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The Love Comes Softly book series, written by Janette Oke, consists of seven books published in 1995 and follows the Davis family as they navigate life, faith, and personal growth across rural and urban settings. The series spans various periods in American history and centers on the parents, Marty and Clark Davis, and their children. Each story explores themes of love, loss, resilience, and the balance between individual aspirations and familial responsibilities. The narrative emphasizes spiritual reflection, family bonds, and the development of relationships within the family. Rooted in Christian values, the series portrays the everyday lives of the Davis family through a lens of quiet perseverance and enduring faith.

Books in this series

Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.

  1. Cover of Loves Enduring Promise (Love Comes Softly, Book 2)

    Loves Enduring Promise (Love Comes Softly, Book 2)

    1979 · Janette Oke

    Three years after Love Comes Softly, the Davis family returns in this sequel. Missie, now five, is excited about a new school being built in town,…

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  2. Cover of Love's long journey

    Love's long journey

    1982 · 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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  3. Cover of Love's abiding joy

    Love's abiding joy

    1983 · 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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  4. Cover of Love's Unending Legacy

    Love's Unending Legacy

    1984 · 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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  5. Cover of Love's Unfolding Dream

    Love's Unfolding Dream

    1987 · 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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  6. Cover of Love Takes Wing

    Love Takes Wing

    1988 · 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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  7. Cover of Love Finds A Home

    Love Finds A Home

    1989 · 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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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Love comes softly books in?

Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “Loves Enduring Promise (Love Comes Softly, Book 2)”.

How many books are in the Love comes softly series?

We list 7 books by Janette Oke , published between 1979–1989.

Where can I buy the Love comes softly books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.