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AJ Richardson, the hero of Harris's raucous latest, has been the secret boyfriend of NBA star Drayton Jones for seven years. AJ is only too happy to keep their relationship under wraps—after all, with European trips and spending sprees financed by Dray, what's there to complain about? But when gold-digger Judi Ledbetter nets Dray and his fat wallet, things get tricky. Soon, they're married, Judi gets pregnant, and she's gunning to drive AJ out of Dray's life permanently. Blackmail, intrigue and double-crosses round out this fun little romp. (Jan.)
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“There’s nothing like a little love triangle. . . . Steamy.” —Seattle Post-Intelligencer

“Harris’s books are hot, in more ways than one.” —The Philadelphia Inquirer

“Harris is a great storyteller who knows how to tug on the heartstrings with wit and sensitivity.” —USA Today
 
“Keeps the sex, scandal and drama churning.” –People
 
“[Harris’s] prose is clean and engaging, the characters compelling, and the plot fast and twisted.” —Seattle Weekly 
 
“Slam-dunk entertainment. . . . A big score for novel lovers.” —Insight News 

 “A story of intrigue. . . . We come to understand why, even in our enlightened time, a pro athlete cannot feel that being openly gay is an option.” —The Lincoln Journal Star (Nebraska)
 
“Scandalously entertaining. . . . A look into the glitz and glamour of the NBA.” —Urban Reviews
 
“In true E. Lynn fashion, there’s betrayal, deceit, secrets and of course, sex; all leading to a high-impact denouement.” —Bleu magazine 
 
“Harris . . . create[s] characters that remind us of someone we know. . . . Titillating.” —GBM News 
 
“Since his first novel . . . Harris has challenged and delighted his readers with juicy stories of love, betrayal and the lives of beautiful people. . . . Fast-paced, funny [and] hip.” —Bookreporter


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Product Details

  • Hardcover: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Doubleday (January 27, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0767926277
  • ISBN-13: 978-0767926270
  • Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.6 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (102 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #57,284 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars E Lynn Never Fails...Another Classic!!, January 28, 2009
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I bought Basketball Jones around 5pm the day it came out and finished the book that night. I could not put it down! Basketball Jones is definitely a must read!! E Lynn is such an amazing author and captures the reader from start to finish. Basketball Jones is an intense story of two men in a relationship with many twist and turns

I love how E Lynn novels are the perfect mixture of classy with a raw touch and Basketball Jones is just that. Trust me, this is well worth the money and you WILL NOT be disappointed!! Good Job E Lynn!!

-Cory
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars ELH, what happened?, April 17, 2009
I used to love anything and everything by E. Lynn Harris. This book is almost a parody of his earlier work. All you need is a main character to narrate, a "fierce" snapping stereotype, a doting mama, a love interest, a scandalous twist and a cameo appearance by a character from another book, dialog that is repeated from character to character, book to book ("That's what's up"), a character who is straight but will swing the other way (sometimes "gay for pay"), and voila, you have the formula to this book (and ones to follow, I'm sure).

In short, I was disappointed. I love and adore you E. Lynn Harris, but you're losing me as a reader. You're better than this!
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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Hard to Like the Main Character, February 16, 2009
Cons: The best way to make readers feel sympathetic for a character is to make us like the character. Unfortunately, I couldn't stand Aldridge James. Regardless of whether he was out of the closet or not, he was still dating a married man who was on the down low, so whenever he was mistreated, all I was thinking was "So what?" and rooting for the nemeses (and yes, there were several).
There was also a lot of irrelevant talk about Michael Vick and a conversation about "I Love New York" that slowed the pace of the book. I know it was meant to make the book more realistic and have timely conversation, but considering that Vick case is old now, it just seemed like reading last year's newspapers. However, I did enjoy the talk about Obama, although the election is over and he's in the White House now (yay!).
The blackmailers were extremely predictable, and I was hoping that it wasn't the obvious, but it was, so that was rather disappointing. And it took 237 pages and 8 lines down before AJ finally said what I'd been thinking all along.
There was also a heavy amount of snide comments about white women to the point of being tacky (ex. "really tough b***h for a white girl").

Middle Ground: If you're into books filled with drama, scandal, blackmail, fashion, and talk about attractive butts, this is definitely the book for you. I'm not really into gossip so some of it was a little too talk show for me.

Pros: I like the way E. Lynn Harris writes, from dialogue to setting up the scene to the pace of the story. I read this book in two quick days and didn't want to tear myself from it because there were enjoyable parts. Although disgusted by Jade's goal, I enjoyed her outgoing attitude. I liked reading about AJ's mother and sister, and of course the surprise character at the end made me smile a little. I REALLY think I'd have liked this novel more if Dray wasn't married with a child on the way. That part alone repulsed me. I think this would've been a great novel to talk about the problems with gay athletes, and that was touched upon, with Dray's paranoia. For that, I liked the novel, but I didn't like any of that sneaking around DL stuff. It just irritated me. However, there are some topics that are hard on the eyes and ears but that need to be discussed, so for that, I have to give Harris much respect for bringing up these controversial and graphic topics.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Oh, well
If you like E. Lynn Harris' books you'll probably love this one. I started it and put it down because I get tired of reading books about being on the downlow with a girl always in... Read more
Published 10 days ago by Edwin Jackson

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply amazing
this book was awaome, i read this book in 13 hours, i started at 10 pm went to sleep at three am and woke up at 9 am to finish reading it, finished around three. Read more
Published 21 days ago by T. Cole

5.0 out of 5 stars Alllllright!!
OMG.. this was my first E.Lynn Harris book that I have read. ( a late bloomer...I know) It was soooo good, I read it in like one day very fast read. Read more
Published 28 days ago by Sha-Allyse

4.0 out of 5 stars First Rate Effort
Basketball Jones is a first rate effort by E. Lynn Harris. The realism he used in his novels always serves to further enhance my connection and understanding of the characters... Read more
Published 1 month ago by JustLovHer

4.0 out of 5 stars Loved it - Can't Wait to Read More by Harris
Basketball Jones is the story of Aldridge "AJ" Richardson and his boyfriend, NBA star Dray Jones. They've been in love for seven years but must keep their relationship a secret to... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Rachel McElhany

5.0 out of 5 stars Love E. Lynn Harris and Mary B. Morrison Books
I absolutely loved this book! The only thing I'm mad at is how fast I read the book. I tried to make myself put it down, but I finished it in one day. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mrs.Laadee

5.0 out of 5 stars A GREAT BOOK
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Published 4 months ago by Kofi Woodroffe

5.0 out of 5 stars enjoyed it!
i really enjoyed this book even though some readers say they didn't. even though aj knew what he was getting into, i really felt sorry for him. Read more
Published 4 months ago by L. Harden

4.0 out of 5 stars He did it again...
Loved it! Mr. Harris never fails to deliver to each and every novels he writes. Although I am truly sorry this was his last effort and he will truly be missed. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars E.Lynn Harris Fan forever
I cried as I read this book, knowing I would not get the sequel from him. This was a great book and his writing gets better and better to me. Read more
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