Melissa J. Cunningham Knihy

Finding love and eternal companionship is at the heart of this collection of faith-filled novellas set in Brigham City, Utah, and BYU-Idaho. Each story features overlapping characters navigating their relationships amid the backdrop of missionary service. In "No Guessing Required," Tyler returns from his mission, realizing his love for Raychel, who is hesitant to reciprocate while preparing her own missionary papers. Meanwhile, Patrick, Tyler's best friend, becomes a potential interest for Raychel upon her return. "Storm-tossed" focuses on Daila, Raychel's cousin, who invites newly returned missionary John to a YSA activity. John's girlfriend, Karilynn, has asked Daila to keep him "safe" until she returns, but attraction blooms between John and Daila, complicating matters. After being dumped, Karilynn comes home to find her ex has married her best friend. A series of humorous misunderstandings lead people to believe she and Patrick are dating, though he is more focused on his studies. When Karilynn and Nick accidentally attend a dance together, Patrick begins to question his feelings for her. In another storyline, Mari and Nick lead a Family Home Evening group, where Nick secretly likes Mari, while her boyfriend Carter, who is preparing for his mission, becomes increasingly preoccupied with his job and competition for Mari's affection.