The Weldon Novels

A heartwarming small town story of faith and forgiveness, friendship and family, and hope for a better future. Welcome to Weldon, where the only things the locals love more than fried fruit pies are gossip and match-making.

Librarian Emma Baker, a young and childless widow, believes her dream to build a family is over. It’s been two years since a student accidentally stabbed Emma’s husband to death, and her grief has stifled any interest in romance—until she meets Pastor Luke Davis. But when Emma learns Luke is counseling her husband’s killer fresh out of jail, her temper gets in the way.

Meanwhile, Emma discovers twelve-year-old Harley, abandoned by her drug-addict mother, hiding in the library, and takes the girl in as her foster mom. Then a young mother is made homeless by an apartment fire, and Emma opens her home again. One person and one prayer at a time, Emma begins to discover hope.

"A charming story of love and loss and love again. A gift for anyone who has journeyed through the shadows of grief and emerged into sunlight." (Phil Gulley, Best-selling author of the Harmony series)

"Every Window Filled with Light by Shelia Stovall is a warm and delightful story of forgiveness and hope. Stovall skillfully paints a great word picture of her fictional little town of Weldon and peoples it with characters you will be glad to meet as you follow their stories. You'll love the generous heart of Emma and admire her resilience as she faces the challenges of life and love. If you like feel-good stories, then Every Window Filled with Light is a book you won't want to miss." (Ann H. Gabhart, best-selling author of An Appalachian Summer)

"Every Window Filled With Light is a beautiful story of hope and new beginnings, filled with characters who come alive, and a deeper meaning that will resonate in readers' hearts. An excellent debut!" (Misty M. Beller, USA Today bestselling author)

"A lovely story of friendship, faith and forgiveness, restoration and redemption—with an engaging romance that will warm your heart. Shelia Stovall invites you into a community where broken people come together to help one another, with the charm of a small town and a deep message of how faith heals. Shelia Stovall has created a charming community of characters who make you yearn for a visit and a piece of pie. Every Window Filled With Light tackles tough issues with warmth and wisdom. A wonderful small-town novel full of caring souls you’ll be happy to get to know. A heartwarming story full of faith, hope and love." (Judy Christie, author of the Gone to Green series)

"What a sweet Christian debut! I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know this cast of small-town characters!" (Janet W. Ferguson, 2020 FHL Readers' Choice Award Winner, 2017 Grace Award Winner, Christy Award Finalist, Selah Award Finalist, Ian Award Finalist)