Bertie's Place.

"Bertie's Place" by Edie Goodwin is a small-town romantic slice-of-life novel that explores themes of love, faith, and education. The story follows Molly Parsons, a young and idealistic teacher who discovers that her students struggle with literacy. Living at Bertie's Place, a boarding house run by the kindhearted widow Bertie Evans, Molly becomes attracted to commitment-shy Joe Stuart. However, complications arise when Molly's former friend, Eva Blake, returns and sets her sights on Joe. The novel delves into themes of community, hope, forgiveness, and the challenges of relationships. It is recommended for fans of cozy, slice-of-life romances with Christian themes. [Extracted from the article]