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Just Too Good to Be True: A Novel

Just Too Good to Be True: A Novel

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Author: E. Lynn Harris
Publisher: Doubleday
Category: Book

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 54 reviews
Sales Rank: 2800

Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Pages: 336
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 9.4 x 6.1 x 1.6

ISBN: 0385492723
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780385492720
ASIN: 0385492723

Publication Date: July 15, 2008
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Product Description

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.




Customer Reviews:   Read 5 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars Outstanding   September 7, 2008
T. N. Scott
I thought this book is classic E Lynn I enjoyed it from begining to end and can't wait for the next one!


5 out of 5 stars E lynn has out did himself   September 7, 2008
Mary Carter
MR Harris has not put out a book in a while but I am very pleased that I was browsing thru Amazon and found his latest book.This is a great book and I can trully say that it is a great read.(THANKS AMAZON)


3 out of 5 stars Pretty Good   September 5, 2008
S. Wilson
This book was pretty good, but predictable. To me, the ending seemed rushed. None of the characters stories were never really closed out. Maybe he did that to leave room open for a second book. There were alot of things unanswered for me when I finished the book, but it was still entertaining.


5 out of 5 stars E.Lynn Does It Again!   September 5, 2008
Valerie A. Withers
As I was having dinner one night with a friend not too long ago, he told me about E.Lynn Harris' latest novel, 'Just Too Good To Be True'. I couldn't wait to get to the nearest Borders book Store the next day to purchase a copy. When I arrived at the book store, they were all sold out. I went to a 2nd store, and they had sold out there as well. They say 3rd is a charm. I found the book a the 3rd store, and I finished that book in 2 days. I simply could not put it down!

Just Too Good To Be True is totally different than any of Harris' previous works. The story of a mother's unconditional love for her son, was something that I could relate too. Although Carmyn Bledsoe's methods were questionable, you found yourself empathizing with her on so many levels.

Brady Bledsoe is a young who has lived half his life being the apple of his mother's eye. In her mind, Brady can do no wrong. How could he when he lives his life according to the example set by his mother. You'll be surprised!

Just Too Good To Be True is about putting your trust and faith in the wrong person, and about forgiving yourself and others when you realize the mistakes you've made. It's about well kept secrets that find a way of rearing their ugly heads.

Just Too Good To Be True was a total enjoyment to read, and I fully recommend running out and purchasing your own copy if you haven't already. Don't borrow this book from the library or a friend "Black Folks"! Go buy your own copy. It is worth every penny.



5 out of 5 stars Too Good To Be True   September 2, 2008
L. Watson (Dallas, TX USA)
I reviewed this book and it was a wonderful novel. I would recommend this book to everyone to read. I read this book within days of getting it. I simply couldn't put the book down. After I read and meditated on the word of God I would find myself reading this novel.. I love E. Lynn Harris' work and he's a phenomenal man and he's very inspiring. Oh and he loves his RAZORBACKS!!!!



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