Life is close to perfect for the Reverend Curtis Black and his wife, Charlotte--except their son Matthew and his girlfriend, Racquel, are about to become parents at the tender age of eighteen. Even though Curtis and Charlotte wish Matthew could focus on Harvard instead of fatherhood, they are determined to welcome their new grandson with open arms. But for Charlotte, welcoming her future in-laws is another story. Try as she might, Charlotte can't stand Racquel's mother, Vanessa--and the feeling appears to be mutual.

When the tension between Charlotte and Vanessa finally erupts, the stress sends an already-fragile Racquel into early labor. Everyone is quick to blame Charlotte, including Matthew and Curtis. That her own husband would side with someone else infuriates Charlotte and strains the relationship they've only recently been able to repair. Her one ally is Racquel's father, but that brings problems of its own.

While Charlotte schemes against Vanessa, Curtis is consumed with his own concerns about Deliverance Outreach. A mysterious figure from his past has been sending Curtis cryptic messages threatening to take away Curtis's coveted position as senior pastor and destroy everything he has worked so hard for. But who could hate Curtis that much? And how can he fight an enemy he can't even name?

OMG…Charlotte is unbelievable! I wanted to jump in the book and shout out her misgivings. This book is #10 out of 15 in the Reverend Curtis Black series, and I still find it entertaining.
I listened to the audiobook. The chapters are short and it makes for a quick read. I read a novel in the series in between my serious and committed reads for publishers reviews, and book club discussions. A nice filler. The drama is like watching a television soap opera. Charlotte replaced the bad, devious and ruthless antics of Curtis Black, whose past is catching up to him. and left the ending open for the next book in the series.

On to The Prodical Son, book #11 in the series. ( )

First of all, Charlotte had issues! And you can't run away from your pass! :) That's all I have to say. ( )

Typical never-ending Curtis/Charolette Black drama! ( )

Typical never-ending Curtis/Charolette Black drama! ( )

Typical never-ending Curtis/Charolette Black drama! ( )