Love Comes Softly

By: Janette Oke

Narrated by: Ruth Ann Phimister

A Compelling Love Story Set in the "Little House on the Prairie" Era

She ventured west with the man she loved, but in one day her whole world had crumbled around her …

Nineteen-year-old Marty Claridge starts west with her adventurous, boyish husband, Clem, seeking to claim land and hoping for good fortune. But when the venture turns suddenly to tragedy, Marty is left alone with her great loss. And coupled with her grief and heartache is the grim reality that there is no way to return home.

Clark Davis and his little girl, Missie, are also in great need. Clark's wife has died, leaving him to care to Missie and the farm at the same time. His offer to Marty comes with good intention, but will courage and faith be enough to bring them to true love?

First introduced in 1979, Love Comes Softly has become a beloved classic in the inspirational fiction category. A generation of audiences has laughed and wept and rejoiced with Marty and Clark Davis whose tragic circumstances threw them together on the frontier prairies of the 1800s.

Winner of the Gold Book Award

Love Comes Softly was transformed into an award-winning Hallmark Channel Original Movie.

©1989 Janette Oke (P)1989 Recorded Books, LLC

True Christian Love Story

Loved everything about this book. It summarized the characteristics of a Christian. Also, how a man and woman should find love for each other that is not lustful.

I love this story

This story places itself on your heart and emotions as you read, The characters are real. God's love and aid as we live our lives is shown as the story unfolds. You want to continue knowing these people and their lives and look forward to the next chapter in their lives.

Favorite Story for 25+ years!

I don't even know how many times I've read or listened to this story. It is an all time favorite. The characters are so believable. Janette Oke has done a wonderful job writing this series. I love the fact that these books are wholesome. Thanks!

perfectly done

I loved everything about this book and the narration. It was as if an elderly woman was telling the story of someone in her family--her parents or grandparents . My great-grandparents homesteaded in the plains of Nebraska and my grandparents told story after story of what it was like growing up during that time. This story brought back memories of listening to them tell about their parents and the neighbors that lived around them. As for the complaints about the speech patterns, I had a great-uncle who spoke in the exact same pattern of speech. If you are only a couple of generations from those pioneer days, you will love this book.

Excellent Christian Fiction

I must have read this series 3 or 4 times. The movies are great as well. I really enjoyed listening this time.