5 stars
Alicia is the oldest daughter of Reverend Curtis Black. In the past ,Alicia had some issues with deception, lying, and cheating on her husband Philip. After some time apart, Alicia gets a second chance with Philip and she is getting her " happily ever after”. That's until Levi pops back into the picture. As much as Alicia tries to deny it, she and Levi had a connection that is undeniable. Will Levi throw a monkey wrench in Alicia's chance at happiness with Philip or will she be able to resist him?


The Ultimate Betrayal is one of the best books I've read so far. I have read every single book in the Reverend Curtis Black series and this is a great one. I loved how no matter how much drama, lying, and cheating there is, Kimberla Lawson Roby always ties in God. There is a lot of detail included for each character in this story, but it's not overdone. It's a book that'll be hard to put down. It's one of those books that will have you gasping, screaming at the characters like they're in front of you. So far, The Ultimate Betrayal one is my favorite books in this series. Highly recommended!

This book, like all Reverend Curtis titles, is full of gasp-out-loud moments where characters behave in ways that seem over the top. The drama has increased in each outing in this series and this twelfth book does not disappoint. It should do well in most fiction collections, especially those where African-American titles are popular.

A lot was happening in this book; deceit, affairs, eating disorders, attempted murder and multiple hospital stays. Alicia and Melanie were both in denial and lying to themselves and others. I never saw it coming with Brad, just WOW! To say The Ultimate Betrayal was entertaining would be an understatement.