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The Prodigal Son

By: Kimberla Lawson Roby
Narrated by: Peter Jay Fernandez
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The Reverend Curtis Black hasn't spoken to his son, Matthew, in over a year - not since Matthew dropped out of Harvard to marry his girlfriend, Racquel, and be a full-time father to their infant son. Curtis knows that it was he and his wife, Charlotte, who drove Matthew away, but he prays that one day his son will forgive them and come home.

Matthew, however, can't seem to forget the pain his parents caused him and Racquel. Still, he wonders if maybe they'd been right, as fatherhood is not what he expected, and Racquel's behavior has become increasingly erratic. Matthew genuinely wants to be a good husband, though, and swears he'll never repeat his parents' mistakes. But when an old friend expresses her desire for Matthew, the temptation may be too great to resist....

Then, there's Dillon Whitfield - Curtis' long-lost-son - who has settled in as a member of the Black family. Yet the transition has been anything but easy. Charlotte, convinced he's only after Curtis' money, wishes he would move back to where he came from. Dillon, however, has no intention of going anywhere. After a lifetime in the shadows, he's determined to take his rightful place as Curtis's first-born son and heir, and he'll do whatever it takes to win his father's affection - even if it means playing dirty....

As jealousy builds and secrets pile up, both of Curtis' sons will be pushed over the edge and forced to take drastic action. Can these two troubled young men find their way back into the Black family fold? Or will their family ties be undone once and for all?

©2014 Kimberla Lawson Roby (P)2014 Hachette Audio
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Critic reviews

"Roby writes with high-octane levels of emotion. She pushes her characters hard, spotlighting their flaws, showcasing their weaknesses, drawing in the readers to be more than bystanders." - USA Today
"Roby [deals] with real issues in her novels." - Ft. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel"Love, Honor and Betray is an entertaining read and remains true to Roby's style of creatively telling a story." - The New York Amsterdam News"Kimberla Lawson Roby weaves truth into fiction." - Indianapolis Star"Roby, a bestselling author with a devoted audience, knows well the recipe for success: equal parts heartbreak and romance, with liberal dashes of sexual satisfaction." - San Jose Mercury News"Kimberla Lawson Roby has reached a pinnacle most writers only dream of." - Rockford Register Star"Lively, action packed and full of sassy sensuality, Roby once again has created a story that grabs the reader's attention and holds it until the very end." - Las Vegas Review on A House Divided"Engrossing...the writing is cinematic and the juicy plot moves quickly...Roby has a talent for underscoring the universal challenges of people of faith, and more often than not, that strength carries the story." - Publishers Weekly on THE REVEREND'S WIFE"For those thousands of fans, who can't get enough of the 'good' reverend and his wives, this is a book that should not be missed." - Philly.com on A House Divided"Roby's fiction...[addresses] issues that are important to women today." - Memphis Commercial Appeal

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love this book

this book was good to read and I love it so much And thank my God

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The Prodigal Son

Here we are, another amazing book. The only thing about this book, was the narrator . He was good, but when he spoke the women’s voice , wasn’t too good for me. Maybe I got so used to the previous narrators and books. Clearly did a wonderful job speaking the men voices, it was just the women. But read very well.

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The Black family drama is in full effect.

Another excellent work from Ms Lawson Roby! It went traversed a new level when Raquel snapped! Narration wasn't the best; voice didn't fit with the black characters.

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Great Read!

Couldn't put this one down! Wish all the Curtis Black books were available at Audible.
Very interesting insight into skewed thinking of some characters. Renewed my faith in some major characters~ can 't wait for the next installment!

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This started off slow

I'm not use to this series starting so slowly. The story line was good but not great. Because I've been enjoying this series, I had patience for the story to unfold. I enjoyed the narrator.

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great story

I really enjoyed this book. I was on the edge of my seat saying to know what would happen next.

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Nice listen!

Great story, great narration! The series lives on and I'm here for it. Ready for the next one!

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Son

This book took sibling rivalry, betrayal, and forgiveness to a new level. To love someone is one thing but to hold them for your insecurities is another. I’m so thankful for this series

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Awesome Job

Would you consider the audio edition of The Prodigal Son to be better than the print version?

I would. For me, listening to the audio edition tends to bring the book to life.

What did you like best about this story?

the ending

What does Peter Jay Fernandez bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

At first, I didn't care for his voice, however the story line was brilliant and it made bearable to listen to him.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When Matthew came back home.

Any additional comments?

great book. can't wait for the next one and maybe we will hear more about Dylan Whitfield Black.

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Another great one

Met my expectations great as usual love pastor black . His children keep his world turning glad this time it wasn't the wife.

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