A Street Girl Named Desire

Bestselling author Treasure E. Blue returns with a gritty against-all-odds urban fairy tale set in the same unforgiving neighborhood as that of his breakout debut novelHarlem Girl Lost. . Desire was born on the streets of Harlem–literally. Her mom a crack-addicted prostitute delivered her on a bitter winter’s night after turning a trick and being brutally beaten by the john. Taken from her mother by the state Desire grows up unwelcoming foster homes until a local Good Samaritan takes her in. With Miss Hattie Mae’s love and Christian guidance Desire gains confidence joins the church choir and discovers that she’s got a set of pipes–which soon attract the attention of hip-hop’s biggest exec. . But the road to superstardom is paved with dangers and temptations: drugged-out violent rappers untrustworthy pro athletes promising romance and vicious drugs. Despite her phenomenal success and Miss Hattie Mae’s kindness Desire seems destined for a fall from the top that will slam her back onto the pavement where her mama left her–until an unexpected angel picks her back up. . . .