Project Scrooge by A. M. Heath

This is a fun, and yet touching, take on the popular Dickens story. Sandford hasn't spoken to Natalie in years, not since his fiancee dumped him, and he blames Natalie for it. Natalie misses her best friend and wishes she could set his world right again. So, with the help of his aunt and two young friends, she devises a plan to banish his Scrooge-like moods. Their crusade almost works until Natalie finds she can't hide the...

When Plans Go Awry by Denise M. Colby

In this easy-to-read story, the reader gets an in-depth glimpse into the life of a 19th century school teacher. Life takes a big downward turn when Olivia Carmichael loses her home and must learn to support herself. She finds a hero in Luke Turner, a farmer who's raising two sisters and waiting for a mail-order bride. The two are drawn to each other, but their prior commitments mean they must deny their feelings and...

Love's True Measure by Lori Dejong is an upbeat contemporary romance that drew me right into Shannon and Hunter's world. Although Shannon is sweet and cheerful, there's a depth to her that only comes from past struggles. Readers cannot help but root for Hunter who works so hard and does his best to care for his sister, Brylie. Adding to that is a cast of friends who surround them all with prayers and acceptance--friends who share their own stories of faith...