I recently read a book that was a little different from the books I usually read. It was a Christian fiction book by Jacquelin Thomas. It's called "Jezebel."

The main character is Jessie Belle Holt Deveraux. She is from a small town in Georgia. She has big dreams for herself. She is a preacher's daughter and sets her eyes on a pastor.

They get married and move away. You quickly learn Jessie Belle has some evil ways. She will do anything to get what she wants. She always wants more than what she has. That leads to problems.

Thomas does a good job building the central characters. Despite her faults, Jessie Belle is a strong character. I wish her husband was a little stronger and was able to see things that were right in front of him.

Jessie Belle's downward spiral was very harsh. But did she deserve it? I don't think so. I think she eventually learned her lesson.

I really enjoyed reading this book. I think it is a very good summer read.

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