A Sweet Lowcountry Proposal: A Novel

Written by Preslaysa Williams

Narrated by Carmen Jewel Jones

Preslaysa Williams, author of the “emotionally stirring debut” A Lowcountry Bride (Oprah Daily), returns to the Lowcountry with a heartwarming story about a second chance romance.

It was supposed to be the happiest day of Jaslene Simmons’ life, the day she’d say “I do” to Marcus Clark. But when her sister dies in a tragic accident everything changes—including her once rosy future with Marcus. Jaslene instead pours all of her energy into caring for her now-motherless niece and running the wedding planning company she and her sister had built, wanting to honor her sister’s dream even if she has to sacrifice her own.

As an archivist at Charleston’s Black history museum, Marcus shines a light on the stories of forgotten people. Researching history is better than dealing with his own heartache—and the guilt he has over the role he may have inadvertently played in the death of Jaslene’s sister.

Jaslene never thought she’d cross paths with Marcus again, but her need for an affordable office space brings her to the museum which is faced with the threat of closure. As they work together to save it, their buried feelings slowly reignite. They soon realize there is still room in their hearts for love...if only they can overcome their past.

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperAudio
• Release date: Nov 8, 2022
• ISBN: 9780063237049

Preslaysa Williams

Preslaysa Williams is an award-winning author who writes heartwarming romance and women's fiction with an Afro-Filipina twist. Proud of her heritage, she loves sharing her culture with her readers. A graduate of Columbia University, Preslaysa is a professional actress, a planner nerd, an avid bookworm, and a homeschool mom who wears mismatched socks.

Reviews for A Sweet Lowcountry Proposal

[Adrienne Simmons · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Wonderfully written. Beautiful story of generational Black love and strength.

[Andrea Author · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Wedding planner Jaslene is haunted by the death of her sister two years before. In her grief, she ended her engagement to museum curator Marcus. When a client wants a wedding at the museum, Jaslene and Marcus are forced back into each other's company. Can they rekindle their love?

This is an emotional story of two broken souls learning to heal. There's also an interesting subplot of the efforts to save the African American history museum. The feel of the Charleston setting is vibrant throughout.

Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.