Love, Honor, and Betray - Good Read

Kimberla Lawson Roby continues her Reverend Curtis Black series with her latest release Love, Honor, and Betray. 

This book is good as a stand alone novel, yet I like reading them in succession so I am keeping up with what has been happening with the characters - and of course she left an opening for another novel which has me wondering WHEN is this series going to end?! I have been reading it for years - BUT I do enjoy each book. I especially like how Roby uses bible passages within her text to further dissect issues/ feelings the characters encounter.

Love, Honor, and Betray explored many issues which are prevalent in relationships nowadays.

a) Why is it when women are trying to make a point or get their way, we tend to withhold certain privileges from our mate? This can include cooking, cleaning, sex, etc. Do we think this will get their attention, make them give in, or perhaps find someone else to pick up the slack?

b) Revenge - why do so many people make it a point to have the final word or strike against someone who has done them wrong? Are we wasting energy plotting our revenge instead of learning the lesson and moving on more aware so we do not get blind sided again?

c) FORGIVENESS - yes, I had to capitalize this because I definitely have issues with this - what does it mean to truly forgive? Sometimes we claim to forgive people for wrong doings, yet if something happens later on we are quick to throw this in their face - why is it so hard to forgive? Is carrying a grudge a facade we use to protect ourselves from further hurt or disappointment down the road since you knew they were capable of doing you wrong?

d) Cheating - why do people cheat? If you are not happy, then why don't you get out of the relationship instead of being disloyal? Do you honestly love your partner if you are cheating on them? If you love them, then you wouldn't do anything to hurt them, right???

There are many hurdles in any relationship, but if both parties are willing to work collectively, with a sound foundation based on trust, loyalty, respect, and open communication, I am confident love will conquer all.