Eric Jerome Dickey Books in Order
Explore the complete bibliography of Eric Jerome Dickey, from his contemporary romance and relationship dramas to his gritty crime thrillers and erotica.
Last updated: December 11, 2025
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Publication Order
33 books
The Son of Mr. Suleman
by Eric Jerome Dickey
2021
Professor Pi Suleman grapples with the legacy of his father and a blackmail plot that threatens his career. Set in Memphis, this novel tackles heavy themes of racism, sexual assault, and identity.
The Business of Lovers
by Eric Jerome Dickey
2020
Two brothers, Brick and Dwayne, navigate the complexities of love and sex work in Los Angeles. Alongside a group of women, they blur the lines between business and pleasure in a search for connection.
Before We Were Wicked
by Eric Jerome Dickey
2019
This prequel reveals the origin story of Ken Swift. It explores the early choices and violent events that shaped him into the hardened enforcer found in *Bad Men and Wicked Women*.
Harlem
by Eric Jerome Dickey
2018
Harlem pleads insanity to escape a murder charge and ends up in an asylum where he falls for a nurse. But as their relationship intensifies, secrets about his sanity and her past threaten to destroy them both.
Finding Gideon
by Eric Jerome Dickey
2018
Gideon must help an old friend while dealing with a rival assassin who wants him dead. The final chapter of his journey tests his skills and his resolve to finally find some measure of peace.
Bad Men and Wicked Women
by Eric Jerome Dickey
2018
Ken Swift, an enforcer in Los Angeles, faces a crisis when his daughter reappears with a desperate need for money. He is forced to balance his dangerous job with his complicated family obligations.
The Blackbirds
by Eric Jerome Dickey
2016
Four best friends, calling themselves the Blackbirds, struggle to maintain their bond as their personal lives unravel. Secrets, career crashes, and romantic disasters test the limits of their sisterhood.
One Night
by Eric Jerome Dickey
2015
Two strangers meet at a gas station on a rainy night and end up spending twelve intense hours together. Their encounter spirals from conversation into a dangerous mix of passion and crime.
Naughtier Than Nice
by Eric Jerome Dickey
2015
The McBroom sisters return for another holiday season full of drama and desire. Old flames and new secrets threaten to disrupt their Christmas plans, proving that family gatherings are rarely peaceful.
A Wanted Woman
by Eric Jerome Dickey
2014
Reaper, a deadly female assassin, finds herself hunted on the island of Barbados. She must use every lethal skill she possesses to survive a betrayal that leaves her with nowhere to hide.
The Education of Nia Simone Bijou
by Eric Jerome Dickey
2013
In this prequel novella, Nia Simone Bijou begins her transformation from a conventional woman to an explorer of the erotic. She takes her first tentative steps into a wider world of pleasure and risk.
Decadence
by Eric Jerome Dickey
2013
Nia Simone Bijou returns, diving deeper into a world of limitless sexual exploration. As she pushes her boundaries further, she must reckon with the emotional consequences of a life without rules.
An Accidental Affair
by Eric Jerome Dickey
2012
Screenwriter James Thicke goes on the run after a video of his famous wife's infidelity goes viral. Hiding in a seedy apartment complex, he encounters a cast of eccentric characters while plotting his next move.
Tempted by Trouble
by Eric Jerome Dickey
2010
Desperate after losing their jobs, a Detroit couple agrees to a bank robbery proposed by a crime boss. But when the heist goes wrong and his wife disappears, Dmytryk must navigate a deadly underworld to find her.
Resurrecting Midnight
by Eric Jerome Dickey
2009
Gideon travels to Argentina to track down a dangerous woman from his past. The stakes are personal as he seeks closure, facing old wounds and new enemies in a high-octane international thriller.
Pleasure
by Eric Jerome Dickey
2008
Nia Simone Bijou, a screenwriter, explores her deepest sexual fantasies and the swinging lifestyle. Her journey into uninhibited pleasure challenges her understanding of intimacy, trust, and love.
Dying for Revenge
by Eric Jerome Dickey
2008
In this darker chapter, Gideon takes a job that forces him to confront his own morals. The mission is fueled by vengeance, leading him deeper into a criminal underworld where loyalty is scarce.
Waking with Enemies
by Eric Jerome Dickey
2007
Gideon is on the run and pursued by a contract killer who knows his every move. As the hunter becomes the hunted, Gideon must rely on his instincts to survive a trail of betrayal and violence.
Sleeping with Strangers
by Eric Jerome Dickey
2007
Hitman Gideon is hunted by a ghost from his past while navigating a series of hits in London. He finds himself caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse where trusting the wrong person means death.
Chasing Destiny
by Eric Jerome Dickey
2006
Biker Billie is pregnant by her lover Keith, who is still entangled with his manipulative wife and troubled teenage daughter, Destiny. When Destiny disappears, all their lives collide in a desperate and dangerous search.
Astonishing X-Men
by Eric Jerome Dickey
2006
This graphic novel explores the early romance between the X-Men's Storm and the Black Panther. Set against an African backdrop, it details the origin of one of Marvel's most powerful power couples.
Genevieve
by Eric Jerome Dickey
2005
A medical researcher travels to Alabama for his wife Genevieve's family funeral, where he meets her mysterious sister. An intense affair ensues, unraveling deep-seated family secrets that threaten to destroy his marriage.
Drive Me Crazy
by Eric Jerome Dickey
2004
Driver, an ex-con trying to go legit as a chauffeur, gets entangled with his boss’s unhappy wife, Lisa. When she asks him to kill her husband, Driver finds himself in a dangerous web of lust and crime.
The Other Woman
by Eric Jerome Dickey
2003
An unnamed wife discovers her husband is having an affair with a woman named Jessica. As she uncovers the depth of the betrayal, the story explores the shifting power dynamics of a marriage in crisis.
Thieves' Paradise
by Eric Jerome Dickey
2002
Dante is a young man trying to turn his life around, but he gets pulled into a world of grifters and con artists. He must navigate dangerous schemes and seductive players to survive without losing his soul.
Naughty or Nice
by Eric Jerome Dickey
2001
The McBroom sisters confront a chaotic holiday season filled with secrets and romantic turmoil. As Christmas approaches, they must decide whether to be good or bad to get what they really want.
Between Lovers
by Eric Jerome Dickey
2001
After leaving her fiancé at the altar, Nicole falls in love with a woman, only to later bring her ex-fiancé back into her life. The resulting love triangle tests the boundaries of passion, loyalty, and identity.
Liar's Game
by Eric Jerome Dickey
2000
Dana leaves New York for Los Angeles to start over, meeting Vincent, a man who seems perfect. But both are hiding significant secrets from their pasts, and their relationship becomes a high-stakes game of truth and deception.
Got to be Real
by E. Lynn Harris
2000
A collection of romantic stories featuring works by Eric Jerome Dickey and other acclaimed authors. The anthology explores the many facets of love, from the sweet and tender to the complicated and real.
Cheaters
by Eric Jerome Dickey
1999
In Los Angeles, a group of young professionals deals with the temptations of infidelity. As secrets spill and trust is broken, they are forced to confront the true consequences of cheating on the ones they claim to love.
Milk in My Coffee
by Eric Jerome Dickey
1998
Jordan Greene, a Black professional, finds his world turned upside down when he begins dating a white woman. He must navigate the disapproval of his family and friends while deciding if this new love is worth the social cost.
Friends and Lovers
by Eric Jerome Dickey
1997
Two best friends, a computer executive and a comedian, fall for two women who change their lives. As romance blossoms, a misunderstanding threatens to tear the couples—and the friendships—apart.
Sister, Sister
by Eric Jerome Dickey
1996
Three very different women—Valerie, Inda, and Chiquita—navigate life, friendship, and the complicated dating scene in Los Angeles. As they search for love, they lean on one another to survive the heartbreak and hilarity of modern relationships.
Where should I start?
For classic relationship drama and romance: Sister, Sister → Friends and Lovers → Milk in My Coffee
For gritty, high-octane crime thrillers: Sleeping with Strangers → Waking with Enemies
For intense erotica and lifestyle exploration: Pleasure → Decadence
Author bio
Eric Jerome Dickey (1961–2021) was a dynamic and prolific voice in contemporary American literature, celebrated for his ability to seamlessly navigate genres ranging from tender romance to high-octane crime thrillers. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Dickey’s path to literary stardom was anything but conventional. He earned a degree in Computer System Technology from Memphis State University (now the University of Memphis) and moved to Los Angeles in 1983 to pursue a career in the aerospace industry. For years, he worked as a software developer at Rockwell International, yet his creative spirit demanded an outlet. By night, he traded engineering schematics for microphones, honing his comedic timing on the local and national stand-up circuits and writing scripts for his own act.
This background in performance deeply influenced his writing style, which became famous for its sharp, authentic dialogue and cinematic pacing. After refining his craft through short stories and workshops with the International Black Writers and Artists (IBWA), Dickey burst onto the literary scene with his 1996 debut, Sister, Sister. The novel was an immediate sensation, introducing readers to his signature blend of humor, emotional depth, and realistic portrayals of modern Black life. He possessed a rare talent for writing from the male perspective in a way that resonated deeply with female readers, exploring complex themes of infidelity, trust, and the messy, beautiful reality of relationships.
Dickey was never content to stay in one lane. While he continued to produce beloved relationship dramas like Friends and Lovers, Milk in My Coffee, and Cheaters—the latter of which was named Blackboard Book of the Year—he also ventured into grittier territory. His versatility shone brightly in the popular Gideon series, which began with Sleeping with Strangers (2007). These novels introduced a dangerous, jet-setting hitman and showcased Dickey’s skill at crafting suspenseful, international noir filled with mercenaries and moral ambiguity. Whether writing about a domestic dispute in Los Angeles or an assassination plot in London, his prose remained energetic and accessible.
His cultural impact extended beyond traditional prose. In 2006, Marvel Comics tapped Dickey to write a six-issue miniseries titled Storm, which reimagined the first meeting and romance between the iconic X-Men character Ororo Munroe and T’Challa, the Black Panther. This collaboration solidified his status as a writer who could bridge distinct worlds, bringing his character-driven storytelling to the superhero universe.
Throughout his career, Dickey was a fixture on the New York Times bestseller list, publishing 29 novels and earning numerous accolades, including an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work in Fiction for A Wanted Woman. His writing remained vibrant until the very end; his final novel, The Son of Mr. Suleman, was released posthumously in April 2021. Dickey left behind a massive, devoted fanbase and a legacy defined by his commitment to telling diverse, compelling stories that captured the full spectrum of the human experience.
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