Carol and the Belles — Chautona Havig

As part of an international school pen pal program, Carol and Michal began writing monthly letters twenty years ago. So, when Carol's artisan guild decides to send an emissary to the United States to investigate a new gift store and potentially negotiate contracts for importing Romanian handcrafts to several major American cities, Carol applies. Finally, the chance to meet Michal after all these years! But Carol's arrival in Rockland is fraught with surprises, misunderstandings, and a string of both awkward and delightful dates. Michal and the “belles” do everything possible to make the visit memorable and special, but when Carol decides to apply for a work visa, things get really interesting. As a self-professed “world's most non-spontaneous person,” Michal discovers that following your heart and the Lord's leading just might also lead you into unexpected places and spontaneous decisions.