This is the second book by Eric Jerome Dickey that I've read, and so far I am really enjoying his books. MILK IN MY COFFEE is about a successful African American man living in New York that becomes involved romantically with a woman that is white. And it is not something he broadcasts to the world. It's not that he's ashamed of being involved with a woman that is not black, but he knows it is something that his friends and family will not approve of.
Told in a very lighthearted yet down-to-earth way, MILK IN MY COFFEE addresses the age-old issue of interracial relationships. Jordan Greene is casually involved with one woman, who is black, but unintentionally gets involved with another woman that happens to be white, an artist named Kimberly Chavers. They find they are soul mates, and every thing is perfect except for the issue of race. It's a complicated scenario, more so because of the interracial stigma that is still pretty much inherent everywhere. They feel the sexual tension between them almost from the start, but keep their relationship purely platonic, at least for as long as they can. But as they begin to get to really know each other, both of them wonder where this is heading and whether they have a future together. Kimberly's friends seem to be a little more understanding, but Jordan's friends go ballistic when they think that HE thinks black isn't good enough for him.
The book gets complicated when Jordan's brother Reggie goes missing, and Kimberly has a secret past that comes back to haunt her. Not to be revealed here so as not to reveal any spoilers, this reader was very surprised with this turn of events. The ending was worth getting to, and there will be more books by Eric Jerome Dickey read in this house. Anyone wanting to be introduced to the books of Eric Jerome Dickey should start with this one. Highly recommended!