Josiah Chamberlain, a marriage expert, faces the collapse of his own marriage. After his wife is involved in a serious car accident and suspected infidelity, Josiah must confront what true love really means.

Ruchti’s books are known for their powerful messages, vivid metaphors, and beautiful prose. But above all, they are compelling, well-crafted stories that are a joy to read.

I loved Cora Matthew’s story. After the death of her mother and a broken engagement, she returns to the lakefront lodge her grandparents owned when she was a child. The best part of this story are the quirky small-town characters she meets. Made me laugh, cry, and muddle through the mess to find a new normal for Cora. Well worth the journey! A gripping tale of love and secrets that spans generations.

All We Thought We Knew by Michelle Shocklee is a powerful journey into the heart of resilience and forgiveness. Shocklee’s characters—Mattie and Ava—are unforgettable, each shaped by the scars of war in dual timelines. Mattie grapples with resentment over her brother’s death in Vietnam, while Ava witnesses the injustice and heartbreak of German-American internment during WWII. This beautifully woven story explores faith amid suffering and the healing power of forgiveness, making it impossible to put down and hard to forget.

Speculative fiction isn’t usually my go-to, but this story pulled me in. When a time-machine accident sends Cassie back to her own neighborhood in 1870, she finds herself embraced by a family she grows to love. While adjusting to the customs of the time, she senses an unsettling danger. The characters feel like family, and the writing truly brings them to life.