If Only You Knew

by Alex Hairston

Twenty-five-year old Jamal King is a talented up-and-coming painter, a devoted grandson, and a dedicated friend and lover to his girl, Jessica. Maybe because his mother was always out of town, looking for � or running away from something, Jamal really wants to create a family of his own. In fact, he�d like Jessica to be his Ms. Right, but her gold-digger ways make her seem more like Ms. Right Now. Still, Jamal is feeling positive about their future � until a night at a mutual friend�s party quickly shatters his illusions…

308 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2004