Author Cherlyn Michaels has been nominated for an African-American Literary Award for her debut novel. Here she confidently tackles the sensitive issues of modern relationships. Vanella Morris is extremely happy with her long-time boyfriend Alton. But Vanella is also uneasy and apprehensive about making the big commitment. The time has come to make the decision of her life: walk away now from this good thing or convince Alton that by living together the marital bliss he longs for can still be theirs.