the reverend’s illegitimate daughter that she once despised. Leaning on the power of prayer, and realizing that neither wants to lose the other, the Black’s reach a breakthrough and decide to give their marriage one last chance.
However, Sharon’s obsession may prove too strong as she works overtime to break up their marriage and claim what’s rightfully her spot as the first lady of the church and Curtis’ new wife.
The Reverend’s Wife has a storyline that flows effortlessly and the characters pop with so much life and realism, you can’t help but to become involved—screaming at the pages and talking to the characters as if they can hear you.
Kimberla Lawson Roby has done it again and it’s even better than the last time! The Reverend’s Wife is a guaranteed page-turner with enough drama and surprises to keep you hooked till the jaw-dropping ending.
Michelle Cuttino
AAMBC Reviewer
Charlotte’s distress over the future of their existence together drives her back to the bottle, and the behavior she exhibits under the influence draws a bigger wedge between her and the rest of the family. She has even pushed Malcolm, who hasn’t quite gotten over her last betrayal, even further away.
In the interim, Curtis continues to confide in Sharon, a female member of the church, who has developed an unhealthy liking to him and a more dangerous infatuation to Charlotte.
With Charlotte’s unrelenting efforts for reconciliation, she not only becomes more active in the church, but she begins to dote on Curtina, the reverend’s illegitimate daughter that she once despised. Leaning on the power of prayer, and realizing that neither wants to lose the other, the Black’s reach a breakthrough and decide to give their marriage one last chance.
However, Sharon’s obsession may prove too strong as she works overtime to break up their marriage and claim what’s rightfully her spot as the first lady of the church and Curtis’ new wife.
The Reverend’s Wife has a storyline that flows effortlessly and the characters pop with so much life and realism, you can’t help but to become involved—screaming at the pages and talking to the characters as if they can hear you.
Kimberla Lawson Roby has done it again and it’s even better than the last time! The Reverend’s Wife is a guaranteed page-turner with enough drama and surprises to keep you hooked till the jaw-dropping ending.
Michelle Cuttino
AAMBC Reviewer
July 4, 2012
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!
Charlotte Black is madly in love. This time she is madly in love with the correct people, she loves her son Matthew, she finally loves her step-daughter Curtina and she can not live without her husband the famous Rev. Curtis Black. Because of her horrible double infidelity last year, her relationship with her son Matthew is terribly strained and Curtis is adamant that once Matt leaves for college in the fall he is divorcing Charlotte. Charlotte is determined to keep her marriage together, whatever it takes. Curtis on the other hand has his mind firmly made up that he can not continue on this hurtful and destructive path that he and Charlotte have been on for the past eleven years and is more than positive that he is making the right decision to divorce Charlotte. In the process of building a shield around himself, Curtis has turned to a female friend for comfort while Charlotte has turned to alcohol to ease her pain. Knowing that two wrongs don't make a right, these two things together create more confusion and problems than they solve and they can only be dealt with in a manner that only the Black family can deal with them.
The Reverend's Wife falls right in line with what we have grown accustom to from Roby with Charlotte and Curtis and how they deal with their love for each other. But the new thing that I think she brings in is a new level of maturity to their characters that will keep this series going. Also Roby brings in additional situations that might bring a spin-off to the Black series and with bringing in an additional character that is causing problems for the Black family I can see this series having a nice long life span. Great job Kimberla, continued success!
Charlotte Black is madly in love. This time she is madly in love with the correct people, she loves her son Matthew, she finally loves her step-daughter Curtina and she can not live without her husband the famous Rev. Curtis Black. Because of her horrible double infidelity last year, her relationship with her son Matthew is terribly strained and Curtis is adamant that once Matt leaves for college in the fall he is divorcing Charlotte. Charlotte is determined to keep her marriage together, whatever it takes. Curtis on the other hand has his mind firmly made up that he can not continue on this hurtful and destructive path that he and Charlotte have been on for the past eleven years and is more than positive that he is making the right decision to divorce Charlotte. In the process of building a shield around himself, Curtis has turned to a female friend for comfort while Charlotte has turned to alcohol to ease her pain. Knowing that two wrongs don't make a right, these two things together create more confusion and problems than they solve and they can only be dealt with in a manner that only the Black family can deal with them.
The Reverend's Wife falls right in line with what we have grown accustom to from Roby with Charlotte and Curtis and how they deal with their love for each other. But the new thing that I think she brings in is a new level of maturity to their characters that will keep this series going. Also Roby brings in additional situations that might bring a spin-off to the Black series and with bringing in an additional character that is causing problems for the Black family I can see this series having a nice long life span. Great job Kimberla, continued success!
December 19, 2017
This was a pretty good book. I'm completely obsessed with the entire Black family at this point. I see why this is like a 15 book series, thus far. Kimberla Lawson Roby is probably as tired as her haters from this series, but us, the readers probably will never get enough.
While some of this books plots can be figured out and everything is ALWAYS played out in front of the congregation, KLR is known for throwing a twist or turn in this series that will leave you like, wait...WHAT?!? She is a truly talented individual who could write any wrong..lol...
This particular book was a little slow in the beginning and went on for a little longer than I would've liked it too. I also would've liked "Charlotte's problems" to have had real solutions, and for us to have been able to explore the professional healing of her emotional voids that she often filled with temporary things. However, since KLR only seemed to put a band-aid on it I have a feeling it'll come back up again in another future series.
Also, I've never seen Curtis black being so naive. I mean, honestly, KLR has spent the last 8 or so books convincing us of how slick and quick Curtis Black is. And I know that he's turned over I new leaf and finally devoted his self to God, but he's now slow and easy to deceive. I get that he was somewhat vulnerable though and maybe I had been slightly disappointed, and was expecting more action scenes from him, but I digress.
And None the less, I will be continuing on to book ten in a few minutes. Because as I aforementioned I'm simply obsessed.
While some of this books plots can be figured out and everything is ALWAYS played out in front of the congregation, KLR is known for throwing a twist or turn in this series that will leave you like, wait...WHAT?!? She is a truly talented individual who could write any wrong..lol...
This particular book was a little slow in the beginning and went on for a little longer than I would've liked it too. I also would've liked "Charlotte's problems" to have had real solutions, and for us to have been able to explore the professional healing of her emotional voids that she often filled with temporary things. However, since KLR only seemed to put a band-aid on it I have a feeling it'll come back up again in another future series.
Also, I've never seen Curtis black being so naive. I mean, honestly, KLR has spent the last 8 or so books convincing us of how slick and quick Curtis Black is. And I know that he's turned over I new leaf and finally devoted his self to God, but he's now slow and easy to deceive. I get that he was somewhat vulnerable though and maybe I had been slightly disappointed, and was expecting more action scenes from him, but I digress.
And None the less, I will be continuing on to book ten in a few minutes. Because as I aforementioned I'm simply obsessed.
June 18, 2018
Initially, I was sure that I’d be ready to jump into this series, but the further along I go, the more repetitive it gets. The crazy stalker on the side thing has become a bit overdone. From Adrienne to Aaron to Larry to Tabitha to Tom and now Sharon… It’s a bit predictable at this point. It seems like almost every book ends up with a showdown at the church. As much as I felt I should have felt sorry for Charlotte, I just couldn’t do it and I don’t really understand how Curtis wouldn’t have been tipped off that Sharon was batty in the previous book when she said that she transferred her job to be closer to him. Poor Matthew and Curtina – Curtis allowed Charlotte to take full blame and all of Matthew’s wrath, knowing he’s been talking to and visiting a fatal attraction. Both of them are a mess. Once again, they draw out drama longer than it needs to go so people won’t know their business even though people end up knowing their business anyway.
June 13, 2012
Lies, betrayal and adultery are in the mix, so The Reverend’s Wife proves to be very juicy. I’m not much of a juicy book type of girl, but Roby doesn’t go over the top with the drama, which is good. The novel is the 9th title in the Reverend Curtis Black series. Although the book started off slow in places, it proved to be a quick read and had an interesting turn.
This was my first time reading Roby’s work, and I must say that her writing style is very clear cut. I found the book to be a nice companion as I wound down after the work day. The novel deals with real issues such as faith and infidelity. I liked that Roby didn’t shy away from pressing issues. The book shows that pastors can mess up too, but I’m sure y’all are familiar with that!
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This was my first time reading Roby’s work, and I must say that her writing style is very clear cut. I found the book to be a nice companion as I wound down after the work day. The novel deals with real issues such as faith and infidelity. I liked that Roby didn’t shy away from pressing issues. The book shows that pastors can mess up too, but I’m sure y’all are familiar with that!
YOU CAN READ THE REST OF MY REVIEW AT WWW.ARTBLT.COM
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August 11, 2012OMGoodness! I just read the first two pages, and I thought I was reading the sequel to
Miscellaneous Blues
by Erica L. Crump. In MB, Sasha "Cookie" resented the child her incredibly handsome husband fathered during an affair and brought to live with them after the child's mother died; she like the character, Charlotte in
The Reverend's Wife
had finally came to love the child as her own and couldn't see living her life without her. Now that I've gotten over my initial shock, let me focus on what I think is going to be an exciting read, The Reverend's Wife.
April 26, 2016
If nothing else, this was an entertaining page turner. Everything I read in this novel, drama, twist and turns, I've read numerous times in other books, nothing original. It was nice to revisit the Black's in all their continuous drama. The message in the book was awesome, forgiving, forgetting the past and living in the present, especially in marriage. Although, I do see the potential to start new drama with their son Matthew, I would hope this series is at an end.
I'd like to thank Netgalley and Grand Central Publishing for the opportunity to read and review this book.
I'd like to thank Netgalley and Grand Central Publishing for the opportunity to read and review this book.
January 15, 2015
Once again Charlotte and Curtis on having issues. This time Curtis if fed up and is waiting for their son, Matthew, to leave for college before he files for divorce. Curtis has told Charlotte that they are finished. Charlotte realizes that Curtis is the only man for her and she can't see her life without him. Curtis has an admirer at the church who would love to become Mrs. Black. Is this the end of Curtis and Charlotte?
September 25, 2019
God is good
After all the betrayal Curtis starts talking to another woman. I can relate to having someone to talk to but when she started suggesting they get together was a sign for him to leave her alone. Kimberly showed how God shows up by allowing Curtis and Charlotte to be able to work through their issues
After all the betrayal Curtis starts talking to another woman. I can relate to having someone to talk to but when she started suggesting they get together was a sign for him to leave her alone. Kimberly showed how God shows up by allowing Curtis and Charlotte to be able to work through their issues
November 18, 2020
Drama continues
I enjoy the author's writing so I was briefly disturbed as 21 chapters, Charlotte begging for forgiveness. I was happy that no one was harmed. The story lines touched on several problems that people endure as alcoholism and mental illness. I have six more books in the series.
I enjoy the author's writing so I was briefly disturbed as 21 chapters, Charlotte begging for forgiveness. I was happy that no one was harmed. The story lines touched on several problems that people endure as alcoholism and mental illness. I have six more books in the series.
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November 5, 2014Excellent book in the series
July 3, 2016
Predictable Drama Some people couldn't survive without a daily dose of drama. Curtis and Charlotte are back at it again. This time they've dragged Matt into it.
February 13, 2017
I'm proud of Charlotte and Curtis for making their marriage work..I had a feeling that Racquel would get pregnant. But can't wait for the next one!
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August 7, 2020
Similar scenario of a woman going after the Pastor with a twist that she goes after the Pastor's wife who has her own issues (but don't we all). Good story with amazing twist.
May 5, 2016
This was a good read. I love the whole series. You must read about the Blacks......
February 6, 2022
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?
“The Reverend’s Wife” was a page-turner with enough drama and surprises to keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. The drama unfolded around chapter 30 and kept you guessing, anticipating, and wondering how the author was going to conclude the novel. Charlotte was not a likable person in the previous books, I ingratiated how the church members, friends, and family was prayerful to see Charlotte and Curtis work out their problems and to stay married. I cheered for Charlotte when she sobered up and geared up to protect her family and marriage against Sharon. There seems to be a mentally crazy person in every novel, from Adrienne, Aaron, Larry, Tabitha, Tom and now Sharon. So far every novel ends up with a showdown at the church.
This was a quick read. The chapters are short. I listened to the book on audio, which brought more impact, and life to the characters. Mrs. Roby is a talented storyteller with flawed characters. Even though the books are part of a series, she recaps on the characters to refresh or update readers on their backgrounds, and this can make each book an independent read. The ending was a segue into the next novel in the series…“A House Divided”
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?
“The Reverend’s Wife” was a page-turner with enough drama and surprises to keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. The drama unfolded around chapter 30 and kept you guessing, anticipating, and wondering how the author was going to conclude the novel. Charlotte was not a likable person in the previous books, I ingratiated how the church members, friends, and family was prayerful to see Charlotte and Curtis work out their problems and to stay married. I cheered for Charlotte when she sobered up and geared up to protect her family and marriage against Sharon. There seems to be a mentally crazy person in every novel, from Adrienne, Aaron, Larry, Tabitha, Tom and now Sharon. So far every novel ends up with a showdown at the church.
This was a quick read. The chapters are short. I listened to the book on audio, which brought more impact, and life to the characters. Mrs. Roby is a talented storyteller with flawed characters. Even though the books are part of a series, she recaps on the characters to refresh or update readers on their backgrounds, and this can make each book an independent read. The ending was a segue into the next novel in the series…“A House Divided”
July 23, 2017
So, Curtis is still upset at Charlotte for having two affairs on him last year. Matt is still not speaking to her in the most respectful way. Curtis and Charlotte are still living in the same house, however, Curtis has moved into the guest bedroom. He is filing for divorce once Matt goes off to college. Charlotte can't handle it so she goes into her spoiled little tirades again. She is drinking and it is effecting her relationship with Matt.
I don't like Charlotte. I hate that there is no character growth with her too. She is still behaving like a brat and doing destructive things to get her way. Although this book touches on Charlotte's drinking, it is really about Curtis's "infidelity". Curtis has not had sex with another woman, but he has taken on an intimate relation ship with Sharen. He talks to her everyday. Telling her all of his business. Now, that he is trying to break it off, he is seeing a side of Sharen he doesn't like. Men should not use women and toy with their emotions. Sharen is determined to become the next Mrs. Black and she won't take no for an answer.
Both of them, Charlotte and Curtis, do things without considering how it will effect the kids. I am growing so tired of both of them. I read on, in hopes that there will be growth. The only growth I saw was Curtis NOT sleeping with Sharen, but he still put himself in the position to lose it all. This woman could have recorded him and manipulated the recording. Had him filmed coming and leaving her home, on the two occasions that he went. And when she came to the church, my mind flashed back to Adrienne from book 2. I will continue to read, because now Matt has created a scandal of his own and I want to know how he handles it.
I don't like Charlotte. I hate that there is no character growth with her too. She is still behaving like a brat and doing destructive things to get her way. Although this book touches on Charlotte's drinking, it is really about Curtis's "infidelity". Curtis has not had sex with another woman, but he has taken on an intimate relation ship with Sharen. He talks to her everyday. Telling her all of his business. Now, that he is trying to break it off, he is seeing a side of Sharen he doesn't like. Men should not use women and toy with their emotions. Sharen is determined to become the next Mrs. Black and she won't take no for an answer.
Both of them, Charlotte and Curtis, do things without considering how it will effect the kids. I am growing so tired of both of them. I read on, in hopes that there will be growth. The only growth I saw was Curtis NOT sleeping with Sharen, but he still put himself in the position to lose it all. This woman could have recorded him and manipulated the recording. Had him filmed coming and leaving her home, on the two occasions that he went. And when she came to the church, my mind flashed back to Adrienne from book 2. I will continue to read, because now Matt has created a scandal of his own and I want to know how he handles it.
January 24, 2024
Charlotte Black turned into a full fledged alcoholic over the course of three days. She was distraught over Curtis leaving her, even though he consistently said he was going to leave her a year beforehand. She says sorry repeatedly. But after the last book, even I don’t trust Charlotte. I suspect she only loves Curtina so much cause Matthew is so disappointed in her.
Cat Daddy Curtis has had so many different affairs, it was only right for him to have an emotional affair next. He has been talking to Sharon daily for the entire year he has been threatening to divorce Charlotte. Sharon and Charlotte reminded me of the characters in KLR’s book, “copycat,” because well… Sharon started copying Charlotte, from her car to her clothes and hairstyle. It was all too familiar and of course she was arrested for random crimes she committed in a past life. Of course Curtis and Charlotte are back and stronger than ever.
I thought it was hilarious when Curtis admitted his love for Tanya. What was she supposed to say??? He hit her and only her of all his wives and girlfriends. I believe Charlotte and Curtis are toxic and I do not want them together, but I darn sure don’t want him with Tanya.
I want a book from the housekeeper’s perspective.
Cat Daddy Curtis has had so many different affairs, it was only right for him to have an emotional affair next. He has been talking to Sharon daily for the entire year he has been threatening to divorce Charlotte. Sharon and Charlotte reminded me of the characters in KLR’s book, “copycat,” because well… Sharon started copying Charlotte, from her car to her clothes and hairstyle. It was all too familiar and of course she was arrested for random crimes she committed in a past life. Of course Curtis and Charlotte are back and stronger than ever.
I thought it was hilarious when Curtis admitted his love for Tanya. What was she supposed to say??? He hit her and only her of all his wives and girlfriends. I believe Charlotte and Curtis are toxic and I do not want them together, but I darn sure don’t want him with Tanya.
I want a book from the housekeeper’s perspective.
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