Sins of the Father

by Smokey Moment

A father's love is special...


Rohan Jeffries sacrifices a lot to bring up his girls in surroundings fit for his princesses. Nothing is too good for them. They are perfect!


But something about his relationship with them haunts his wife...


What first appeared as overbearing and protective, emerges as something dark and forbidden.


His wife Monica begins to look closer after finding something she was sure he never meant for her to see...


And what results, no one would have ever seen coming!


Monica Jeffries is the wife of Congressman Rohan Jeffries. A stand up man by all accounts. He works hard and reaps the fruits of his labor. Rohan will stop at nothing to rise to the American dream. He cherishes nothing but family. And his wife Monica is there to support his every desire.


That is...Until what he desires is something that should have been completely off limits!




Read along in this dark and twisted tale of a father who has secrets that he tries to keep hidden. But as his daughters grow into women, the secrets become increasingly hard to cover up!

*Trigger Warning Advisory*This book has triggers. Reader discretion is advised*

225 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 30, 2023

About the author

It all started one day in March of 2018. I was bored. There was nothing to watch on television. And the moment of silence prompted a memory. A flashback to a time I wrote movies in a notebook. Small scenes jotted down for no particular reason. Something compelled me to make a move. I jumped up and ran to my computer, anxious to tell a story of which I could see clearly. The scenes of my cleverly crafted idea so wildly vivid. A face. A name. And twisted plots that would rival any movie.

I began typing. The keystrokes were fervent. Soon one sentence gave way to twenty. One hundred words grew to seventeen thousand. And before I knew it, I had a short story. Proof that anything is possible. So, you might ask if I always wanted to be a writer? Was it somewhere in the back of my mind? No! It wasn’t. But I knew I was creative. And I knew I could tell a story. The rest is history. Now I can say I wrote a book that became a best seller. Downloaded for many book lovers to read and enjoy. And the journey is still fresh. There is so much more to write. I am just getting started!

Reviews

[Quovadis Richard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Touching story

This book was so close and personal for me. Thanking God for healing me I was able to endure reading about all the secrets and lies a molester can do to a child. Thank you author for this truly enlightened book and I'm looking forward to something positive and happy in book 2.

[Lory · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sins of the Father had me absolutely wrecked in the worst way possible. I cried, I hurt. This story dives deep into generational trauma, secrets, and the psychological cost of loving the wrong person.

From the moment Monica’s world begins to crack, I was hooked. The signs were there the monster in her husband hiding in plain sight but like Monica, I didn’t want to believe it. The truth, once revealed, was horrifying and heartbreaking. I found myself in tears, stunned by how much damage one man’s choices could cause, not just to his wife, but to his daughters caught in the ripples of his sins.

Smokey Moment doesn't shy away from the raw emotions or the reality of survival. I appreciated the backstory, but what pulled me in most were the incredibly layered women:

Janine, who seems blissfully in love?

Roxane, labeled the rebel, all though I didn't see it.

Calista, a beautiful mess who’s pushing away the very man who wants to love her whole.

And Avery, the confused child caught in the middle of chaos.

Each of them brings a different shade of resilience and pain, and I cannot wait to see how their stories unfold in Book 2.

If you're looking for a story that will grip your soul, make you question what you’d overlook in the name of love, and leave you begging for more, Sins of the Father is it.

[Arlena · Rating 5 out of 5]

Title: Sins of the Father
Author: Smokey Moment
Publisher: WordRoc Publications
Narrator: Virtual Voice
Series: Book 1
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:
'Sins of the Father' by Smokey Moment

My Perception:

This was a sad read about what happened to this family due to one person thinking it was right to do what he did to his family. For the life of me, I couldn't understand why the wife had no clue what was going on with the girls. All that is left to say is when her eyes are finally open. What will happen? I will stop here and tell you I must get the next part 2 to see how this story will turn out for each girl and their mom.

[Doretha Bradley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Building momentum

This started off slowly, I appreciate the back story and the look at the players, but I'm more interested in the women involved. Janine seems to be in love and enjoying her time. Roxane was described as the rebel, but I haven't seen her do anything but stand her ground with Rohan. Calista is a walking mess that has a man who wants to love her, but she keeps getting in her own way. Avery is a confused child. I'll read part 2 to see how it all plays out.

[Betty Perkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unbelievable!!!!

This was an unbelievable story. But over all is was a good story just sad. To do something like that is a hellable thing to do to people that close to you. But in reality things do happen like this alot. I really need part 2 to see what the outcome will be with everyone involved. Lata

[Joy McGuire · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ummmmm!!!!

Something About This Story Told Me From Page 1 That Rohan Was Gonna Be The Cause Of Some If Not All The Mishaps In The Family, The Way His Daughters Felt About Him......Brainwashed. 💯💥💯 GREAT READ💯💥💯 On To Book 2 To Find Out What We're Going Cuz This Book Ended With Me Sitting On The Of Couch!!!!

[WanDa Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

This has to be one of the worst cases off abuse I’ve read! This man think all his daughters are his to possess and control sexually! His wife was deeply hurt by the discovery and he didn’t even care! She was taken to jail for his murder! I hope her daughters are able to help her beat these charges!! Now on to part two!!

[Dawn Piper · Rating 5 out of 5]

Daddy Narcissist

This is some raw, you can't make this stuff up stuff!
Monica lives in a vacuum that her husband put her in. He manipulates everything for his own selfish desires. I'm praying that profound justice happens in the next book!

[Book Reader · Rating 1 out of 5]

MEH

If you looking for a quick read this is the book for you, but be aware of no character development disjointed story,and weird dialogue. All the women look Black and Asian even though both parents are Black 😒

[Evie Harris · Rating 5 out of 5]

whoa!!!

I didn’t see that coming.. I kinda felt all along what’s was happening but Smokey kinda left openings for alternative scenarios… see y’all cuz I gotta get into book 2.. oh! A great read 🤭

[Capucine K · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book had me in tears. The damage that was done is unimaginable. The sick fu2k3r. I'm glad there is another book, gives me a month to recover from this one.

[Deirdre Franklin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Extremely disturbing

I read it quickly once I committed myself to finishing it, needless to say I was hoping for a different outcome. I will forever remember it.

[Tammy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow

Can't wait for book two! Hope everything works out for everyone. What a sick man. Looking forward to the release date tomorrow

[Tynisa Moore · Rating 1 out of 5]

Thumbs down

I didn't like it, it was very slow and drawn out. Won't be reading anymore of his books, I don't like his writing style, but good luck.

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

SMH plain crazy. Rohan was an overbearing father who loved his girls. His wife Monica knew that her husband was addicted to sex.

[Yolanda Knight- Palmer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book, can’t wait to the second one in this series.

[Carolyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Re-control

Great read! The father got what was coming to him, money is the root of all evil. Ether you control it or it will control you!

[Simone · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book. I really enjoyed.

[Michelle Zeigler · Rating 4 out of 5]

SICK!!!!!!!!!!!🤮
There are literally no words to describe that monster.

[andrea hill · Rating 5 out of 5]

HHHHOOOOOTTTTTTTT

When families relay their side of the story to you about their culture and then to read about it so many years later. Fiction ain’t always fiction.

[Cortney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read!

I finished this book in a day and a half. It was a great book with the author unraveling the story piece by piece so intricately. I can’t wait to read the sequel!

[Monique · Rating 4 out of 5]

I listened to Sins of the Father on Audible. It was included in my membership so I didn’t even have to use a credit.
It’s so insane the secrets that a family holds. It’s insane how someone can be brainwashed to think that something is ok and they don’t even realize it.
All I gotta say is the Senator got what the hell he deserves and I hope everyone can heal.

I would recommend this book. I’m ready for part 2.

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[Linda Strickland · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good twister!