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Friends and Lovers follows the intertwined lives of two young African‑American couples. One partnership blossoms into a traditional, storybook marriage, while the other faces an unexpected pregnancy that forces a painful reunion and introspection. Through their interconnected stories, the novel explores themes of love, friendship, family, and the complexities of contemporary relationships.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Eric Jerome Dickey
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