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The Best-Kept Secret (The Reverend Curtis Black Series, 3) Paperback – December 27, 2005

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At the request of her readers, Kimberla Lawson Roby is giving another airing to one of her most popular characters, Curtis Black, who was introduced in Casting the First Stone and who continued his escapades in Too Much of a Good Thing.

Kimberla Lawson Roby's readers can't get enough of the Reverend Curtis Black, that self–justifying, greedy, womanizing flimflam man who is one of the biggest rascals ever to step into a church. In this outing, Curtis is starting over. He has a new job and a new wife, and of course he's convinced himself that this time he'll be good.

But Curtis hasn't ever made a promise he could keep, and before long, he's up to his old tricks. The difference now is his third wife. She's unlike any woman Curtis has met before. And for the first time in his life, Curtis just might have met his match. Watch the sparks fly!

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    The Reverend Curtis Black Series
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    5.31 x 0.72 x 8 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0060734442
  7. ISBN-13
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“Will leave readers . . . eagerly awaiting the next scandalous installment.” — Publishers Weekly

“Once again Roby pulls you in until you’re hooked. A great read.” — Indianapolis Recorder

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At the request of her readers, Kim Roby is giving another airing to one of her most popular characters, Curtis Black, who was introduced in Casting the First Stone and who continued his escapades in Too Much of a Good Thing.

Kim Roby's readers can't get enough of the Reverend Curtis Black, that self-justifying, greedy, womanizing flimflam man who is one of the biggest rascals ever to step into a church. In this outing, Curtis is starting over. He has a new job and a new wife, and of course he's convinced himself that this time he'll be good.

But Curtis hasn't ever made a promise he could keep, and before long, he's up to his old tricks. The difference now is his third wife. She's unlike any woman Curtis has met before. And for the first time in his life, Curtis just might have met his match. Watch the sparks fly!

Kimberla Lawson Roby is the winner of the prestigious Blackboard Fiction Book of the Year Award.

Praise for The Best Kept Secret:

Will leave readers . . . eagerly awaiting the next scandalous installment. - Publishers Weekly

--Indianapolis Recorder

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ William Morrow Paperbacks; Reprint edition (December 27, 2005)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0060734442
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0060734442
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.31 x 0.72 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Kimberla Lawson Roby is a New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author & Speaker who has published 29 books, including her nonfiction title, THE WOMAN GOD CREATED YOU TO BE: Finding Success Through Faith---Spiritually, Personally, and Professionally; and her novels, Sister Friends Forever, Casting the First Stone, Better Late Than Never, A Christmas Prayer, It’s a Thin Line, and her debut title, Behind Closed Doors, which she originally self-published through her own company. Kimberla’s books have frequented numerous bestseller lists, such as The New York Times, USA Today, The Washington Post, Publishers Weekly, Essence, Black Christian News, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and many others. She is the recipient of the 2013 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work – Fiction and the 2017 SOAR Radio Trailblazer of Honor award, and in 2020, she was named by USA Today as one of the 100 black novelists you should read.

Over the years, Kimberla has spoken to thousands of women at churches, conferences, luncheons, libraries, colleges, and universities where she candidly shares her personal journey—hoping to help women become all that God created them to be.

Kimberla resides in Illinois with her husband, Will. 

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D Ross
5.0 out of 5 stars Love, love, love this author!
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2024
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I am enjoying this 15 book series. I can't put them down!
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Blacky
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2023
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Really enjoyed reading this book! So looking forward to the next one❤️ I have 12 more too go, so I will get started
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chantel
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2023
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And they just keep getting better and better. Excited about book #3. Charlotte is a piece of work. I just knew Curtis was changed until he semi met his match.
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Renee Isaac
5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT BOOK TO READ
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2023
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THAT THE MANY CHARACTERS HAS A STORY OF IT'S OWN THAT WILL HOLD YOUR INTEREST IN WANTING TO KNOW MORE.
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KaeCie09
5.0 out of 5 stars Secrets
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2021
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Charlotte is spoiled and immature. She has everything, but is not satisfied. So she risks losing her husband by perpetuating a lie that she hopes Curtis never finds out.

Curtis is hurt by what Charlotte does and finally understands how Tanya and Moira must have felt. In the end, he goes back to his old ways and hopes that Charlotte doesn't find out.
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Dana Y. Bowles
4.0 out of 5 stars MORE DRAMA IN THE BLACK HOUSE.....!!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2005
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In this third in the series involving pastor Curtis Black, there is drama of course, but not of his doing. Seems as if wife and first lady Charlotte has learned a few tricks of her own from her husband. Charlotte is involved in a red-hot affair with Aaron Malone--illustrious church member and most notably, her husband's best friend. Poor Curtis Black hasn't a clue...he just knows that his wife is less attentive and seems to be "tired" all of the time. Charlotte's unhappiness stems from the Reverend Black's paltry six-figure salary--why can't he earn more to keep her in the lifestyle to which she had become accustomed? So she seeks solace in the arms of Aaron Malone--that is, until the book publishers come calling. When a publishing house offers the good Reverend big bucks for the book that he has written, Charlotte does an aboutface--turning into the idea wife, and ending things with Aaron--or trying to. That's when Charlotte finds out what a true nutcase she has become involved with; and Aaron lets ALL of the cats out of the bag...not only to the good Reverend, but to all of the members of Deliverance Outreach. All Charlotte can do is pray.....!!!

Good follow up to the second novel...and judging by the ending, the saga doesn't end here. Stay tuned.......!

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Deborah
5.0 out of 5 stars What a great read!
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2019
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There were so many twists and turns in this book, I couldn’t have known what was coming. I can’t wait to see how the next installment turns out and how the Black family arrives at their final destination. So yes, I made the mistake of reading the last installment so I already know how they end up but I must say, it’s been fun going back and seeing how they got there!
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Nika Roberts
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read 📚
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2021
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This book was great! Ready for the next one! I plan on reading this whole series! It keeps me engaged and coming back for more!
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BookQueen
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
Reviewed in Germany on July 17, 2015
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I am running out of words to praise the books by Kimberla Lawson Roby. I am still rather new to her books and within a short time frame, I have read ALL of her titles and loved them all. I recommend to start with the 1st book of the Reverend Curtis Black saga to get the full picture and be able to understand the development of all the characters involved.
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 14, 2013
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I am reading the whole series of KLR books featuring Rev Curtis Black and so far i am loving them all - this book is no exception.
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serita
4.0 out of 5 stars Intense gripping won't want to put down read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 25, 2014
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I have to say I really enjoyed this story it's real people in real life you can feel sorry and angry all at once for characters ALS with lot humour to it to
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