Janette Oke (née Oke Steinkamp) is a Canadian Christian romance novelist. Born in Champion, Alberta, she moved to the United States in 1969 with her husband, Edward. Oke began writing in 1977 and has since published over 150 novels, mostly within her core series, Love Comes Softly. Her books have sold over 30 million copies worldwide and have been translated into 35 languages. Oke's novels have been praised for their historical accuracy, relatable characters, and exploration of Christian themes. She has received numerous awards, including the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association's Gold Medallion Award and the Christy Award. Her work has been critically well-received, earning her recognition as one of the most successful Christian fiction authors of all time.
Reading Order
16 series · 84 booksLove Comes Softly Series
Seasons Of The Heart Series
Janette Oke's Animal Friends Series
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spunky's Diary (Short Story) | 1982 | Buy | |
| 2 | New Kid in Town (Short Story) | 1983 | Buy | |
| 3 | Ducktails (Short Story) | 1985 | Buy | |
| 4 | The Impatient Turtle (Short Story) | 1986 | Buy | |
| 5 | A Cote of Many Colors (Short Story) | 1987 | Buy | |
| 6 | Prairie Dog Town (Short Story) | 1988 | Buy | |
| 7 | Trouble in a Fur Coat (Short Story) | 1990 | Buy | |
| 8 | This Little Pig (Short Story) | 1991 | Buy | |
| 9 | Pordy's Prickly Problem (Short Story) | 1993 | Buy | |
| 10 | Spunky's First Christmas (Short Story) | 1997 | Buy | |
| 11 | The Prodigal Cat (Short Story) | 1998 | Buy | |
| 12 | Spunky's Camping Adventure (Short Story) | 1998 | Buy | |
| 13 | Maury Had a Little Lamb (Short Story) | 1998 | Buy | |
| 14 | Who's New at the Zoo? (Short Story) | 1998 | Buy | |
| 15 | Spunky's Circus Adventure (Short Story) | 1999 | Buy |
Canadian West Series
Women Of The West Series
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Calling of Emily Evans | 1990 | Buy | |
| 2 | Julia's Last Hope | 1990 | Buy | |
| 3 | Roses for Mama | 1990 | Buy | |
| 4 | A Woman Named Damaris | 1991 | Buy | |
| 5 | The Measure of a Heart | 1992 | Buy | |
| 6 | They Called Her Mrs. Doc | 1992 | Buy | |
| 7 | A Bride for Donnigan | 1993 | Buy | |
| 8 | Heart of the Wilderness | 1993 | Buy | |
| 9 | Too Long a Stranger | 1994 | Buy | |
| 10 | The Bluebird and the Sparrow | 1995 | Buy | |
| 11 | A Gown of Spanish Lace | 1995 | Buy | |
| 12 | Drums of Change | 1995 | Buy |
Prairie Legacy Series
Song Of Acadia Series with T. Davis Bunn
Acts Of Faith Series with Davis Bunn
Return To The Canadian West Series with Laurel Oke Logan
Kyle Adams Series with T. Davis Bunn
When Hope Calls Series with Laurel Oke Logan
Janette Oke Other Novels
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hey, Teacher! | 1982 | Buy | |
| 2 | Roses for Maria | 1990 | Buy | |
| 3 | The Red Geranium (Short Story) | 1995 | Buy | |
| 4 | Return to Harmony ( With: T. Davis Bunn) | 1996 | Buy | |
| 5 | Nana's Gift (Short Story) | 1996 | Buy | |
| 6 | The Matchmakers (Short Story) | 1997 | Buy | |
| 7 | Making Memories (Short Story) | 1999 | Buy | |
| 8 | Dana's Valley ( With: Laurel Oke Logan) | 2001 | Buy | |
| 9 | The Pharisee's Wife | 2025 | Buy |
Janette Oke Short Story Collections
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quiet Places, Warm Thoughts (Short Story) | 1983 | Buy |
Janette Oke Picture Books
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | What Does Love Look Like? (Short Story) | 2001 | Buy |
Janette Oke Non-Fiction Books
Janette Oke Collections
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Father Who Calls: Devotional Insights for Daily Meditations | 1988 | Buy | |
| 2 | The Father of Love: Spiritual Insights from the Love Comes Softly Series | 1989 | Buy | |
| 3 | Father of My Heart: Spiritual Insights from the Seasons of the Heart Series | 1991 | Buy | |
| 4 | The Faithful Father: Spiritual Insights from the Women of the West Series | 1993 | Buy |