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Nikki Turner Original April 10, 2007
The high priestess of the hood, Nikki Turner, is back with the novel fans have been feenin’ for: the sequel to her #1 bestselling novel, A Hustler’s Wife.

Des, Virginia’s slickest gangsta, is about to become a dad when he is charged with the murder of his own attorney. But with Yarni, his gorgeous wife (and a brilliant lawyer), now calling the shots, Des isn’t going back to the slammer without a fierce fight. Even with the heat on, Des manages to take his game to the next level and finds a new hustle, one that will allow him to possess the three things all major players desire: money, power, and respect. He becomes a preacher. Reluctantly, Yarni stands by her man as he trades in his triple beam scale for a Bible and a Bentley and makes his Church of the Good Life Ministry a welcoming place for all sinners to step up to the altar.

But when Des’s nephew is killed in the high-stakes heroin trade and Des learns that someone close to him okayed the hit, the dyed-in-the-wool gangsta sets aside the Bible for the gospel of the streets–even if it means risking the one person who’s always had his back.

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Yarni Taylor, a successful lawyer who has dedicated herself to helping "minority men caught up in the wrath," fights to keep her hustler husband out of prison in this anemic tale of treachery and dedication among the rich and ghetto-fabulous. After spending 10 years in prison for a murder he didn't commit, Des Taylor is pardoned, released and makes Yarni a wife and a mother. Des also returns to a life of hustling, and after two years of freedom is framed for another murder. Yarni swears to exonerate the man to whom she has devoted her life. As the couple work to keep Des free, they also contend with a myriad of minidramas—an attempted rape, a kidnapping and the murder of a loved one. Turner (A Hustler's Wife) spares no cliché in this thin story (the bling quotient is staggering), and readers may feel frustrated at the author's constant and simplistic explication of her characters' thoughts and actions. Fans of Turner's earlier works may find something to appreciate, but the uninitiated will have serious trouble. (Apr.)
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“Forever a Hustler’s Wife is one of the most-anticipated sequels of this century. Nikki Turner has once again taken street literature to the next level, further proving that she is indeed ‘The Queen of Hip Hop Fiction.’”
–Zane

“Always surprising, Nikki Turner’s prose moves like a Porsche, switching gears from tender to vicious in an instant.”
–50 Cent

Product Details

  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: One World/Ballantine (April 10, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0345493850
  • ISBN-13: 978-0345493859
  • Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.6 x 8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (70 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #147,361 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Always and Forever, May 1, 2007
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This review is from: Forever a Hustler's Wife: A Novel (Nikki Turner Original) (Paperback)
Yarni and Des are back in FOREVER A HUSTLER'S WIFE. After spending
ten years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, two years later,
Des finds himself fighting another murder charge. Of course, by his
side is his "ride or die" wife, Yarni, a brilliant attorney who has
dedicated her life to assisting brothers caught up in the legal
system. Anxious to make up for lost time, Des returns to the streets
with a vengeance. At the funeral of a close friend, Des stumbles on
the perfect hustle, becoming a minister. He closes the hustling
chapter of his life, and begins anew at The Good Life Ministry.
However, peace in the hood never lasts long and demons from his
family's past try to destruct the inner sanctum of their family. Will
Des be able to conquer the evil around the corner or will it be his
downfall?

Nikki Turner is sure to please her fans with the sequel to her best
selling novel, A Hustler's Wife. Not only does Turner give an ending
to Des and Yarni's story, she also manages to answer some lingering
questions from her other novels. FOREVER HUSTLER'S WIFE is filled
with enough twists, turns and drama that when you realize that you
are on the last page, you will be disappointed. Turner's fans will
appreciate the effort she put into this novel because it is one of
the best books of the year. If you have not read, A Hustler's Wife,
then do so because you will not understand the sequel. But if you
have, be ready to enjoy the literary ride of your life.

Reviewed by Katrina G.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Dissappointed, April 12, 2007
This review is from: Forever a Hustler's Wife: A Novel (Nikki Turner Original) (Paperback)
I was so excited about reading this book. So far I have loved every book that Nikki Turner has ever written, except this once. I just didn't find myself on the edge of my seat like the others. This book was east to put down. The plot and sub-plots were predictable and the end left some unanswered questions. This one just didn't do it for me.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars DISSAPOINTMENT, June 21, 2007
This review is from: Forever a Hustler's Wife: A Novel (Nikki Turner Original) (Paperback)
This book was horrible compared to the first one.. It seems as if Nikke needs to read her own novels before doing new ones. The character personalities did not match up! a hustlers wife was my favorite book of all time and this was a DISSAPOINTMENT. I was waiting patiently to hear of the beautiful love yarni and des shared but i only got a young minded des which was not him in the first book, and a borin mediocre relationship. I just wish i never read it..
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