Jezebel

Small town Georgia girl Jessie Belle just met her ticket out of town: a trusting pastor starting a prosperous church in South Carolina. Seduced by the riches that come with position and power, Jessie uses her wiles to move her unwitting husband into the forefront of the country?s leading ministry? by any means possible, including lies, sex, betrayal, and blackmail. When the walls come tumbling down, Jessie will pay a price she never imagined, and discover one last chance at redemption she never expected.

Jessica Belle Campana aka Reina Cannon returns to Raleigh, North Carolina with revenge in mind. She feels robbed of her rightful place in the Deveraux family, and is outraged when she discovers that not only does she have a twin sister, but that Chrissy has been welcomed into the close-knit family.Refusing to lose out again, she concocts a plan to eliminate all who stand in her way to the one thing she desires most-family. Chrissy Barton adjusts to life with a "normal" family and makes great strides in moving beyond her past. However, a surprising death shrouded in mystery shoves thoughts of her troubled sister to the forefront. Eventually, the two sisters come face to face in a final confrontation.Revenge may be sweet, but it is not without its consequences. Despite the cost of her sins, Jessica experiences the healing power of forgiveness and unconditional love.

Before Jessie Belle Holt, there was Anabeth Grainger Holt--her mother. In the 4th installment of the Jezebel series, Anabeth had dreams but put them aside to marry the young pastor chosen by her parents. When she gives birth to Jessie Belle after several miscarriages, the little girl becomes her world, but status and respect means everything to Anabeth.When her daughter threatens to destroy the perfectly painted family picture that Anabeth has created, she is forced to make some choices and keep secrets that will haunt her for the rest of her life.

Eight years in prison has given Jessica Ricks the will to go from cold-hearted killer to a minister of the gospel. She's prepared to start life anew with her drug dealer turned preacher husband, Clayton. With the unwavering support of her family, Jessica is well on her way to living the life she has always desired and felt she deserved.Not everyone is willing to grant Jessica the redemption she eagerly claims as her own. Natalia Anderson can't fathom the reasoning behind Jessica's release after only serving eight of the sixteen years in which she was sentenced. Natalia is determined to make Jessica pay for the crimes she committed one way or another. A life of peace is the last thing Jessica will enjoy once Natalia puts her plan into action.Will Jessica be able to finally put her past behind her, or will Natalia, who was once her victim, now become her assailant?