Books like Up to no good by Carl Weber
In Up to no good, Carl Weber explores the tangled lives of a church community and their dysfunctional family. James Black, a trustee known for his indiscreet affairs, unexpectedly falls in love, sending shockwaves through his circle. His daughter Jamie, younger by six years and a former confidante of James’s new lover, resists the outsider while uncovering that a mysterious woman has been calling her fiancé, Louis. James’s son, Darnel, vows to keep his life monogamous—until his fiancé betrays him with his best friend, throwing him into turmoil. Throughout the novel, James must confront the chaos he has caused and must change his scandalous ways to restore peace to those he loves.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Carl Weber
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