Lowcountry Love

by Rhonda McKnight

A novelette based on the characters from The Thing About Home and Bitter and Sweet. This may not be a story you will fully appreciate if you haven't read the novels.



Victoria Black's life of comfort and control is shaken when she travels to the South Carolina coast for the opening weekend of her daughter Casey and son-in-law Nigel's new beach resort, Black Sweetgrass. The successful widow has finally allowed herself to love again, with one of the investors in the resort. However, Victoria harbors deep fears of losing love. Will she let go of the ghosts of the past and embrace a new opportunity?

Mariah Holland has always wanted a cooking show. Years ago, the dream was stolen when her ex-husband evicted her from their home and his family restaurant. But now Mariah's dream is within reach; will a mishap in the kitchen cause her to lose all that she's prayed and worked for?

51 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 25, 2024

About the author

Even as she pursued degrees in Textile Technology, Organizational Leadership and finally, Adult Education, Rhonda McKnight’s love for books and desire to write stories was always in the back of her mind and in the forefront of her heart. Rhonda loves reading and writing stories that touch the heart of women through complex plots and interesting characters in crisis. She writes from the comfort of her South Carolina home with black tea, potato chips and chocolate on hand. At her feet sits a snappy mixed breed dog. She can be reached at her website at www.rhondamcknight.com and on social media at www.facebook.com/booksbyrhonda www.twitter.com/rhondamcknight www.instagram.com/authorrhondamcknight

Reviews

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this story and how it brought our characters from The Thing About Home and Bitter and Sweet together. I appreciate a story that shows love for those over 50.

[Paula McGhee · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this little story 💙

Who would have imagined Victoria ("The Thing About Home") and Mariah ("Bitter and Sweet") being humble? I really enjoyed this quick little read blending Rhonda's latest novels together. This is a teaser for her upcoming novel. I'm rooting for Victoria and Emory and Mariah and Dante. Don’t keep us waiting too long, Rhonda. 😊

[Carolyn Norman · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love an extended epilogue. A novella that features the main characters from Bitter and Sweet and The Thing About Home. From Bitter & Sweet it’s Dante, Mariah, Sabrina and their grandparents. From The Thing About Home - it’s Casey & Nigel, plus her cousins.

The occurrence is the opening of Sweetgrass the new resort that Casey and Nigel are opening. Their chef gets sick and Dante from Tabby’s Meats & Sweets is recommended to cater the soft opening.

It allows us to catch on both groups and see how they’re faring. Casey & Nigel married with a second baby on the way. Mariah getting a chance at a cooking show on TV. It also gives us an update on Victoria, Casey’s Mom.

I love extended epilogues and this one was perfect with the update.

[Marcena Hooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was great re-visiting characters from The Thing About Home and Bitter and Sweet. There’s nothing like family, food, a grand opening plus another surprise event, and a baby to bring people together in love and harmony. I enjoyed this sweet story that goes a little deeper into Victoria’s life so we understand her better. Mariah also gets some good news as one of her dreams is realized. It’s definitely a happy ending I was cheering for! Recommended for all Rhonda McKnight fans-

[Lee Holden, E. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent read

Excellent read, I loved the characters and storyline. This was an update on the characters from previous Low country books. This also highlights Victoria and Emory’s romance. Victoria is struggling with her fears of love and loss. She has to overcome her fears to fully embrace forever love and her life’s next chapter.

[Shone · Rating 5 out of 5]

Faith VS Fear

WOW! Reading this short story you get a clear and decisive look and understanding of the connection "Bitter and Sweet," and "The Thing About Home" have to each other. Questions were answered.

[Patricia Simpson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A redeeming Image

After reading A Thing About Home I left with a very unfavorable image of Victoria. This book has given me a different perspective of Victoria with me giving a little more grace.
I loved catching up with the characters from Bitter and Sweet

[Sharon Simmons · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the way she tied The Thing About Home and Bitter & Sweet! I hope there more to come with the other couples in both books! This author always writes great stories!!

[Corene Marsham · Rating 4 out of 5]

I want more!!!

Even though a small piece, it was amazing to see the both storylines/plots of both books connected. Very good and I want more

[Letha · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this story as I do all of Rhonda's books!

[A. M. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quick read

Read more like several summary intervals. However still enjoyable. It was nice to see the integrated characters from other books

[Leslie Danielle · Rating 5 out of 5]

God is faithful

Ain't nothing like 2nd chances that are ob time. God is always on time. Our dreams and love come when they are supposed to.

[Lizbeth Lecesne · Rating 5 out of 5]

ANTICIPATING

This book was a great recap and reminder of the previous 2 books which I thoroughly enjoyed! I wait in anticipation of the next book to come!

[Cherie l brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

Victoria Black the one woman wonder. She has lived a life of trauma and has overcome so much to become a success. Despite, all of her accomplishments, Victoria fears love. This is a love match of mature adults. He is the one, bec she can also be hard to deal with, but he respects, loves and understands her enough to give her some space to figure things out. After having no plans to ever return to Carolina, here she is with a wonderful man in tow, and this may be the place where she surrenders to love.

[Pauline Benjamin · Rating 2 out of 5]

Too short