{"product_id":"writer-in-residence-a-bookish-small-town-romance-with-southern-charm-literary-themes-and-emotional-depth-by-rhonda-mcknight","title":"Writer in Residence by Rhonda McKnight (Paperback) (PREORDER)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFiction - Romance - Clean \u0026amp; Wholesome - Small Town - African American and Black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRELEASE DATE: 9\/8\/2026 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(WILL SHIP DIRECTLY FROM OUR SUPPLIER'S WAREHOUSE)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom award-winning author Rhonda McKnight comes a new story of faith, history, and the power of legacy that merges the romance of The Bookshop Sisterhood with the rich Lowcountry setting of Mary Alice Monroe.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlexandra Chambers is a writer who has run out of words. Struggling with writer's block and the pressure to secure a new book deal, she wins a week in a writer-friendly cabin through a drawing held at a Lowcountry literacy center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat she finds is far more than she expected--a vibrant community brimming with inspiration, a past steeped in history and culture, and a man who both intrigues and unsettles her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGabe Scott, a bestselling author and the former writer-in-residence, is everything Alex feels she's not--acclaimed, award-winning, and unshakably confident. When their paths cross at the center, his literary brilliance and dedication to helping struggling Gullah students stir feelings Alex isn't ready to confront. Though undeniably attracted to him, Alex wrestles with the fear that her books pale beside his celebrated work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a surprising family connection unearths long-hidden truths about her past, Alex is forced to confront a lie that has shaped her life. Guided by the quiet wisdom of Ms. Kate, an elderly Gullah cleaning woman with losses of her own, Alex finds the strength to forgive truths long withheld, embrace her voice, and write the story only she can tell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWriter in Residence is a rich and layered choice for book clubs eager to explore themes of identity, family secrets, creative reinvention, and the power of place. McKnight's lush Lowcountry setting and unforgettable cast of characters spark meaningful conversation about Gullah Geechee culture, the stories we inherit, and the courage it takes to tell our own truth. An included discussion guide makes it easy for groups to dig deeper into Alex's journey of rediscovery--and perhaps reflect on the hidden roots in their own lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAUTHOR BIO: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRhonda McKnight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the author of the 2025 Christy Award winner \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eBitter and Sweet\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the 2024 Christy Award finalist and Emma Award winner \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Thing About Home\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as well as several other bestselling, award-winning novels. She writes book club fiction and romance featuring complex characters in crisis. With themes of faith, forgiveness, and hope, her stories inspire and uplift women, offering heartfelt journeys of love, redemption, and resilience. She makes her home in South Carolina. Visit her online at rhondamcknight.com; Instagram: @authorrhondamcknight; X: @rhondamcknight; Facebook: @BooksByRhonda; and Pinterest: @rhondamcknight1.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thomas Nelson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50548446167233,"sku":"9781400354399","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/7522\/1441\/files\/9781400354399.jpg?v=1788229209","url":"https:\/\/www.bookhavenbooks.com\/products\/writer-in-residence-a-bookish-small-town-romance-with-southern-charm-literary-themes-and-emotional-depth-by-rhonda-mcknight","provider":"Book Haven Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}