Cherie: A Love Transparent

By Omar Abdul-Hakeem

A journey of survival, sound, and the courage to be seen. ?In the heart of Chicago's biting winter, Calvin Rhodes is a man living two lives. By day, he navigates a "Hustle Portfolio" that keeps him moving-from the grit of construction sites and seasonal yard work to checking tire pressures at local gas stations. He refuses government aid, choosing the dignity of the grind while living in a tent and dreaming of something more. ?But when the sun goes down, the hustle transforms. ?Under the neon lights of the PowerHouse, owned by the influential Scott Valenti, Calvin finds his true calling behind the turntables. His talent doesn't just earn him a spot in the booth; it earns him a life-changing paycheck and a seat at the table of Chicago's elite club scene. ?Yet, as Calvin trades his tent for a loft and his day labor for the decks, he meets Cherie Sterling. She is the melody he's been searching for, but building a future with her means more than just having money in the bank. It requires a level of transparency he's never had to show before. ?With $50,000 saved and a vision for his own lounge, The Sovereign Soul, Calvin is on the brink of everything he ever wanted. But in the Windy City, the transition from the "hustle" to the "heights" is never easy. ?Cherie: A Love Transparent is a story of grit, the power of music, and the realization that the greatest hustle of all is staying true to yourself while falling in love.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GM7CCL5C
• ISBN13: 9798247153962
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 86 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"