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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
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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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Friendship

Loved it overall! Hated the ended but it was a great love story for best friends.

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Skipped recording

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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The character development and overall plot.

A beautiful story of friendship and navigating the difficulties of relationships. I read this before in paperback and it was just as good in audiobook format. I felt like I was watching a movie. EJD’s writing speaks to all five senses and sang near every emotion.

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Yes, yes and yes!

Beautiful story about relationship struggles, and just being friends. This book was written sometime ago but is definitely still relevant today.

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Great Story

I love this story and it's so different hearing it from reading it. I really enjoyed the flow and it helped me focus during my workouts.

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The Ending

I tried not to cry at the end. Kept telling myself it was only a story. I really felt Deborah's sorrow. Bravo Mr. Dickey!

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Such a great listen!

I actually read the book before and it was great but to hear the characters come to life sounded so great! The narrators did such a good job! I couldn't stop listening!

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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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