In My Father's House

I was very sad when I learned about E. Lynn Harris' death in 2009. In My Father's House is Harris' last book, and it was finished posthumously and published in June 2010. This book is full of candor and honesty and speaks for all of those readers who can't or refuse to live their lives as a lie. In My Father's House is the first book in a new series for Harris. Set in Miami's South Beach, the series features Bentley Dean, owner of the hottest modeling agency in town, who specializes in finding the perfect Aftrican-American model for exclusive jobs. Bentley was ousted from his family by his dad, when he announced that he was gay and was moving away to be in a relationship with a man. Ever since that day, Bentley has worked hard to make it on his own, steadily wishing that he could have a second chance with his dad. Five years later, the economy is taking its toll on Bentley's agency and he takes a "risky" job supplying models as "eye-candy" at an A-List party for a Hollywood movie star. When one of Bentley's close friends falls in love with a closeted actor, all bets are off as Bentley struggles to help his friend while maintaining the secrecy of his agency's clients. Bentley's life spirals further downward when his dad has a sudden heart attack and Bently must face him again. The writing in this story is beautiful and Harris' characters come alive. This book is truly a fitting epitaph for a great writer who will be missed.