Janette Oke

Leaving her little prairie town, Belinda Davis never dreamed that the excitement of living in Boston would leave her restless and empty inside. Wealth, literature, travel, and romance touched her life with choices and decisions that brought dissatisfaction rather than joy. She discovered that only when God had first place in her life was her peace restored. Belinda once again faces decisions about her life that are no less difficult than before. A very unexpected responsibility makes the choice even harder.

Sometimes she wished she was an only child . . . "She's lovely! Look at those curls. Those blue eyes. She's just beautiful!" Berta was used to hearing comments like that. But they were not about her. . . . Whenever ladies came to the house or met her mother on the street, they exclaimed over Berta's little sister, Glenna. Somewhere along the way, Berta decided that whatever Glenna was, she would not be. Whatever Glenna did, she would not do. Whatever Glenna liked, she would not like. She would be the opposite. Sure enough, Glenna is sparkling, vivacious, outgoing, and adored, while Berta is serious, dependable, and prim. Their relationship grows more and more distant until, finally, Berta must look into her heart and discover what truly has caused the rift between them.

When their caretaker is hospitalized, Blue Boy and the other homing pigeons receive food, water, and excellent care from two young boys who love pets.

Anna Trent felt fortunate to finish the eighth grade with first-class honors. Already past her sixteenth birthday, most of the girls her age had been forced long ago to drop out to help at home. She loved school loved to learn, loved the excitement of new discoveries, loved the quickening of her pulse as she shared some great adventure in the pages of a book. And now that is over. The oldest child in a farming family with six young brothers, Anna is shy, sensitive and a bit self-conscious. But when Austin Barker comes to their church to fill the pastorate for the summer months, the young seminarian is captured by Anna's admirable qualities, especially her intense desire to learn. Through his books and correspondence, Anna's education continues to expand, and the sweet country girl grows into a lovely woman. When they meet again, will she be able to believe that Austin's words are sincere? Despite the compassion and grace she so effectively lives, and despite her selfless commitment to God and His Word, what can she do when time does not erase the inadequacy she feels or her struggles with the standard that measures her heart? Will she ever be able to see herself as others do? If only the feelings of guilt and inadequacy would go away-

After a year of teaching in a one-room schoolhouse on the western frontier, Elizabeth plans her wedding to Wynn Delaney, a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. As they begin their new life together at his isolated outpost in the far north, Elizabeth is unprepared for the loneliness she feels and the rigors of life without any of the conveniences she's accustomed to. Her deep love for Wynn and her faith in God seem like all she has. But will that be enough?

The new boy in town meets the challenges of his neighbor but gets the worst of it until he learns to use the situations to his own advantage.

As Graduation day approaches, eighteen year old Virginia Simpson is for then ready to head off to college,reunite with her childhood sweetheart, and finally be allowed to embrace the freedom of adulthood. But when a family crisis forces her to abandon her carefully laid plans, Virginia learns the real meaning of growing to adulthood.

"Historical drama and romance set in Venice and the English countryside of the 1800s. Two lives become intertwined despite the burdens of their past. A place that once seemed only a dreaded detour becomes a sacred venue for the unveiling of God's Providence"--Provided by publisher.

Pogo hates being a turtle, with all the limitations involved, but eventually he comes to accept himself as he is.

When Clark surprises Marty with a trip to visit Missie and Willie LaHaye at their new home. Marty is filled with excitement. She and Missie have so much to catch up on. Marty meets Missie's friend Maria, she gets to see the little sod house, she even meets Missie's children. But when tragedy strikes, will Marty regret ever coming west?

Drie romans rond een Amerikaanse pioniersfamilie en hun nazaten

Emily feels God's call into full-time Christian service and expects that along with His calling, God will also provide her with a companion to share her life and ministry. But Emily does not feel comfortable with marrying any of the young men who present themselves. On her own, Emily will take on the task of opening a new church in a pioneer community.

Belinda, Marty and Clark Davis's "surprise child," has always had a tender and compassionate heart toward anything hurt and broken. Her parents watch with both misgivings and genuine pride as Belinda's older brother, Doctor Luke, influences her toward nursing. Will she have the inward strength to face the "hurt and broken" people whose bodies, minds, and emotions need mending? Belinda's niece, who is also a teenager, comes to live with the Davis family to finish her schooling. How will Melissa's arrival affect Belinda's lifelong friendship with Amy Jo? And what happens when all three fall for the same nice fellow?

The roaring Yukon in the human floodtide of the gold rush was no proper place for an innocent young lady, especially one as temptingly beautiful as redheaded Kate O'Riley. Yet Kate was determined to be with her father there, despite all he could say to warn her off. She thought she was prepared to withstand all perils on this savage frontier, from the fiery lusts of men to the freezing forces of nature. But when fate made her the wife-in-name-only to handsome, danger-loving Hogan O'Shea, she found that a woman's desires could match a man's . . . and that burning passion could turn an ice kingdom of gold into a dazzling realm of love . . .

Three years later, we rejoin the Davis family in the pages of Love's Enduring Promise, the sequel to Love Come Softly. Missie is now five years old, and quite excited about the prospect of a school being built in town. Marty is expecting a third child, while Clare is growing into a healthy young boy. As hardships are placed upon the shoulders of neighbors and friends, Marty and Clark reach out their hands to help in any way they can. And when the community finds a need for a teacher, and a pastor, will they find who they are looking for, or will all their hard work be in vain?

Young porcupine Pordy learns that to have a friend you must be one.

Belinda Davis had trained as a nurse to assist her older brother, Doctor Luke. But as time goes by and she sees those she's grown up with getting married and settling into their own lives, Belinda becomes restless. What had seemed exciting and fresh becomes dull and routine. When she meets an elderly woman who needs nursing care, Belinda jumps at the invitation to go to Boston--a large, "civilized" city with cultural opportunities she's never even dreamed of in her little prairie town. But in spite of financial security and countless new experiences, Belinda finds herself restless, lonely, and empty inside.