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Mcbroom Sisters #1
Naughty or Nice
With all the humor, passion, and soul his fans have come to expect, New York Times bestselling author Eric Jerome Dickey has written a novel with enough spice to warm even the coldest winter nights....
“Just in time for the holidays...a very funny and engrossing novel...laugh-out-loud humor.”— Booklist
Each of the McBroom sisters has her own problems. Frankie, the oldest, is never satisfied. Can anyone give her what she wants? Middle sister Livvy, saddled with a cheating husband, has begun an affair of her own. But her being wronged doesn’t exactly make her sideline lover Mr. Right. Then there’s baby Tommie. She was treated badly by a man she trusted. Can an older man show her what love is all about? Frankie, Livvy, and Tommie are there for one another through all the drama—and in the process, they discover what family, sisterhood, and love are all about....
“Just in time for the holidays...a very funny and engrossing novel...laugh-out-loud humor.”— Booklist
Each of the McBroom sisters has her own problems. Frankie, the oldest, is never satisfied. Can anyone give her what she wants? Middle sister Livvy, saddled with a cheating husband, has begun an affair of her own. But her being wronged doesn’t exactly make her sideline lover Mr. Right. Then there’s baby Tommie. She was treated badly by a man she trusted. Can an older man show her what love is all about? Frankie, Livvy, and Tommie are there for one another through all the drama—and in the process, they discover what family, sisterhood, and love are all about....
288 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2001
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Eric Jerome Dickey
60 books3,635 followersEric Jerome Dickey was born in Memphis, Tennessee and attended the University of Memphis (the former Memphis State), where he earned his degree in Computer System Technology. In 1983, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in engineering.
After landing a job in the aerospace industry as a software developer, Eric Jerome Dickey's artistic talents surfaced, inspiring him to become an actor and a stand-up comedian. Yet Eric quickly found out that writing was something he could do and do well. From creative writing classes to avidly consuming the works of his favorite authors, Eric Jerome Dickey began to shape a writing career of his own. Having written several scripts for his personal comedy act, he started writing poetry and short stories. "The film work gave me insight into character development, the acting classes helped me understand motivation...All of it goes hand in hand," Eric explains. He joined the IBWA (International Black Writers and Artists), participated in their development workshops, and became a recipient of the IBWA SEED Scholarship to attend UCLA's Creative Writing classes. In 1994 his first published short story, "Thirteen," appeared in the IBWA's River Crossing: Voices of the Diaspora-An Anthology of the International Black Experience. A second short story, "Days Gone By," was published in the magazine A Place to Enter.
With those successes behind him, Eric Jerome Dickey decided to fine-tune some of his earlier work and developed a screenplay called "Cappuccino." "Cappuccino" was directed and produced by Craig Ross, Jr. and appeared in coffee houses around the Los Angeles area. In February 1998, "Cappuccino" made its local debut during the Pan African Film Festival at the Magic Johnson Theater in Los Angeles.
Short stories, though, didn't seem to fulfill Eric Jerome Dickey's creative yearnings. Eric says, "I'd set out to do a ten-page story and it would go on for three hundred pages." So Eric kept writing and reading and sending out query letters for his novels for almost three years until he finally got an agent. "Then a door opened," Eric says. "And I put my foot in before they could close it." And that door has remained opened, as Eric Jerome Dickey's novels have placed him on the map as one of the best writers of contemporary urban fiction.
Eric Jerome Dickey's book signing tours for Sister, Sister; Friends and Lovers; Milk in My Coffee; Cheaters; and Liar's Game took him from coast to coast and helped propel each of these novels to #1 on the "Blackboard Bestsellers List." Cheaters was named "Blackboard Book of the Year" in 2000. In June 2000, Eric Jerome Dickey celebrated the French publication of Milk in My Coffee (Cafe Noisette) by embarking on a book tour to Paris. Soon after, Milk in My Coffee became a bestseller in France. Eric Jerome Dickey's novels, Chasing Destiny, Liar's Game, Between Lovers, Thieves' Paradise, The Other Woman, Drive Me Crazy, Genevieve, Naughty or Nice, Sleeping with Strangers, Waking with Enemies, and Pleasure have all earned him the success of a spot on The New York Times bestseller list. Liar's Game, Thieves' Paradise, The Other Woman, and Genevieve have also given Dickey the added distinction of being nominated for an NAACP Image Award in the category of Outstanding Literary Work in 2001, 2002, 2004, and 2005. In 2006, he was honored with the awards for Best Contemporary Fiction and Author of the Year (Male) at the 2006 African American Literary Award Show. In 2008, Eric was nominated for Storyteller of the Year at the 1st annual ESSENCE Literary Awards. In January 2001, Eric Jerome Dickey was a contributor to New American Library's anthology Got To Be Real: Four Original Love Stories, also a Blackboard Bestseller. He also had a story entitled “Fish Sanwich” appear in the anthology Mothers and Sons. In June 2002, Dickey contributed to Black Silk: A Collection of African American Erotica (Warner Books) as well as to Riots Beneath the Baobab (published by Inte
After landing a job in the aerospace industry as a software developer, Eric Jerome Dickey's artistic talents surfaced, inspiring him to become an actor and a stand-up comedian. Yet Eric quickly found out that writing was something he could do and do well. From creative writing classes to avidly consuming the works of his favorite authors, Eric Jerome Dickey began to shape a writing career of his own. Having written several scripts for his personal comedy act, he started writing poetry and short stories. "The film work gave me insight into character development, the acting classes helped me understand motivation...All of it goes hand in hand," Eric explains. He joined the IBWA (International Black Writers and Artists), participated in their development workshops, and became a recipient of the IBWA SEED Scholarship to attend UCLA's Creative Writing classes. In 1994 his first published short story, "Thirteen," appeared in the IBWA's River Crossing: Voices of the Diaspora-An Anthology of the International Black Experience. A second short story, "Days Gone By," was published in the magazine A Place to Enter.
With those successes behind him, Eric Jerome Dickey decided to fine-tune some of his earlier work and developed a screenplay called "Cappuccino." "Cappuccino" was directed and produced by Craig Ross, Jr. and appeared in coffee houses around the Los Angeles area. In February 1998, "Cappuccino" made its local debut during the Pan African Film Festival at the Magic Johnson Theater in Los Angeles.
Short stories, though, didn't seem to fulfill Eric Jerome Dickey's creative yearnings. Eric says, "I'd set out to do a ten-page story and it would go on for three hundred pages." So Eric kept writing and reading and sending out query letters for his novels for almost three years until he finally got an agent. "Then a door opened," Eric says. "And I put my foot in before they could close it." And that door has remained opened, as Eric Jerome Dickey's novels have placed him on the map as one of the best writers of contemporary urban fiction.
Eric Jerome Dickey's book signing tours for Sister, Sister; Friends and Lovers; Milk in My Coffee; Cheaters; and Liar's Game took him from coast to coast and helped propel each of these novels to #1 on the "Blackboard Bestsellers List." Cheaters was named "Blackboard Book of the Year" in 2000. In June 2000, Eric Jerome Dickey celebrated the French publication of Milk in My Coffee (Cafe Noisette) by embarking on a book tour to Paris. Soon after, Milk in My Coffee became a bestseller in France. Eric Jerome Dickey's novels, Chasing Destiny, Liar's Game, Between Lovers, Thieves' Paradise, The Other Woman, Drive Me Crazy, Genevieve, Naughty or Nice, Sleeping with Strangers, Waking with Enemies, and Pleasure have all earned him the success of a spot on The New York Times bestseller list. Liar's Game, Thieves' Paradise, The Other Woman, and Genevieve have also given Dickey the added distinction of being nominated for an NAACP Image Award in the category of Outstanding Literary Work in 2001, 2002, 2004, and 2005. In 2006, he was honored with the awards for Best Contemporary Fiction and Author of the Year (Male) at the 2006 African American Literary Award Show. In 2008, Eric was nominated for Storyteller of the Year at the 1st annual ESSENCE Literary Awards. In January 2001, Eric Jerome Dickey was a contributor to New American Library's anthology Got To Be Real: Four Original Love Stories, also a Blackboard Bestseller. He also had a story entitled “Fish Sanwich” appear in the anthology Mothers and Sons. In June 2002, Dickey contributed to Black Silk: A Collection of African American Erotica (Warner Books) as well as to Riots Beneath the Baobab (published by Inte
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August 9, 2011Man who would have though that we would get to know exactly who the twins were that was mentioned when Frankie was talking to her sisters...lol. I read Pleasures before reading this one so when they mentioned Frankie and then reading this one they mentioned the twins....I was in awe of this man all over again. He is such an amazing talent when it comes to pen to paper and I absolutely adore his work. Another good one from Dickey!
June 1, 2017
I must say I did enjoyed reading this book. I love the relationship between the three sisters, especially the way that they look out for each other. My favorite was Livvy because she mostly reminded me of myself. And as always I'm always hoping that there would be a book two waiting for me to read. I personally think that Eric should have continued the novel into the New Years, because I wanted more.
January 10, 2021
This was a good story and I really did enjoy the closet knit relationship between the sisters....I just don't understand how and why people like drama....this story would have been great if we could just get a HEA...I completely understand that there's an audience for everyone; BUT, why on earth are people satisfied with fictional drama.....I'm simple....just provide me with the story, issue, and resolution so that my main characters can get to their HEA.
June 4, 2019
NOT BAD
A good, but not great tale. Well thought out and written, but JUST missing that secret ingredient that you always seem to find in books written by EJD.
I still rate it as a buy it, read it and enjoy.👍🏾🔥👍🏾🔥👍🏾🔥👍🏾🔥
A good, but not great tale. Well thought out and written, but JUST missing that secret ingredient that you always seem to find in books written by EJD.
I still rate it as a buy it, read it and enjoy.👍🏾🔥👍🏾🔥👍🏾🔥👍🏾🔥
November 13, 2017
I like the appearances and connections of the collection of characters by Dickey. The twins from one of the novels I've yet to read are mentioned and the plot of twist of the appearance of Panther, one of my favorite female characters by Dickey, had me happier at the end. This makes his books that much more enjoyable. I'm currently reading Naughtier than Nice and one of my favorite male characters Driver has popped up on the scene....I love it.
June 21, 2017
Very good read. I wasn't sure when I first picked it up, but after the prologue I was sold. I loved the relationship the sisters shared and there support they shared for each other. There bond was arable. There trials of lost of loved ones and broken relationships was noted and familiar. Great ending!!!
December 2, 2025
At first I thought I liked it but then it went downhill
March 27, 2023
Hmmm this was ... different.
So first off, I did this on audio and there were some odd moments where (one of) the narrators would pause or stumble over some words + I forget that books used to come on tape/cd because it would randomly go "end of disc 1"! LMAOOOO talk about taking you out of the moment
Overall, the premise was okay - the story followed sisters Frankie, Livvy and Tommie as they navigate their love lives. Halfway through the book I realized it's a "holiday novel" but the only holiday aspect is that they gave gifts near the end.
Frankie's story was cool. She felt like the background story and didn't get fully developed in the way I had hoped. Her resolution with the guy she still had feelings for felt like it was thrown in as an afterthought.
Livvy's story seemed to be the primary focus of the book. But homegirl was TRIPPIN TRIPPIN! Whew she was going through it and definitely made some extrememly questionable decisions and had me like, girl GET IT TOGETHER. I guess this goes with the saying, "hell hath no fury like a woman scorned". I enjoyed her scenes with Carpe but didn't like the revelation at the end with the stripper chick, Panther. Thet felt like it came out of left field.
Tommie's story was the one I enjoyed the most. I loved seeing how she learned to express herself and open up to Blue + her relationship with Monica.
I enjoy books that talk about blended famillies and I felt this topic was done well. From their overall blended family, Livvy's consideration of being in a blended fmaily and how Tommie essentially created her blended family with Blue. EJD's books are always interesting so I'll definitely check out some others..
So first off, I did this on audio and there were some odd moments where (one of) the narrators would pause or stumble over some words + I forget that books used to come on tape/cd because it would randomly go "end of disc 1"! LMAOOOO talk about taking you out of the moment
Overall, the premise was okay - the story followed sisters Frankie, Livvy and Tommie as they navigate their love lives. Halfway through the book I realized it's a "holiday novel" but the only holiday aspect is that they gave gifts near the end.
Frankie's story was cool. She felt like the background story and didn't get fully developed in the way I had hoped. Her resolution with the guy she still had feelings for felt like it was thrown in as an afterthought.
Livvy's story seemed to be the primary focus of the book. But homegirl was TRIPPIN TRIPPIN! Whew she was going through it and definitely made some extrememly questionable decisions and had me like, girl GET IT TOGETHER. I guess this goes with the saying, "hell hath no fury like a woman scorned". I enjoyed her scenes with Carpe but didn't like the revelation at the end with the stripper chick, Panther. Thet felt like it came out of left field.
Tommie's story was the one I enjoyed the most. I loved seeing how she learned to express herself and open up to Blue + her relationship with Monica.
I enjoy books that talk about blended famillies and I felt this topic was done well. From their overall blended family, Livvy's consideration of being in a blended fmaily and how Tommie essentially created her blended family with Blue. EJD's books are always interesting so I'll definitely check out some others..
August 1, 2025
This book was everything I needed and didn’t know I was craving.
Eric Jerome Dickey delivers a spicy, soulful, and sharply written story about three sisters navigating love, betrayal, and the beautifully complicated bond of family. Frankie, Livvy, and Tommie couldn’t be more different, but each of their stories is compelling in its own way.
Frankie is fierce and driven—but never satisfied. Livvy is stuck in a toxic marriage and making questionable decisions of her own. And Tommie... she tugged at my heartstrings the most, trying to rebuild her sense of trust and self-worth after being hurt. Dickey doesn’t shy away from showing their flaws, but that’s what makes them feel real.
The dialogue is witty and fast-paced. The drama is drama. And the humor catches you off guard in the best ways. I found myself laughing one page and wincing the next because these characters go through it.
But at its core, this is a story about sisterhood—the kind that holds you together when everything else is falling apart.
Perfect for fans of character-driven fiction with a touch of heat, a lot of heart, and a whole lot of truth.
Eric Jerome Dickey delivers a spicy, soulful, and sharply written story about three sisters navigating love, betrayal, and the beautifully complicated bond of family. Frankie, Livvy, and Tommie couldn’t be more different, but each of their stories is compelling in its own way.
Frankie is fierce and driven—but never satisfied. Livvy is stuck in a toxic marriage and making questionable decisions of her own. And Tommie... she tugged at my heartstrings the most, trying to rebuild her sense of trust and self-worth after being hurt. Dickey doesn’t shy away from showing their flaws, but that’s what makes them feel real.
The dialogue is witty and fast-paced. The drama is drama. And the humor catches you off guard in the best ways. I found myself laughing one page and wincing the next because these characters go through it.
But at its core, this is a story about sisterhood—the kind that holds you together when everything else is falling apart.
Perfect for fans of character-driven fiction with a touch of heat, a lot of heart, and a whole lot of truth.
November 5, 2018
The premise of this book was great, but it just didn't quite make it there. The book was obviously written by a man from the female perspective and I wonder why he didn't write a book about three brothers instead of women. The storyline was interesting, but it was hard to follow and two of the sisters, who I think were twins, were too similar (and the twin fact was given way late in the book or mentioned in such a way it was a detail easily missed). I enjoyed the display of culture, however. It definitely took me back to the 90's while living in 2018. The references were ones that would make you smile from locations to speech, to the state of the black community at the time.
July 18, 2013
This is so much fun! The narrative voice is like that of Carrie Bradshaw from "Sex and the City" crossed with Sookie Stackhouse from the Vampire series. Throw in the amazing sisterhood in "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd, and you have a book that does not stop delivering. Also, this is strictly for grown-ups.
How a man writes women like Eric Jerome Dickey is a wonderful mystery! I am getting everything else he has written!
How a man writes women like Eric Jerome Dickey is a wonderful mystery! I am getting everything else he has written!
April 1, 2015
This was a very entertaining book. I couldn't put it down from the very first page. Drawn into the intricate lives of these women, I felt I became a part of their lives. I laughed and cried and enjoyed every moment of it. What made this book for me was the close bond these sisters had. They had a great relationship and stuck together even when life got tough. I'm grateful for reading. I highly recommend.
August 17, 2020
This was a really fun book to read. All 3 sisters had things going on that kept me wanting to keep reading. I found myself literally laughing out loud while I was reading. The book never got boring and I didn't want it to end. This was my very 1st time reading a Eric Jerome Dickey book and I enjoyed it. Ladies add this to you list!! If you you have any other books written by Eric that you loved please send me your recommendations. 5 STARS ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
January 2, 2021
I read this book some years back, probably when it came out in 2003, but found it again just in time for the holidays. I can’t remember what I thought about it then, but reading it again as an even wiser adult, I enjoyed it immensely this second time around. Check it out...even if it’s not Christmas time!
November 29, 2008
If you like a book with a lot of swear words and erotic sex scenes, this book is for you. I had thought that this book was a holiday novel, the only thing holiday about it was the fact it took place around Christmas. Not my type of book.
September 15, 2015
This was my first book ever by Eric Jerome Dickey. I have all of these books. Currently reading one of them.
However, naughty or nice was what grabbed me to get more of his books. I would love my book to get signed.
However, naughty or nice was what grabbed me to get more of his books. I would love my book to get signed.
March 9, 2016
WOW!!!!!!!
I have read several of this author books and each one is exciting as the last. Please don't sleep on Eric Jerome Dickey!!! This book is awesome. About to start the 2nd book in this series!
I have read several of this author books and each one is exciting as the last. Please don't sleep on Eric Jerome Dickey!!! This book is awesome. About to start the 2nd book in this series!
December 4, 2018
Oldie but goodie
I was late to the party but once I saw there was a sequel to The McBroom Sister saga I couldn’t contain my excitement lol This is my third time reading this book. I just love EJD!!! Ok...lemme see if Frankie gets wit the brotha from Birmingham😉
I was late to the party but once I saw there was a sequel to The McBroom Sister saga I couldn’t contain my excitement lol This is my third time reading this book. I just love EJD!!! Ok...lemme see if Frankie gets wit the brotha from Birmingham😉
February 2, 2020
Good throwback for our book club.
Reminded me of home. It was enjoyable to discuss online dating previously versus today. Our younger members of our book club had different thought processes of marriage and infidelity. Great for conversation
Reminded me of home. It was enjoyable to discuss online dating previously versus today. Our younger members of our book club had different thought processes of marriage and infidelity. Great for conversation
January 26, 2008
This gets a bit graphic at times but it is still a good read.
November 8, 2015
Changed rating from a 3 to a 5 ....well written as usual....he has such a way with words and feelings.
October 7, 2008
what a great book one of his best
August 27, 2014
Audiobook. Really loved the narrators telling the story. They managed to bring the sisters to life for me.
October 17, 2011
''Midget Man, Michelin Man, Confused Man, Stutter Man'' & A legion of chromosomal mutations, these sentences had me dieing inside!
January 16, 2012
He understands men, women, men trying to understand women, and women trying to understand men, and knows how to get all that down on paper. Great writer.
March 9, 2014
Pain. Sadness. Sorrow. Revenge. Payback. Retaliation. Realization. Reconciliation. Compassion. Reckoning. Family. sister through it all.
April 21, 2012
as always his books keeps me interested.
October 7, 2014
Great read
This book held my attention quite well. The characters were attention holders. It took a couple of weeks to complete...
This book held my attention quite well. The characters were attention holders. It took a couple of weeks to complete...
June 3, 2015
A good read
Many lessons learned and a beautiful sisters bond,love it a much better than I expected an A+ for me I like it.
Many lessons learned and a beautiful sisters bond,love it a much better than I expected an A+ for me I like it.
July 15, 2015
Read this a while ago, and so I can't really remember what happened. The cover was changed so I wound up buying it twice now I own it in paperback and on Kindle
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