Harp on the Willow by B. J. Hoff

Set in 1869, this Christian novel follows Dr. David Kavanagh to a small West Virginia town. During his three years there he has developed a crush on Serena Norman, the local schoolteacher. But when he agrees to work one day a week at a nearby coal camp, Addie Rose, a coal miner’s daughter, takes a receptionist position in Daniel’s office. The author is a prolific writer of Christian historical novels including novels in five different series. She lives in Ohio. Eugene, Oregon: Harvest House Publishers, 2018. 302 pages. Trade paperback