Real love is in a class all its own. . . Born into wealth, Erica Stanford has followed in her family's successful footsteps and now runs her own upscale boutique in an affluent Washington, D. C. , neighborhood. But despite her good fortune, she's still missing someone special to share her life with--until a chance encounter changes everything. . . Handsome, rugged Jerome Kimbrough is hard to miss among the fellow citizens serving jury duty with Erica. And as the two get know each other over the course of a two week trial, their relationship soon extends beyond the courtroom and into a full-on passionate romance. Although they come from opposite worlds--Jerome is a working class, city sanitation employee--they're both hard working dreamers with big ambitions. Yet while their differences aren't an issue for them, their friends, family--and Erica's ex-fiancé--disagree. As all involved are forced to confront their hidden stereotypes, can Erica and Jerome endure the challenges in store for them--including a startling secret from their pasts'. . . I can't wait to see what Trice Hickman does next! --Mary Monroe, New York Times bestselling author Praise for Trice Hickman's Playing the Hand You're DealtUnforgettable characters and a page-turning storyline. –Lutishia LovelyAnother wonderful, emotionally-charged page-turner by Trice Hickman. –Urban ReviewsWill keep you guessing straight through to the explosive ending. –Victoria Christopher Murray