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Writer in Residence
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Expected 8 Sep 26Sometimes the story you need to write is your own future.
Alexandra "Alex" Chambers is a writer who has lost her words. Facing a crushing case of writer's block and a looming deadline that threatens to end her career, she accepts a a writer-in-residence position near Edisto Island in the South Carolina Lowcountry. She expects solitude, Spanish moss, and the time to salvage her next novel. She doesn't expect Gabriel Scott.
Gabe is everything Alex isn't ready for--handsome, steady, and a bestselling author. From the moment he walks back into her life, ten years after a fleeting encounter in his bookstore, the chemistry is undeniable. He challenges her to stop hiding behind her laptop and start living the story she's afraid to tell.
But amidst the ancient live oaks, Alex also discovers a profound connection to the Gullah Geechee culture--a heritage she never fully understood until now. Guided by the quiet wisdom of Ms. Kate, an elderly Gullah cleaning woman with losses of her own, and a blood-deep pull toward a past that refuses to stay buried, Alex begins to unearth family secrets that reshape her identity.
To find her voice, Alex must confront the ghosts of her past and the fears of her present. Writer in Residence is a heartfelt tale mixed with second chances, love, heritage, determination, and the courage it takes to claim your own happy ending.
Alexandra "Alex" Chambers is a writer who has lost her words. Facing a crushing case of writer's block and a looming deadline that threatens to end her career, she accepts a a writer-in-residence position near Edisto Island in the South Carolina Lowcountry. She expects solitude, Spanish moss, and the time to salvage her next novel. She doesn't expect Gabriel Scott.
Gabe is everything Alex isn't ready for--handsome, steady, and a bestselling author. From the moment he walks back into her life, ten years after a fleeting encounter in his bookstore, the chemistry is undeniable. He challenges her to stop hiding behind her laptop and start living the story she's afraid to tell.
But amidst the ancient live oaks, Alex also discovers a profound connection to the Gullah Geechee culture--a heritage she never fully understood until now. Guided by the quiet wisdom of Ms. Kate, an elderly Gullah cleaning woman with losses of her own, and a blood-deep pull toward a past that refuses to stay buried, Alex begins to unearth family secrets that reshape her identity.
To find her voice, Alex must confront the ghosts of her past and the fears of her present. Writer in Residence is a heartfelt tale mixed with second chances, love, heritage, determination, and the courage it takes to claim your own happy ending.
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Expected publication September 8, 2026
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About the author
Rhonda McKnight
42 books827 followersEven 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
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Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
After publishing twenty-nine successful books, Alex Chambers suddenly finds herself facing an impossible deadline with nothing to turn in. Her creativity has vanished, leaving her with a crippling case of writer’s block that threatens her career. When Gabe, Director of the Lowcountry Literacy Center, offers her a summer teaching position—complete with a quiet cabin—Alex hopes the change of scenery will help her rediscover her voice.
Alex and Gabe crossed paths a decade earlier at one of her book signings, back when he managed a small bookstore. Now Gabe is a bestselling author in his own right, traveling for signings and speaking engagements. Their reunion sparks an immediate connection, one that deepens as they spend more time together.
Surrounded by live oaks and the rhythms of the Lowcountry, Alex forms meaningful bonds with her students and slowly begins to write again. Her time at the Center also introduces her to the rich Gullah Geechee culture—uncovering long buried truths about her own family’s history.
This is a warm, captivating story about second chances, creative renewal, and the power of community. I found myself fully immersed and eager to turn each page.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. All comments and opinions are my own.
Alex and Gabe crossed paths a decade earlier at one of her book signings, back when he managed a small bookstore. Now Gabe is a bestselling author in his own right, traveling for signings and speaking engagements. Their reunion sparks an immediate connection, one that deepens as they spend more time together.
Surrounded by live oaks and the rhythms of the Lowcountry, Alex forms meaningful bonds with her students and slowly begins to write again. Her time at the Center also introduces her to the rich Gullah Geechee culture—uncovering long buried truths about her own family’s history.
This is a warm, captivating story about second chances, creative renewal, and the power of community. I found myself fully immersed and eager to turn each page.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. All comments and opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I’ll be back later with my thoughts 4.5
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