Author Erica Kennedy is a hot new voice in contemporary African-American fiction. A hip-hop twist on the Cinderella fable, Bling tells the story of a small town girl with a silky singing voice who's rocketed to superstardom overnight. When Lamont Jackson, the head of a major hiphop label, discovers 21-year-old Mimi, he signs her immediately. Within hours, Mimi's flirting with the A-list crowd, getting a makeover from a supermodel, and enjoying a million dollar shopping spree in New York City. But with all this attention comes serious responsibility-and major expectations. Will Mimi be able to handle her newfound celebrity?
