Secrets of the First Lady by Patricia A. Bridewell

Secrets of the First Lady by Patricia A. Bridewell
https://www.amazon.com/Patricia-A.-Bridewell/e/B003LO9X7I

Thirty-year-old Gena Pope is the First Lady of Greater Bethany Christian Church. Although she’s half his age, Gena moved from Baltimore to Los Angeles, joined the church, and created a whirlwind courtship with mega-pastor Reverend Sylvester Pope, who lost his wife after a brief illness.

When Sylvester first saw Gena step into the sanctuary, his heart flickered. He became enraptured and fell in love. But unfortunately, he doesn’t realize that his gorgeous wife will become a nightmare from his past, and she is on a mission to destroy his reputation and life.

For Gena, time heals all pain is a far stretch from the truth. Over two decades ago, Sylvester Pope ended a relationship with Gena’s mom. Then, her health spiraled downward, forcing Gena and her brother Devin to be placed into a foster care system and then moved to their uncle and aunt’s home.

Years later, Gena finally locates Sylvester who is now a prominent minister in Los Angeles. She joins his church, and eventually they get married.

Now her plot is to serve vengeance with a foolproof plan set in place to destroy his reputation. When Gena starts preparing to launch the final phase of a well-planned secret, her shady ex-boyfriend, Pierre Statton, shows up with a goal of his own to shatter her secret.