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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewPraise for Lush Lives:
An NBC News Best LGBTQ Book of the Year
“A vibrant, sexy, queer contemporary romance.”—Book Riot
“[A] swoonworthy romance . . . [Lush Lives] is also a sumptuous story about the complicated costs of ambition.”—Electric Literature
“Lyon’s hot, perceptive novel grapples with navigating interracial relationships and issues of authenticity and selling out . . . an unerringly satisfying read.”—Booklist, starred review
“With prose that turns on a dime from blistering to sensual . . . [Lush Lives] is a treat.”—Publishers Weekly
“Lyon writes a compelling and sexy story of the lives of queer women, both past and present, grounded in the beautifully drawn atmosphere of Harlem. The novel successfully blends real and speculative history to evoke what may hide in the silence of historical records.”—Library Journal, starred review
“Insightful, brazen, and groundbreaking in its vivid portrayal of boundary-pushing characters who rarely get the spotlight, Lush Lives is the total package—a sexy queer romance with substance.” —Camille Perri, author of When Katie Met Cassidy and The Assistants
“With a singular voice, Lyon weaves an unforgettable romance in the elite art world, one full of tenderness, fierce hope, and self-empowerment.”—Ashley Herring Blake, author of Astrid Parker Doesn’t Fail
"Smart, sophisticated, and deeply romantic. Lush Lives explores queer love and life amidst an evocative backdrop of art, auction, and the history of Harlem. I was captivated.”—Helen Hoang, New York Times-bestselling author of The Kiss Quotient
“Lush Lives is a joy to read. It's tender, sharp, funny, and oh so sexy. This is one to savor; I didn't want it to end. I can't wait to read more from J. Vanessa Lyon.” —Jasmine Guillory, New York Times-bestselling author of Drunk on Love
