Reverend Curtis Black Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Casting the First Stone |
2000 |
Buy |
| Too Much of a Good Thing |
2004 |
Buy |
| The Best-Kept Secret |
2005 |
Buy |
| Love & Lies |
2007 |
Buy |
| Sin No More |
2008 |
Buy |
| The Best of Everything |
2009 |
Buy |
| Be Careful What You Pray For |
2010 |
Buy |
| Love, Honor, and Betray |
2010 |
Buy |
| The Reverend’s Wife |
2012 |
Buy |
| A House Divided |
2013 |
Buy |
| The Prodigal Son |
2014 |
Buy |
| The Ultimate Betrayal |
2015 |
Buy |
| A Sinful Calling |
2016 |
Buy |
| Sin of a Woman |
2017 |
Buy |
| Better Late Than Never |
2018 |
Buy |
Short Stories/Novellas#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Best Friends Forever |
2016 |
Buy |
Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Behind Closed Doors |
1996 |
Buy |
| Here and Now |
1999 |
Buy |
| It’s a Thin Line |
2001 |
Buy |
| A Taste of Reality |
2003 |
Buy |
| Changing Faces |
2006 |
Buy |
| One in a Million |
2008 |
Buy |
| A Deep Dark Secret |
2009 |
Buy |
| Secret Obsession |
2011 |
Buy |
| The Perfect Marriage |
2013 |
Buy |
| A Christmas Prayer |
2014 |
Buy |
| Copycat |
2017 |
Buy |
| The Woman God Created You to Be |
2020 |
Buy |
| Sister Friends Forever |
2022 |
Buy |
Kimberla Lawson Roby is a New York Times bestselling author who has published 29 books since her debut, Behind Closed Doors, in 1996. She is best known for the Reverend Curtis Black series, a 15-book saga about a charismatic pastor whose personal failings repeatedly clash with his public ministry. The series became one of the most popular in contemporary African American fiction.
Beyond the Curtis Black books, Roby has written 13 standalone novels covering topics like marriage, family secrets, obsession, and faith. Her writing is direct and emotionally honest, dealing with complicated characters who struggle with real-world problems. She has a loyal readership drawn to her unflinching treatment of flawed people searching for grace.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Kimberla Lawson Roby written?
Kimberla Lawson Roby has written 29 books across three series.
What was Kimberla Lawson Roby's first book?
Kimberla Lawson Roby’s first book is Behind Closed Doors, published in 1996.
What is Kimberla Lawson Roby best known for?
Roby is best known for the Reverend Curtis Black series, which follows a charismatic but morally flawed pastor through 15 books. The series became a bestselling franchise that examines hypocrisy, faith, and redemption within the Black church community.