Essence best-selling author of Redemption, Jacquelin Thomas tells the Biblical story of Jezebel as a riveting modern drama. All her life, small-town Georgia girl Jessie Belle Holt has known how to use men. Her ticket out ofMayville isTraynor Deveraux, a trusting pastor with a brilliant career ahead. Seduced by the trappings of position and power, Jessie Bell uses her wiles to nudge her unwitting husband into national prominence. But how far will she go to sustain and expand her power?
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"omg this book was so good, that it made me want to read about jezebel in the bible. I mean jessie belle holt would stop a nothing to get what she wanted, this book had me going oh no she didn't out loud, surprisingly i was saddened at the end, but knew it had to be that way. i was a fan of ms thomas books before she stared writing christian fiction and i will admit that i was hesistant to read her new style of writing, boy am i glad i read this book."
— Corinne (5 out of 5 stars)
“A stark, yet beautiful and poignant love story…of greed, jealousy, and redemption.”
— Romance Reviews Today“A deep look at temptation in various forms. Fans of inspirational Christian fiction will relish this powerful look at the Jezebel spirit.”
— Midwest Book Review“Thomas takes this bible story and reworks it for modern times…I highly recommend.”
— RAWSistaz" Loosely basednoin the seory of Jezebel in 1st and 2nd Kings. A story of blackmaul, decit, and lies, but finding Gods peace and forgiveness in the end. "
— Shone, 2/14/2014" I really enjoyed reading this book. Reading Jacquelin's books is like being at Bible Study. She's a great teacher. :) "
— Dorothea, 2/5/2014" This book explained the Jezebel spirit. It modernizes the story of Jezbel. It left me wanting more when I finished reading the book. "
— Kim, 1/29/2014" This is a great book that keeps you wanting to read until the very last word. "
— Chineka, 1/10/2014" Great book!! I enjoyed reading it. "
— Lyrian, 1/10/2014" Entertaining. Typical story of reap what you sow. Light read, good for summer. "
— Carolyn, 12/31/2013" Excellent installment from Mrs. Thomas. "
— LaSonya, 12/15/2013" The main character Jessie Belle reminded me of Phaedra on the Atlanta Housewives series-sneaky and devious! "
— Carmen, 11/16/2013" What a present day Jezebel! I was entangled in this book and enjoyed every minute! "
— Stephanie, 11/15/2013" Entertaining without being too preachy... "
— Miss, 11/12/2013" I loved this book!!! Jessie Bell is something else. You reap what you sew! She made her bed and had to lay in it. "
— Kas, 8/3/2013" This book was an interested read. Our church based book club also found it interested. "
— Sarah, 7/26/2013" Contemporary and reminds you evil does not win in the end (there is goodness in all) just takes awhile from some. "
— Janice, 5/18/2013" I really enjoyed this book, it was my first christian based novel and it was surprising very good. "
— Ruby, 5/12/2013" Good concept, horrible, horrible writing style. "
— Nicole, 4/2/2013" A new take on a familiar Biblical story, but just a intriguing. Jacquelin Thomas is quite a story teller and her stories are thought provoking as well. "
— Chandra, 3/27/2013" It's an ok book, it's not boring but it is not a page turner either. "
— Vetta, 3/16/2013" After I finished reading this book, I had to hurry home to read the story of Jezebel. I was fascinated with the book so much,that I have decided to read it again. "
— Kim, 2/22/2013" An interesting story of a modern day Jezebel. "
— Rachel, 5/13/2012" I loved this book. Jessie Bell was a force. I loved that the writer didn't spare feelings or anything else. The dialogue was believable and real! I think I may have a new favorite author. "
— Charlotte, 3/11/2012" pretty good read..a story from the bible that was turned into a novel that deals with modern day issues..it's entertaining and non-threatening. "
— Marva, 12/17/2011" WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!! what can i say it was a great book with tragic events but ultimately it ended great and i definately suggest that people read it.LOVE IT jacquelin did not dissappoit i couldn't put the book down and i look forward to reading more of her books. "
— Tigra, 11/14/2011" This was a really good book!!!!!! "
— Val, 8/5/2011" Ms. Thomas does it again!!! This is a good read. I like the play on the title of the book and the main character's name Jessie Belle. A definite page turner!!! "
— Sharon, 9/6/2010" After I finished reading this book, I had to hurry home to read the story of Jezebel. I was fascinated with the book so much,that I have decided to read it again. "
— Kim, 6/18/2010" An interesting story of a modern day Jezebel. "
— Rachel, 3/19/2010" I really enjoyed this book, it was my first christian based novel and it was surprising very good. "
— Ruby, 5/11/2009" It's an ok book, it's not boring but it is not a page turner either. "
— Vetta, 3/31/2009" This book explained the Jezebel spirit. It modernizes the story of Jezbel. It left me wanting more when I finished reading the book. "
— Kim, 8/3/2008" Loosely basednoin the seory of Jezebel in 1st and 2nd Kings. A story of blackmaul, decit, and lies, but finding Gods peace and forgiveness in the end. "
— Shone, 7/11/2008" I loved this book!!! Jessie Bell is something else. You reap what you sew! She made her bed and had to lay in it. "
— Kas, 6/7/2008" Entertaining. Typical story of reap what you sow. Light read, good for summer. "
— Carolyn, 6/3/2008" I really enjoyed reading this book. Reading Jacquelin's books is like being at Bible Study. She's a great teacher. :) <br/> <br/> "
— Dorothea, 3/29/2008Jacquelin Thomas is an award-winning, bestselling author of more than eighty books of romance, women’s fiction, inspirational fiction, and young adult books. Her book Divine Confidential was nominated for a 2008 NAACP Image Award. Other awards she has won include two EMMA awards, the Romance in Color Reviewers Award, Reader’s Choice Award, and the Atlanta Choice Award. She was a 2005 honoree at the Houston Black Film Festival for the movie adaptation of her novel, Hidden Blessings. She was the first recipient to receive the Writers Achievement Award at the North Carolina Book Festival in Winston-Salem. She also received a Lifetime Achievement Award from Romantic Times Magazine.
Myra Lucretia Taylor is an award-winning actress who has appeared on Broadway, off Broadway, in many theaters across the country, and internationally. Her television and film credits include Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Atlanta, The Big Sick, Bushwick, and Catfight.