Lightning in a Mason Jar

About the book

Ever since Bailey Rae Rigby’s beloved adoptive aunt Winnie passed away, the town of Bent Oak, South Carolina no longer seems to have a strong hold on her. Or so it appears.

Bailey Rae is determined to wrap up her aunt’s small estate and, armed with Winnie’s cherished personal cookbook, fulfill her dream of owning a food truck with a view of the ocean in Myrtle Beach. However, her plans take an unexpected turn when a distressed young mother appears in town clutching a copy of the same cookbook. Tucked inside is a hidden code offering a safe refuge in Bent Oak for women in desperate situations. This discovery raises a multitude of questions for Bailey Rae. Who was really her aunt, whom she thought she knew so well all her life?

Winnie Ballard’s story spans back fifty years—a tale of a debutante from the South caught in a tumultuous marriage, her daring escape and transformation, and the enduring bond with three resilient women who bravely conquered their own hardships, established a sanctuary, and found their purpose. Yet, there are deeper secrets in Winnie’s past and her salvation than Bailey Rae could ever imagine.

As each revelation unfolds, Bailey Rae finds inspiration in her aunt’s strength to discover her own purpose. No matter what challenges may arise, Bailey Rae is determined to stand her ground and not back down.