The Jezebel List

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ISBN: 9798892426510

A Novel

Alisa Dean

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Crooked Lane Books
29 September 2026

Romance

Unleashing her inner Jezebel on camera was not part of Christina Edmondson's plan, but nobody said rebuilding your life after religious and family trauma was going to be easy.

A radical and heartfelt debut that celebrates the pursuit of joy, The Jezebel List is perfect for fans of Abby Jimenez and B. K. Borison.

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Attend a pagan festival

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Get a Brazilian wax

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Watch pornography

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Explore a science museum

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Have a one-night stand

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Take the Lord's name in vain, with relish

These barely begin to scratch the surface of Christina Edmondson's Jezebel list. As the daughter of a once-respected fundamentalist pastor and running out the clock on her last semester at the ultraconservative (read- ultrabackward) Hilltop University, Christina is ready for a drastic change. Following months of intense therapy and years of being told that the enchanting evils of the modern world would lead to eternal damnation, attending a pagan festival feels like freedom. And then she catches the eye of documentarian Danny Reeves.

After meeting Christina and her Jezebel list, Danny is immediately inspired. Despite the recent burnout of his professional career investigating the injustices of the Evangelical South, Danny is certain that Christina's story is one with the potential to resonate with millions. A fan of his work, Christina agrees to be the subject of his next documentary, but under one condition- they must complete her list together.

As they begin checking items off the list, neither one expects the spark burning brighter and hotter between them. But for Christina, outsmarting old demons is hard, and rediscovering yourself takes courage.

A dazzling exploration of identity, The Jezebel List is unapologetically candid and will delight readers who long for the happily ever after.

By: Alisa Dean
Imprint: Crooked Lane Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 209mm, Width: 139mm,
Weight: 369g
ISBN: 9798892426510
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 29 September 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Alisa Dean writes romance primarily at her favorite local coffee shop, hopeful that anyone sneaking a peek at her steamy screen will be intrigued and even liberated by stories of love, desire, self-discovery, and partnership. As a university professor, Alisa also writes less liberating academic articles about how writing works in the world, and she will likely encourage her students to analyze this very bio for its patterns. Alisa favors long walks among very tall trees with her characters for company.

Reviews for The Jezebel List: A Novel

Praise for The Jezebel List: “The Jezebel List is honest and real, all while being deliciously charming, cozy, and funny—Alisa Dean is a welcome, refreshingly unique addition to the romance landscape!” —Grace Reilly, USA Today bestselling author “Alisa Dean’s The Jezebel List is a charming rom-com brimming with banter and cozy Sunday brunches that’s also a thoughtful meditation on what it means to truly be yourself after a lifetime of performing for others. I absolutely loved watching Christina and Danny find themselves and each other, and I’m sure readers will too.” —Emma Barry, author of Bad Reputation and the forthcoming You, Me, and the Conspiracy “Alisa Dean’s The Jezebel List is an unflinching and triumphant debut. With deeply relatable characters, this cozy romcom tackles serious issues with a deft hand and charm. I can’t wait to see what Dean does next!” —Heather Frances, author of Chase Me If You Can