Bestselling author E. Lynn Harris is back with another sexy, shocking, and immensely satisfying novel that explores some of today’s toughest and most timely issues. Chauncey Greer is the owner of Cute Boy Card Company, a thriving company in Atlanta. As a teenager, he was a member of a popular boy band, but left in disgrace when word got out that he and his band mate D were more than good friends. Chauncey is a free spirit now, who's been known to hook up with men and women. After one too many bad dates, Chauncey finds himself in church, where the minister’s message inspires him to follow his dream of a singing career once again. Although he’s lost touch with D, as he starts writing songs his thoughts inevitably turn to his former lover. I SAY A LITTLE PRAYER is filled with the delicious plot twists, humor, compassion, and up-to-the-minute controversy fans expect from their beloved “E. Lynn.” Harris has returned with another gem of a novel that will rocket to the top of bestseller lists nationwide.
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"I have read many of his books, this one was good as they all are. It was different, some graphic sex scenes that were just out of place. Overall, a fast moving read with the perfect ending. I will continue to seek out this author, it's a feel good book. "
— Tracy (5 out of 5 stars)
" fast read, entertaining. prose awkward at times, and often some characters felt a little too "perfect" - too stereotypical or unbelievable. but i see why he is a best seller. feels like cotton candy, this one did. I think I'll try to read "and this too shall pass" next. "
— Bethany, 2/16/2014" Pulled off the shelf and re-read very well written finished in one night. "
— Shelly, 2/15/2014" Only on chapter two . . . a little more graphic than I anticipated, but its got my interest. "
— Skip, 1/23/2014" This book was inapportiate. I thought the book was explaining too much. The story did explain about the gay community, which was nice. It was a good story. "
— Daniel, 1/21/2014" This book was awful. I found it through a Shelfari LGBT novels group, and it was highly rated. It was trite and full of product placement. Yuck. "
— Phenonemom, 1/20/2014" An interesting look at the crossroads between the black bi/homosexual and the black church. "
— Thom, 1/18/2014" While I have read several other books from this author, it's been a long time ago, so this was a pleasant surprise. I defintely had a love/hate relationship with the main character, but in the end, I had to root for him. "
— Valeria, 1/15/2014" This book had me on edge from beginning to end, I was totally surprised at the ending, a MUST read... "
— Jason, 1/14/2014" Okay, so E. Lynn Harris wasn't a talented writer. But that's not why anyone reads him anyways. People read his books because they tell the stories of Black men who are OMG SUCCESSFUL! And GAY! Or SEXUALLY CONFLICTED! And who fall in love with OTHER GAY BLACK MEN! And there are HAPPY ENDINGS! In other words, stories that you mostly can't find anywhere else in the entire universe of mainstream published literature, because mainstream published literature doesn't think these stories are worth publishing. For that alone, I refuse to give anything he wrote less than three stars. (Even though, bless his dear departed heart, the prose is just so bad that I can't quite bring myself to ever give him more than three stars...) "
— Katie, 1/11/2014" Not my usual type of book, but pretty good. Some of the characters were superficial stereotypes, but the story had an important message and I enjoyed it overall. "
— Linda, 1/10/2014" A good look at the African American gay community in the south. "
— Keita, 12/13/2013" This book was only average when compared to other E. Lynn Harris books, but it's a great lazy-afternoon-or-weekend read. If, however, homosexuality conflicts with your spirituality, you might want to stay away from this one. "
— Shana, 12/12/2013" This book definitely kept my interest, and I love E. Lynn Harris's style, may he rest in peace. "
— Wanda, 11/17/2013" E. Lynn has a way with those words...can read this novel over and over...you get the picture. "
— Jeannie, 11/14/2013" This is the 3rd book I've read by E. Lynn Harris, B boy blues, Basketball Jones and I Say a Little Prayer. I Say A Little Prayer is probably my favorite at this point, all though all of his book thus far has been very well written. "
— kwain, 10/21/2013" I had never read an e. Lynn Harris Book...Definitely didn't know what I was missing. He will be missed. "
— Courtney, 8/12/2013" I enjoyed this book. and although E. Lynn is gone from us i still think he was one of the best story tellers of our time "
— Michael, 5/2/2013" Again, when reading anything by Mr. Harris you have to be prepared for anything! "
— Now,, 4/2/2013" I have read all of E. Lynn Harris novels but this was by far the best novel. His characters where well developed and the plot was well crafted. I love it. "
— Tamyara, 3/10/2013" Lively book about coming to terms with one's sexuality and one's true dreams. "
— Christine, 11/1/2012" Not bad! I loved the Skylar character..He was too funny! "
— LaRhonda, 10/20/2012" I just finished reading this book. I made me laugh a little at certain parts. However it also opened my eyes to how some churchs really are. "
— Sharon, 7/7/2012" I love novels such as this one. Kept me interested the whole way thru. I was disappointed at the end. I expected a different ending "
— Janee', 4/12/2012" umm, what to say. This book was a little strange. It wasn't bad, but I couldn't relate to any of the characters and their lives seemed a bit unrealistic. "
— April, 1/8/2012" I have read many of his books, this one was good as they all are. It was different, some graphic sex scenes that were just out of place. Overall, a fast moving read with the perfect ending. I will continue to seek out this author, it's a feel good book. "
— Tracy, 12/23/2011" this book was good i really liked it "
— Diana, 12/23/2011" Some of the characters seem a bit too type-cast and the end of the book turned a bit too soap operatic, but it is clear why Harris gained the popularity he did. His affection and empathy for his characters comes through and is contageous. "
— Mia, 6/29/2011" This is the 3rd book I've read by E. Lynn Harris, B boy blues, Basketball Jones and I Say a Little Prayer. I Say A Little Prayer is probably my favorite at this point, all though all of his book thus far has been very well written. "
— kwain, 3/23/2011" Some of the characters seem a bit too type-cast and the end of the book turned a bit too soap operatic, but it is clear why Harris gained the popularity he did. His affection and empathy for his characters comes through and is contageous. "
— Mia, 8/26/2009" While I have read several other books from this author, it's been a long time ago, so this was a pleasant surprise. I defintely had a love/hate relationship with the main character, but in the end, I had to root for him. "
— Valeria, 7/17/2009" I enjoyed this book. and although E. Lynn is gone from us i still think he was one of the best story tellers of our time "
— Michael, 6/14/2009" this book was good i really liked it "
— Diana, 3/11/2009" This book was inapportiate. I thought the book was explaining too much. The story did explain about the gay community, which was nice. It was a good story. "
— Daniel, 10/10/2008" Only on chapter two . . . a little more graphic than I anticipated, but its got my interest. "
— Skip, 9/12/2008" I just finished reading this book. I made me laugh a little at certain parts. However it also opened my eyes to how some churchs really are. "
— Sharon, 6/24/2008" Again, when reading anything by Mr. Harris you have to be prepared for anything! "
— Aja, 5/4/2008" This book was only average when compared to other E. Lynn Harris books, but it's a great lazy-afternoon-or-weekend read. If, however, homosexuality conflicts with your spirituality, you might want to stay away from this one. "
— Shana, 3/25/2008" An interesting look at the crossroads between the black bi/homosexual and the black church. "
— Thom, 8/30/2007" Just bought this over the weekend. will start reading soon. will update after reading "
— Tasha, 8/28/2007E. Lynn Harris (1955–2009) was the author of many novels and the memoir What Becomes of the Brokenhearted. Many of his novels made the bestseller list of the New York Times and other publications. His numerous awards include the James Baldwin Award for Literary Excellence and three BlackBoard’s Novel of the Year Awards.
Mirron Willis—actor of film, stage, and television—is the winner of the prestigious Audie Award for best narration in 2012 and a finalist for the Audie in 2015, as well as the winner of four AudioFile Earphones Awards for his audiobook recordings. He has worked extensively in film and television and on stage with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, the Houston Shakespeare Festival, and the Ensemble Theatre, among others. He has recorded some 150 audiobooks, including the Smokey Dalton series by Kris Nelscott and My Song by Harry Belafonte. He resides and records audiobooks on his family’s historic ranch in East Texas.