Friends and Lovers

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Summary: Couldn't Put it Down
Review: I loved this book, the way the author expressed realistic characters is something you don't find everyday. I found myself wishing I was Tyrone's WOMAN, because they were a good couple, and just knew he was F I N E. I also liked how their was comedy, romance and tragedy. Although thier was tragedy I still think it was an excellant ending but I wish the tragedy hadn't occured. I can't wait to read his new book. keep on writing.

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Summary: A funny, romantic African-American love story!
Review: Once again, Eric Jerome Dickey has restored my faith in the unity of friendships and relationships. He creatively projects positive, realistic images in Tyree, Debra, Shelby and Leonard that are hardly ever seen or heard of in the media. Dickey discusses strong friendships and carefully unfolds how the duos inevitably become lovers.

After a while, you may think you're watching a soap opera. Then you realize these are not characters or actors. They are real people - perhaps your friends, relatives, neighbors and co-workers who have shared intimate secrets with you. The novel is told from each persons heart with such a style that forces you to take breaks just to digest their innermost feelings. Friends and Lovers grips at your heart strings and delicately ties them in a lovely bow.

This heart-warming love story is also sensuous, without the vulgarity portrayed in some novels and movies designed to hold the audience. Mr. Dickey gently holds the reader's attention and emotions as he meticulously imparts love, laughter, anger and other emotions that naturally arise in a relationship. THE PASSION OF CHAPTER 12 IS SO SWEET AND HOT; IT WILL MAKE YOU WANNA HOLLER (FOR REAL)! Just get a fan and a tall glass of ice water or tea - whichever will help restore your blood pressure to a normal rate!

This is definitely a must read!

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Summary: LOVED IT!!!
Review: AGAIN,LOVED THE BOOK.... THIS BOOK COVERS IT ALL!!!! FRIENDS/LOVERS/FAMILY...I CAN'T WAIT TO DISCUSS IT WITH MY BOOK CLUB MEMBERS... GOG!!!

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Summary: AMAZING!!!!
Review: This book was awesome! I loved it and cannot wait for it to be made into a movie! EJD is a spectacular author who allows the reader to be deeply involved with his characters. I can't wait to read Milk in My Coffee!

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Summary: THIS BOOK SHOULD BE ON THE BIG SCREEN
Review: I LOVED THIS BOOK. I COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN. I WOULD LOVE TO SEETHIS BOOK MADE INTO A MOVIE. I REALLY ENJOYED THE CHARACTERS. I GOT MY HUSBAND TO READ IT TOO. HE COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN. I READ THE BOOK NEARLY A YEAR AGO AND WE STILL TALK ABOUT THE CHARACTERS. I FELT LIKE I WAS REALLY IN THE BOOK TOO. IF THIS IS TURNED INTO A MOVIE, I WANT TO BE THE CASTING DIRECTOR. I HAVE GREAT IDEAS IN WHO SHOULD PLAY EACH PART. GREAT WORK ERIC. I ALSO ENJOYED "SISTER,SISTER". I WILL ALSO READ " MILK IN MY COFFEE". MY FAVORITE BOOK IS "FRIENDS AND LOVERS".

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Summary: FANTASTIC
Review: This book was great. I could not put the book down. This is a must read. I will be passing on the good word about this one. I could really relate. I am now ready for 'Milk In My Coffee'

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Summary: YOU HAVE DONE IT AGAIN
Review: THE WAS A VERY GOOD BOOK .

IT FELT LIKE I WAS THERE EVERY STEP OF THE WAY.

I FELT LIKE I KNOW THESE PEOPLE.

ONCE AGAIN YOU PUT ME RIGHT THE IN THE MIX.

CAN'T WAIT TO READ THE NEXT ONE

A LOYAL FAN

SUNNY

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Summary: THE BOMB!
Review: "Friends and Lovers" is my absolute favorite book of all times! I absolutely loved it. Before I bought the book, I hadn't read many books by African American authors, much less authors that were men. Terry McMillian was the only one. When I went away to college a fellow student asked me why I only read books by white authors? I didn't have a good excuse, so I set out to read and support African American literature. I was at the bookstore buying a book when I saw "Sister Sister" I thought of my friends words and bought the book. I tore that book up in about 4 hours! *lol* I went back to the bookstore the next day to get "Friends and Lovers" but it wasn't out yet. I had to keep re-reading "Sister Sister" I finally did get "Friends and Lovers", and it was worth my wait. I finished "Friends and Lovers" the same night. It was such a good book. Debra, Shelby, Leonard, and Tyrell were like people I knew. I passed the book on to my 15 year old brother, who in turn passed it on to our mother. We all love it! I just got finished reading "Milk in my Coffee" and I loved that too! Eric Jerome Dickey can do no wrong when it comes to telling a story!

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Summary: This Book Was Excellent
Review: I read Sister,Sister a year ago, and hand love it so much I passed it around to a few friends, but Definately loved this book even more. I think I loveed it more because I understand that special friendship all the main characters shared with each other. There was the sister thing going on between Shelby & Debra and the brother thing between Leonard & Tyrel. Then when you put them all together there was that extended family feeling that most of us share with our close friends and their families. The whole story was just so real. I can't wait to get my hands on Milk in My Coffee. Eric keep up the good work. You are a great writer.

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Summary: The best book I have read all summer!
Review: This book was so good that I could not put it down. I lauged at Shelby's wit, and I feel like I know all four of them personally. The sex scenes were so intense, I wanted to be there! Eric, your the best!