A Hot Mess: Sin, Secrets and Scandal [Paperback]

S. James Guitard (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 10, 2009

Conniving and confident, De'Borah Harristonis the kind of woman you love to hate. Beautiful and backstabbing. Fashionable and fake. But De'Borah couldn't care less. She's got a job to do. Will De'Borah succeed in bringing down one of Bishop Jackson's arch-enemies or find herself entangled in her own web of destruction?

Bishop Xavier Jackson is a charismatic and seductive mega-church pastor who leads a secret society involved in corruption from City hall to the halls of Congress. Targeted by a criminal investigation, how far will the Bishop go to keep his mega-power, mega-money and mega-stardom?

A true man of God, Pastor David Goodwill finds himself embroiled in a controversy and plagued by a vicious smear campaign as he shepherds his congregation from sin to Savior, lust to Lord, world to Word. Will being true to his authentic call mean tearing down his prestigious family name and everything he loves?

Crystal Calloway has already proven she'll kill to protect her family and philandering husband. Now the exposure of a deeply hidden secret threatens to destroy everything. Can Crystal save her family while protecting the only man she's truly loved her brother-in-law, Pastor David Goodwell?

A Hot Mess...is a hot mess!

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About the Author

S. James Guitard is the national bestselling author of four books in a row:Delilah's Revenge, Chocolate Thoughts, Mocha Love and Blessed Assurance.

Mr. Guitard's highly-anticipated book, A Hot Mess, is a fast-paced, drama-filled, entertaining novel that is suspenseful, uplifting and entertaining. His first book Chocolate Thoughts has consistently been rated one of the nation's best African-American books and has appeared on numerous bestseller lists.

An exceptional public speaker, Mr. Guitard will be participating in book signings as well as radio/televison interviews during his national book tour.

In addition, Mr. Guitard is a featured consultant author of the Anointed Author Workshop Series, a comprehensive writing workshop for aspiring and contemporary Christian authors.

Mr. Guitard has written Bible commentary for Real: The New Testament by Thomas Nelson Publishers, one of the world's largest producers of Bibles.

A native of New York who now resides in the Washington, DC area, Mr. Guitard has devoted his professional career to improving the quality of education for poor and minority children as a college instructor, administrator, school teacher, Capitol Hill lobbyist, as well as an education policy specialist.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Literally Speaking Publishing House (September 10, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1929642717
• ISBN-13: 978-1929642717
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #797,499 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

S. James Guitard is the nationally renowned author of four national bestselling books in a row: Delilah's Revenge, Chocolate Thoughts, Mocha Love, and Blessed Assurance.

Mr. Guitard's highly-anticipated book, A Hot Mess: Sin, Secrets and Scandal, is a fast-paced, drama-filled, entertaining novel that is suspenseful, uplifting, and entertaining. His first book, Chocolate Thoughts, has consistently been rated one of the nation's best African-American books and has appeared on numerous bestseller lists.

An exceptional public and motivational speaker, Mr. Guitard will participate in book signings as well as radio/television interviews during his national book tour.

In addition, Mr. Guitard is a featured consulting author of The Anointed Author Workshop Series, a comprehensive writing workshop for aspiring and contemporary Christian authors.

A native of New York who now resides in the Washington, DC area, Mr. Guitard has devoted his professional career to improving the quality of education for poor and minority children as a college instructor, administrator, school teacher, Capitol Hill lobbyist, as well as an education policy specialist.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A HOT MESS is a MUST READ!, September 14, 2009

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Ebony Farashuu - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Hot Mess: Sin, Secrets and Scandal (Paperback)

S. James Guitard has defined himself as a writer with his latest novel, A HOT MESS! Set in the fictional Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, The author takes on adultery, corruption, murder, and various other scandals with the finesse of a preacher while managing to provide enough hilarious comic relief to keep the reader interested from sentence to sentence. Guitard delivers his message without preaching to his readers, a feat that is often hard to accomplish. EKG Literary Magazine gives A HOT MESS 5 stars for its edge of your seat suspense, its hilarious dialogue, and its ultimate message: God will see you through any situation if only you believe!

Ebony Farashuu

Author and Co-Owner of EKG LITERARY MAGAZINE

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Fabulous, September 13, 2009

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S Golden (North Carolina) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Hot Mess: Sin, Secrets and Scandal (Paperback)

After completing Delilah's Revenge, I anxiously anticipated the release of its sequel, A Hot Mess. And now, that I have finished reading it, I am close to speechless. A Hot Mess is just that...a hot mess! It is simply FABULOUS. Full of excitement, this novel takes readers on a journey of the characters' lives.

Coupled with the vivid descriptions of each character, the scandal and surprises laced throughout this novel create an action-packed page turner. While the message of redemption remains prevalent throughout, there is something for everyone in this book. It does not matter which character (or characters) you initially relate to, on some level, you will find yourself connecting with them all.

Moreover, even when you believe you have all figured out, an additional element of surprise presents itself. A Hot Mess met and far exceeded all of my expectations!

I do not know what lies ahead for these characters, but I certainly hope that we will have an opportunity to soon find out.

I highly recommend A Hot Mess (and the prelude, Delilah's Revenge) to every reader who appreciates mystery coupled with sin and surprises.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars HOTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT, September 5, 2009

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Patricia A. Reuben - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Hot Mess: Sin, Secrets and Scandal (Paperback)

I WAITED ALMOST TWO YEARS FOR THIS BOOK. AND IT WAS GREAT. I NEVER SAW SO MUCH DECEPTION, KILLING. LIES CHEATING, IN THE CHURCH. EVERYONE IS HAVING AN AFFAIR WITH BROTHERS, PREACHERS YOU NAME IT. THE TITLE IS APPROPIATE. IT IS TRULY A "HOT MESS". I READ THIS BOOK IN A DAY AND 1/2. HOWEVER, IT LEFT ME HANGING JUST LIKE "DELILAH'S REVENGE". UNTIL I READ A "HOT MESS". HE MUST WRITE ANOTHER ONE. ALL OF THE GUILTY PARTIES HAVE TO BE RECKONED WITH. I CAN'T TELL ANY OF THIS STORY. YOU HAVE TO READ IT YOURSELF. AS A MATTER OF FACT. PURCHASE BOTH BOOKS.I PROMISE YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED. READ "DELILAH'S REVENGE FIRST. THEN YOU WILL UNDERSTAND "HOT MESS" BETTER. AND IT IS TRULY, TRULY A MESS.