In My Fathers House, E. Lynn Harris
In My Fathers House, E. Lynn Harris
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In My Father's House

Author: E. Lynn Harris

Narrator: Phil John

Unabridged: 9 hr 1 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/15/2016


Synopsis

For his final new series, New York Times mega-bestselling author E. Lynn Harris introduces Bentley L. Dean, owner of the hottest modeling agency in Miami’s sexy South Beach.Only the world’s most beautiful models make the roster of Picture Perfect Modeling agency and they only do shoots for the most elite photographers and magazines. They are fashionista royalty—and the owners, Bentley L. Dean and his beautiful partner Alexandra, know it. But even Picture Perfect isn’t immune from hard times, so when Sterling Sneed, a rich, celebrity party planner promises to pay a ludicrously high fee for some models, Bentley finds he can’t refuse. Even though the job is not exactly a photo shoot, Bentley agrees to supply fifteen gorgeous models as eye candy for an “A” list party—to look good, be charming and, well, entertain the guests. They don’t have to do anything they don’t want to, but…His models are pros and he figures they can handle the pressure, until one drops out and Bentley asks his protégé Jah, a beautiful kid who Bentley treats as if he were his own son, to substitute. Suddenly, the stakes are much higher, particularly when Jah falls in love with the hottest African American movie star in America. Seth Sinclair is very handsome, very famous, and very married—and his closeted gay life makes him very dangerous as well. Can Bentley’s fatherly guidance save Jah from making a fatal mistake?

About E. Lynn Harris

E. Lynn Harris (1955–2009) was the author of many novels and the memoir What Becomes of the Brokenhearted. Many of his novels made the bestseller list of the New York Times and other publications. His numerous awards include the James Baldwin Award for Literary Excellence and three BlackBoard’s Novel of the Year Awards.


Reviews

This is probably my least favorite E. Lynn Harris book. I love the representation his work offers, and the issues that he raises but a bulk of this novel felt like drama building up, and up, and up—waiting for something to happen which would explain it all. Unfortunately, this didn’t occur. The endi......more

Goodreads review by Paula

Okay, this is pretty funny -- I picked this book up at the library, thinking it was women's fiction (the cover art and jacket copy are a bit misleading). Those who know E. Lynn Harris will be chuckling right now, because they know he's a gay writer and this book is about a gay man from a wealthy fam......more

Goodreads review by Jay

Predictable and a bit disappointing, but it is what it is. I believe this was the last book E. Lynn wrote before passing away. Perhaps that was why so many questions were left unanswered.......more

Goodreads review by Lakecia

It was an okay read, but I am disappointed how it ended with so many unanswered questions to so many scenarios and situations. Did Seth and sickos get what was coming to them? How did Alex's pregnancy go? Will Mom Dean and Daddy Dean get back together....or will he continue to pursue Kim? What happe......more


Quotes

“E. Lynn’s fans will be thrilled by this, his last book. I love his candor and honesty. He seemed to have turned a corner here…I hope this story resonates with all of us.” Terry McMillan, # 1 New York Times bestselling author

Harris’ works explore the lives and sexual situations of aspirational characters of color in deliciously decadent situations. In My Father’s House…is no exception.” Examiner.com

"[A] bang-up first installment to a projected series…Highlights what readers have long loved about his work: his ability to depict the pursuit of love and self-respect.” Publishers Weekly

“Offers a rare glimpse into the world of gay black men and the challenges they face.” Kirkus Reviews