Books like Love and Lies by Kimberla Lawson Roby

Reverend Curtis Black appears to have turned over a new leaf: he is a bestselling author, a devoted father, and a preacher. Yet his wife, Charlotte, remains wary, suspecting that his flirtatious past may resurface. While Curtis tours the country promoting his latest book, Charlotte worries that a devoted fan could tempt him again. In turn, Charlotte herself has hidden secrets, including a troubling connection to a former lover’s son who persistently shows up at their home. The couple’s children are also affected, especially daughter Marissa, whose strange behavior echoes the memories of an affair that still haunts Curtis. As Curtis returns home, the couple faces a tangled web of deception, obligation, and the possibility of redemption. Themes of faith, family loyalty, and the challenges of trust in marriage are explored in this contemporary fiction about an African‑American clergy family navigating personal and public scrutiny.

First publish date: 2007