Janette Oke

3 series 25 books in order

Janette Oke is a Canadian author of inspirational fiction whose books are often set in a pioneer era and centered on female protagonists. Her first novel, Love Comes Softly, was published by Bethany House in 1979, and more than 75 books have followed. She is credited here with novels in the Women of the West and Canadian West series, including A Bride for Donnigan and Beyond the Gathering Storm. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)

Born
1935
Known for
Canadian West, Love comes softly, Women of the West

Series by Janette Oke

Canadian West

7 books in order · 1985

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  2. Cover of When Comes the Spring (Canadian West, Book 2)

    When Comes the Spring (Canadian West, Book 2)

    1985 · Janette Oke

    After a year teaching in a one-room schoolhouse on the western frontier, Elizabeth plans her wedding to Wynn Delaney, a member of the Royal Canadian…

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    When Breaks the Dawn (Canadian West #3)

    Year unknown · Janette Oke

    After surviving a harsh first year in the far north, Elizabeth Delaney and her Royal Canadian Mountie husband Wynn settle into the small community of…

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  4. Cover of When Hope Springs New (Canadian West #4)

    When Hope Springs New (Canadian West #4)

    Year unknown · Janette Oke

    Leaving behind friends in Beaver Creek, Elizabeth and Wynn take over a more primitive RCMP outpost in the Canadian Northwest. Elizabeth finds herself…

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  5. Cover of Beyond the Gathering Storm (Canadian West #5)

    Beyond the Gathering Storm (Canadian West #5)

    Year unknown · Janette Oke

    As a youth, Henry was rescued from terrible circumstances by the Delaneys, whose care healed his painful memories, and he now works as a…

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  6. Cover of When Tomorrow Comes (Canadian West #6)

    When Tomorrow Comes (Canadian West #6)

    Year unknown · Janette Oke

    Christine is recovering from a broken heart and finds solace helping her brother Henry settle into married life, while the "call of the North" tugs…

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Love comes softly

7 books in order · 1995

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    Love's long journey

    Year unknown · Janette Oke

    Newlyweds Missie and Willie share a dream that requires Missie to leave her parents, family, and friends behind to join a wagon train and claim land…

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    Love's abiding joy

    Year unknown · Janette Oke

    Clark surprises Marty with a trip to visit their daughter Missie and her husband Willie LaHaye at their new home in the West. Marty reconnects with…

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    Love's Unending Legacy

    Year unknown · Janette Oke

    Marty and Clark Davis return home from visiting their daughter Missie out west, only to find changes have taken place in their absence. Their grown…

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    Love's Unfolding Dream

    Year unknown · Janette Oke

    Belinda, the "surprise child" of Marty and Clark Davis, has a tender heart toward anything hurt or broken, and her brother Doctor Luke influences her…

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    Love Takes Wing

    Year unknown · Janette Oke

    Belinda Davis trained as a nurse to assist her older brother, Doctor Luke. As those she grew up with marry and settle down, she becomes restless with…

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    Love Finds A Home

    1995 · Janette Oke

    Leaving her prairie town for Boston, Belinda Davis finds that wealth, literature, travel, and romance leave her restless and empty rather than…

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Women of the West

15 books in order · 1992–1999

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    Heart of the wilderness

    Year unknown · Janette Oke

    George McMannus travels from his wilderness cabin after learning his daughter and son-in-law died in a river accident, leaving behind his…

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Janette Oke written?

We list 25 books by Janette Oke across 3 series, published between 1985–1999 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Janette Oke's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “When Calls the Heart (Canadian West #1).” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

Where can I buy Janette Oke's books?

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