Hi, Hazel,
This wasn't an easy one, since most of my favorite authors and stories have romance on their brains.
I recommend Nan's Home series, Dagger series or Halloween. Jenni Debbage's Family Kent series is also good. Tank Wilson's A Matter of Confidence is also worth recommending. Shayne Terry's Hearts and Diamonds is a must-read.
TUFS and seasons five and six were excellent, balancing a-plots and b-plots very well.
It looks like I'm pretty heavy on the next-gen stories. I wonder what that means.
Hope these help.
Elisabeth
