Synopses & Reviews
Albertina Merci is back! After her good friend, the proprietor of Mr. Mario’s Downhome Café, has a heart attack and then loses his wife to diabetes, he decides that his lifetime love of soul food is over. He vows to go healthy, both personally and professionally, and tries to get Albertina on board, but it is quickly clear that he may be looking for more than pastoral support. And while he is undeniably romantic, Mr. Mario believes in the power of man…not God. How will Albertina handle the advances of a man who doesn’t know the Lord?
Then there is Clifford Brown. Clifford is a white DJ who’s been a fan of Albertina since her previous life as a professional blues singer. Now a member of her church, Clifford always seems to be there when Albertina needs him. Could this blossoming friendship be leading somewhere romantic?
Albertina finds herself juggling thoughts of her previous husbands, the possibility of new love, her son and his slick new wife, and her nephew’s struggles with his holier-than-thou attitude—all while her precious church faces new challenges as the neighborhood changes and her members begin to depend even more on their beloved Pastor Merci.
Charming and heartwarming, Stay Out of the Kitchen is bound to be a hit with readers who loved Sanctified Blues as well as with those fans of Christian fiction who are just discovering Albertina Merci for the first time.
Synopsis
Albertina Merci is back in this delightful second book featuring everyones favorite blues singer turned evangelist!
After Albertinas dear friend Mr. Mario, the owner of Mr. Marios Downhome Café, has a heart attack and then loses his wife to diabetes, he decides that his lifetime love of soul food is over for good. Mr. Mario vows to go healthy, both personally and professionally, and tries to get Albertina on board, but it quickly becomes clear that he may be looking for more than pastoral support. And while he is undeniably romantic, Mr. Mario believes in the power of man…not God.
The only heat isnt in the kitchen, though. Clifford Bloom, a white DJ who has been a fan of Albertinas since her days as a blues singer, is now a member of her church and he always seems to be there just when Albertina needs him. Could this blossoming friendship be leading somewhere romantic?
Caught between two very different men, Pastor Merci also has to battle to save her little church in the heart of Los Angeles as mega-church pastor Bishop Gold wants not only the land where her church sits, but her nephew Patricks loyalty, as well.
About the Author
MABLE JOHN was the first female recording artist for Motown. She was the lead “Raelette” for Ray Charles from 1968-1976 and a solo artist for Stax/Volt. Shes now an ordained minister with a doctorate in counseling. Dr. John lives in Los Angeles. DAVID RITZ is an award-winning music writer. He lives in Los Angeles.