A senior in college, Brady Bledsoe, a talented football player with his eye on a professional career and a contender for the Heisman, becomes the target of sports agents and a beautiful cheerleader out to gain a piece of his lucrative future, while his close relationship with his devoted mother Carmyn begins to unravel in the face of secrets from the past.

Review
“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