Charleston Grit

by Stephanie Edwards

Nancy Parsons once again finds herself at a crossroads. This time, her best friend's health is at stake. When a stray spirit joins the party, Nancy has to figure out how to help them escape the clutches of a dangerous stalker.

As she works through the mystery, complexities unfold at every angle. This leaves Nancy wondering why she's in charge of solving the world's problems when her own life is falling apart.

190 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication April 7, 2026

About the author

Stephanie Edwards has been writing professionally since she landed her first newspaper column at the age of 13. Her love for the Lowcountry, the Atlantic Ocean and a good ghost story inspired her to write her first book. She lives in Tennessee with her husband, Ron, and their adorable dog, Shadow.

Reviews

[Janet · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! This book was really good! All kinds of emotions within this book, from laughter to tears! Good family and friends! Highly recommend! Keeper on my shelf! ARC reader!

[Rachel Brock · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed reading Charleston Grit. The story focuses on the friendship between Nancy and Julia Caroline and how their relationship grows and changes over time. It was one of those books where the connection between the characters is really the heart of the story!

I also loved how the author, Stephanie Edwards, sprinkled in little pieces of Southern culture throughout the book. The traditions, personalities, and Isle of Palms setting made it feel warm and authentic, almost like you were sitting in on conversations with them.

Overall, it’s a great read - especially if you’ve read her other books! I love seeing the past, present and future of all of her characters.

[April Willis · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a story!  Love, loss, tears and laughter are at the heart of this touching book.  (Oh! and did I mention GHOSTS?)  A prequel to the Isle of Palms series brings  life to the characters and their beginnings.  I especially liked the explanation of a bottling tree in this story. Highly Recommend!

[Miranda · Rating 5 out of 5]

So excited to be back in Palm Court with my favorite sassy ladies! Charleston Grit shows us, once again, the power of the determined, Southern woman. A touch of supernatural and a dash of mystery come together for this lovely adventure.