Affairs of the Family 3: Checkmate (The Walking Miracle Series)

Readers across the world were shocked when they discovered that Genesis Washington, the beloved family matriarch, had been shot by her husband’s former mistress. Now, in the third installment to this bestselling Christian soap-drama; the Washington clan will have to band together---or go down in flames one-by-one…

Bishop Harlem Washington couldn’t be in a more terrible position: the love of his life has been shot, his children are out of control, and the leaders of his church are looking for a reason to relieve him of his senior pastoral duties. With so much drama around him; Harlem has vowed to fight and refuses to go down in flames. But there are a few problems: Rachel, his ex-mistress, is gunning for him. To add insult to injury, an unexpected lover from Genesis’ past has resurfaced with hopes of kicking Harlem out of the picture…permanently. Will the good Bishop fight the good fight or will he go down in flames because of his sins?

First Lady Genesis Washington has always been the voice of reason for her family; but clinging to life in a hospital has her weak and helpless for the first time in a long time. Will she survive or will she succumb to the injuries brought on by Harlem’s crazy ex-mistress; and if she does survive, will her marriage to Harlem be able to withstand the powerful storm coming their way?

Haquem Washington’s uncertainty is no longer a reality once he learns that the paternity of his daughter was done in error and that he is, indeed, a father. His estranged wife, Miranda, wants to pick up the pieces and rebuild their marriage; but Haquem isn’t quick to grant her request---especially after getting closer to Kenzie, the family attorney and Haquem’s friend. With two women fighting for his affection; who will Haquem choose?

Dynazti Washington is in love with two men: Greg, the singles ministry director at her father’s church; and Bryce, the incumbent estranged husband who has a lovechild with another woman. Dynazti is leaning toward joining Greg in Houston and starting over; but Bryce isn’t ready to let go---and he’s ready to rumble with Dynazti’s new beau and show Dynazti that their marriage can survive this storm. The question is: will she allow it; and if she does, can she handle the secrets that come roaring out of Bryce's closet?

Serenity Washington thought bringing the entire family on national daytime television show to expose their secrets and rip the picture perfect image they built would be the key to answering their problems. The end result is her mother lying in the hospital with a coma and her family in disarray with their own problems. To make matters worse, Serenity’s world is about to be turned upside down---and this time, it will send the most fragile Washington child of them all down a dark road of no return.