Books like Basketball Jones by E. Lynn Harris
AJ Richardson lives the high life in New Orleans, enjoying the perks of his MBA and a life partner, Dray Jones, a rising NBA star. Their secret romance, begun when AJ tutored Dray on the basketball team, fuels a deep affection that must be hidden from the public eye. As Dray’s teammates' suspicions grow, he marries Judi, a woman unaware of his hidden love, creating tension and conflict. The novel follows AJ and Dray through secrecy, betrayal, and the challenge of maintaining a relationship while both must confront the expectations placed on public figures.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: LGBTQ+ Fiction/Gay Fiction
Authors: E. Lynn Harris
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