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Explore the complete bibliography of Eric Jerome Dickey, from his contemporary romance and relationship dramas to his gritty crime thrillers and erotica.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Got to be Real

by Eric Jerome Dickey & 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.

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.

Mothers and Sons

by Jill M. Morgan & Eric Jerome Dickey

2000

Edited by Jill M. Morgan, this anthology pairs twelve original stories and memoirs about the relationship between mothers and sons. Contributors, including Eric Jerome Dickey, explore family bonds through memories of love, pride, sacrifice, humor, and heartbreak.

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.

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.

Black Silk

by Retha Powers & Eric Jerome Dickey

2002

Black Silk assembles African American erotic fiction centered on women who claim agency in their romantic and sexual lives. Eric Jerome Dickey is among the contributors to this varied collection of sensual short stories.

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.

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.

Black Satin

by Bebe Moore Campbell, Eric Jerome Dickey, Toni Morrison, Stanley Crouch, Julie Dash, Trey Ellis, E. Lynn Harris, Gloria Naylor & Clarence Major

2004

Black Satin gathers erotic passages and excerpts from more than forty works by writers of African origin. The anthology approaches love, desire, sex, and relationships through a broad range of voices and perspectives, including contributions from Eric Jerome Dickey and E. Lynn Harris.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Voices from the Other Side

by Brandon Massey & Eric Jerome Dickey

2006

Edited by Brandon Massey, this Dark Dreams anthology gathers seventeen horror and dark-fantasy stories, including one by Eric Jerome Dickey. Its encounters range across eras and settings, from old Western trails to contemporary cities, with supernatural threats at the center.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Suspense Magazine June 2014

by Joseph Finder & Eric Jerome Dickey

2014

This June 2014 issue of Suspense Magazine collects work by thriller writers including Eric Jerome Dickey and Joseph Finder. Available bibliographic records confirm their inclusion, but do not provide sufficient detail about the issue’s individual pieces.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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*.

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.

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.

Where to start with Eric Jerome Dickey

For classic relationship drama and romance: Sister, SisterFriends and LoversMilk in My Coffee
For gritty, high-octane crime thrillers: Sleeping with StrangersWaking with Enemies
For intense erotica and lifestyle exploration: PleasureDecadence

Gideon books in order

Explore this series
  1. Book cover for "Sleeping with Strangers"

    Sleeping with Strangers

    by Eric Jerome Dickey

    2007Gideon, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "Waking with Enemies"

    Waking with Enemies

    by Eric Jerome Dickey

    2007Gideon, Book 2
  3. Book cover for "Dying for Revenge"

    Dying for Revenge

    by Eric Jerome Dickey

    2008Gideon, Book 3
  4. Book cover for "Resurrecting Midnight"

    Resurrecting Midnight

    by Eric Jerome Dickey

    2009Gideon, Book 4
  5. Book cover for "Finding Gideon"

    Finding Gideon

    by Eric Jerome Dickey

    2018Gideon, Book 5

Gideon books in chronological order

  1. Book cover for "Sleeping with Strangers"

    Sleeping with Strangers

    by Eric Jerome Dickey

    2007Gideon, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "Waking with Enemies"

    Waking with Enemies

    by Eric Jerome Dickey

    2007Gideon, Book 2
  3. Book cover for "Dying for Revenge"

    Dying for Revenge

    by Eric Jerome Dickey

    2008Gideon, Book 3
  4. Book cover for "Resurrecting Midnight"

    Resurrecting Midnight

    by Eric Jerome Dickey

    2009Gideon, Book 4
  5. Book cover for "Finding Gideon"

    Finding Gideon

    by Eric Jerome Dickey

    2018Gideon, Book 5

McBroom Sisters books in order

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  1. Book cover for "Naughty or Nice"

    Naughty or Nice

    by Eric Jerome Dickey

    2001McBroom Sisters, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "Naughtier Than Nice"

    Naughtier Than Nice

    by Eric Jerome Dickey

    2015McBroom Sisters, Book 2

McBroom Sisters books in chronological order

  1. Book cover for "Naughty or Nice"

    Naughty or Nice

    by Eric Jerome Dickey

    2001McBroom Sisters, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "Naughtier Than Nice"

    Naughtier Than Nice

    by Eric Jerome Dickey

    2015McBroom Sisters, Book 2

Nia Simone Bijou books in order

Explore this series
  1. Book cover for "Pleasure"

    Pleasure

    by Eric Jerome Dickey

    2008Nia Simone Bijou, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "Decadence"

    Decadence

    by Eric Jerome Dickey

    2013Nia Simone Bijou, Book 2

Nia Simone Bijou books in chronological order

  1. Book cover for "Pleasure"

    Pleasure

    by Eric Jerome Dickey

    2008Nia Simone Bijou, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "Decadence"

    Decadence

    by Eric Jerome Dickey

    2013Nia Simone Bijou, Book 2

Wicked books in order

Explore this series
  1. Book cover for "Bad Men and Wicked Women"

    Bad Men and Wicked Women

    by Eric Jerome Dickey

    2018Wicked, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "Before We Were Wicked"

    Before We Were Wicked

    by Eric Jerome Dickey

    2019Wicked, Book 2

Wicked books in chronological order

  1. Book cover for "Bad Men and Wicked Women"

    Bad Men and Wicked Women

    by Eric Jerome Dickey

    2018Wicked, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "Before We Were Wicked"

    Before We Were Wicked

    by Eric Jerome Dickey

    2019Wicked, Book 2

Eric Jerome Dickey collections, short stories, and related book types

Short Stories/Novellas

  1. Book cover for "The Education of Nia Simone Bijou"

    The Education of Nia Simone Bijou

    by Eric Jerome Dickey

    2013

Short Story Collections

  1. Book cover for "Got to be Real: Four Original Love Stories"

    Got to be Real: Four Original Love Stories

    by Eric Jerome Dickey & E. Lynn Harris

    2000

Graphic Novels

  1. Book cover for "Astonishing X-Men"

    Astonishing X-Men

    by Eric Jerome Dickey

    2006

Anthologies

  1. Book cover for "Mothers and Sons"

    Mothers and Sons

    by Jill M. Morgan & Eric Jerome Dickey

    2000
  2. Book cover for "Black Silk"

    Black Silk

    by Retha Powers & Eric Jerome Dickey

    2002
  3. Book cover for "Black Satin"

    Black Satin

    by Bebe Moore Campbell, Eric Jerome Dickey, Toni Morrison, Stanley Crouch, Julie Dash, Trey Ellis, E. Lynn Harris, Gloria Naylor & Clarence Major

    2004
  4. Book cover for "Voices from the Other Side"

    Voices from the Other Side

    by Brandon Massey & Eric Jerome Dickey

    2006
  5. Book cover for "Suspense Magazine June 2014"

    Suspense Magazine June 2014

    by Joseph Finder & Eric Jerome Dickey

    2014

Standalone Eric Jerome Dickey books

  1. Book cover for "Sister, Sister"

    Sister, Sister

    by Eric Jerome Dickey

    1996
  2. Book cover for "Friends and Lovers"

    Friends and Lovers

    by Eric Jerome Dickey

    1997
  3. Book cover for "Milk in My Coffee"

    Milk in My Coffee

    by Eric Jerome Dickey

    1998
  4. Book cover for "Cheaters"

    Cheaters

    by Eric Jerome Dickey

    1999
  5. Book cover for "Got to be Real"

    Got to be Real

    by Eric Jerome Dickey & E. Lynn Harris

    2000
  6. Book cover for "Liar's Game"

    Liar's Game

    by Eric Jerome Dickey

    2000
  7. Book cover for "Between Lovers"

    Between Lovers

    by Eric Jerome Dickey

    2001
  8. Book cover for "Thieves' Paradise"

    Thieves' Paradise

    by Eric Jerome Dickey

    2002
  9. Book cover for "The Other Woman"

    The Other Woman

    by Eric Jerome Dickey

    2003
  10. Book cover for "Drive Me Crazy"

    Drive Me Crazy

    by Eric Jerome Dickey

    2004
  11. Book cover for "Genevieve"

    Genevieve

    by Eric Jerome Dickey

    2005
  12. Book cover for "Chasing Destiny"

    Chasing Destiny

    by Eric Jerome Dickey

    2006
  13. Book cover for "Tempted by Trouble"

    Tempted by Trouble

    by Eric Jerome Dickey

    2010
  14. Book cover for "An Accidental Affair"

    An Accidental Affair

    by Eric Jerome Dickey

    2012
  15. Book cover for "A Wanted Woman"

    A Wanted Woman

    by Eric Jerome Dickey

    2014
  16. Book cover for "One Night"

    One Night

    by Eric Jerome Dickey

    2015
  17. Book cover for "The Blackbirds"

    The Blackbirds

    by Eric Jerome Dickey

    2016
  18. Book cover for "Harlem"

    Harlem

    by Eric Jerome Dickey

    2018
  19. Book cover for "The Business of Lovers"

    The Business of Lovers

    by Eric Jerome Dickey

    2020
  20. Book cover for "The Son of Mr. Suleman"

    The Son of Mr. Suleman

    by Eric Jerome Dickey

    2021

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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