Can I use my Google Contacts with iMessage on OSX?

Hi guys,
I've been using only Google contacts on my iPhone and iPad for a few years and now I've just upgraded to Mountain Lion and I'm pleased to be able to use iMessage/FaceTime/etc, but unlike on my iOS devices, I can't sync Google contacts/mail/etc as the device's contacts on my Macbook, so in iMessage they don't show up. Also, unlike on the iPad, none of the existing messages showed up, is that normal? What's your opinion on the best workaround for this problem?
Thanks for you time!

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