1. "The Welkening: A Three Dimensional Tale" by Gregory Spencer - When four friends-bound together as misfits-are transported into an alternative dimension, they find that they've been rescued from one crisis only to be thrust into another.  In the mysterious land of Welken, they are immediately enmeshed in the struggle against a hungry evil that devours more than bodies-it consumes the very souls of its prey.  Meanwhile, a third story is developing in yet another realm-a seemingly simple tale of childlike characters and detective mysteries.  As the misfits struggle to fulfill their tasks, all begins to converge. 

2.  "The Measure of a Lady" by Deeanne Gist - Five rules for proper 19th-century ladies: Speak politely.  Even when you're the only respectable woman around, protesting San Francisco's decadent surrender to gold fever.  Dress Modestly.  Wear your sunbonnet at all times.  Ensure nobody sees your men's boots muddied by the city streets.  Remain devoted to Family.  Protect your siblings from the temptations that surround them, even against their wishes.  Stand Above Reproach.  Most difficult when a captivating man turns out to be a saloon owner.  Rise above temptation.  No accepting gifts.  No bestowing favors.  No impeachable behavior...well, maybe just one...little...kiss?  When these rules become increasingly difficult to uphold, can Rachel Van Buren remain a beacon of virtue in a city of vice?

3.  "The Secret Life of Becky Miller" by Sharon Hinck - Faster than a speeding minivan, able to leap piles of laundry in a single bound, it's a bird, it's a plane, it's...Supermom!  Becky Miller is a young mom who wants to do Big Things for God.  Her vivid daydreams help her cope with the pressure to be a Wonderful Wife and Marvelous Mother.  Yet the tape going through her mind continues to play:  Your mission: support your husband when he loses his job, nurture an eccentric circle of friends, raise perfect Christian children, cook delicious meals in a spotless kitchen, lead the women's ministry at church, and live a life filled with meaning and Purpose.  How does this supermom react when her grand plans start to fall apart?  What will it take for her to turn off the tape and listen to God's voice instead?

4.  "The Painting: A Family's Saga of Love and Faith in Four Inspiring Novellas" - A security of love, a knowledge of faith, and a sense of belonging are among the greatest gifts we can leave to the generations to come.  Experience those gifts in this beautiful family saga.  Beginning in 1860, Leah Somerville paints a likeness of her beloved childhood home in Pennsylvania called Laurelwood.  The painting is revisited in 1890, 1969, and today, strengthening the family bond and reflecting the enduring value of love.