Hooker to Housewife

by Deja King and Joy King

Book Overview

Tyler Blake is off to Hollywood, the newest starlet of Tinsel Town, with a wonderful man by her side. Unfortunately that man is married, and she once again crosses paths with controlling T-Roc. When Tyler thinks her life can't get any more complicated, she falls in love with Andre Jackson. He has it all--money, fame, movie star looks, and the bad boy reputation that Tyler vowed to avoid. But more than that Andre has Chantal Morgan, long term girlfriend...

• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 0739482092
• ISBN13: 9780739482094
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.

Customer Reviews

You Can't Turn a...

HOOKER TO HOUSEWIFE is the deliciously steamy sequel to last year's Dirty Little Secrets. Tyler Blake is living the life of her dreams. She is a movie star who commands attention wherever she goes. She is in love with the man she desires, even though he is married. Additionally she is in the midst of filming the movie that will solidify her superstar status. But will she be able to withstand the storm life is preparing to bring her way? Chantel Morgan is also living the glamorous life. She leaves her impoverished life with her parents after her high school graduation for the bright lights of Hollywood, where she plans to make all of her dreams come true. Chantel plans to get the biggest baller. Andre Jackson has everything Chantel wants -- status, money, looks and a promising career. Chantel gives him his first-born child and all she needs to cement her status is getting Andre to marry her. Unbeknownst to her, Andre has no plans to marry her, because he is in love with Tyler Blake. HOOKER TO HOUSEWIFE is a knock-your-socks off, drama-filled book that hooks the reader from the very first chapter. Joy King does an excellent job of making Chantel a likeable character, even though the reader will want to hate her due to her evil machinations and nasty attitude. HOOKER TO HOUSEWIFE is a cautionary tale for young women who believe the only way to obtain a successful life is to become dependent on a man. Even though it is sequel, HOOKER TO HOUSEWIFE can be read before Dirty Little Secrets. Joy King's second novel far exceeded my expectations due to the excellent characterization and the easy flow of the novel. I look forward to reading more novels by Joy King in the future. Reviewed by Katrina of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

I ain't say she a gold-digger, but she ain't messin wit' no broke nicca....

Chantal Morgan has her mind made up and her eye on the prize, and his name and HIS money is Andre Jackson. Chantal's played the game, acquired the skills, sex skills, that is to try and find her a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Andre is a rising star, shining ever so brightly, claiming the fame of being a shot caller. One mistake, he got caught slipping and now's he's Chantal's baby daddy! She's wearing that card out like it's Platinum American Express. Then enters the infamous Tyler Blake of "Dirty Little Secrets" and she's caught up in the mix of her own drama as she tries to rise to super stardom. Tyler and T-Roc are both stumbling blocks for Chantal's plans. Deja throws it down with a vengeance with plenty of drama, scheming, manipulation, jealousy galore, and plenty of uncertainty. Although, she pulled a quick one with the ending!!! Gotta love her though! Deja, you're on the yellow brick road and we're gonna follow and cheer for you all the way to the Wizard!!!! Blessings to you lil mama!!! Absolutely superb!!!

Hip Hip Hooray!

"Hooker to Housewife" seemed more like a well written Hollywood movie script. That's how exceptional it was. The characters (Chantal, Andre, Tyler and Chrissie) were crude yet interesting and vibrant. My favorite character was T-Roc although he was a thorn in my side. He was deliciously ruthless. Joy did a great job developing this particular character. One minute, you found him irresistible and the next you despised him. He's a true bad boy in every sense of the word. Although Tyler (Blake) is flourishing as an actress, there wasn't any true growth to her character from "Dirty Little Secrets". She still continues to make awful decisions when it came to her personal life (dating a married man who happens to be a control freak is a prime example). She even began drinking heavily to ease her sorrow. Make no mistake that my observation doesn't tarnish the book in any way, shape or form. I loved reading "Hooker to Housewife" from beginning to end. I wasn't even saddened that I was left hanging at the end (smile). Chantal and Andre reminded me of P. Diddy and Kim Porter. But Diddy's savvy enough NOT to "wife" Kim. LMAO Congratulations on another smash Joy!

MUST READ

IN ORDER TO UNDERSTAND HOOKER TO HOUSEWIFE YOU HAVE TO READ DIRTY LITTLE SECRETS. JOY KING HAS DONE IT AGAIN THIS BOOK IS FULL OF DRAMA,SCHEMING,LOVE,CHEATING,.....ETC THIS BOOK IS A PAGE TURNER.

EXCELLENT!

Chantal Morgan is determined to get Andre Jackson down the aisle. Still a teenager she leaves her improvished life in Chicago and heads to New York in search of money, fame and the glamorous life. She eventually lands Andre Jackson, the biggest catch in the game and they have a daughter together. Now all she needs to do is stop being his baby mama and become his wife. Tyler Blake is a rising movie star. She has the fame and and is living the dream life. She is also in love with the man who discovered her, director of her new movie William Donovan or so she thinks until she meets Andre Jackson. Talk about a love triangle! Chantal Morgan isn't having it. She refuses to allow some movie star to snatch up the man she worked so hard to get. She is willing to destroy everything in her path to make sure she gets the ring and goes from Hooker to Housewife. This book is non-stop drama that will have your mouth dropping page after page. I haven't read Dirty Little Secrets but was able to follow Hooker to Housewife with ease. The way the story flowed and the characters jumped off the pages I couldn't get enough and look forward to reading all of this author's books. A MUST READ!!