Guestlist [Kindle Edition]

Jay Fingers (Author)

Book Description

Juliet Feliz moved to New York City, leaving an unfulfilling life and uncertain future behind her. However, despite her new surroundings and social circle, Juliet’s life threatens to fall into the same rut as before—that is, until she meets successful party promoter Napoleon Fey.

Napoleon introduces Juliet to an exclusive world of VIP nightclubs, luxurious parties, celebrity friends, and sparkler-adorned bottles of champagne. But when Napoleon begins to show romantic interest in Juliet, that raises the ire of a beautiful, and intimidating, ex-model named Ava.

Add to the mix Marcel Swann, a down-on-his-luck young man smitten with Ava; Byron Lord, an NBA player with an affinity for nice suits, cognac, and video vixens; Sharane and Mare, Juliet’s bickering roommates; and a host of other unforgettable characters, and you’ve got the story of a bunch of beautiful people doing some very ugly things.

GUESTLIST, the debut novel from Jay Fingers, is a spectacularly sexy, funny, and, at times, shocking tale of what goes on once you've made it past the velvet rope.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"GUESTLIST is a coming-of-age novel for the Twitter age."
-Abigail Ekue, author of The Darker Side of Lust

"GUESTLIST is a page-turner from beginning to end, and one of the best independent books [we've] read in a long time."

-AllHipHop.com

About the Author

JAY FINGERS is a freelance writer, blogger, and journalist. He has contributed to print and online publications including Billboard, soulhead, and Skin & Ink. A self-proclaimed "dandy, alcoholic, and playboy," he grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, and lived in Miami where he worked in the nightlife industry for several years. He currently lives in Brooklyn. Visit him at jayfingers.com.

Product Details

• File Size: 609 KB
• Print Length: 259 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 061557551X
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Publisher: Be Cool Entertainment Holdings; 1 edition (March 27, 2012)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B007TO34GW
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Not Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #216,386 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars A fun romp! May 1, 2013

By Wendy L. Hines VINE™ VOICE

Format:Paperback

Guestlist is a raw and gritty book that will pull you in from the first few pages. Fingers has a knack for creating characters that are real - in fact, I think I just talked to a few of them this week. The language is sometimes foul, the sex isn't cloaked and the pages just flew by.

Juliet is looking for excitement and glam when she moves to New York. She's done dull and been in a rut and she wants something more from life. That's why when she first meets Napoleon, she really doesn't give him another look. That is until she realizes what he is - a party promoter who can give her the foot inside the best functions.

There are several key players in this fast-paced read and the characters motivations really come to light toward the latter part of the novel. It's not all as it seems and if you're looking for a fun romp, definitely pick up Jay Fingers' debut novel, Guestlist!

5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable March 12, 2013

By trcutie

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

Guestlist was a pleasurable reading experience. It kept my attention and was very well written. The ending was a complete shock. I would definitely recommend "Guestlist to a friend! Can't wait to read "Orange Mound"!"

4.0 out of 5 stars Good, Entertaining Read January 30, 2013

By Starrene Rhett

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

As an entertainment industry insider, I enjoyed "The Guest List." The characters and situations were real and I often chuckled at some of the ridiculousness of these people because sadly, there are a lot of people who behave this way. I enjoyed the writing because it was simple, not trying to be pretentious but also on point and well edited, and the plot was organic. I think the problem with a lot of people who write stories feel like the storyline has to go somewhere specific and plan out their book but it doesn't work that way in real life so good job Jay, for not seeming forced or contrived in your writing and where you took the story.

My only critique is that I wish where was more character development for Marcel Swann. Initially it seems that the the book is all about Miss Feliz but there's enough Marcel vignettes to give him more of a storyline too. But anyway, other than that it's a good read. Check it out.

More About the Author

Jay Fingers is a freelance writer, blogger, and journalist. He has contributed to print and online publications including Billboard, soulhead, and Skin & Ink. A self-proclaimed "dandy, alcoholic, and playboy," he grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, and lived in Miami where he worked in the nightlife industry for several years. His debut novel, GUESTLIST, is set for release in early 2012. He currently lives in Brooklyn.