"Murray writes a gentle romance about cultural differences
and deep commonalities in a unique tale about white/black relationships that mirrors his life as a white man married to an
African-American woman."
"In this unusual book, humor
and heartbreak are side by side. Telling the story through the alternating first-person views of the hero and the heroine,
Murray movingly shows emotions from both sides. The chapters slowly revealing the loss of beloved family members are particularly
restrained, allowing the reader to know only what the hero is thinking. Yet there's great humor in the heroine's voice.
Secondary characters are well developed and have their own surprises. The growth of the relationship and Dee-Dee's mother's
reaction to an interracial romance make for a wonderful book (Four Stars)."
"Murray continues
to deliver characters the reader will enjoy 'meeting' and a storyline that both entertains and inspires. He also does
a wonderful job of focusing on romance, in an overly-sexed era where books often forget about the romance and jump into something
else ... as a book reviewer myself and one who constantly talks out loud when reading books, I instantly connected with
Diane, and I simply loved Jack. Murray offers a very touching view of a man and his feelings on love and the loss of his loved
ones, as well as his fears of moving on to the unknown. His quips and 'talking to himself' and his deceased son's
teddy bear are hilarious at points and emotionally moving at others. I enjoyed getting to know Diane and Jack and traveling
with them on their journey of getting to know each other."
"I'm
Your Girl is a fabulous interracial romance starring two likable nice people who have issues even without dealing
with how family, friends, and neighbors react to the race question. The story line rotates perspective between the two leads
so that the audience obtain a full taste of how each sees the other and how those close to them either support (some reluctantly
with lip service) or scorn their relationship. J.J. Murray provides a deep character driven drama filled with humor and pathos
that holds the audience who want the couple to make it together (Five Stars)."
"J. J. Murray
takes a humorous and light-hearted approach to a historically complex and explosive topic. The characters are affectionately
flawed and lovable. Diane's review book excerpts that are interspersed throughout the book are lengthy and distracting
at times but Murray eventually makes the connection for the reader. Readers will enjoy the nuances and laugh-out-loud moments
that poke healthy fun at the literary world of librarians, writers and book reviewers."
--A Place of Our Own Book Club
"Murray has once again written a story that’s
both witty and touching. Featuring short chapters that are long on deep emotions, I’m Your Girl introduces
us to relatable characters placed in situations that sadly, some of us may find ourselves in. Simply put, I’m Your
Girl is for romance readers who want to reach the last syllable in the story, close the cover and sit back
and smile knowing that they’ve only read this book for the first time."
"I'm Your
Girl is a romantic story that is sweet and sentimental. An emotional story that offers hope after tragedy...This beautiful
tale will show readers that love comes in many forms and it can conquer and heal lost souls just when you least expect it.
A heartwarming story told from a unique perspective."
"What I've always liked about J.J. Murray's novels are the realistic emotion
and the quirky humor. I liked the characters, especially Jack and the unique ways he dealt with his emotions and his writing
process."
--Sormag
