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Me & My Boyfriend
'All I Need In This Life of Sin is Me & My Boyfriend.'' Here comes a honey colored, hazel-green eyed St. Louis bombshell named Meesa. With money in the bank, designer clothes in her closet and true friends by her side, Meesa still longs for more. All of her life she's wanted for one thing and one thing only, love. When she meets the infamous Black, a street pharmacist from the North side of The Lou, finally love is in her grasp. Follow Meesa and Black, this century's new notorious Bonnie and Clyde, through the roller coaster ride that their tight to death relationship brings. From ups, downs, love, hate, lies, abuse and murder, they go through it all. Like the saying everything that looks good to you ain't always good for you. But in the end, love always conquers all ... doesn't it?
205 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 30, 2000
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Keisha Ervin
59 books762 followersHailing from St. Louis, Missouri, Keisha Ervin is a prolific writer and devoted mother. Her success has drawn much deserved attention to herself and her hometown.
She is the author of the National Best-Sellers Chyna Black, Me & My Boyfriend, Mina's Joint and Hold U Down, as well as the novel Torn and the short story After the Storm, featured in the Street Love anthology.
She is the author of the National Best-Sellers Chyna Black, Me & My Boyfriend, Mina's Joint and Hold U Down, as well as the novel Torn and the short story After the Storm, featured in the Street Love anthology.
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April 20, 2009
"All I need in this life of sin is me and my boyfriend". "Me and My boyfriend" by Kiesha Ervin is a book I truly enjoyed. The concept of love displayed in the story was moving, when in the end love concurs all. The story seems relevant, like I can see someone going through the same obstacles. Characters in the story just made the story better, they gave me a better insight on relationships.
The characters were so real I think the author might have read someone’s diary to come up with this amazing story. Black was not exactly the typical man but he wasn’t fairy tale either. He was looking for a good girl, and that he found after seeking out what he wanted. The process of finding her wasn’t easy. Messa was a girl fed up with everything. After that day Black helped her with her groceries love was bound to come.
Real is an under statement for this book. I've talked about this book with friends and they've compared Black and Messa's relationship to theirs. It’s hard to find a man serious about a relationship and a serious relationship is what Black was looking for. This story gives hope for women, that someone is out there just like Black so sit back and wait.
Never read about a sweeter love. Messa and Black would go from arguing to kissing. They loved each other dearly. They both did what ever it took for one another. It was just them against the world. Not just a regular hood fairy tale but a real love story.
I suggest that anyone who hasn’t read this book to pick it up and read it. I guarantee that you wont get bored, and you’ll never want to put the book down. It’s extremely captivating.
The characters were so real I think the author might have read someone’s diary to come up with this amazing story. Black was not exactly the typical man but he wasn’t fairy tale either. He was looking for a good girl, and that he found after seeking out what he wanted. The process of finding her wasn’t easy. Messa was a girl fed up with everything. After that day Black helped her with her groceries love was bound to come.
Real is an under statement for this book. I've talked about this book with friends and they've compared Black and Messa's relationship to theirs. It’s hard to find a man serious about a relationship and a serious relationship is what Black was looking for. This story gives hope for women, that someone is out there just like Black so sit back and wait.
Never read about a sweeter love. Messa and Black would go from arguing to kissing. They loved each other dearly. They both did what ever it took for one another. It was just them against the world. Not just a regular hood fairy tale but a real love story.
I suggest that anyone who hasn’t read this book to pick it up and read it. I guarantee that you wont get bored, and you’ll never want to put the book down. It’s extremely captivating.
July 26, 2020
Wow, read this book over 16yrs. Meesa and Black had a rocky relationship, they both had issues but Black had a lot of growing up to do, watching his mother being physically abused and Murdered by his dad turned his heart cold. He loved Messa but was too scared to let it show. It was a very good read.
May 6, 2009
Down the ride to the very end it's "Me and My Boy Friend". When I got to the end I fell way off. Reviewing the book I found that it included what people want to read but did it poorly. Even with these elements the characters came across as fake. The story surrounded it's self in the same place over and over again. The worst thing I noticed was the way relationships were forced into the scene. Any way, unless its Bonnie and Clyde who wants to hear about any one else relationship?
This book was in the ghetto the whole time. It wasn’t adventurous at all. I didn’t enjoy the fact that the people in this book didn’t go places and was involved with the same surroundings over and over again. I like books that take places in more than one setting and explore different places. That’s the reason that on the other than d I like the author, Sister Souljah.
The author seemed as if she or he had no personal life and didn’t understand how people are suppose to act. I didn’t understand the friend ships and the family relationships. I usually enjoy books that show a variety of relationships between people and not just one. I wanted to see about the girls in the hood and for the author to describe how it really is.
Everyone was so fake. That’s the type of people I hate. It seemed like a lack of time to put the book together and shape and form characters. The girl- can’t even remember the name- was boring and it seemed as if it took no imagination at all. I think I could have written something better than that and planned out a character base at a better level.
This book felled horribly to me. I was forced to give it 1 star. It disserved nothing better. I think this book was written without self-experience. To write for someone else to see you have to had gone through is in some shape way or room in your life. "Me and My Boy Friend" was a boring book because it didn’t have my important elements.
This book was in the ghetto the whole time. It wasn’t adventurous at all. I didn’t enjoy the fact that the people in this book didn’t go places and was involved with the same surroundings over and over again. I like books that take places in more than one setting and explore different places. That’s the reason that on the other than d I like the author, Sister Souljah.
The author seemed as if she or he had no personal life and didn’t understand how people are suppose to act. I didn’t understand the friend ships and the family relationships. I usually enjoy books that show a variety of relationships between people and not just one. I wanted to see about the girls in the hood and for the author to describe how it really is.
Everyone was so fake. That’s the type of people I hate. It seemed like a lack of time to put the book together and shape and form characters. The girl- can’t even remember the name- was boring and it seemed as if it took no imagination at all. I think I could have written something better than that and planned out a character base at a better level.
This book felled horribly to me. I was forced to give it 1 star. It disserved nothing better. I think this book was written without self-experience. To write for someone else to see you have to had gone through is in some shape way or room in your life. "Me and My Boy Friend" was a boring book because it didn’t have my important elements.
December 25, 2025
This book was so good. I read it years ago and it’s still on my mind the way he took care of her the way she took care of him. It ended in such a beautiful way we couldn’t ask for anything anymore must read
March 19, 2012
I Really Enjoyed This Book With All It's Passion, Dramma, And Thrills. It Really Kept My Attention Following The Problems and Dangers They Face Throughout The Book. The Ending Was Not My Expectations, It Being A Good And Beautiful Ending.
December 17, 2020
Quite an entertaining read, and I am eternally a sucker for literature in ebonics.
Did I enjoy this read? Hells yeah.
Would I root for that couple in real life? Lord no, they are toxic as all hell 😂
Still quite engaging though.
Did I enjoy this read? Hells yeah.
Would I root for that couple in real life? Lord no, they are toxic as all hell 😂
Still quite engaging though.
July 20, 2010
♥ Loved It ♥ Only part that puzzled me was the Author would come out of nowhere saying Meesa had a bruise in her cheek from Black hitting her, but they never told when, why, or How? ♥
July 9, 2017
Love it
March 25, 2020
The book was great.
I'm just waiting for a part two
I told everyone about this book,
Keep up the good work I really enjoy this book.
I'm just waiting for a part two
I told everyone about this book,
Keep up the good work I really enjoy this book.
September 25, 2017
This book lacked substance to me. I second what someone else here wrote about certain relationships from the book coming across as unrealistic and maybe the reason for that having to do with the author's lack of experience about how things really are in real life situations. For example, that talk Black had with his father when he visited his dad in prison wasn't very convincing. I think I remember reading that he hadn't spoken to his father in twenty years. Now at the age of 24 he sees his father for the first time since he was four and I didn't feel that anger and resentment I felt he should have had towards the man, father or not, who did what he did to his own wife_ Black's mother_ and a woman he claims to have loved dearly. Black expresses how he hated what his father did to his mother but remained calm while talking to him, easily opening up to his father_ not much probing needed_ about his own personal relationship problems and being so receptive to taking his dad's advice. The entire scenario wasn't believable. I also didn't feel like I had an idea as to who the characters really were. I felt no chemistry between the two leads. I mean what exactly did they find captivating and appealing about the each other, physical appearances set aside. They occasionally throw out that "I love him, I can't live without him" or "I love her and I can't live without her" and that's enough for me to believe there's something there? I don't think so. The Daryl part was also really extra and again, not very believable. The grammatical errors also irked me. When I read fiction, it's like a movie in my head and this world is created that feels so authentic and in 'present time' to me. When I see grammatical errors in a fictional book, that world becomes less real. It's like watching your favorite movie the third time around and seeing all these bloopers you missed when you watched it for the first and second time. I can write a ten page list about all the things that annoyed the mess out of me about this book but for my sanity, I'll stop right here. If there is one thing I could say I liked about this book, it had to be Lil Howard and his stuttering. I burst out laughing every time he came onto the scene.
March 14, 2024
Black and Meesa had a relationship that most would want even in its turbulence. Black, although a street dude by circumstances, he was a guy that wanted better,specifically in the aspect of love and relationships. Black ran across Meesa and initially thought she was a gold digging whore based off rumor about her friend group. When Black got close to Meesa he realized that she was the complete opposite of the rumors that were told and that she was the exactly what he was looking for. So, he pursued her with limitations out of fear. She not understanding his complexities got wrapped up in his insecurities and literally became them. Black played a game of tug and war with his emotions for Meesa, which he eventually lost because they battle against love was to potent. Meesa was highly attracted to Black and she was not a whore. But interestingly enough had Black not been cold with her initial advanced she would have played into the role of a whore, which she wasn't. This clearly wasn't on the conscience of either character but the rejection from Black did save Meesa's character. In all, they were both looking for love and found it in each other. It is a romance that many really could only hope for. It was a very good story and very relatable
May 12, 2022
This is one of my favorite books by Keshia. I read it in middle school and had to pick it up again. I loved that I could actually imagine this story as if it was me😂 my imagination went wild reading this. Definitely picking up more.
February 19, 2023
I finished this book in 2 hours. I could not put it down to save my life. My best friend recommended the book and I was apprehensive because my go-to genre is thriller/horror, but I'm glad I trusted her judgment. I have to find more of these books.
May 28, 2025
Reading this in 2025 hits different. Definitely 90s vibez
November 5, 2014
[FIRST REVIEW FROM WHEN I READ THE BOOK] I found "Me And My Boyfriend" to be a good read. I enjoyed this book so much because although it's marketed as a "street novel" it's really just a good old fashioned love story. Many women can relate to the falling in love, losing yourself, getting your heart broken aspects of relationships which makes this story so appealing. Ms. Ervin made you sympathize with the characters.
[SECOND REVIEW FROM RECENTLY RE-READING THE BOOK]Sorry I had to do this but I was so frustrated with this book! At the beginning of the story we were told Meesa was 19, a couple of pages later she was 22! Black was 26 then he miraculously turned 28 right before our eyes! WTF? As if that weren't enough there were times when they were, for example, going to the movies- one sentence was "Let's go to the movies" & then the very next sentence was "I didn't like that movie". Dialogue was all ran together & at times you couldn't even tell who was talking. And the punctuation was all jacked up! I mean, come on. I'm willing to overlook a few typos but a whole book full? All I'm saying is that if we can spend our hard earned money on a book then the least Triple Crown can do is learn how to edit! No offense, Keisha Irvin, but I'm glad I read Chyna Black first or else I may not have given you another chance. The storyline was rather drawn out and predictable on this one but I can tell that your writing has really grown with Chyna Black. TCP, hire some new editors & fire the ones you have now!
[SECOND REVIEW FROM RECENTLY RE-READING THE BOOK]Sorry I had to do this but I was so frustrated with this book! At the beginning of the story we were told Meesa was 19, a couple of pages later she was 22! Black was 26 then he miraculously turned 28 right before our eyes! WTF? As if that weren't enough there were times when they were, for example, going to the movies- one sentence was "Let's go to the movies" & then the very next sentence was "I didn't like that movie". Dialogue was all ran together & at times you couldn't even tell who was talking. And the punctuation was all jacked up! I mean, come on. I'm willing to overlook a few typos but a whole book full? All I'm saying is that if we can spend our hard earned money on a book then the least Triple Crown can do is learn how to edit! No offense, Keisha Irvin, but I'm glad I read Chyna Black first or else I may not have given you another chance. The storyline was rather drawn out and predictable on this one but I can tell that your writing has really grown with Chyna Black. TCP, hire some new editors & fire the ones you have now!
February 24, 2023
not this authors best work
This book didn’t do it for me. The plot was typical. Drug dealer gets with a young girl, he does her dirty, he pretends he’s doing better, they make up and she gets pregnant. And even after all that, he hit her? No thanks.
Black never even asked Mesa’s name but he knows it how? Cuz she’s an around the way girl? Also showing up at her house after one interaction is crazy to me. Meesa said she was scheming men for years. At what age? Because she’s only 19. She claimed she had her own money but as soon as they broke up she didn’t have anything. Then he gave her money and she spent it at the mall? Just dumb. Some things were also too detailed. We did not need to know to the dollar how much money was saved. Black’s locs we’re at his shoulders at the beginning of the book, then later she said his hair had grown so much they reached his shoulders. Why was Lil Howard even there?
The book needed to be heavily edited. A lot of words were used out of context. Also, each chapter starting off with the date and continuing with what was going on in the same sentence was unnecessary. The book was fragmented. All the parenthesis made it seem like a play or a script. I’ve read several of this authors books and I can tell this is some of her earlier work.
This book didn’t do it for me. The plot was typical. Drug dealer gets with a young girl, he does her dirty, he pretends he’s doing better, they make up and she gets pregnant. And even after all that, he hit her? No thanks.
Black never even asked Mesa’s name but he knows it how? Cuz she’s an around the way girl? Also showing up at her house after one interaction is crazy to me. Meesa said she was scheming men for years. At what age? Because she’s only 19. She claimed she had her own money but as soon as they broke up she didn’t have anything. Then he gave her money and she spent it at the mall? Just dumb. Some things were also too detailed. We did not need to know to the dollar how much money was saved. Black’s locs we’re at his shoulders at the beginning of the book, then later she said his hair had grown so much they reached his shoulders. Why was Lil Howard even there?
The book needed to be heavily edited. A lot of words were used out of context. Also, each chapter starting off with the date and continuing with what was going on in the same sentence was unnecessary. The book was fragmented. All the parenthesis made it seem like a play or a script. I’ve read several of this authors books and I can tell this is some of her earlier work.
October 26, 2011
I loved this book. I actually read it twice. It reminds me of me and my boyfriend. At first, I thought it was going to be just another ghetto novel. But its true what they say never judge a book by its cover. I like the way the author describes the characters, and the emotions that's going through their minds at the time of each situation they faced. I just wished there went so many grammatical errors and some of the dialogue between Meesa and her friends was a little to much. They could have just said, "hey whats up, lets go out..." The story is a young women who got the man of her dreams but he finds himself afraid to settle down. But after jealously, trials and triumphs plays in he turns into the man she wants him to be.
January 8, 2023
Disgusted
I truly disliked the disrespect Black consistently showed towards Meesa. I do not understand why Meesa’s character was portrayed looking weak, stupid, and with no self respect.
I would like for Ms. Ervin to make the women character more strong, bold, and confident and bad- asses.
Ms. Ervin stories makes it too easy for the women to forgive the abuse, disrespect and infidelities and except the men back in their life.
Please make the men work harder and let the women get vengeance by having their affair before getting back with these men or something.
I rated this book a 2 stars due to Meesa weak character and Black being such an ass.
I truly disliked the disrespect Black consistently showed towards Meesa. I do not understand why Meesa’s character was portrayed looking weak, stupid, and with no self respect.
I would like for Ms. Ervin to make the women character more strong, bold, and confident and bad- asses.
Ms. Ervin stories makes it too easy for the women to forgive the abuse, disrespect and infidelities and except the men back in their life.
Please make the men work harder and let the women get vengeance by having their affair before getting back with these men or something.
I rated this book a 2 stars due to Meesa weak character and Black being such an ass.
October 17, 2014
I read this when it released 10 years ago. Since then, it has always been one of my favorite reads and is one of the reasons I am a loyal supporter of the author.
This book had everything we urban fiction readers love as we can relate to the topics that are addressed. Drama, infidelity, and friendship issues, wrapped up in a great love story about the good girl who meets the "bad boy" and what they go through to make the relationship work.
These characters are sure to become one of your favorite couples.
This book had everything we urban fiction readers love as we can relate to the topics that are addressed. Drama, infidelity, and friendship issues, wrapped up in a great love story about the good girl who meets the "bad boy" and what they go through to make the relationship work.
These characters are sure to become one of your favorite couples.
April 16, 2020
This book speaks to me
This book is me and my bf on levels i can't believe.. His name black and he 26 from nyc now idk if he read this book or not but messa and me are alike in so many ways. I felt sad then happy and pissed at my guy black that i read this book and like omg what are the odds. I never had a book tell my life before im going give this to my kids in future so they keep be like yup thats mommy and daddy to a T lol im glad it had a happy ending i just love this book so much!
This book is me and my bf on levels i can't believe.. His name black and he 26 from nyc now idk if he read this book or not but messa and me are alike in so many ways. I felt sad then happy and pissed at my guy black that i read this book and like omg what are the odds. I never had a book tell my life before im going give this to my kids in future so they keep be like yup thats mommy and daddy to a T lol im glad it had a happy ending i just love this book so much!
April 2, 2009
I don't understand all the 5 star ratings. It wasn't horrible, but I guess what takes away from a story for me is a horrible editing job. I hate reading a book and having my red pencil in my mind. I suppose it was a love story, and one of redemption, and got a little preachy at points from Meesa's perspective regarding her relationship.
It's a quick read, and again, not horrible, I just wish that "AUTHORS" WOULD EDIT THEIR BOOKS BEFORE THEY PUT OUT THE FINAL PRODUCT.
It's a quick read, and again, not horrible, I just wish that "AUTHORS" WOULD EDIT THEIR BOOKS BEFORE THEY PUT OUT THE FINAL PRODUCT.
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December 21, 2010very good book you start reading about a girl name messa and a guy name black at first he doesnt want to talk to her because her friends have bad reputation.after getting to know her he finds out he loves her but trouble comes.Her best friend destiny is going out with a guy who hates black and who liked messa and now hates her,. to find out what happens you have to read the book but very interesting
May 30, 2014
This was okay. The characters were all soooo St. Louis, one could literally see females and males like this on a daily basis. The storyline was rushed though with too many small details. The drama with Daryl was over the top, reminded me of the story book tales when the villain revels all his plans and thoughts giving just enough time for it all to go wrong. The Mike situation was far fetched as well but in all it was easy to follow and alright to read.
May 11, 2009
This book is very good. In a way its like a urban fairytale because in a fairytale at the end love conquer all. That not how stuff work in the real world but hey anything can happen in a book. PLEASE DON'T READ IF YOU DON"T UNDERSTAND THE BIRDS AND THE BEEs
December 29, 2010
I recognize that the author was using dialect, but there were grammatical errors all over the place. The plot was interesting, but I'm not a fan of fairy tale endings. I need to contact the publisher...maybe they will publish my book too.
September 9, 2015
Really enjoyed this book. It was sad in the beginning, and I didn't like how Destiny choose Daryl and his money over her friends. I was happy to see Black and Messa work out all their drama and be cordial with each other. But amazing work from this author. Really love her work.
May 26, 2023
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
The ups and downs and twist in this story. Although I enjoy he story. I didn’t like how the ending felt rushed. I would’ve loved more detail of what led to marriage, how did he go legit, what sis he do, and where was Granny? Moreso, it was a good story.
The ups and downs and twist in this story. Although I enjoy he story. I didn’t like how the ending felt rushed. I would’ve loved more detail of what led to marriage, how did he go legit, what sis he do, and where was Granny? Moreso, it was a good story.
March 25, 2008
This book is mad good.It's about this girl and her boyfriend. At first they were going through prbems but at the end everything worked out good.
September 8, 2008
AMAZING..This is a true boyfriend..even though they had they problems he was still there in the end when his wifey needed him
January 6, 2009
i read this book so many times that i have lost count!!!!!! it was one of the best books i have read!
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