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The Rock Star and the Lifeguard
Everybody wanted to go to bed with Tony Guiseppi, it had been that way since seventh grade. And not only females, males felt that way too – they were always coming onto him, eyeing him appreciatively, inviting him to a ball game, lunch or a night on the town. Anything he wanted in fact.
In fact, he wanted nothing.
Tony Guiseppi had learned at an early age that looks were only the package. He knew he was exceptionally good looking. It did not impress him.
Tony Guiseppi was half Italian (his father, Roberto, was a crotch-stroking, drunken native of Naples, who came to America in 1972 for a vacation and stayed), and half American (his mother, Ruth, would have been a Jewish princess if only her family had possessed money). As it was she was a waitress when his father came upon her – literally. They were married exactly one month before Tony entered the world.
In fact, he wanted nothing.
Tony Guiseppi had learned at an early age that looks were only the package. He knew he was exceptionally good looking. It did not impress him.
Tony Guiseppi was half Italian (his father, Roberto, was a crotch-stroking, drunken native of Naples, who came to America in 1972 for a vacation and stayed), and half American (his mother, Ruth, would have been a Jewish princess if only her family had possessed money). As it was she was a waitress when his father came upon her – literally. They were married exactly one month before Tony entered the world.
31 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 9, 2013
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About the author
Jackie Collins
227 books2,694 followersThere have been many imitators, but only Jackie Collins can tell you what really goes on in the fastest lane of all. From Beverly Hills bedrooms to a raunchy prowl along the streets of Hollywood; from glittering rock parties and concerts to stretch limos and the mansions of power brokers-Jackie Collins chronicles the real truth from the inside looking out.
Jackie Collins has been called a "raunchy moralist" by the late director Louis Malle and "Hollywood's own Marcel Proust" by Vanity Fair magazine. With over 500 million copies of her books sold in more than forty countries, and with some 30 New York Times bestsellers to her credit, Jackie Collins is one of the world's top-selling novelists. She is known for giving her readers an unrivalled insider's knowledge of Hollywood and the glamorous lives and loves of the rich, famous, and infamous. "I write about real people in disguise," she says. "If anything, my characters are toned down-the truth is much more bizarre."
Jackie Collins died of breast cancer Saturday, September 19, 2015. Jackie Collins, who had kept her illness secret, said recently that she believed in an afterlife, that she had no regrets and that she had emulated Frank Sinatra in that “I did it my way.”
Visit Jackie's website: www.jackiecollins.com
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Jackie Collins has been called a "raunchy moralist" by the late director Louis Malle and "Hollywood's own Marcel Proust" by Vanity Fair magazine. With over 500 million copies of her books sold in more than forty countries, and with some 30 New York Times bestsellers to her credit, Jackie Collins is one of the world's top-selling novelists. She is known for giving her readers an unrivalled insider's knowledge of Hollywood and the glamorous lives and loves of the rich, famous, and infamous. "I write about real people in disguise," she says. "If anything, my characters are toned down-the truth is much more bizarre."
Jackie Collins died of breast cancer Saturday, September 19, 2015. Jackie Collins, who had kept her illness secret, said recently that she believed in an afterlife, that she had no regrets and that she had emulated Frank Sinatra in that “I did it my way.”
Visit Jackie's website: www.jackiecollins.com
Twitter:
www.twitter.com/JackieJCollins
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/jackiecollins and Pinterest:
www.pinterest.com/jackiejcollins
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November 26, 2016
I started reading Jackie Collins when I was a young teenager, and there was something about her writing style, maybe even the salaciousness of it, along with the language and the way the story moved (always felt fast paced) that made me enjoy pretty much every single one I touched, especially when they had something to do with Lucky Santangelo.
Now, as I'm older, my tastes haven't entirely changed that much, but I didn't connect to the story quite like I would have in the past. This didn't really even feel like hers at all. Maybe it's because I've never actually read a Jackie Collins novella before. Whatever the reason, this one built up these two characters, for what I expected to be more than just what their meeting was and in the end, it kind of died off. I wanted more and it just wasn't there.
Written well to be sure, that stayed much like a lot of her other ones, but I think there was too much focus on the characters separately leading into the way they met and not nearly enough after and I would have enjoyed seeing more in that regard, even in a novella.
Won't stop me from picking up others that she's released that I haven't read though. Jackie definitely knows how to take you out of the real world and throw you straight into one that seems almost out of this world.
Now, as I'm older, my tastes haven't entirely changed that much, but I didn't connect to the story quite like I would have in the past. This didn't really even feel like hers at all. Maybe it's because I've never actually read a Jackie Collins novella before. Whatever the reason, this one built up these two characters, for what I expected to be more than just what their meeting was and in the end, it kind of died off. I wanted more and it just wasn't there.
Written well to be sure, that stayed much like a lot of her other ones, but I think there was too much focus on the characters separately leading into the way they met and not nearly enough after and I would have enjoyed seeing more in that regard, even in a novella.
Won't stop me from picking up others that she's released that I haven't read though. Jackie definitely knows how to take you out of the real world and throw you straight into one that seems almost out of this world.
August 16, 2023
THIS WAS SO BAD HAHAHHAHA
I was recommended other books by Jackie Collins but randomly picked up this one first (not in the rec pile), and I think I accidentally read the worst book first.
The only slightly redeeming quality of this 'book':
- "He knew what the problem was. He did not have anything to inspire him to write. Nothing. No subject. No characters. No plot" (kind of relatable but also a great summary for this whole story)
Thoughts I had while reading this book:
- Oh no, the language use and dialogue IS AWFUL
- Oh no, the hot Italian guy who has women throwing themselves at his feet wants a RELATIONSHIP
- HE WANTS A RELATIONSHIP WITH A VIRGIN IT GETS WORSE
- "The Vuitton bag was the most respectable thing about her" - are you fucking serious???
- Where can I get a pair of purple thigh-high suede boots?
- "Unfortunately Flick was not the greatest cocksman in the world" (someone please shoot him)
- I don't even want to share some of the worst dialogue I've ever read
I was recommended other books by Jackie Collins but randomly picked up this one first (not in the rec pile), and I think I accidentally read the worst book first.
The only slightly redeeming quality of this 'book':
- "He knew what the problem was. He did not have anything to inspire him to write. Nothing. No subject. No characters. No plot" (kind of relatable but also a great summary for this whole story)
Thoughts I had while reading this book:
- Oh no, the language use and dialogue IS AWFUL
- Oh no, the hot Italian guy who has women throwing themselves at his feet wants a RELATIONSHIP
- HE WANTS A RELATIONSHIP WITH A VIRGIN IT GETS WORSE
- "The Vuitton bag was the most respectable thing about her" - are you fucking serious???
- Where can I get a pair of purple thigh-high suede boots?
- "Unfortunately Flick was not the greatest cocksman in the world" (someone please shoot him)
- I don't even want to share some of the worst dialogue I've ever read
June 13, 2023
It was a fun, quick read. I like Jackie Collins. All of the sex and drama. Like watching a very adult soap opera. But, when I reached the end, it just left me wanting more. I wish she could have made this into a book before she passed. I feel it would've been much better as a book, maybe part of a serial like The Santangelos. I know she passed in 2015 and this was published in 2013, but I felt it would've been great with a couple more books, and this could have been a prologue of sorts. But, nonetheless, I enjoyed reading it.
November 7, 2018
How odd, a 30 page story from Jackie Collins...?!
Not a lot to review really. It was kind of over before it began. I read it over my lunch break.
A small group of characters - mainly Tony and Goldie. They both end up in Miami for their own reasons and have a chance encounter. The end.
Well written, as always from the queen of salacious romps. Not much sex in this one, but there wasn't really a chance for it to happen. The characters were interesting, fleshed out, flamboyant - typical JC characters.
A good read for half an hour :)
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Not a lot to review really. It was kind of over before it began. I read it over my lunch break.
A small group of characters - mainly Tony and Goldie. They both end up in Miami for their own reasons and have a chance encounter. The end.
Well written, as always from the queen of salacious romps. Not much sex in this one, but there wasn't really a chance for it to happen. The characters were interesting, fleshed out, flamboyant - typical JC characters.
A good read for half an hour :)
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January 17, 2018
" The Rock Star and the Lifeguard is my favorite short story –I originally wrote it for Rolling Stone Magazine. I can see the characters so clearly. Tony, the boy from the city with no aspirations, but a body to die for. And my little girl lost, Goldie the rock star, a lost soul surrounded by gofers and people making money off her. She yearns for more –but she doesn't know what .. Enjoy, Jackie Collins "
This is more like a prequel to a full length novel, and one that easy draws you into wanting more .. Typical portrayal of the main characters who are on a collision course to meet, but during this first encounter they don't really notice each other .. Sadly, it does end abruptly .. What happens next ?? We'll never know .. A good quick read for a JC fan
This is more like a prequel to a full length novel, and one that easy draws you into wanting more .. Typical portrayal of the main characters who are on a collision course to meet, but during this first encounter they don't really notice each other .. Sadly, it does end abruptly .. What happens next ?? We'll never know .. A good quick read for a JC fan
March 6, 2022
Tony is a young man who goes to work in Miami as a lifeguard. What he really wants to do with his life is be a writer but he doesn't know what to write about.
At the same time Goldie Christie, a famous young singer is on her way to Miami.
It's a very short read, and sadly seems to have lots of one star reviews on amazon.
For me I've never gotten around to reading a Jackie Collins book so this was a good way to sample her writing. I liked it.
This story was originally written for Rolling Stone magazine, so if you take that into account and treat it like the short read it's meant to be its a good one.
The ebook is currently available for free on amazon.
At the same time Goldie Christie, a famous young singer is on her way to Miami.
It's a very short read, and sadly seems to have lots of one star reviews on amazon.
For me I've never gotten around to reading a Jackie Collins book so this was a good way to sample her writing. I liked it.
This story was originally written for Rolling Stone magazine, so if you take that into account and treat it like the short read it's meant to be its a good one.
The ebook is currently available for free on amazon.
June 27, 2021
I read this book in my teens. Rock Star. I don’t remember it being called Life Guard as well. Hmm not wha5 I remembered at all. Short and sweet. Having read this I wanted to read America Star as well. But not sure I will bother. .. not what I remembered. Hmm glad it was the free version I found.
August 2, 2021
Very short
I know it was meant to be a short story but nothing really happened. Did he finish his book? Did it become a bestseller? Did he marry a virgin and what happened to the rockstar? So many unanswered questions unfortunately we will never know the answers.
I know it was meant to be a short story but nothing really happened. Did he finish his book? Did it become a bestseller? Did he marry a virgin and what happened to the rockstar? So many unanswered questions unfortunately we will never know the answers.
January 3, 2022
What? The end! Really?
I have always LOVED Jackie Collins! I love the drama, the sex...all of it! I thought it was a joke when I read "The End." This could have been a great story. Ended way too soon! But...Jackie is still a QUEEN.
I have always LOVED Jackie Collins! I love the drama, the sex...all of it! I thought it was a joke when I read "The End." This could have been a great story. Ended way too soon! But...Jackie is still a QUEEN.
October 19, 2017
Go Jackie
I want more...as in the rest of this book. I am really into this book, not sure if there's a full book. Does anyone know if there is? It's not mentioned here.
I want more...as in the rest of this book. I am really into this book, not sure if there's a full book. Does anyone know if there is? It's not mentioned here.
January 17, 2018
definitely could have been longer/more fleshed out, and I would have enjoyed reading a longer short story/novella.
January 25, 2018
A decent short story and a possible epilogue for a series
March 1, 2018
I bought this book thinking it was full length. It was a very short story and i was disappointed for that reason. It may have been a good read had it continued the way it was going.
December 5, 2018
Rather short and pointless.
May 19, 2019
Novella
Short. Sweet. Predictable. Not the usual Jackie Collins flair. I guess I am going against the norm. I like her books with a little more words.
Short. Sweet. Predictable. Not the usual Jackie Collins flair. I guess I am going against the norm. I like her books with a little more words.
August 21, 2019
Love Jackie Collins. This book was way too short. I thought I was reading a sample.
September 22, 2019
I liked the story but it was a little to short but I do like her books it was pretty much over before u could really get into it but still good.
October 13, 2019
it was an okay book. could of been longer.
July 14, 2020
A quick read
Definitely a quick read. Not at all what I expected, disappointed to say the least. So glad it was free.
Definitely a quick read. Not at all what I expected, disappointed to say the least. So glad it was free.
January 14, 2021
Awful
This was an awful poor read and would not recommend. Not worth the time unlike some of her other books
This was an awful poor read and would not recommend. Not worth the time unlike some of her other books
August 15, 2021
It was a fun read but didn't really understand why it needed to be written and the ending left the reader needing more.
July 20, 2022
Short and sweet. This short story was a great little read, the perfect condensed Jackie Collins trip.
October 16, 2022
I feel Jackie Collins was the gr8st erotic writer of all Hollywood time.
This was once Hollywood
This was once Hollywood
April 20, 2025
Real good. Too bad it wasn't longer.
November 7, 2025
No one writes oversexed people quite like Jackie.
June 27, 2023
Ok for a free download
Was OK for a free short story. Just your typical Jackie Collins type of book. A rockstar and a lifeguard. Enough said
Was OK for a free short story. Just your typical Jackie Collins type of book. A rockstar and a lifeguard. Enough said
March 17, 2017
Great
This book shad me on the edge of my seat from the very beginning.I simply could not put it down.
This book shad me on the edge of my seat from the very beginning.I simply could not put it down.
December 29, 2018
I purchased this because it was free on Kindle and I tend to like Jackie Collins' writing. It is a super short read that only gives you a brief glance into the lives of two characters who have a brief chance encounter. It was interesting enough for what it was but I wish there was more.
June 7, 2016
Very predictable. Will keep you entertained for about 15 minutes. Typical Summer read.
Very typical of Jackie Collins. It contains the usual drunks and druggies. No surprises here for the reader . Predictable.
Very typical of Jackie Collins. It contains the usual drunks and druggies. No surprises here for the reader . Predictable.
October 15, 2023
Short and sweet!
I would love to have had this short book continued with its own stand alone novel. The storyline is definitely worthy of a full novel and the characters are intriguing enough to carry on. An enjoyable quick read.
I would love to have had this short book continued with its own stand alone novel. The storyline is definitely worthy of a full novel and the characters are intriguing enough to carry on. An enjoyable quick read.
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