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Caroline Clay
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In The Best of Everything, Roby employs her trademark storytelling prowess to relate the tale of a woman whose life is complicated by the fact that her father is none other than Reverend Curtis Black.
Alicia Black Sullivan swore to never repeat her father's mistakes: she would never break any promises, she would never be unfaithful. And most important of all, when she got married, it would be for good. And she really does love Phillip, the assistant pastor of her father's church. She just happens to love money - and the things it can buy - as well.
Alicia was born to the good life, she's entitled to the best, and she'll do anything to get it. Even if it means piling up thousands of dollars in debt. Even if it means denying to everyone - even herself - that her love of shopping has gotten way out of control.
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Felise is not the kind of woman to cheat on her husband - especially with her best friend's man. But after one perfect storm of a night, it happened... and she can hardly believe it herself. To top it off, when she woke up in the morning, she found that the man to whom she guiltily made passionate love died of a heart attack overnight. Felise, who is a nurse and a good citizen at that, leaves the hotel room without reporting his death.
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- By PB on 03-23-15
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The Secret She Kept
- By: ReShonda Tate Billingsley
- Narrated by: Patricia Floyd
- Length: 10 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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How far will you go to save someone you love and trust when they’ve kept a dangerous secret for years? That’s the question facing Lance Kingston, a successful Houston magazine executive whose recent marriage to beautiful, high-powered attorney Tia Jiles seemed to promise a bright future for both of them. But under the surface, a fierce and frightening storm was brewing. That’s because Tia never revealed to Lance what she and her family have known since Tia was 17....
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indenial
- By JALAYNE on 10-31-13
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Lust
- Seven Deadly Sins Series, Book 1
- By: Victoria Christopher Murray
- Narrated by: Adenrele Ojo, Mirron Willis
- Length: 10 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Tiffanie has lived a sheltered life in a very strict household with her pastor grandfather and her grandmother in Washington, DC. But when she meets Damon, she falls for the successful entertainment businessman despite his history as a drug dealer. Everyone sees a bright future for the couple - yet when Tiffanie meets Trey, her lustful feelings leave her confused just days before her wedding....
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Surprisingly awful
- By Busy Mother on 09-04-18
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A Taste of Reality
- By: Kimberla Lawson Roby
- Narrated by: Tracey Leigh
- Length: 8 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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On the surface, Anise seems to have it all: a successful career, a solid marriage, and good friends. But when she applies for a promotion at work, she loses out to a white colleague who isn't nearly as qualified for the job. However, the problem at work is only the beginning of Anise's troubles.
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Great story! Issues still exist
- By dw on 06-25-15
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Pride
- 7 Deadly Sins, Book 5
- By: Victoria Christopher Murray
- Narrated by: Lacy Laurel
- Length: 11 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Journee Alexander grew up believing that the only person she could depend on was herself. After being abandoned by her mother, burning bridges with friends, and narrowly escaping bad business dealings with her first mentor, her trust is hard to earn and harder to keep. But now as a successful mortgage broker at the top of her game in Houston's real estate market, she has every reason to be proud of her accomplishments. But when Journee starts receiving cryptic messages from an unknown number threatening to destroy everything she has worked to build, she is out of her depth for the first time.
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Pride is hard to realize
- By Unglaza on 02-25-25
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Mrs. Wiggins
- By: Mary Monroe
- Narrated by: Shari Peele
- Length: 9 hrs and 38 mins
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The daughter of a prostitute mother and an alcoholic father, Maggie Franklin knew her only way out was to marry someone upstanding and church-going. Someone like Hubert Wiggins, the most eligible man in Lexington, Alabama - and the son of its most revered preacher. Proper and prosperous, Hubert is glad to finally have a wife, even one with Maggie's background. For Hubert has a secret he desperately needs to stay hidden. And Maggie's unexpected charm, elegance, and religious devotion makes her the perfect partner in lies....
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Really enjoyed
- By avidreader on 04-07-21
By: Mary Monroe
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Black Hamptons
- By: Carl Weber, La Jill Hunt
- Narrated by: Ace Bentley, Chanté Ellison, Dylan Ford, and others
- Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins
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Hidden away near the end of Long Island, New York, is a community where affluent African Americans, their friends, and the wannabes have secretly vacationed for more than 75 years. Unlike the bluffs of Martha’s Vineyard, black folks here own five miles of prime beachfront. With a mix of legacy families, new money, hangers-on, and thirsty developers, drama can never be far behind in a place called...the BLACK HAMPTONS.
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Didn’t expect smut
- By cyndyloowhoo on 03-12-23
By: Carl Weber, and others
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- Ronda
- 04-09-16
struggled to finish
Love the author! I didn't like this story as much as the others. The over all message was good. I will refer this series to my friends.
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- jennifer hemingway
- 01-04-23
Enjoyable Story
Some parts the story made my laugh The narrator presented it in a comical way.
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- leslie
- 03-03-14
The Best of Everything
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend. It is one of a long series, but you need not read the others (the Rev. Curtis Black Series) to enjoy this story.
How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?
For what it was, it was a good story. VERY dramatic and soap-opera-ish. You find yourself rolling your eyes and shaking your head throughout the story. But not in a necessarily bad way.
Which character – as performed by Caroline Clay – was your favorite?
Morality to the side. It would be Alicia. I wanted to slap her and ask her, "Girl, do you realize how good you have it? And you're messing it up!"
Who was the most memorable character of The Best of Everything and why?
Once again, Alicia. You just know by the end of this story, she didn't learn her lesson.
Any additional comments?
No, just that this is an quick, enjoyable read.
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- Mr. Ponder
- 04-03-15
The saga of Rev Black continues...
Kimberla Lawson Roby is a talented author with a vivid imagination. I enjoy her work & look forward to moving on to her next project.
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- Sherrie
- 03-02-24
The Saga Continues
This story just keeps getting better. I love how Kimberla Lawson Roby is able to keep us engaged with these characters, book after book! The narrator does an awesome job with bringing each character to life. I can't wait to see what happens next with Alicia and I love how Curtis has truly changed.
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- Theresa Dobbins
- 01-23-19
The Best of Everything book.
This again, was an awesome book of Kimberla Lawson Roby! I am so pleased her books thus far.
Thank you for another wonderful story!!!
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- DJuana P. Drew
- 10-20-17
Curtis Black Fan!
The story line is very good, but I wish the characters would make better choices. And...Mrs. King...OMG!!!😮
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- Sheila S
- 12-01-21
The best of Kimberla Lawson Roby
I loved every page of this astute tale of a young, African-American shopaholic from the Chicago suburbs. It was fast-paced, engaging, and poignant. Being from Chicago, the local references added to my listening pleasure. Highly recommended to anyone who enjoys melodrama and psychological realism. Rated A+
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- Anonymous User
- 10-30-19
After book four in series it gets less interesting
The Reverend Curtis Black series had a good run. I think this series should've ended with the fourth book. Those four books had me listening from beginning to end. This one is interesting but not mind blowing.
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- Stacey Eldridge
- 04-20-24
Annoying character
I first thought Alicia was a bright girl but now, she got on my nerves. I was so upset with this character's immaturity and obsession with money and shopping and then cheating. Kimberla is a great writer who knows how to get her audience hooked on this Curtis Black series.
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