Janette Oke

16 Series

Janette Oke is a Canadian author renowned for her Christian inspirational fiction, featuring female protagonists often set during pioneer times. She has written several popular series, including Love Comes Softly, Canadian West, and Acts of Faith, the latter two co-authored with T. Davis Bunn. Oke has also penned the Janette Oke's Animal Friends series for children. Married since 1957 to Edward, they have four children, one of whom, Laurel, has collaborated with her on writing projects.

Janette Oke co-authored several series and novels with other writers. The Song of Acadia and Acts of Faith series, along with the novels Return to Harmony, Another Homecoming, and Tomorrow's Dream, were written with T. Davis Bunn. The Return to the Canadian West series and the novel Dana's Valley were co-authored with Laurel Oke Logan. These works explore themes of faith, family, and resilience in various settings. Oke's collaborations highlight her versatility and commitment to storytelling that uplifts and inspires.

Love Comes Softly

(1979)

Love's Enduring Promise

(1979)

Love's Long Journey

(1982)

Love's Abiding Joy

(1983)

Love's Unending Legacy

(1984)

Love's Unfolding Dream

(1987)

Love Takes Wing

(1988)

Love Finds a Home

(1989)

Seasons Of The Heart

Once Upon a Summer

(1981)

Winds of Autumn

(1987)

Winter Is Not Forever

(1988)

Spring's Gentle Promise

(1989)

Janette Oke's Animal Friends

Spunky's Diary

(1982)

New Kid in Town

(1983)

Ducktails

(1985)

The Impatient Turtle

(1986)

A Cote of Many Colors

(1987)

Prairie Dog Town

(1988)

Trouble in a Fur Coat

(1990)

This Little Pig

(1991)

Pordy's Prickly Problem

(1993)

Spunky's First Christmas

(1997)

The Prodigal Cat

(1998)

Spunky's Camping Adventure

(1998)

Maury Had a Little Lamb

(1998)

Who's New at the Zoo?

(1998)

Spunky's Circus Adventure

(1999)

Canadian West

When Calls the Heart

(1983)

When Comes the Spring

(1985)

When Breaks the Dawn

(1985)

When Hope Springs New

(1986)

Beyond the Gathering Storm

(1990)

When Tomorrow Comes

(2001)

Women Of The West

The Calling of Emily Evans

(1990)

Julia's Last Hope

(1990)

Roses for Mama

(1990)

A Woman Named Damaris

(1991)

The Measure of a Heart

(1992)

They Called Her Mrs. Doc

(1992)

A Bride for Donnigan

(1993)

Heart of the Wilderness

(1993)

Too Long a Stranger

(1994)

The Bluebird and the Sparrow

(1995)

A Gown of Spanish Lace

(1995)

Drums of Change

(1995)

Prairie Legacy

The Tender Years

(1997)

A Searching Heart

(1998)

A Quiet Strength

(1999)

Like Gold Refined

(2000)

Song Of Acadia (with T. Davis Bunn)

The Meeting Place

(1999)

The Sacred Shore

(2000)

The Birthright

(2000)

The Distant Beacon

(2001)

The Beloved Land

(2002)

Acts Of Faith (with Davis Bunn)

The Centurion's Wife

(2009)

The Hidden Flame

(2010)

The Damascus Way

(2010)

Return To The Canadian West (with Laurel Oke Logan)

Where Courage Calls

(2014)

Where Trust Lies

(2015)

Where Hope Prevails

(2016)

Kyle Adams (with T. Davis Bunn)

Tomorrow's Dream

(1990)

Another Homecoming

(1997)

When Hope Calls (with Laurel Oke Logan)

Unyielding Hope

(2020)

Sustaining Faith

(2021)

Unfailing Love

(2022)

Standalone Novels

Hey, Teacher!

(1982)

Roses for Maria

(1990)

The Red Geranium

(1995)

Return to Harmony

(1996)(With: T. Davis Bunn)

Nana's Gift

(1996)

The Matchmakers

(1997)

Making Memories

(1999)

Dana's Valley

(2001)(With: Laurel Oke Logan)

The Pharisee's Wife

(2025)

Short Story Collections

Quiet Places, Warm Thoughts

(1983)

Picture

What Does Love Look Like?

(2001)

Non-Fiction

My Favorite Verse

(1987)

Janette Oke's Reflections on the Christmas Story

(1994)

Celebrating The Inner Beauty Of Woman

(1998)

I Wonder... Did Jesus Have a Pet Lamb?

(2004)

Collections

The Father Who Calls: Devotional Insights for Daily Meditations

(1988)

The Father of Love: Spiritual Insights from the Love Comes Softly Series

(1989)

Father of My Heart: Spiritual Insights from the Seasons of the Heart Series

(1991)

The Faithful Father: Spiritual Insights from the Women of the West Series

(1993)

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