Too Much of a Good Thing

A riveting tale about a philandering preacher that readers will love to hate.Curtis Black might be a man of the cloth, but with his good looks, seductive charm, and charismatic personality, he's beloved by his female parishioners -- and almost every other woman he's ever met. The trouble is, Curtis is married. He tries to resist temptation, but not for long. His appetite for women quickly gets the best of him. Overwhelmed by his sizzling love affairs and busy trying to convince the deacon board of the need for an ATM machine in the back of the church, Curtis has his hands full. Meanwhile Mariah, his second wife, is discovering that beneath the loving facade of their marriage a storm of lies and betrayal is about to burst.In addition, Curtis' already shaky relationship with his teenage daughter, Alicia, has reached the breaking point. Alicia searches for solace in the arms of a stranger, and before long she finds herself in a dangerous situation.Eventually, the women in Curtis' life find that with a little careful planning -- sneaky and otherwise -- they can help Curtis reap the punishment that he so richly deserves. In this captivating and dramatic sequel to Casting the First Stone, Kimberla Lawson Roby sets sparks flying with her trademark wit and insight.