Just Too Good to Be True, E. Lynn Harris
Just Too Good to Be True, E. Lynn Harris
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Just Too Good to Be True

Author: E. Lynn Harris

Narrator: Adenrele Ojo, Bahni Turpin, Mirron Willis

Unabridged: 9 hr 51 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/15/2008

Categories: Fiction, Lgbtq+, Sports


Synopsis

Harris serves up a treat that will capture and enchant audiences everywhere—a big, bold, and irresistible novel about football, family, and secrets.

Brady Bledsoe and his mother, Carmyn, have a strong relationship. A single mother, faithful churchgoer, and the owner of several successful Atlanta beauty salons, Carmyn has devoted herself to her son and his dream of becoming a professional football player. Brady has always followed her lead, including becoming a member of the church’s "Celibacy Circle." Now in his senior year at college, the smart, and very handsome, Brady is a lead contender for the Heisman Trophy and a spot in the NFL.

As sports agents hover around Brady, Barrett, a beautiful and charming cheerleader, sets her mind on tempting the celibate Brady and getting a piece of his multimillion-dollar future—but is that all she wants from him, and is she acting alone?

Carmyn is determined to protect her son. She’s also determined to protect the secret she’s kept from Brady his whole life. As things heat up on campus and Carmyn and Brady’s idyllic relationship starts to crumble, mother and son begin to wonder about the other—are you just too good to be true?

A sweeping novel about mothers and sons, football and beauty shops, secrets and lies, JUST TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE has all the ingredients that have made E. Lynn Harris a bestselling author: family, friendship, faith, and love.

About The Author

E. LYNN HARRIS is a nine-time New York Times bestselling author. His work includes the memoir, What Becomes of the Brokenhearted, and the novels I Say a Little Prayer, A Love of My Own, Just as I Am, Any Way the Wind Blows, If This World Were Mine, and the classic Invisible Life. Harris divides his time between Atlanta, Georgia, and Fayetteville, Arkansas, home of his beloved college football team The Razorbacks.


Reviews

AudiobooksNow review by Debby on 2009-03-05 15:13:27

Couldn't get into this one. Love Mr. Harris books and pretty much have them all but was something about this i just could put my finger one that turned me off. I will probably read the actual book on my shelf.

Goodreads review by Shannon on August 13, 2008

I heard this book was a "straight" book so I had to read it. An easy & quick read. Harris does a fabulous job developing characters, establishing relationships, keeping true to 'drama' & secrets. The story deals with the relationship & bond of a mother and son, Brady & Carmyn. I was surprised to see......more

Goodreads review by Keyona on September 07, 2008

This book was so highly anticipated by E. Lynn Harris fans such as myself.I must say I am extremely disappointed. I'm not impressed by this book at all.I knew exactly what was going to happen before it happened.His last one I Say a Little Prayer, I didn't even force myself to finish because it was s......more

Goodreads review by Felicity on January 19, 2009

It's another E. Lynn Harris book--familiar characters, familiar plot line...good and bad are always starkly drawn just so no one gets too confused. It's been several years since I've read one of Harris's book so I enjoyed dipping into this one. But his novels are formulaic--if you like the formula,......more

Goodreads review by La Tonya on November 20, 2023

I am in awe of E. Lynn Harris writing. It will blow you away on how simple but elegant it is and how you can relate to the characters. Brady Blesoe is a running back destined for the NFL with a very supportive single mother with secrets she is hidding. When all her secrets are revealed concerning hi......more

Goodreads review by Adra on August 28, 2010

A fan of the late and great Mr. Harris works, I thought I had read everything this man had ever writen. That was until last week I got a hold of this one. The minute I opened it, I was pulled in immediately. Just too good to be true is a real page turner. In this book skeletons were flying from ever......more


Quotes

“Steamy, funny, and real.”—The News & Observer“Harris is a great storyteller who knows how to tug on the heartstrings with wit and sensitivity.” —USA Today “Harris's books are hot, in more ways than one.”—The Philadelphia Inquirer“[E. Lynn Harris] tucks in plot twists bound to keep his readers turning pages late at night.” —The Washington Post “The storyline involving the exploitation of star athletes—a hot-button topic to be sure—is excellent.”—Chicago Sun-Times“Electrifying.... Widely entertaining and heartwarming.”—Urban Reviews“What's got audiences hooked? Harris's unique spin on the ever-fascinating topics of identity, class, intimacy, sexuality, and friendship.”—Vibe“Harris is a wonderful writer. His romantic scenes...are always touching.”—San Francisco Chronicle“From naked cocktail parties to religious conundrums, Harris gives you just the right amount of raunchiness and redemption.”—Upscale“E. Lynn Harris is the Beach Read King. All hail.”—Fort Worth Star-Telegram“Harris has stimulated a dialogue within the African-American community desperately needed for so long about the complicated issues of sexuality.”—Southern Voice