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Me, Myself and Him (Urban Christian)

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My friend and I read this book together and it just caught us by surprise. This book was touching and so moving. Thank you for sharing so much of God with us. I know Him and I've tried Him for myself, but there are still times that I feel like the characters in this book. In fact, through this writing, God was telling me to wait and trust in Him on some matters that I'm going through. I know that some think books of this kind are preachy, but this was fabulous. We've cried and prayed and just enjoyed this book. If you have questions about your Christian walk, this is the book to read. Me, Myself and Him (Urban Christian)

May God continue to bless and keep you in His tender care.

This is my first Urban Christian book, and I am very pleased to say I could not have picked a better one to start with. Author E.N. Joy really kept me captivated in the novel. She had me feeling as if Locksie's struggles were my own.

Meet Locksie, a young woman with a live in boyfriend Dawson. They have a love that is so strong and unconditional, that it should be the envy of others in a struggling relationship or single person. Things start to change when Locksie starts to have an internal struggle. Unable to shake the feelings that are causing problems in her relationship, they both seek advice. Locksie from her Christian Aunt Mary, who after many talks finally gets her to commit to going to church with her. Locksie is no stranger to church as she grew up in the church with her overbearing Christian mother. Her mother's ways and views on church have left a bad taste in Locksie's mouth to say the least.

Dawson is a handsome young man with a good head on his shoulder. His love for Locksie is evident in all he does. His problem is he doesn't know how to handle this change going on with her. The person he goes to for advice is his younger brother Drake.Low and Behold, Drake is also a Christian leaving Dawson feeling as if he is getting the "holier than thou" from every angle.

Hannah is an acquaintance of Locksie's, whom is dealing with the fact that her husband has done the unforgivable. He went out and had an affair with Peni which resulted in the birth of a child. Now Peni is the most self-centered person around and has lots of fun taunting Hannah with the fact that she has not been able to give her own husband a child.

Through events that take place in this fast moving novel, Hannah and Locksie deal with trials and tribulations that make them share a bond, they become real friends and share a sisterhood.

Praises to E.N. Joy for making me a believer that an Urban Christian book can be just as enjoyable as the typical urban book that I love to read. Me, Myself and Him did not lack for the story line I was looking for. This book has a great story of the struggle between right and wrong. It also has the deceit, underhanded ways of people in general, the trust issues, the cheating, the character Peni you will love to hate, and of course some shockers had me yelling at the book "what in God's name are you doing?".

E.N. Joy keep up the great work and I looking forward to reading your next Urban Christian book.

SiStar Tea
ARC Book Club Inc.
5 Star rating

This book was pretty good. It was just a tad too much on the secular side with the sexual references, but not too, too much. The ending was very good though. Not a must read, but I would recommend it.

Locksie and Dawson met three years ago and have been a serious item since. But lately another man has embraced Locksie; and his unconditional love has caused Locksie to have doubts that are threatening to come between her and Dawson!

Locksie was no stranger to church as her mother and Aunt Mary were devoted Christians, but her mother was always citing scriptures instead of mother/daughter conversations; this pushed Locksie closer to her Aunt Mary who at least kept it real.

Trying to wash away the sin of fornication in the shower wasn't working anymore and Locksie felt the need to follow her heart which now belongs to God.
Dawson saw the change in Locksie and wasn't happy about it. He was sure of her love and he loved her too; so why can't she stay with the program and do what lovers do? Bringing this question to his younger brother Drake was no help as Drake was also a man of God, dealing with his own daily fight against sin.
Locksie and Dawson's relationship run into trouble as each try to understand the changes that are evident in Locksie but both disagree on what to do about it.

Hannah and her husband Elkan have been unsuccessfully trying to have a baby for years. Elkan has an affair which results in a son. Hannah has to come to terms with this, along with dealing with her stepson's mother Peni; who throws the fact that she's Elkan's ONLY baby mother in Hannah's face every chance she gets!

Hannah and Locksie are confidants who are struggling on their walk with Christ. But what they don't know is that their worlds are going to collided making each woman come to a decision they hope they can live with.

An excellent Christian debut by this seasoned author.
E.N Joy made a giant leap from penning popular secular novels to listening to her soul and moving to the next level in her career.

I am sure all her fans will take this enlightening walk along and continue to enjoy her work as I have.

Thank you Ms Joy, you've done my name proud in this excellent novel of a woman's journey to follow her heart.

Locksie
ARC Book Club Inc.

Every now and again you come across a book that makes you ponder the reality of purpose. Me, Myself & Him is one such work. In her debut Christian novel, E.N. Joy has done a good job of reaching out to those who can truly identify with the inner struggles of life.

Locksie has a great relationship with her live-in boyfriend Dawson who daily assures her of his undying love. Through her close relationship with her Aunt, Locksie is daily informed of the unconditional love God has for her. Conflicting messages and lifestyle set off an internal tug-of-war within Locksie as she seeks to determine which is the greater love.

Dawson too is in a struggle - the struggle to lead a life deviod of outside interference. Recognizing the changes in Locksie as well as receiving unwanted advice from his younger brother does little to shine light on the future he envisioned. Add to this an eclectic supporting cast and you are placed in the passenger's seat for Locksie's journey to understand who she is and what she will and will not accept from family, friends and lovers.

Reviewer/Dr. Linda Beed
On Assignment Reviews

This novel was so captivating that it held my attention from page one. The story and the characters were so believable that I saw alot of myself in the main character Locksie.

This novel was about Locksie who was raised in the church by her mother. As a grown woman she's a manager of a franchised hair salon and with a live-in boyfriend, Dawson, Locksie thought her life was fine until one day she starts to question her walk with God. As time goes on she walks with God more and more everyday but she runs into some issues with her live-in boyfriend who can't deal with her change.

Me, Myself & Him will have you thinking about your walk with God and what you are willing to give up for that walk.

I truly loved reading this book. I didn't expect to enjoy it as much as I did. However as a babe in Christ, this book addressed a lot of the issues that I have faced. I recommended this book to my bff and she is currently enjoying it as much as I did.

If you are looking for a good Urban Christian book then this is a great book.

I just got finished reading this and book and loved it. It was very clear on the struggle Locksie had, as many women of today have. I have been in this predicament before and of course as a Christian you want to listen and obey God. I made the same choice Locksie did and I believe it was one of the best decisions that I made.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would recommend it to others. I've lent it to many friends to read. Thanks E.N. Joy. Inspirational!

I loved this book. E.N. Joy is a great writer. I identified in some many ways with the character in this book. I look forward to other books from this writer. It is a must read.