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Mcbroom Sisters #2
Naughtier than Nice
New York Times bestseller Eric Jerome Dickey revisits the scene of his holiday romp Naughty or Nice, featuring the McBroom sisters, whose romantic adventures make for a white (hot) Christmas.
Readers first met the McBroom sisters in Eric Jerome Dickey’s New York Times bestseller Naughty or Nice. In the highly anticipated sequel, Naughtier than Nice, we find out what happens on the other side of the fairy tale.
The lives of Frankie, Tommie, and Olivia (Livvy) haven’t turned out quite as planned. Frankie has a pair of stalkers. The life that Tommie had dreamed of having with Blue has become anything but perfect, and Olivia, despite her efforts, hasn’t been able to get over the psychological barrier caused by her husband’s affair in Naughty or Nice.
Frankie’s life has taken on an element of danger, and she calls upon Driver, an ex-con who first appears in Dickey’s Drive Me Crazy, to bail her out of a potentially life-threatening situation, but that is a secret she has kept from her sisters.
Tommie and Blue are now engaged, but due to something her more-mature love has done, the wedding is indefinitely on hold. As Blue and Tommie remain the perfect couple in public, Tommie has found herself physically attracted to a younger man. But that is a secret she has kept from her sisters.
Livvy is trying to recapture the adventure she had during her revenge affair. She is seldom intimate with her husband, Tony, but when she has relations with him, it is by her rules and under certain conditions—it has to be a ménage à trois. But that is a secret she has kept from her sisters.
Though the sisters are as close as any sisters could be, none wants the other two to know the dark secrets she is hiding. And during this season, all of the McBroom sisters are Naughtier than Nice.
Readers first met the McBroom sisters in Eric Jerome Dickey’s New York Times bestseller Naughty or Nice. In the highly anticipated sequel, Naughtier than Nice, we find out what happens on the other side of the fairy tale.
The lives of Frankie, Tommie, and Olivia (Livvy) haven’t turned out quite as planned. Frankie has a pair of stalkers. The life that Tommie had dreamed of having with Blue has become anything but perfect, and Olivia, despite her efforts, hasn’t been able to get over the psychological barrier caused by her husband’s affair in Naughty or Nice.
Frankie’s life has taken on an element of danger, and she calls upon Driver, an ex-con who first appears in Dickey’s Drive Me Crazy, to bail her out of a potentially life-threatening situation, but that is a secret she has kept from her sisters.
Tommie and Blue are now engaged, but due to something her more-mature love has done, the wedding is indefinitely on hold. As Blue and Tommie remain the perfect couple in public, Tommie has found herself physically attracted to a younger man. But that is a secret she has kept from her sisters.
Livvy is trying to recapture the adventure she had during her revenge affair. She is seldom intimate with her husband, Tony, but when she has relations with him, it is by her rules and under certain conditions—it has to be a ménage à trois. But that is a secret she has kept from her sisters.
Though the sisters are as close as any sisters could be, none wants the other two to know the dark secrets she is hiding. And during this season, all of the McBroom sisters are Naughtier than Nice.
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First published October 27, 2015
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Eric Jerome Dickey
60 books3,642 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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February 18, 2021
I didn’t like part 2.....This was totally unrealistic and some of the things that happen was just not real to me.....it took entirely too long to get to the point of the story.....this was a 12 hour audiobook with terrible narration...the last 2 hours was the most interesting part of the book. Also, Franklin attended the marathon....how did his estranged wife get him home to kill him? Just not real...especially, when he was spotted at the marathon to try and win Frankie back again. Why did the author make him look bad at the end....this was just a mess.
January 20, 2016
The McBroom sisters Frankie, Livvy and Tommie, reunited after Frankie discovered that her fiance was already married to someone else. Mo, her cute niece, was devastated when she learned she will no longer wear her Flower Girl gown. Her stepmom and Frankie’s sister, Tommie, also was having issues with her fiance, Blue, who seemed to be still holding torch to his ex-wife. Tommie, on the other hand, felt taken for granted so she thought of having an affair with a younger man.
And then there’s Livvy, still not over her husband’s infidelity. Just when her husband thought they were doing alright, Livvy demanded a three-some kind of encounter. How naughty can these sisters be?
I'm sorry I wasn't able to read the first book in this series, but at least, most of the pertinent events were discussed here in this second book. At least I have an idea of the "what", "who", "when", "why" and the "how" of the situations that the McBroom sisters were in. And one thing's for sure, this family is definitely dysfunctional and interesting.
Cheating, stalking, threats and death surrounded and followed Frankie, Tommy and Livvy and you can't help but scream with Mo, the little child who got entangled in their messy, gritty life.
I've got mixed emotions during and after reading this book. You'd think this was a fun, quirky, holiday read, but you're mistaken. I had these various feelings, like disbelief, shock, dread and relief. Disbelief of the things that Tommie did, shock because of the kind of arrangement Livvy imposed with her husband, dread when Frankie's and Mo's lives were at stake and relief after finishing the book. Relief not because I was done with it, but relief because my assumptions about Frankie's fate was wronged. Thank you very much.
'Tis my first Eric Jerome Dickey book and I must say, it was quite entertaining! Cute little Mo's my favorite among all the characters and she deserved this spotlight on her:
"I shook my head. “It’s my mess. Let me pull up my big-girl panties and be responsible.”
Mo said, “Auntie, you don’t wear panties. You wear a thong if you wear anything at all.”
And then there’s Livvy, still not over her husband’s infidelity. Just when her husband thought they were doing alright, Livvy demanded a three-some kind of encounter. How naughty can these sisters be?
I'm sorry I wasn't able to read the first book in this series, but at least, most of the pertinent events were discussed here in this second book. At least I have an idea of the "what", "who", "when", "why" and the "how" of the situations that the McBroom sisters were in. And one thing's for sure, this family is definitely dysfunctional and interesting.
Cheating, stalking, threats and death surrounded and followed Frankie, Tommy and Livvy and you can't help but scream with Mo, the little child who got entangled in their messy, gritty life.
I've got mixed emotions during and after reading this book. You'd think this was a fun, quirky, holiday read, but you're mistaken. I had these various feelings, like disbelief, shock, dread and relief. Disbelief of the things that Tommie did, shock because of the kind of arrangement Livvy imposed with her husband, dread when Frankie's and Mo's lives were at stake and relief after finishing the book. Relief not because I was done with it, but relief because my assumptions about Frankie's fate was wronged. Thank you very much.
'Tis my first Eric Jerome Dickey book and I must say, it was quite entertaining! Cute little Mo's my favorite among all the characters and she deserved this spotlight on her:
"I shook my head. “It’s my mess. Let me pull up my big-girl panties and be responsible.”
Mo said, “Auntie, you don’t wear panties. You wear a thong if you wear anything at all.”
February 18, 2016
I think I would've preferred if this had just let things end the way they did in the first book. There were parts of this I enjoyed, but I was blinded by all the pop culture references and politics. This book tried to be more than it was. Many of these pop culture references won't last, and they're referenced way too frequently. And it just felt weird to see Mike Brown and Ferguson name dropped and seeing criticisms of how our government treats our soldiers--as if to add some kind of depth to the writing. While I understand wanting to write something that acknowledges our changing climate, from Shondaland to our political landscape, this wasn't the book for it. I've enjoyed and reread the first book many times, and I wanted this to be equally as enjoyable. It wasn't a terrible book, and I was glad to read more about the McBroom sisters. This one didn't quite have the same magic as the first.
October 27, 2015
He put an engagement ring on my finger when a wedding ring was already on another woman's hand. I snapped, "You're a monster, Franklin."
WHAT THE WHAT??? Ummmm, run that by me again!! All I could think was what kind of game was this fool trying to play and I was going to read until I got some answers!!
I will keep this short and sweet, EJD has been my favorite author for years and this book has kept him at the top spot on my list. I've said it before and I'll say it again, I've never experienced another male author that can write such strong and believable female characters like EJD. He crafts an entire story that is exceptional in its dialogue, the drama, the various emotions, and the overall message of forgiveness, love and trying again after disappointment and heartbreak. Do yourself a favor and spend a few hours with the McBroom sisters!!!
WHAT THE WHAT??? Ummmm, run that by me again!! All I could think was what kind of game was this fool trying to play and I was going to read until I got some answers!!
I will keep this short and sweet, EJD has been my favorite author for years and this book has kept him at the top spot on my list. I've said it before and I'll say it again, I've never experienced another male author that can write such strong and believable female characters like EJD. He crafts an entire story that is exceptional in its dialogue, the drama, the various emotions, and the overall message of forgiveness, love and trying again after disappointment and heartbreak. Do yourself a favor and spend a few hours with the McBroom sisters!!!
February 25, 2016
This book was an enjoyable read. It was full suspense although somewhat predictable, erotica, and humor all of which I loved. EJD has an uncanny ability to capture the female voice. However, there were times I would get lost in the tangential speech of the characters but that didn’t overshadow the entertainment this book offered.
January 4, 2016
There comes a point or points in a story when you reach your limit of tiresome dialogue and rhetoric as happened to me in this story. As a result, Mr. Dickey will be sliding back in my "favorite," authors rank. 2 of 10 stars
April 13, 2016
5 FREAKING BIG STARS....
January 27, 2021
“Naughtier than Nice” is a story of sisterhood and secrets that occurs from Christmas Eve Eve to New Year’s Eve. The three McBroom sisters ( Frankie, Libby, and Tommie) were first introduced in Eric Jerome Dickey’s book Naughty or Nice.
Oldest sister Frankie appears to have it all with her fiancé Franklin but it all comes crumbling down when she discovers that her relationship has been built on lies.
Middle sister Olivia aka Livvy appears to have the perfect marriage with Tony, her husband of ten years. Unbeknownst to her sisters, Livvy is trying to recapture the excitement she experienced during her revenge affair but her search is causing friction in her marriage.
Youngest sister Tommie is engaged to Blue but after discovering that Blue has made a major life altering choice without consulting her, Tommie has put the wedding on hold indefinitely.
During the course of this book, each sister at some point longs for the seemingly perfect lives of their other sister but by the end of the book, they realize they looks can be deceiving and perfection come with a price. Each sister is carrying a secret and although each try to hide their secret for fear of judgment by their sisters, they each must make hard choices regarding how the secret effects their life in the long term.
Through the course of the book, Dickey does a good job of creating characters with distinct personalities and perspectives. Dickey provides a good balance of steamy sex scenes as well as a depth and exotic word choices such as boegroes, uxorial, and polyarchy.
Oldest sister Frankie appears to have it all with her fiancé Franklin but it all comes crumbling down when she discovers that her relationship has been built on lies.
Middle sister Olivia aka Livvy appears to have the perfect marriage with Tony, her husband of ten years. Unbeknownst to her sisters, Livvy is trying to recapture the excitement she experienced during her revenge affair but her search is causing friction in her marriage.
Youngest sister Tommie is engaged to Blue but after discovering that Blue has made a major life altering choice without consulting her, Tommie has put the wedding on hold indefinitely.
During the course of this book, each sister at some point longs for the seemingly perfect lives of their other sister but by the end of the book, they realize they looks can be deceiving and perfection come with a price. Each sister is carrying a secret and although each try to hide their secret for fear of judgment by their sisters, they each must make hard choices regarding how the secret effects their life in the long term.
Through the course of the book, Dickey does a good job of creating characters with distinct personalities and perspectives. Dickey provides a good balance of steamy sex scenes as well as a depth and exotic word choices such as boegroes, uxorial, and polyarchy.
October 23, 2015
Wow. Just wow. This certainly is a naughty bunch. I'm not sure where to start. Frankie? Tommie? Olivia/Liv? So much debauchery going on. The writing is amazing and the plot thickened with each turn (errr swipe) of the page. Full review to come.
*update* Originally posted over on Lekeisha The Booknerd
Frankie: I really loved her POV, simply because it was much more intense than the others. The situation she found herself in was scary as hell and I didn’t know how Mr. Dickey would end this. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time I was reading and praying that I wouldn’t end up crying. I know that when you are betrayed by someone that you love, it’s hard to see beyond that. That was Frankie’s mistake here. She was so caught up in the hurt and pain, that she didn’t handle this like a McBroom would. If she had had that talk with Franklin earlier, would they have been able to piece together what was really going on? I think so, only because that was too tragic at the end. Just wow.
Livvy: Sister is in a whole other territory from the McBroom’s standards. Well, she’s not new to the game, but it was so shocking for her sister. I felt embarrassed just from reading it so I know how she felt. God, I think mama McBroom was rolling over in her grave the whole time. Livvy’s and Tony’s marriage isn’t as taboo as many readers would think. That kind of stuff is happening all over the world, some just like to hide it. To each their own. Hell, it was hot if you ask me.
Tommie: I felt Tommie’s pain here. Like, deeply. I know where she’s coming from because I’ve been there. However, I’m not down with the way she chose to cope with her unhappiness. She should have gotten her some Fitz, Jake, and Idris. When you read this, you’ll know what I’m talking about. She and Blue are dealing with a lot of stuff right now. I wouldn’t be surprised if there’a another Naughty story, just for this couple alone. What happens after she gets what she wants?
I’d love to read more from these sisters. Dickey writes about what’s hot and real. I love how he incorporated my (and the whole freaking country) addiction to Primetime TV. Made me wish I was there chilling with the sisters watching all the drama unfold on the screen. This is family, heartache, love, obsession, cheating at play; and Mr. Dickey gives it to you straight, no chaser. I only wish that this whole story would have been just about Frankie. That was enough drama to fill two novels. It only reminds me that people are crazy, and I’m happy to let them do what they do.
Although this is a sequel, I feel that this could be read as a standalone. The sex is hot, even though there’s more telling than showing. It works so well for the way the book is written, but it’s still as hot as ever. If you’ve read any of Dickey’s books, then you know he keeps it real. The writing is beautiful, the drama is real, and the sisterhood is still going strong. Definitely recommended!
*update* Originally posted over on Lekeisha The Booknerd
Frankie: I really loved her POV, simply because it was much more intense than the others. The situation she found herself in was scary as hell and I didn’t know how Mr. Dickey would end this. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time I was reading and praying that I wouldn’t end up crying. I know that when you are betrayed by someone that you love, it’s hard to see beyond that. That was Frankie’s mistake here. She was so caught up in the hurt and pain, that she didn’t handle this like a McBroom would. If she had had that talk with Franklin earlier, would they have been able to piece together what was really going on? I think so, only because that was too tragic at the end. Just wow.
Livvy: Sister is in a whole other territory from the McBroom’s standards. Well, she’s not new to the game, but it was so shocking for her sister. I felt embarrassed just from reading it so I know how she felt. God, I think mama McBroom was rolling over in her grave the whole time. Livvy’s and Tony’s marriage isn’t as taboo as many readers would think. That kind of stuff is happening all over the world, some just like to hide it. To each their own. Hell, it was hot if you ask me.
Tommie: I felt Tommie’s pain here. Like, deeply. I know where she’s coming from because I’ve been there. However, I’m not down with the way she chose to cope with her unhappiness. She should have gotten her some Fitz, Jake, and Idris. When you read this, you’ll know what I’m talking about. She and Blue are dealing with a lot of stuff right now. I wouldn’t be surprised if there’a another Naughty story, just for this couple alone. What happens after she gets what she wants?
I’d love to read more from these sisters. Dickey writes about what’s hot and real. I love how he incorporated my (and the whole freaking country) addiction to Primetime TV. Made me wish I was there chilling with the sisters watching all the drama unfold on the screen. This is family, heartache, love, obsession, cheating at play; and Mr. Dickey gives it to you straight, no chaser. I only wish that this whole story would have been just about Frankie. That was enough drama to fill two novels. It only reminds me that people are crazy, and I’m happy to let them do what they do.
Although this is a sequel, I feel that this could be read as a standalone. The sex is hot, even though there’s more telling than showing. It works so well for the way the book is written, but it’s still as hot as ever. If you’ve read any of Dickey’s books, then you know he keeps it real. The writing is beautiful, the drama is real, and the sisterhood is still going strong. Definitely recommended!
January 25, 2019
I reread Naughty or Nice to prepare for the sequel. I enjoyed the story and found the characters somewhat relatable. Tommie, Livvie and Frankie are women that you can root for and want to succeed. My chief complaint was that Frankie's character was terribly undeveloped.
Perhaps Dickey realized this, because Frankie and Tommie having a starring role in this book, while Livvie plays in the background with a lackluster story line. Basically, she spends the entire story having sex, while Frankie and Tommie battle more juicier issues.
Tommie's story in book one was heavy and continues in book two. The reader finds her in a pretty interesting situation. It is definitely a turn that I did not anticipate. Frankie's storyline is quite predictable and it is quite obvious very early on what is going to happen. There is a bit of foreshadowing, but the reader can't miss what Frankie unbelievably misses throughout the entire story. I will say that Dickey did a good job with eliciting fear from this reader. Even though, I was clear on what was going on, I had a few moments when I was reading the book in my empty house and felt a bit scared.
Dickey throws a bit of a twist in, which caught me off guard and was kind of creative. Other than Livvy's story not really having much development, I enjoyed this story. Long time readers will see a lot of familiar faces and receive updates on some of the characters from prior stories. Apparently, many of the characters live near each other and/or run marathons.
Here's a helpful tip: If you read this on your kindle read all the way until the end. There's a final chapter after Dickey's acknowledgements. It is lighthearted fiction, but overall, I consider this a good read.
Perhaps Dickey realized this, because Frankie and Tommie having a starring role in this book, while Livvie plays in the background with a lackluster story line. Basically, she spends the entire story having sex, while Frankie and Tommie battle more juicier issues.
Tommie's story in book one was heavy and continues in book two. The reader finds her in a pretty interesting situation. It is definitely a turn that I did not anticipate. Frankie's storyline is quite predictable and it is quite obvious very early on what is going to happen. There is a bit of foreshadowing, but the reader can't miss what Frankie unbelievably misses throughout the entire story. I will say that Dickey did a good job with eliciting fear from this reader. Even though, I was clear on what was going on, I had a few moments when I was reading the book in my empty house and felt a bit scared.
Dickey throws a bit of a twist in, which caught me off guard and was kind of creative. Other than Livvy's story not really having much development, I enjoyed this story. Long time readers will see a lot of familiar faces and receive updates on some of the characters from prior stories. Apparently, many of the characters live near each other and/or run marathons.
Here's a helpful tip: If you read this on your kindle read all the way until the end. There's a final chapter after Dickey's acknowledgements. It is lighthearted fiction, but overall, I consider this a good read.
September 16, 2015
It wasn't as predictable as I though it would be.There are a couple of scenes that were a little suspenseful especially at the end with Frankie and the stalker wife. Best part of all, there isn't a cliffhanger. That's right Nooooo cliffhangers *in my mommy dearest voice. My opinion is give it a shot when you get chance especially if you like books that has three different character plots going on.
May 1, 2016
This was a different EJD novel for me. He was just into unadulterated sex in his last three novels. This one featured infidelity and a menage a trois. There was a crazy wife who wreaked havoc on the life of the McBroon sisters. I liked Monica and her innocence. Tommie was getting it in and her decision shocked me. Was Beale really Angela's son. I thought Frankie died but then she reappeared at the end of the novel. The male Frankie suffered a gruesome fate. Excellent sequel.
December 11, 2018
Eric Jerome Dickey really knows how to weave a story. He is a master. This book was so enjoyable.
July 12, 2017
OMG!!! I loved this book! It was truly awesome. My favorite part was the dear John letter Tommy wrote Bill Street. It was breath taken. She left nothing out. She may have had an affair but that letter was the BOOM.COM. Ladies let us not get it misconstrued, you may have to work on and with what you have, but don't be no FOOL. We don't all get a second chance. I was married to the wrong man for 8 years. I pray for the day when God bless me with his gift to have and to hold. Mean while, Olivia is doing her thing. I don't see revenge been or the need to hurt someone else driving me to the level that she went to. But thank God she found her way back to reality. As for Frankie 😂😂 what can I say, a true sister.
Love is the true ties that binds us. It teaches us to look outside ourselves to the needs of others. I say if you live life and never gave love to anyone or anything outside yourself or family circle; you've not lived. Don't be afraid to give what God so freely gave you....
great job Eric.
Question was Bill Angela's and Blue's son? Or was he just Angela's son? Olivia did say he looked a lot like Blue and Tommy said he and Mo looked alike.....
Love is the true ties that binds us. It teaches us to look outside ourselves to the needs of others. I say if you live life and never gave love to anyone or anything outside yourself or family circle; you've not lived. Don't be afraid to give what God so freely gave you....
great job Eric.
Question was Bill Angela's and Blue's son? Or was he just Angela's son? Olivia did say he looked a lot like Blue and Tommy said he and Mo looked alike.....
July 21, 2016
Naughtier than Nice was a fantastic read by Eric Jerome Dickey that is perfect for anyone wanting a soap opera feel kind of book.
This book is incredible! When I first started reading it I wasn't sure what to expect. Is this book a romance? A drama? It's both! This novel felt like one of the soap operas I used to watch on tv but instead in book form.
I couldn't say there was much wrong with this novel, because it did seem like a soap opera. Something was always changing, there was always some kind of romantic action or spite between characters going on and it never seemed boring. There was times that I was quite frustrated with characters or where different plot twists seemed unreal, but if this book was aiming towards being a book soap opera than it did it's job.
Overall, I was impressed. I would love more books like this where there is constant twists, drama and a big splash of romance!
Five out of five stars!
I received this book for free through Goodreads First Reads.
This book is incredible! When I first started reading it I wasn't sure what to expect. Is this book a romance? A drama? It's both! This novel felt like one of the soap operas I used to watch on tv but instead in book form.
I couldn't say there was much wrong with this novel, because it did seem like a soap opera. Something was always changing, there was always some kind of romantic action or spite between characters going on and it never seemed boring. There was times that I was quite frustrated with characters or where different plot twists seemed unreal, but if this book was aiming towards being a book soap opera than it did it's job.
Overall, I was impressed. I would love more books like this where there is constant twists, drama and a big splash of romance!
Five out of five stars!
I received this book for free through Goodreads First Reads.
April 14, 2016
EJD has redeemed himself with me somewhat with this book. I enjoyed reading about the sisters' relationships, their differences and drama. I still feel like Mr. Dickey is a bit long winded in his sex scenes and has an obsession with "big" words lol. But I did feel like the erotic scenes were cut down a bit compared to his other recent works I had read as of late. I will admit I do learn about some odd fetish type behavior, contraption or story every time I read his work which is interesting, but I'd rather hear about the strange or unique things to read (or listen in this case) to several detailed scenes played out. Never the less, I keep holding on to hope and will give his work a try as long as the summary catches my attention.
August 11, 2017
Ugh. The writing was not particularly good here, and the plot twists were tired and predictable. The turns of phrases were not as clever as the author seemed to think they were. The exposition was terrible.
For example, the reader finds out about how a relationship developed by having the couple talk to each other with "remember the first date? that was when you wore X and we went to Y and you felt this and I felt that. And then the second date...." all the way up to the 8th date. It was TEDIOUS and not even well done or compelling.
For example, the reader finds out about how a relationship developed by having the couple talk to each other with "remember the first date? that was when you wore X and we went to Y and you felt this and I felt that. And then the second date...." all the way up to the 8th date. It was TEDIOUS and not even well done or compelling.
August 18, 2016
EJD has done it again. I think I enjoyed this one better than the first one. I enjoyed the journey of life that EJD too Livie, Tommie, and Frankie on. Those women went through their own love struggles. Their bond was undeniably beautiful. That little girl, Monica, aka was such a blessing and sweetheart. I was all in from beginning to end. Hoping there is a book 3. I highly recommend. I give this one a 4.5. Wish that was possible on these sites.
January 28, 2018
1.5*. I saw this book on a shelf in the dollar store and could not quite put it together. A book by EJD just did not belong there is what I thought. I read it and realized that, yup, that is where it belonged. And also realized why I stopped reading his books. Soft porn at it's best with 3 characters who just did not make sense. Crappy plot told via their dialogues. If there was a twist to it, one figured it out immediately it was introduced.
July 13, 2017
Oh, how I love EJD, and for some reason, I had forgotten that I did. His prose reads like poetry on the page. There is nothing comparable to the love between sisters, and the McBroom sisters continue to support and envelope each other as only true bookends could do. Dickey manages to give guru-like insight that leaves me wanting more of this family drama. Maybe there will be a naughtiest of all.
December 24, 2017
I really enjoyed the story. At time..it was difficult to keep up with the characters and their chapters but I figured it out...lol
Hope Eric writes a continuation with even more suspense and drama.
Loved all the twists and turns!!!
Hope Eric writes a continuation with even more suspense and drama.
Loved all the twists and turns!!!
February 23, 2016
Classic Eric Jerome Dickey. Full review soon to follow.
December 30, 2017
So far I'm enjoying this book. It is giving me all the old school EJD writing style feels....
April 3, 2020
He always get and keeps my attention!!!
August 27, 2019
Not what I Expected
The only thing that makes this a sequel is the characters names. I was impressed with this book by how it went into more detail with Tommy and Frankie. I was annoyed by the fact that Livvy’s character was written from a third person point of view and I just didn’t understand it. There are some parts that I wish were written from that character‘s point of view instead of one of the sisters. But after reading the author’s commentary on the story it started to make sense.
The only thing that makes this a sequel is the characters names. I was impressed with this book by how it went into more detail with Tommy and Frankie. I was annoyed by the fact that Livvy’s character was written from a third person point of view and I just didn’t understand it. There are some parts that I wish were written from that character‘s point of view instead of one of the sisters. But after reading the author’s commentary on the story it started to make sense.
July 11, 2017
Whew...almost got a low rating. But the last chapter's saved the book. What was up with the technical term for the sex performances. It come cross to forced and unnatural. Especially for this type of book. Tommie's story was the best. Frankie's story kind of annoyed me. She annoyed me the most out of all of them. She really should have moved again.
March 26, 2017
EJD does it again!
Sequel couldn't be done better. Such a great continuation of a tale of family bonds. Reading this book will make you want to pick up your phone and call your siblings.
Sequel couldn't be done better. Such a great continuation of a tale of family bonds. Reading this book will make you want to pick up your phone and call your siblings.
June 2, 2017
I read everything by EJD. This was just heterosexual porn. The few pages of the plot we're really good, a little over the top, but there was so much sex- no thanks. Lately his books just aren't up to what they once were. :(
December 22, 2017
Wow! So many twists, turns, and things I didn't see coming! Dickey's writing is so vivid… I truly feel like I just finished watching a movie! The creepy parts surprised me and went farther than I expected but it was a good ending!
June 24, 2017
Great read for the holidays. The book brings you back to the McBroom sisters and how their lives have changed since the last book.
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