{"product_id":"nia-carmen-m-velazquez-9781965552650","title":"Nia: If I Only Knew","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNia: If I Only Knew by Carmen M. Velazquez\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is an unforgettable coming-of-age story that captures the innocence of first love while revealing the strength it takes to face difficult truths. Nia is a bright 17-year-old high school student in Oregon who falls deeply for Robin, a young man whose affection seems just as intense. Yet as their romance grows, unsettling events begin to unfold, including a terrifying school tragedy and the mystery of a shooter marked by a distinctive rose tattoo. Nia soon finds herself caught between love, suspicion, and the painful realization that Robin may be hiding a dark side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBookwrights House\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is proud to present this powerful novel, written with heart and courage by Carmen M. Velazquez, an Afro-Latina author born in Puerto Rico and now living in Queens, New York. Since retiring from the Health and Hospital Corporation, Velazquez has poured her passion into storytelling, creating relatable characters and emotionally gripping journeys.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNia: If I Only Knew\u003c\/em\u003e is a moving reminder of how love can blind us, but also how resilience can help us heal. Available now through major online retailers, this book is a must-read for anyone who enjoys heartfelt drama, suspense, and stories of personal strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Carmen M. Velazquez\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 196555265X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781965552650\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Bookwrights House\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/02\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 42\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.15lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.09d","brand":"Carmen M. Velazquez","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48440690376959,"sku":"9781965552650","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_440cc5f7-76ef-4949-92ae-76ca8a4dcd2e.jpg?v=1777184157","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/nia-carmen-m-velazquez-9781965552650","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}