About
Rhonda McKnight’s debut novel, Secrets and Lies (Kensington Publishers) December 1, 2009. Rhonda is the owner of Urban Christian Fiction Today(www.urbanchristianfictiontoday.com), a popular Internet blog that highlights African-AmericanChristian fiction and Legacy Editing,a free-lance editing service for fiction writers. She’s also the Vice-Presidentof Faith Based Fiction Writers of Atlanta.When she’s not editing projects, teaching workshops about writing or penning hernext novel, she spends time with her family. Originally from a small, coastaltown in New Jersey, she’s called Atlanta, Georgia home for eleven years. Youmay learn more about her at www.rhondamcknight.net
Description
The "Gastar" series is four novellas when completed. The stories follow teen assassin Shevata as she travels through history of the city of Gastar to seek redemption for her past actions and to regain her soul. The first, "Act of Redemption" was published in 2009, the second, "Children of Discord" will be available in a few weeks. Recommended age is 13+ for intense battle scenes, not erotic, minimal profanity. ebooks and kindle versions available.
Story Behind The Book
It’s hard enough to keep a secret without telling a lie, but when you’re married it’s almost impossible. In Secrets and Lies, the Morgan’s marriage is collapsing under the weight of both. Against the backdrop of old memories, new enemies, and a plot for revenge this intense drama unfolds addressing several relationship issues; communication, honesty and trust among them.
The story takes readers into the complex mind of Dr. Jonah Morgan, a man who’s dedicated his life to physically healing children, but he’s emotionally and spiritually sick himself. And can his wife, Faith, keep the “faith” after Jonah’s accused of the unthinkable? Or when a woman’s fed up, is she truly fed up?
Reviews
OOSA Online Book Club Review: Clogged Arteries<br /><br />Faith is a mother, wife, daughter and friend. She uses her day to help
uplift, motivate and encourage others. Along the lines, she feels as if
something is missing. Seeking employment outside of the home just may
be the answer to the numbness she's feeling, though Jonah, her husband
of ten years, has made it clear that he makes more than enough money to
support their household and a couple of others. Faith's hands may soon
be filled with all types of impending drama. <br /><br />Jonah is a father, son, and pediatric cardiologist. While he may be
something spectacular in his field, he's pretty absent in his home.
When the past is drudged up, Jonah finds himself seeking the bottle
rather than allowing God's will to flourish. With secrets, unresolved
issues and regret looming, Jonah finds himself caught up in a huge mess
and alone. <br /><br />While the Morgans have been married for ten years, there is still a
lot that they both need to learn about themselves as well as the other.
When their faith is tested, bond is broken and their love compromised,
it's up to the two of them to submit and allow God to renew them. Are
they ready to deal with this battle? <br /><br />Newcomer, Rhonda McKnight, has penned a wonderful, encouraging and
uplifting story about forgiveness, love and understanding. I loved the
characters, the story and love that easily flows from each page.
Definitely a book worthy of a recommendation! <br /><br />Reviewed by: Crystal