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Reviewed by Jennifer Ibiam for Readers' Favorite
Brotherhood and Betrayal: The Preacher and the Pimp by Gwen Sutton is the second book in the series. Tre and Troy lost their mother to a horrible death by gunshot. After everyone, including Troy’s biological father, refused to take them in, foster homes became their lot. Troy and Tre were separated, and while one found a stable home, the other bounced around. They met again as grown men, but their relationship was never the same. A pimp and a preacher could never walk the same path. While trying to mend fences, Tre and Troy fell in love with the same girl. As if that wasn’t enough, one of them had a secret that would change their lives forever if it was revealed. Who gets the girl? Would Aileen’s sons ever repair the brotherhood?
Brotherhood and Betrayal by Gwen Sutton was a buffet of justice, and everyone received a hefty serving. If book one was riveting, book two is even better! This novel was straight to the point yet unpredictable and suspenseful. I also encountered teachable moments, looking at the lives of both boys. The part of the holy book that says, “let he who thinks he stands take heed, lest he falls,” featured heavily in this story. I felt that the pimp was a better man than the preacher because he never lost his heart, even when he had reason. The author didn’t paint a perfect picture, knowing that life wasn’t in white and black. Flaws abounded in everyone, even the Haywoods that I thought were perfect. I learned that no sin went unpunished, even after forgiveness. There were consequences for every action. Thank you for a powerful book with a brilliant plot, intense storyline, and exceptional development. You’ve got talent!
