A Hot Mess Sin Secrets and Scandal Author:S. James Guitard A Hot Mess: Sin Secrets, and Scandal is the sequel to the national bestseller Delilah's Revenge: There is Nothing More Dangerous for a Man than a Woman with a Plan.CHAPTER ONEI was a fool for love until I fell in love with a fool. — I'll confess to that.I'll even confess to having a habitually lying husband with... more » an adulterous past and multiple shady dealings with a money laundering and prostitution cartel. But I draw the line when federal agents using questionable interrogation tactics try to fool me, Crystal Calloway, into confessing I murdered popular runway model and Mount Caramel Baptist Church parishioner Evelyn James. Evelyn had no business having sex with my teenage son, Shelton. Shelton was and will always be my baby, and when I killed Evelyn that night, I had no idea she was pregnant with his.
Sleeping with a Calloway will definitely get you murdered; the media headlines will tell you that. What they can't tell you, however, is that Evelyn didn't die for having sex with my son, Shelton, but because deep down I fervently believed she was a trifling, opportunistic home-wrecker who was having an affair with my movie-directing husband, Steven Calloway of Calloway Enterprises.
''Before we continue with our discussions, Ms. Calloway, I want to once again thank you for coming down to the district attorney's office.'' Extending his arm, the detective directed me to a chair opposite his mahogany desk. ''I also want to deeply apologize on behalf of the DA's office for initially suspecting that your son, Shelton, was responsible for the murder of Ms. Evelyn James. We were wrong, and we admit that.''
Studying my opaque expression, he continued, ''Since that time, our office has received some strong, new leads concerning her slaying and believe that the recent shooting today of your son may be related.''
''Agent Dunn, I really don't know how I can be of assistance, but I do know I need to keep this very short, because I need to get back to my family.''
''My partner and I recognize that, so I will get straight to the point. Are you aware that your son has been working with federal and state prosecutors on an extensive corruption investigation tied to some of the city's most prominent elected officials, clergy and businessmen?''
''I flatly stated without blinking.
''Okay, how bout this. What is your husband Steven's connection to the G-spot Strip Club?''
''Unmoved by his question, I glanced at my new Cartier watch and said, That is a question you need to ask him. If you're interested in knowing about my husband's relationship with anyone, talk to him, not me.''
''Does that include Steven's relationship with your personal assistant, Monica?''
Offended by the insinuation that my husband was engaged in an inappropriate liaison with one of my staff, I paused for a moment, regained my composure and politely but firmly said, ''What do you mean by that? What are you talking about?''
''Your husband, Steven, has been having a torrid sexual relationship with Monica for the past several months. What I want to know from you right now is whether or not you've suspected him of having an affair.''
Backstabbing witch, I fumed to myself. No wonder Monica was so dismissive when I shared with her my intuition that Steven was having an affair. The two-bit tramp knew I was on to her. She obviously has been using our monthly get-togethers for spa treatments as a way to throw me off track. Well, it worked, and I killed the wrong woman.« less
This book captures your interest right away. A lot of scandal and secrets are revealed in the first 20 pages. The book is fast-paced. I read it in 2 days. Some of the story lines were left unresolved but I assume there's a sequel.