Book 1 of the bestselling Love Comes Softly Series.
A marriage of convenience blossoms into true love on the western frontier.
Love Comes Softly introduces Marty and Clark Davis, whose shared tragedy leads to an unexpected union on the mid-1800s prairie. Through Clark’s patient, steadfast care, Marty discovers both earthly love and the tender grace of the heavenly Father.
This timeless story of faith and redemption has captured the hearts of over a million readers and inspired the beloved Hallmark Channel film written and directed by Michael Landon Jr.
240 pages.
Book 2 of the bestselling Love Comes Softly Series.
Set in a frontier world of bonnets, one-room schoolhouses, and simple faith, Love’s Enduring Promise follows Missie Davis, the spirited daughter of Clark and Marty. When her father is injured in a woodcutting accident, the family farm’s future seems uncertain—until a kind, hardworking stranger offers his help.
Missie’s heart is torn between the gentle strength of this man and the allure of a cultured young railroad magnate whose world lies far beyond her prairie home.
A touching story of love, faith, and family, Love’s Enduring Promise continues Janette Oke’s beloved saga of frontier life. This heartfelt tale was also adapted into a Hallmark Channel film by writer/director Michael Landon Jr. 242 pages.
Book 3 of the bestselling Love Comes Softly Series.
Missie LaHaye’s shocking discovery is only the beginning of her story in Love’s Long Journey. After years of planning and dreaming, Missie and her husband Willie set out on the trail west in a covered wagon, leaving behind her beloved parents, Clark and Marty Davis.
As excitement mingles with homesickness, Missie faces the challenges of frontier life with courage, faith, and love that endures across the miles.
A heartwarming continuation of Janette Oke’s classic series, Love’s Long Journey was also adapted into a Hallmark Channel film by writer/director Michael Landon Jr. 242 pages.
Book 4 of the bestselling Love Comes Softly Series.
After a long and perilous journey west, Missie and Willie LaHaye have built a home and started a family on the frontier. When the new railroad finally connects their homestead to the eastern states, Missie’s father, Clark Davis, makes the long-awaited trip to visit.
But when tragedy strikes, the family’s faith and love are tested once again in this unforgettable story of endurance, hope, and God’s abiding grace.
Love’s Abiding Joy has also been adapted into a Hallmark Channel film. 240 pages.
Book 5 of the bestselling Love Comes Softly Series.
In Love’s Unending Legacy, Missie LaHaye returns home to her father and stepmother, ready to begin a new chapter in her life. But her plans take an unexpected turn when she adopts a troubled teenage girl named Elinda—and finds herself at odds with the town’s charming young sheriff.
As Missie struggles to understand Elinda’s rebellious spirit, she uncovers a secret act of compassion that changes everything. Through faith, forgiveness, and love, both hearts begin to heal.
A touching story of grace and second chances, Love’s Unending Legacy reflects Janette Oke’s timeless gift for portraying Christian values on the frontier. This beloved story was also adapted into a Hallmark Channel film. 240 pages.
Book 6 of the bestselling Love Comes Softly Series
Belinda Davis, the “surprise child” of Marty and Clark Davis, has always shown a tender heart toward the hurt and broken. Encouraged by her brother, Dr. Luke Davis, she begins to pursue nursing—though her parents worry about whether she has the strength to face such suffering.
When her teenage niece Melissa comes to live with the family to finish school, new challenges arise—especially when Belinda, Melissa, and their friend Amy Jo all find themselves drawn to the same young man.
A heartfelt story of growing up, compassion, and faith, Love’s Unfolding Dream continues Janette Oke’s beloved saga of life and love on the frontier. 242 pages.
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Janette Oke (pronounced oak) is a true pioneer of inspirational fiction and remains one of the most beloved authors in the genre today. Her debut novel, Love Comes Softly, has sold over one million copies, launching a career that now includes more than 70 books, translated into 14 languages, with over 22 million copies sold worldwide.
Janette’s heartfelt stories of faith, family, and frontier life have touched readers around the globe. She has received numerous honors, including the 1992 President’s Award from the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association, the 1999 CBA Life Impact Award, and multiple Gold Medallion Awards for fiction.
Still personally answering letters from fans, Janette and her husband, Edward, make their home in Canada, where they cherish time with their four grown children and many grandchildren.
Author biography adapted from publicly available sources for promotional use.
