What Is Luv? [Paperback]

Jay Tyvon (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 25, 2008

Set in the bustling cities of Atlanta and Chicago, music executive Justin Vaughn is complacent with his life. Justin spends his time balancing climbing the ladder of success and weaving in and out of meaningless relationships, with more women than he could care to name, or count--until a tragedy occurs and Justin suddenly finds himself in a struggle with demons from his past and present.

Dealing with the nagging shame of being an emotionally absent single father and the emptiness of his whorish existence, Justin attempts to turn his life around, only to be met with pitfalls, disappointments and at times, utter despair. Because of the tangled web Justin so often weaves, he ends up at rock bottom, before he can attempt to pull himself up out of darkness.

What Is Luv? demonstrates that lives can be made anew with true love, friendship, trust, and most of all, patience.

Editorial Reviews

Review

In What Is Luv? Jay Tyvon gives a provocative look into the emotional life of Justin Vaughn, a music executive who struggles with his changing role of unchaste to attempted single parentage. Justin encounters interesting twists and turns as he tries to either capture, or recapture a love that was meant to be. This is an eloquently told story that is entertaining and insightful, told from a much-needed male perspective. --Felicia Willis --The Write One, LLC

Product Details

• Paperback: 385 pages
• Publisher: Tyvon Book (March 25, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0979012309
• ISBN-13: 978-0979012303
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,688,063 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Baby Don't Hurt Me...Don't Hurt Me, No More!, April 21, 2008

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Englishruler "ARC Book Club Inc. (www.ARCBOOK... (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: What Is Luv? (Paperback)

This well-written debut from newcomer Jay Tyvon deals with relationship issues from the male perspective. Main character Justin Vaughn is haunted by events from his childhood that flow over into adulthood, dictating how he deals with love in all facets. As the story is presented, readers are given an up close and personal view into just how complicated it can be to maintain healthy relationships when we are not true to ourselves; ignoring problems that were pushed to the side. We come to find that not only do we suffer, but those around us do also. And in order to break the cycle, instead of searching for love, we must consider its true meaning first. What is Luv? If we fail to be true to ourselves we may never find out, for all true love starts from within.

Mr. Tyvon executed his debut novel with the flair and presentation of a seasoned writer. The characters were presented in a way that the reader could appreciate, chapters were a good length, and the detail provided throughout left no room for assumption on the author's intention. This was a very refreshing read that leaves me anticipating only top-rate work from the author. Honestly...one of the best debuts I have ever read.

English
ARC Book Club Inc.
Star Rating 4.5 STARS

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars With age comes maturity we hope!!!, July 14, 2008

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SiStar Tea "ARC Book Club Inc." (Bronx, NYC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: What Is Luv? (Paperback)

New up and coming author Jay Tyvon brings us a much needed story through the eyes of a man. Justin Vaughn is an A&R Director for Sho' Nuff Entertainment. The plot takes place between Atlanta and Chicago. For me this was a plus because I lived in Atlanta for 12 years and could picture what and where he was describing. As I was reading this book, I am thinking is this going to be your typical "dog `em out story". I kept reading and as more of the story was revealed, it had a meaning to the madness. Justin is what you would call a dog. Due to his past issues (that he has yet to deal with), I have a great understanding of why he does the things he does. Justin is handsome, charming, has a great job and can have his pick of the women along with a few exes scattered around vying for his time also. With age comes maturity, so he gets to point where he wants to settle down. Read the story of Justin to see if his past will come back to haunt him or will he find true luv? This story is well put together. What is Luv will make you laugh, cry, and scream at the characters "What in GOD's name are you doing?" I have to admit the ending came from left field. I was pleasantly surprised that this book was not predictable.

The biggest drawback I had to the book is none of the characters practiced safe sex and with today's issues - that is unheard of. It was not so much that they did not practice safe sex, but that their actions had no repercussions behind them. A scare here and there but it did not get its point across.

Big up to newcomer Jay Tyvon for bringing us a story that women want to know. What makes a man act the way he does. When we say men are dogs there, maybe a reason they act the way they do. In the case of Justin, he has unresolved childhood issues. Jay does a great job with the characters, there are no useless characters taking up space in this book. The editing is great, minimal mistakes that make for easy reading. Jay keeps you interested in what all the characters have going on. What is Luv had well over 350 pages that is great for a new author. I look forward to seeing more from Mr. Tyvon.

SiStar Tea
ARC Book Club Inc.
Star rating 4.5

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What is Luv?, April 10, 2008

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Y. Benjamin (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: What Is Luv? (Paperback)

If you've always asked the question and received a resounding silence from yourself and others, this is the book to stimulate thought while creatively capturing your attention and leaving you wanting more. As a freshman writer, Jay Tyvon did a remarkable job of pulling the pieces together and giving a refreshing and insightful view of how a man embraces and resists love. He also gave insight into the women that feed or starve the love that a man is capable of. I look forward to seeing more from this author.