Alicia is definitely something else, and for once her father has been able to be of assistance and a source of wisdom and warning for her. Good to see Rev. Curtis Black in a good light in this one, lol. Another interesting read from this author. Moving onto the next one!

O me O my this book really shocked me.....the ending has me waiting to read the next book. If you haven't read this series you are really missing out on good reads. Take the time and start this series.

I love the books featuring Alicia.

Rev Black...

The Ultimate Betrayal is the 12th book in the Reverend Curtis Black series by Kimberla Lawson Roby. Daughter of the infamous Reverend, Alicia Black, is dating her first husband Phillip. The man of god, Phillip, has forgiven her for cheating on him and ruining their first marriage. Now it is finally time to jump the broom again. But Alicia feels something is missing, that something is off with her love of Phillip. Yes, of course she loves him. But is she in love with him? Does she yearn for his touch like she does for Levi's? Levi is the drug dealer Alicia had an affair with. He is recently released from prison and still head over heels in love with Alicia. Temptation knocks on Alicia's door once again.

Melanie, Alicia's best friend, is spiraling downhill. She struggles to keep her marriage together with her husband's seemingly reckless financial spending. She is also hell-bent on losing those last ten pounds. Alicia and Melanie's husband try to intervene before her weight loss obsession turns to anorexia.

This 12th installment of the Reverend Curtis Black series is the same 'ole, same 'ole shenanigans within the Black family. New relative, same story. How many times is Kimberla going to prove the apples don't fall far from the tree? By now, I realize infidelity and trust are the series themes. However, I would like at least one book where there is no cheating on spouses. Drama makes the Black family go round but can we get a book with nothing but praises be to God?

I had to mull over the ending of The Ultimate Betrayal. It was so far left field and out of character that it belonged on the big screen. I literally turned the last page of the galley and blinked slow for minutes.

When I put aside that the story line was redundant with a twist, I enjoyed this quick read. A do-good character that always rubbed me the wrong way proved my instinct was right. An existing minor character, Alicia's best friend Melanie, was brought to center stage. What a bittersweet treat! I love how Kimberla focused half of the book on Melanie and her issues. The bitter part of Melanie's story line is her mother, who is the literary version of Mama Joyce on RHOA. I'm looking forward to reading an update on her in an upcoming installment and hopefully other new characters. Unless of course this series is sadly coming to an end.

I hope my review does not come across as harsh. Despite my dislike for the mundane story line, I really did enjoy The Ultimate Betrayal and recommend fans of the series don't miss reading it.

Literary Marie of Precision Reviews

These epic epilogues have me howling!! Alicia should have simply left Philip alone! That could have been avoided easily. Melanie's problems were a bit much but she also seems to stick to her guns on a situation more than Alicia ever did. The friendship, I am guessing withstood the issues because there wasn't any betrayal between the two but more so with their spouses. Alicia does not come across as innocent to me at all. There is nothing she does that would make me feel sympathetic towards her. However, the family should have been okay with her not wanting Philip but she shouldn't of took everyone on a emotional rollercoaster with that man. The Black family did not have the audacity to treat her like that towards the end because out of all the dirt Curtis brought on himself and the family, I would say they were paying for his sins as well. This story shows that the apple doesn't fall too far from the tree and oh well they have their own lives but they act just like their father as I have always said in every update and review. I did like how we got to follow along with the life of a friend Melanie but I wish there was more justice for her in the end.

Another good installment being that it didn't focus on the Reverend and the First Lady so much as Alicia and Phillip and her best friend and husband. It was full of drama but also shed some light on some important topics. If this series continues I hope it continues to switch the focus from being mainly on Reverend Curtis and delve into the lives of his children and their family and friends.

Juicy, messy, and page turning as usual!! I love Kimberla Lawson Roby! She writes such good, messy stories that are completely relatable cause sometimes life just gets messy. The book is aptly titled The Ultimate Betrayal cause hunty it’s so much betrayal in this book!!!! I recommend if you just want a messy, quick read that’s like a soap opera!

KLR is such an amazing writer. I have read all of her Curtis Black series of books and she never disappoints. Her books are always a quick read for me because I get so engrossed in the story that I have to keep reading. In my humble opinion, that is the sign of an excellent writer. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.
If you love this series, you will love this story. The saga continues.....