Rasida Martin

I've always been inspired by my grandparents' love story. For years, I considered writing it, but my deep love for country life sparked a completely different idea instead. That idea became my debut novel, and once I finished it, I was hooked. Since then, I haven't stopped writing.

My latest book, The Other Side of Helene, is a grumpy-sunshine, forced-proximity romance set against the devastating backdrop of Hurricane Helene. It's a story that blends survival, suspense, and romance, so it's perfect for readers who enjoy high-stakes adventures with plenty of heart. After Hurricane Helene, I closely followed the devastation in Chimney Rock, and the images and stories stayed with me. I felt the people and communities affected deserved to be remembered, and writing this novel became my way of honoring what they endured. While the romance is fictional, the setting and disaster were inspired by real events, making the book as much a tribute to the resilience of the victims and survivors as it is a love story.