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Friends and Lovers

By: Eric Jerome Dickey
Narrated by: Eric Jerome Dickey
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From the number-one Blackboard best-selling author of Cheaters comes this story of two couples looking for lasting love. Friends and Lovers is filled with the colorful dialog, vivid characters, and sophistication that have become Dickey's trademarks.

Leonard and Tyrel are close buddies, Debra and Shelby are best girlfriends. When Debra meets Leonard, she has just decided to give up the singles game. Any man who wants her will have to want marriage, too. Shelby, on the other hand, is instantly attracted to Tyrel. Eager to be together, they don't want to consider the consequences of their haste. As each pair searches for the key to happiness, they find that the answer will depend on acts of love, not ideals. Sassy and sexy, set against the glittering backdrop of Los Angeles, Friends and Lovers explores all the angles of big-city romance.

©1997 Eric Jerome Dickey (P)2001 Recorded Books, LLC.

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There’s a portion of the recording that skipped. No way to avoid it, no matter how many times you try to use the 10 second rewind, it still skips.
It would be helpful if the chapters of the book coincided with the chapter numbers listed on the recording list.

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Exceptional

Loved It... very interesting book. i found myself portraying the characters. this book touched me in so many ways. awesome writing

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Good Story/Spoiler Alert!

This was a good story. I liked each of the characters, except Shelby I disliked her character so much, and not just because of her lie, because, in my opinion, she wasn't the right lady for him. They were not equally yoked. I know, Ultimately it was her decision, I just couldn't get pass her deceit.😔

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I like the storyline but...

I like the storyline but I felt in my opinion it took too long and certain parts to get to the point. also what I had a problem with is that it stayed at 8 sad point for too long

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Loved It!

I enjoyed the story The Plot was good the characters were exceptional very steamy
fun read

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loved it

loved it very good details held my attention I would recommend it to others that love audio books

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Excellent Story

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I highly recommend it. It’s Another wonderful book by Eric Jerome Dickey.

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A Listen in Nostalgia

I have loved EJDs novels since I was in school and I have fond memories of listening to his books on tape. I listened to this in less than 24 hours and it felt good to hear the narrators, the old late 90s to early 2000s references. To hear good and relatable storytelling.

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Love Love

i love this book. It has a sad and happy and hopeful ending, Love it

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ANOTHER BANGER!

This is my 4th time listening to this book!! I can't put it down!! Even though I know what's gonna happen I keep listening! Please Mr. Dickey do a follow up to this book!! 🙏🙏 We HAVE to know what happens with Debra, Terrell, and Shelby. I think this is my favorite one by far!!..JK so hard to choose. Your talent is a gift Thank you for giving us AMAZING presents in words. You're an inspiration!..A SEQUEL PLEASE!!🙏👍🤗

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