Lightning in a Mason Jar: A Novel

A Gripping Southern Women’s Fiction Novel About Secrets, Survival, and the Power of Friendship

From USA Today bestselling author [Author Name] comes a deeply moving tale set in South Carolina that explores trauma, resilience, and the enduring bonds between women.

Bailey Rae Rigby’s connection to Bent Oak, South Carolina feels distant since the passing of her beloved adoptive aunt, Winnie Ballard. Intent on closing the estate and starting fresh by buying a food truck overlooking the ocean in Myrtle Beach, Bailey Rae’s plans are upended when a desperate young mother arrives clutching Winnie’s personal cookbook.

Inside the cookbook, a hidden code reveals a secret safe haven in Bent Oak—one created decades earlier by Winnie and two other courageous women who escaped trauma and forged an unbreakable sisterhood. As Bailey Rae unravels her aunt’s extraordinary past—a harrowing marriage, daring escape, and the founding of a shelter for women in need—she uncovers truths that challenge everything she thought she knew.

Drawing strength from Winnie’s courage, Bailey Rae embraces her own purpose and stands ready to face whatever dangers lie ahead.

Perfect for fans of:

• Southern women’s fiction

• Multi-generational family secrets

• Stories of trauma and healing

• Female friendships and empowerment

• Emotional and inspiring contemporary fiction