Pleasure

by Eric Jerome Dickey

Book Overview

New York Times bestselling author Eric Jerome Dickey, "one of the most successful Black authors of the last quarter-century"* explores the depths of desire in this sensual blockbuster.

Born in Trinidad and living in Atlanta after a relationship gone bad, Nia Simone Bijou is an ambitious writer who has it all. Except for the one thing that'll give her the control she craves-and the power she deserves: absolute, uninhibited sexual...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0451225988
• ISBN13: 9780451225986
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Dutton
• Length: 496 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.3" x 7.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

a page turner

omg this is a must read. keeps you turning page after page

"Pleasure" by Jerome Dickey

I received the book in the mail and it was in perfect condition. I was extremely pleased.

Loved it!

I absolutely loved Pleasure! I was so disappointed when I finished because I wanted more! The characters were so dynamic. I hope to see more of them soon.

Carnal Delights!

Nia Simone Bijou is a successful Trinidadian writer who has everything that a woman could want. She is a recent L.A. transplant that has moved to Atlanta so that she can be as free as she wants to be without being under her successful Hollywood mother's shadow. But the one thing that Nia is searching for seems to be unobtainable: sexual pleasure. She's still trying move on from the break-up of her ex-boyfriend Logan, but he won't take no for an answer. Nia's thirst for pleasure is quenched when she meets not one, but two lovers named Mark and Karl. Soon Nia is swept into a world where all of her carnal desires are satisfied by both of these men. She enjoys Mark and Karl for different reasons and she can't pick just one. But when this love triangle spins out of control and borders on obsession, will Nia be brave enough to make the best decision for her life without sacrificing her own wants and needs? Pleasure is a seductively spicy novel by Eric Jerome Dickey. Dickey eloquently draws the reader into Nia's quest for sexual pleasure from the very first page. You will see the complexity of Nia's character as she battles with two sides of herself. There's the sensible side who knows that partaking in this kind of sexual behavior is risky. Then there's the more free-spirited side that says having these kinds of adventures is just what she needs. Fans of Dickey's previous work will still find his signature thought-provoking writing style in this story. But please remember that this novel is straight-up, in-your-face erotica. So if you're a diehard fan of EJD but not a fan of erotica, then this story will not be for you. The sex scenes are so steamy that you will find it hard to look away from the pages and may need to either drink a cold glass of water or take a cold shower to cool off. Dickey also flexed his creative muscle by telling this story in a female point of view and mixing in key elements of Karma Sutra and Anais Nin into this story. There is also a disturbing underlying theme of twisted obsession and competitiveness that will have you scratching your head. Pleasure is deliciously erotic and addictive. Eric Jerome Dickey once again proves that he has that golden touch, no matter what genre he writes in. Reviewed by Radiah Hubbert for Urban Reviews

Simply Smokin'

PHEW!!! All I can say is that this story is, simply put, the hottest piece of work EJD has ever written! It smokes. From its inception, the story grabs you. As a writer, you can learn a great deal from his rhythm with words, his tight delivery via dialogue and limited use of first person, feminine, narrative. That he captures the unadulterated lust of his female protagonist is amazing. if you enjoyed THE OTHER WOMAN, fasten your seatbealts: THIS ONE, IN TERMS OF EROTICA, is way better. EJD shows that some men understand a woman's blend of sexual independence and confusion. Elevating the writing bar once more he incorporated sexual techinique by way of Kama Sutra, something I was saying for a long time needed to be done in Black Erotica. I loved Nia Simone Bijou, his female protagonist. Enjoying her erotic confusion, EJD and PLEASURE takes it to another level, leaving readers in awe of yet another unforgettable journey. Flammable is an understatement with this one. Excellent writing says it all. That MICHAEL JACKSON analogy had me rollin'!!! Great job!