Rhonda McKnight

Thing about Home

Home is not a place—it’s a feeling. Casey Black needs an escape. When her picture-perfect vow renewal ceremony ends in her being left at the altar, the former model turned social media influencer has new fame—the kind she never wanted. An embarrassing viral video has cost her millions of followers, and her seven-year marriage is over. With her personal and business lives in shambles, Casey runs from New York City to South Carolina’s Lowcountry hoping to find long-lost family. Family who can give her more answers about her past than her controlling mom-slash-manager has ever been willing to share. What Casey doesn’t expect is a postcard-worthy property on a three-hundred-acre farm, history, culture, and a love of sweet tea. She spends her days caring for the land and her nights cooking much needed Southern comfort foods. She also meets Nigel, the handsome farm manager whose friendship has become everything she’s never had. And then there are the secrets her mother can no longer hide. Through the pages of her great-grandmother’s journals, Casey discovers her roots run deeper than the Lowcountry soil. She learns that she has people. A home. A legacy to uphold. And a great new love story—if only she is brave enough to leave her old life behind. “. . . a beautifully written story about family, self-discovery, secrets, and forgiveness.” —Kimberla Lawson Roby, New York Times bestselling author Inspiring contemporary fiction Stand-alone novel Book length: approximately 100,000 words Includes discussion questions for book clubs

The Thing About Home

Can a recluse like Jackson Bennett step outside of the world he's built for himself to find love with a woman who's about to live her life more publicly than either of them can bear? Jackson Bennett has no faith in love. When the reclusive multi-millionaire takes a position as interim mayor of Forest Hills, he finds himself drawn to his fiery assistant and reevaluating his life. Meisha is good for him. She sees past his vulnerabilities and isn't impressed with his wealth. Will he step out of the shadows and into her light or will her current drama push him back to a life of solitude? Meisha Merriweather was minding her own business when she got arrested. Her boss Jackson Bennett steps up and saves her from jail. Now the media is coming for her, and she's dragging Jackson into the tornado right along with her. Will she find herself out of a job and separated from the man who might be the one she didn't even know she needed? Each book in the Bennett Family series is a standalone story, but may be enjoyed more if read in the order of publication:All She WantsAll He NeedsAll They NeedAll The Cowboy WantsAll They WantAll The Pastor WantsA Bennett WeddingAll She Dreamed All They Loved - July 2023

A Bennett Family Story

All She Needs

Two sisters at a crossroad in life find the answers to their problems in the lessons from the past... Mariah never pretended her marriage was perfect but that didn't mean she ever suspected her husband of ten years would not only ask for a divorce but steal the business she built for them. Defeated and depressed, she's not sure how to bounce back from the manipulative betrayal. Sabrina has been self-destructing for years, maybe since she was born, but certainly since the death of her long-time boyfriend. Barely scraping by and living in her van, she's struggling to figure out what's next for her, when all she's ever wanted to do is bake cakes like her mother did. When Mariah and Sabrina's grandmother sends them a cryptic text message summoning them to Georgetown, South Carolina, both assume their ailing grandfather's health has declined. Instead, the estranged sisters are faced with their grandmother's undeniable request--save the family restaurant. Through letters written by their great-great-grandmother, Tabitha, Mariah and Sabrina learn a heartbreaking yet powerful story of struggle and survival. As the whole truth about Tabitha's complicated past unfolds, the sisters are inspired by her ability to forge her own way in Charleston, a beautiful and prosperous city that was also rife with oppression under Jim Crow. With the lessons in their family's past guiding them, both sisters have a chance at a different life--if they can find a way to bridge the gap that tragedy and unhealed trauma forced between them. Told in a dual timeline that alternates between the 1920s and present-day Charleston, SC, Bitter and Sweet is an emotional story about love, one family's perseverance, and the bonds of family and heritage.

A Novel

Bitter and Sweet

Sherri Lewis

Serial dater, Cree Jordan, has lovephobia, but she's going to have to get over it soon because she's on an 8-hr flight to Paris stuck sitting between the only two men she's ever loved. A flight cancellation leaves them stranded in the "City of Love" for 24 hours. Will she be able to get over her past to let herself love again?

Love a Little

One betrayal led to another. Will Ethan and Lauren forgive each other and find their way forward? Lauren Ingram is out of time. The secrets she's kept and the lies she's told are unraveling all around her. It doesn't help that the love of her life, Ethan Bennett, has changed into a shrewd businessman who is determined to have his way no matter who he hurts, including her. Ethan has always loved Lauren, but when she comes home carrying a secret that breaks his heart, he's not sure if he can trust her, ever again. Her manipulative ways are revealed over and over. He questions what there really is to love about her, and whether he's just obsessed with having her because he likes to win. Lauren denies her love for Ethan. A girl has to protect her heart. She also wonders if anyone, including her sisters, will ever forgive her and more importantly, can she forgive herself and God? When a horrible accident happens, Lauren has to decide if she can risk being vulnerable to discover the happiness she's always wanted.

All They Want

You are grateful!And God is generous with His grace. Taking the time to reflect on the combination of grace and a gratitude could open the door for peace and abundant blessings. A keepsake journal to record life's blessings and your personal prayerful reflections.

6-Month Grace Journal

Simply Thankful

"Will you marry me?" From the moment Stephen Pierce asks the question, he and Tamar Johnson's lives spiral out of control¿ Tamar Johnson has had enough scandal to last ten lifetimes. Her reluctant claim to fame as the infamous woman in a viral video of her losing her virginity on prom night was shameful enough to send the preacher's daughter into hiding for twelve years. Now she's back in the public eye dealing with one scandalous and painful situation after the next and praying the secret she's kept won't be the one to finally destroy her and the people she loves. Life's been good for NFL's darling Stephen Pierce. But now the superstar running back's problems are catching up with him. Tamar Johnson said yes to his marriage proposal, but he still can't get a read on her feelings. His life off the field gets messier as he once again becomes the target of media coverage and paparazzi photographs. A trashy reality television show has everyone wondering if he's the celibate Christian man he's claimed to be all these years. When a tragedy happens, Stephen is challenged in ways he never expected. Will he stand strong in the face of adversity, or will a crisis of faith reveal who he really is to himself and his fans?

The Winter Wedding

Fear creates prisons only faith can deliver us from... Fame, wealth, and success are the focus of Samaria Jacobs' platinum-coated dreams. She's living the blessed life as the wife of music producing phenomenon Mekhi Johnson...until past mistakes land her a prison sentence, derailing her already fragile hope. Flailing between depression and anxiety, Samaria finds solace in forsaking her privileged lifestyle in favor of volunteering at a women's shelter, biding time until she moves from the palace to the pit to serve her prison sentence. But when Grammy award-winning artist Benxi struts her way back into Mekhi's studio, Samaria is convinced her husband's former flame wants to create more than music. Benxi wants him back. Will the desperate situation of an old friend make her examine her life at its lowest moment and find that even in her fear, shame, and sorrow that God has given her the capacity to love?

Righteous Ways

Beloved Daughter is a 60-day workbook and prayer journal designed to help you draw closer to God. Inspire your faith through topics like courage, honesty, faithfulness, thoughtfulness, gratitude, kindness, and many more. You'll be drawn to record what's in your heart and mind through carefully chosen scriptures, daily journaling, and prayer. Affirm your identity, claim the promises of God, and work through forgiveness in targeted steps over a 3 day period for each of the 20 character attributes introduced. This book was compiled to encourage women of God to live their lives to the fullest through intentional faith development. If you desire a closer walk with the Lord, Beloved Daughter is the book for you!

Affirmations for the Christian Woman's Heart

Beloved Daughter

Draw closer to Jesus in minutes...Life can be busy. Many are ashamed to admit they struggle with carving out time with God. 5 minutes can make a difference in your spiritual growth. This book is your resource to make it happen. You simply read a scripture and the accompanying prayer for spiritual growth and let the Holy Spirit do the rest.

30 Simple Prayers for Spiritual Growth

Five Minutes with Jesus

Deniece Malcolm is shocked and heartbroken when she finds out her baby sister, Janette, is marrying Terrance Wright, because she was the one who was supposed to marry him! Everybody knows there's a rule about dating exes. Janette is pregnant and not only is this wedding happening, but Deniece has to arrange the festivities. Deniece's feelings and pride are hurt, but surprisingly, Terrance's younger, sexier, cousin, Ethan Wright, is there to provide a listening ear and a strong bicep to cry on. Ethan's interested in Deniece, but she has a rule about dating younger men and definitely isn't getting involved with an unsaved man. Despite her resistance, things heat up between them and Deniece begins to wonder if it's time to break all the rules.

Breaking All the Rules

Samaria Jacobs would be living a platinum life as the wife of successful music producer, Mekhi Johnson, that is if she weren't on her way to prison. Samaria's always been a bit of a Grinch, but this year she feels like she has absolutely nothing to be grateful for. Will the desperate situation of an old friend make her examine her life at its lowest moment and find that even in her fear, shame, and sorrow that God has given her with the capacity to love?

Samaria Jacobs is a deceitful, yet captivating diva who will do anything to win the heart of her married lover. Will she get her man or destroy herself and everyone else in the process? Samaria has her sights set on Gregory Preston. A successful surgeon, he has just the bankroll she needs to keep her in the lifestyle that her credit card debt has helped her grow accustomed to. He's married, but Samaria would never let a little thing like that get in her way. Samaria joins New Mercies Christian Church to get close to Gregory's wife. If she gets to know Angelina Preston, she can become like her in more than just looks, and really work her way into Greg's heart. Angelina's life is filled with a successful career and busy ministry work, but something's just not right with her marriage. Late nights, early meetings, lipstick- and perfume-stained shirts have her suspicious that Greg is doing a little more operating than she'd like. But does she have the strength to confront the only man she's ever loved and risk losing him to the other woman? Just when Samaria thinks she's got it all figured out, she finds herself drawn to Angelina's kindness. Will she be able to carry out her plan after she finds herself yearning for the one thing she's never had. . .the friendship of a woman?

An Inconvenient Friend

Raine Still has never had much of an identity outside of being the daughter of the old hippie couple that own Hope House, a transitional housing facility in the worst part of Charlotte, North Carolina, and that had been okay with her until her parents died and left her alone in world. Gage Jordan is a decorated solider discharged from the army after fourteen years due to a physical injury, but the emotional scars are far worse than anything he's rehabbed from. He has a great job lined up and a mass of support from his family, but something is missing and he's starting to feel like it may be Raine. Gage thought his wounded heart had issues, but Raine's pain is much deeper. If something doesn't give soon they will never have a chance at love. Can he convince her to see that "hope" and faith are the balm she needs to heal her hurting soul?

Live a Little

In her debut novel, McKnight delivers unforgettable characters and page-turning drama, when a couple whose troubled marriage is pushed to its limits sets out for revenge amidst secrets, lies, and a common enemy.

Secrets and Lies

Deniece Malcolm's baby sister is marrying her ex, even though she knows there's a rule about dating exes. Rules are made to be broken right? Deniece doesn't think so, but she'll help with the wedding and break a few of her own.

Breaking All The Rules

Sherri L. Lewis

E.N. Joy

Three prolific Urban Christian authors have teamed up in this anthology that proves revenge isn't always so sweet. Musik Jalice Carter is in love. The only problem is that she doesn't believe the man is in love with her. What makes it even worse is that the man is her husband. Musik really starts to doubt his love for her when she uncovers secrets on his social networking page. Having given that man 15 years of her life, Musik is not going to walk away without getting answers, and more importantly, without getting revenge. Sabrina Rogers is devastated when she finds out that the man of her dreams has another woman. She's mortified when she discovers it's her mother! At odds for years, mother and daughter finally settle their differences to join forces against Blake Harrison. Revenge never tasted so sweet as they team up to put this player out of commission for good. But after the dirty deed is done, will forgiveness and faith be enough to keep their relationship together? Where do broken hearts go? If you're Tamera Watson, you go to the pawn shop to buy a gun. Tamera's husband is gone and so is her life savings. With the last of her pennies, she pays a private detective to hunt him down—so she can gun him down. When she finds him, will she be able to pull the trigger, or will the God of her heart stop her before she lets her desire for revenge take her too far?

A Woman's Revenge

Cameron Scott’s reality T.V. show career is spiraling into an abyss. She’s desperate enough to do almost anything to keep a roof over her head and provide the financial support that’s needed for her daughter and ailing grandmother. When her estranged husband, Jacob Gray, reenters her life offering a lifeline she realizes she still loves him. Cameron has kept a painful secret that continues to be at the root of the unspoken words between them. She’s a woman of great faith, but regaining trust requires telling all and healing old wounds that she believes would destroy any chance for happiness they could have. Jacob Gray believed he’d spend the rest of his life loving his wife, that is until he discovered she was pregnant and there was no way it could be his child. He tried to put Cameron out of his mind and heart, but five years have passed and he still loves her. Jacob risks everything, including his fortune, in hopes of getting a second chance at love. Though he quickly discovers Cameron’s not interested in rekindling what they had years ago. Will Jacob convince her to forgive the mistakes in their past and allow each other to heal their broken hearts?

Second Chances Series

Unbreak My Heart

Angelina Preston tunes out the voice of God when she decides to divorce her husband, Greg. She's forgiven him for his affair, but she won't forget, even though her heart is telling her to. Shortly after she files divorce papers, she finds out her non-profit organization is being investigated by the IRS for money laundering. In the midst of the very public scandal, Angelina becomes ill. Through financial and physical trials, she learns that faith and forgiveness may really be the cure for all that ails her, but can she forgive the people who hurt her most? Sexy, successful Dr. Gregory Preston didn't appreciate his wife when he had her. His affair with a devious man-stealer has him put out of his home and put off with women who continue to throw themselves at him. Greg wants his wife back, but he'll have to do some fancy operating to get her. When the secrets and lies from his past continue to mess up his future, Greg finds himself looking to the God he abandoned long ago for a miracle only faith can provide. Samaria Jacobs finally has the one thing she's always wanted: a man with money. The fact that she's in love with him is a bonus, but even so, life is anything but blissful. She's paying for her past sins in ways she never imagined and living in fear that the secret she's keeping will separate them forever.

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