Bitter and Sweet

A Lowcountry Novel

De: Rhonda McKnight

Narrado por: Joniece Abbott-Pratt, Angel Pean, Lynnette R. Freeman

". . . a poignant story of sisterhood, motherhood, and new love found in old places. McKnight's writing is as delectable as the Gullah cuisine at the heart of the novel." —Denny S. Bryce, bestselling author of The Other Princess and Wild Women and the Blues

From the beloved author of The Thing About Home comes a dual timeline tale of Lowcountry flavor, family, grief, secrets, and the sweet redemption that lies within the bonds of sisterhood.

-The Present-

When summoned to Georgetown, South Carolina, sisters Mariah Clark and Sabrina Holland both assume their ailing grandfather's health has gotten worse. Neither expects their grandmother's undeniable request—save the family restaurant.

Mariah is at a crossroad in her life. After being dumped by her husband and forced to walk away from their diner that she helped rescue from bankruptcy, bitter feelings consume her. Even though the restaurant has been in the family for eighty-six years, giving her all to another struggling business isn't something she wants to do.

Living out of her van and striving for a fresh start, Sabrina yearns for stability for herself and her daughter and a chance to turn her baking hustle into a bona-fide business. The family restaurant may be just the blessing she needs—but as old tensions and angry disagreements resurface, Sabrina wonders if her sister will let her have a say.

-The Past-

After falling victim to a love she thought would last a lifetime, Tabitha Cooper finds herself away from home and struggling to survive in Charleston in the early twentieth century. She is determined to turn corn into cornbread and to take care of her children the best way she knows how—by serving food that's good for the soul—and along the way forges a path that leaves a legacy of success for generations to come.

Through letters that reveal Tabitha's complicated past, the sisters discover truths that just might be the right recipe to mend their hearts—if they can find a way to savor the blessing of today and leave the bitter aftertaste of old memories behind them.

©2024 Rhonda McKnight (P)2024 Thomas Nelson

A Southern Gem

This story was an amazing journey. The complexity of relationships, strength, forgiveness, self-esteem, loss, and love. Thank you Rhonda McKnight for sharing your gift, and using your pen to empower and encourage women. I wish I could rate more than five stars. The narrators were awesome and embodied this journey!

This is my second book and they get better more better!

Love this audiobook it had me on the edge of my seat. I love her writing of incorporating the current state versus the past of a family. I can’t wait to pick the next book to listen to.

Narrator

Absolutely loved this book, correction, NOVEL. Loved learning the “Gullah” history as my father is from South Carolina but didn’t speak much about it. The narrators made me believe I was in the same room as the characters. BRAVO BRAVO BRAVO!!

Phenomenal from start to finish

Don’t know where to begin…the narrators, the characters, the storylines… all that things. Prepare to go on the journey with this family

Another gem from Rhonda McKnight

This is another fantastic story from Rhonda McKnight. I love how she discusses the Black South Carolinian experience and our history in the state.

A great down home story!

Ms McKnight has done it again…the authenticity of the storytelling of Bitter & Sweet is top notch! This author is brilliant in telling a lifelike story that seems REAL. After reading The Thing About Home, I patiently waited for her next book. It’s hard to find realistic fiction stories that make you want to visit the setting/location. I visited Charleston and the low country of SC, and enjoyed a Gullah Geechee tour. Loved both of these novels by Rhonda McKnight.

A Perfect Listen ❤️

This is a wonderfully written book. The author did a fantastic job weaving in the historical aspects of the story. I loved the complexities of the characters and how they were all brought together by a common thread in the end. Definitely a refreshing listen ❤️

Coming to terms with counseling was needed and the breakthroughs.

I absolutely loved this story and the duel timeline kept me wanted more. Rhonda did it again.

Wonderful Story!

What a wonderful story of hardship, perseverance and triumph! if you are looking for a great read, I highly recommend this book!!

Great Book!!

I loved the story of black women defying the odds and healing through therapy.