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 trust God to guide them.

Waiting for Gilbert by Tasha Hackett

Here's a quick-paced story with quirky characters that make it fun to read. What could go wrong when a romantic breakup prompts a writer to move across the state two weeks early without notice--and with a deadline hanging over her head? Of course, matters go downhill from there, except that she meets the Gilbert (as in Anne of Green Gables' Gilbert) she's been waiting for her entire life. Their relationship proceeds along similarly treacherous and hilarious paths in this entertaining story. 

One Lilac Christmas by Pamela Ferguson

Here's an unlikely combination in a Christmas story that provides a new perspective on the season. Amity Belmont is a young woman who joins the Women's Army Corps (WACs) despite being raised by a strict Mennonite mother. Ordered to return home for the holiday, Amity must navigate reunions with family members and Zach Flynn, the young man she left behind. Zach provides support as she walks the thin line between her two lives.

A Musician's Heart by Sandra Ardoin

This book offers a refreshing take on the successful musician who must change course when his band breaks up, Instead of returning to his home, however, Kyle Callahan lands in a small town where he encounters JoElla Ledbetter, a dream from the past. JoElla's past experiences with musicians keep her from moving forward with Kyle. The secondary characters help to drive the action in this story, and emotional pull keeps the reader engaged.