About
Janette Oke
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.
Book Series by Janette Oke
Love Comes Softly Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Love Comes Softly | 1979 | Buy on Amazon |
| Love's Enduring Promise | 1979 | Buy on Amazon |
| Love's Long Journey | 1982 | Buy on Amazon |
| Love's Abiding Joy | 1983 | Buy on Amazon |
| Love's Unending Legacy | 1984 | Buy on Amazon |
| Love's Unfolding Dream | 1987 | Buy on Amazon |
| Love Takes Wing | 1988 | Buy on Amazon |
| Love Finds a Home | 1989 | Buy on Amazon |
Seasons Of The Heart Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Once Upon a Summer | 1981 | Buy on Amazon |
| Winds of Autumn | 1987 | Buy on Amazon |
| Winter Is Not Forever | 1988 | Buy on Amazon |
| Spring's Gentle Promise | 1989 | Buy on Amazon |
Janette Oke's Animal Friends Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Spunky's Diary (Short Story) | 1982 | Buy on Amazon |
| New Kid in Town (Short Story) | 1983 | Buy on Amazon |
| Ducktails (Short Story) | 1985 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Impatient Turtle (Short Story) | 1986 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Cote of Many Colors (Short Story) | 1987 | Buy on Amazon |
| Prairie Dog Town (Short Story) | 1988 | Buy on Amazon |
| Trouble in a Fur Coat (Short Story) | 1990 | Buy on Amazon |
| This Little Pig (Short Story) | 1991 | Buy on Amazon |
| Pordy's Prickly Problem (Short Story) | 1993 | Buy on Amazon |
| Spunky's First Christmas (Short Story) | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Prodigal Cat (Short Story) | 1998 | Buy on Amazon |
| Spunky's Camping Adventure (Short Story) | 1998 | Buy on Amazon |
| Maury Had a Little Lamb (Short Story) | 1998 | Buy on Amazon |
| Who's New at the Zoo? (Short Story) | 1998 | Buy on Amazon |
| Spunky's Circus Adventure (Short Story) | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
Canadian West Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| When Calls the Heart | 1983 | Buy on Amazon |
| When Comes the Spring | 1985 | Buy on Amazon |
| When Breaks the Dawn | 1985 | Buy on Amazon |
| When Hope Springs New | 1986 | Buy on Amazon |
| Beyond the Gathering Storm | 1990 | Buy on Amazon |
| When Tomorrow Comes | 2001 | Buy on Amazon |
Women Of The West Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Calling of Emily Evans | 1990 | Buy on Amazon |
| Julia's Last Hope | 1990 | Buy on Amazon |
| Roses for Mama | 1990 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Woman Named Damaris | 1991 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Measure of a Heart | 1992 | Buy on Amazon |
| They Called Her Mrs. Doc | 1992 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Bride for Donnigan | 1993 | Buy on Amazon |
| Heart of the Wilderness | 1993 | Buy on Amazon |
| Too Long a Stranger | 1994 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Bluebird and the Sparrow | 1995 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Gown of Spanish Lace | 1995 | Buy on Amazon |
| Drums of Change | 1995 | Buy on Amazon |
Prairie Legacy Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Tender Years | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Searching Heart | 1998 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Quiet Strength | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
| Like Gold Refined | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
Song Of Acadia Series with T. Davis Bunn
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Meeting Place | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Sacred Shore | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Birthright | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Distant Beacon | 2001 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Beloved Land | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
Acts Of Faith Series with Davis Bunn
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Centurion's Wife | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Hidden Flame | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Damascus Way | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
Return To The Canadian West Series with Laurel Oke Logan
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Where Courage Calls | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| Where Trust Lies | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| Where Hope Prevails | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
Kyle Adams Series with T. Davis Bunn
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Tomorrow's Dream | 1990 | Buy on Amazon |
| Another Homecoming | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
When Hope Calls Series with Laurel Oke Logan
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Unyielding Hope | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
| Sustaining Faith | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
| Unfailing Love | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
Janette Oke Other Novels
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Hey, Teacher! | 1982 | Buy on Amazon |
| Roses for Maria | 1990 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Red Geranium (Short Story) | 1995 | Buy on Amazon |
| Return to Harmony ( With: T. Davis Bunn) | 1996 | Buy on Amazon |
| Nana's Gift (Short Story) | 1996 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Matchmakers (Short Story) | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| Making Memories (Short Story) | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
| Dana's Valley ( With: Laurel Oke Logan) | 2001 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Pharisee's Wife | 2025 | Buy on Amazon |
Janette Oke Short Story Collections
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Quiet Places, Warm Thoughts (Short Story) | 1983 | Buy on Amazon |
Janette Oke Picture Books
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| What Does Love Look Like? (Short Story) | 2001 | Buy on Amazon |
Janette Oke Non-Fiction Books
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| My Favorite Verse | 1987 | Buy on Amazon |
| Janette Oke's Reflections on the Christmas Story (Short Story) | 1994 | Buy on Amazon |
| Celebrating The Inner Beauty Of Woman (Short Story) | 1998 | Buy on Amazon |
| I Wonder... Did Jesus Have a Pet Lamb? (Short Story) | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
Janette Oke Collections
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Father Who Calls: Devotional Insights for Daily Meditations | 1988 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Father of Love: Spiritual Insights from the Love Comes Softly Series | 1989 | Buy on Amazon |
| Father of My Heart: Spiritual Insights from the Seasons of the Heart Series | 1991 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Faithful Father: Spiritual Insights from the Women of the West Series | 1993 | Buy on Amazon |
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