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The Minister: "Following him will lead straight to the pleasures of Hell"
So what Happens when a former womanizer is thrust into a lead position over a congregation full of beautiful women??
Meet Kevin Steel, a young handsome associate minister blessed with a golden tongue and finesse to match. Kevin sits under his Uncle and spiritual mentor ,Bishop Joe Steele. the head of a congregation of more than four thousand members in Charlotte, North Carolina. But when Bishop Joe decides to relocate to open a second church in Atlanta. Minister Kevin is entrusted into the position of Head Bishop, in his uncle's absence. With his handsome looks, pricey business attire and former thug lifestyle. The women of the church quickly fall in love with the young bishop, and Kevin is determine to love them all back.
However, when things start to get tight financially and his uncle refuses to help him. Kevin finds himself in a financial bind and enlists the help of his childhood friend Cedric. Together, along with Sister Catherine, a head parishioner in the church, they embark on a quest to build a ‘dream team’ of men and women that will generate the kind of funds that will keep them all living in the lap of luxury.
Meet Kevin Steel, a young handsome associate minister blessed with a golden tongue and finesse to match. Kevin sits under his Uncle and spiritual mentor ,Bishop Joe Steele. the head of a congregation of more than four thousand members in Charlotte, North Carolina. But when Bishop Joe decides to relocate to open a second church in Atlanta. Minister Kevin is entrusted into the position of Head Bishop, in his uncle's absence. With his handsome looks, pricey business attire and former thug lifestyle. The women of the church quickly fall in love with the young bishop, and Kevin is determine to love them all back.
However, when things start to get tight financially and his uncle refuses to help him. Kevin finds himself in a financial bind and enlists the help of his childhood friend Cedric. Together, along with Sister Catherine, a head parishioner in the church, they embark on a quest to build a ‘dream team’ of men and women that will generate the kind of funds that will keep them all living in the lap of luxury.
88 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 12, 2015
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About the author
Blake Karrington
104 books376 followersBlake Karrington is more than an author. He’s a storyteller who places his readers in action-filled moments. It’s in these creative spaces that readers are allowed to get to know his complex characters as if they’re really alive.
Most of Blake’s titles are in the South in urban settings that are often overlooked by the mainstream. But through Blake’s eyes, readers quickly learn that places like Charlotte, NC can be as gritty as they come. It’s in these streets of this oft overlooked world where Blake portrays murderers and thieves alike as believable characters. Without judgement, he weaves humanizing backstories that serve up compelling reasons for why a drug dealer might choose a life of crime.
Readers of speak of the roller coaster ride of emotions that ensues from feeling anger at empathetic characters who always seem to do the wrong thing at the right to keep the story moving forward.
In terms of setting,Blake’s stories introduce his readers to spaces they may or may not be used to - streetscapes with unkept, cracked sidewalks where poverty prevails, times are depressed and people are broke and desperate. In Blake storytelling space, morality is so curved that rooting for bad guys to get away with murder can sometimes seem like the right thing for the reader to do - even when it’s not.
Readers who connect with Blake find him to be relatable. Likening him to a bad-boy gone good, they see a storyteller who writes as if he’s lived in world’s he generously shares, readily conveying his message that humanity is everywhere, especially in the unlikely, mean streets of cities like Charlotte.
Most of Blake’s titles are in the South in urban settings that are often overlooked by the mainstream. But through Blake’s eyes, readers quickly learn that places like Charlotte, NC can be as gritty as they come. It’s in these streets of this oft overlooked world where Blake portrays murderers and thieves alike as believable characters. Without judgement, he weaves humanizing backstories that serve up compelling reasons for why a drug dealer might choose a life of crime.
Readers of speak of the roller coaster ride of emotions that ensues from feeling anger at empathetic characters who always seem to do the wrong thing at the right to keep the story moving forward.
In terms of setting,Blake’s stories introduce his readers to spaces they may or may not be used to - streetscapes with unkept, cracked sidewalks where poverty prevails, times are depressed and people are broke and desperate. In Blake storytelling space, morality is so curved that rooting for bad guys to get away with murder can sometimes seem like the right thing for the reader to do - even when it’s not.
Readers who connect with Blake find him to be relatable. Likening him to a bad-boy gone good, they see a storyteller who writes as if he’s lived in world’s he generously shares, readily conveying his message that humanity is everywhere, especially in the unlikely, mean streets of cities like Charlotte.
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October 15, 2020
Oh my goodness.....this was a juicy, nasty read!
January 19, 2015
Not my Cup of Tea
I was really disappointed in this book all this book consists of was plucking and sucking.I am not going to say that it was a bad book because it isn't. I just didn't get the storyline I guess it was about a Bishop that need to come up with a way to make quick money for the Church some he started selling sex to raise it. But just because I didn't enjoy the book don't mean that you won't. Different strokes for different folks
I was really disappointed in this book all this book consists of was plucking and sucking.I am not going to say that it was a bad book because it isn't. I just didn't get the storyline I guess it was about a Bishop that need to come up with a way to make quick money for the Church some he started selling sex to raise it. But just because I didn't enjoy the book don't mean that you won't. Different strokes for different folks
July 16, 2015
This first off was way to short for my taste. The story line was okay this it's what I expected from this book. Blake Karrington really didn't do this for me in this book. I read it because he's one of my favorite male authors. One book won't change my prospective about him as a author. I enjoyed it never the less.
January 18, 2015
Great story line
I choose this as a 4 star rating became it was a really good story it keep me wanting more never a dull moment
I'm going to recommended this one to all my reading family and friend
I choose this as a 4 star rating became it was a really good story it keep me wanting more never a dull moment
I'm going to recommended this one to all my reading family and friend
January 15, 2015
The Minister
The beginning of this book felt like a storyline I've read from another book. This book was however very good, error free and it had a good flow to it. He never disappoints.
The beginning of this book felt like a storyline I've read from another book. This book was however very good, error free and it had a good flow to it. He never disappoints.
October 20, 2017
First of all, I don't know why I did this to myself. I pick up a book in a genre I normally don't read (for obvious reasons) and say "this synopsis ain't bad, I'll give it a go" and here we are with the one-star rating. Okay, the ending was so predictable it wasn't even funny. I pegged ole girl as Jessica's mama as soon as she was introduced. And speaking of how introduced, I didn't like the random people thrown in or the jumps in time for no good reason. I couldn't connect (and definitely not relate) to any of the characters. And please don't get me started on Lacy and Javon. What was that mess? Like what was the purpose of their side story and what was that dumb ultimatum Lacy gave Javon just to be with him. I'm not even going to mention all the over the top sex (I love good erotica, not something thrown in for filler) I was really hoping to enjoy this book because I'm from the south and I despise mega churches because of all the shady dealings but this did nothing for me. I'm assuming there will be another part but I'm reading it.
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August 8, 2020
Good but left hanging
I purchased this thinking it was a continuation of what I read at the end of another book "Thickems" but it's the same thing!! So now I gotta wait on it look for Part 2!! I wasted money but this was good!
I purchased this thinking it was a continuation of what I read at the end of another book "Thickems" but it's the same thing!! So now I gotta wait on it look for Part 2!! I wasted money but this was good!
August 29, 2017
Wow 😳
This book was too much!!! I've read Blake Karrington books before but not like this 🔥😍😍wow sir Kevin is a mess🔥🔥🍆🍆🍆 waiting for part 2
This book was too much!!! I've read Blake Karrington books before but not like this 🔥😍😍wow sir Kevin is a mess🔥🔥🍆🍆🍆 waiting for part 2
July 5, 2018
Blake NEVER disappoints me with his books! The pastor in this book got some stuff with him! But church folk need love too LOL
July 7, 2018
You can't some minster
Good read !! I'm glad not all Ministers behave in this manner. You must watch your soul and heart not be fooled.
Good read !! I'm glad not all Ministers behave in this manner. You must watch your soul and heart not be fooled.
October 29, 2018
Whew🔥🔥🔥🔥
This book has me in the edge of the bed. I could not put it down into i was finished.
This book has me in the edge of the bed. I could not put it down into i was finished.
June 13, 2021
Kevin, Kevin what can I say! Pimping out of the church! I hope a part two will happen! I need to know what happened when mother and daughter meet!
January 25, 2022
Quick read. Just wish the main character had a different profession.
September 17, 2024
Definitely left me wanting more
April 26, 2015
$hit just got real....
Now I've heard of slutty ministers and two women doing the same dude, but when you mix it all together, you get nothing but DRAMA. I don't know how the Bishop is going to get himself out of this one. He had better make it good, before Bev puts a "stop payment on the check".
Anxiously awaiting Book 2.
Now I've heard of slutty ministers and two women doing the same dude, but when you mix it all together, you get nothing but DRAMA. I don't know how the Bishop is going to get himself out of this one. He had better make it good, before Bev puts a "stop payment on the check".
Anxiously awaiting Book 2.
January 15, 2015
The Minister
Mr. Blake Karrington you have done it again. When it comes to writing books, you have the Midas touch. This book was so exciting, I took a break from Facebook to finish. Kevin is going to have me looking at ministers with the side eye.
Mr. Blake Karrington you have done it again. When it comes to writing books, you have the Midas touch. This book was so exciting, I took a break from Facebook to finish. Kevin is going to have me looking at ministers with the side eye.
March 17, 2015
The minister
Decent read. Not art all what I expected. I think I expected more drama then erotica. I probably won't be continuing with the series if the author happens to make a part 2.
Decent read. Not art all what I expected. I think I expected more drama then erotica. I probably won't be continuing with the series if the author happens to make a part 2.
January 18, 2015
Whew
I just can't think of words to say. Book was joy to read. Minister is a straight pump!!!! The flesh wins out in this book.
I just can't think of words to say. Book was joy to read. Minister is a straight pump!!!! The flesh wins out in this book.
May 20, 2017
Kevin, Kevin, Kevin
Wow, I almost wanted a piece of Kevin and/ or Javon lol
Wow, I almost wanted a piece of Kevin and/ or Javon lol
January 22, 2015
Pimping Pimping
Okay bring on 2 just to see how Kevin handles mommy and daughter. This should be interesting. Do hope second book develops more of the characters.
Okay bring on 2 just to see how Kevin handles mommy and daughter. This should be interesting. Do hope second book develops more of the characters.
July 26, 2015
The title speaks for itself with this one!! The things that go on in the house of the Lord!!
January 7, 2016
That ending though...
Was not expecting that! This book was full of sex, sex and more sex with folks committing all types of nonsense in the church! Craziness..
Was not expecting that! This book was full of sex, sex and more sex with folks committing all types of nonsense in the church! Craziness..
February 17, 2015
Interesting ending
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