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Janette Oke

Janette Oke Reading Order

16 series Β· 84 books Β· Born 1935

Janette Oke is a celebrated Canadian author known for her inspirational fiction, which often explores themes of faith and the pioneer spirit through strong female leads. With an impressive catalog of 84 books spanning 16 series, her most famous works include Love Comes Softly and the Canadian West series. Active from 1979 until 2025, Oke has made a significant impact on the genre, captivating readers with her heartfelt storytelling.

Acts Of Faith Series

Complete

3 books (2009–2010)

Start with The Centurion's Wife and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of The Centurion's Wife
The Centurion's Wife
2
Cover of The Damascus Way
The Damascus Way
3
Cover of The Hidden Flame
The Hidden Flame

Canadian West Series

Complete

6 books (1983–2001)

Start with When Calls the Heart, the first of 6 books in the Canadian West series.

#Title
1
Cover of When Calls the Heart
When Calls the Heart
2
Cover of When Breaks the Dawn
When Breaks the Dawn
3
Cover of When Comes the Spring
When Comes the Spring
4
Cover of When Hope Springs New
When Hope Springs New
5
Cover of Beyond the Gathering Storm
Beyond the Gathering Storm
6
When Tomorrow Comes

Collections Series

Complete

4 books (1988–1993)

Start with The Father Who Calls: Devotional Insights for Daily Meditations, the first of 4 books in the Collections series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Father Who Calls: Devotional Insights for Daily Meditations
The Father Who Calls: Devotional Insights for Daily Meditations
2
Cover of The Father of Love: Spiritual Insights from the Love Comes Softly Series
The Father of Love: Spiritual Insights from the Love Comes Softly Series
3
Cover of Father of My Heart: Spiritual Insights from the Seasons of the Heart Series
Father of My Heart: Spiritual Insights from the Seasons of the Heart Series
4
The Faithful Father: Spiritual Insights from the Women of the West Series

Janette Oke's Animal Friends Series

Complete

15 books (1982–1999)

Start with Spunky's Diary, the first of 15 books in the Janette Oke's Animal Friends series.

#Title
1
Cover of Spunky's Diary
Spunky's Diary
2
Cover of New Kid in Town
New Kid in Town
3
4
Cover of The Impatient Turtle
The Impatient Turtle
5
Cover of A Cote of Many Colors
A Cote of Many Colors
6
Cover of Prairie Dog Town
Prairie Dog Town
7
Cover of Trouble in a Fur Coat
Trouble in a Fur Coat
8
Cover of This Little Pig
This Little Pig
9
Cover of Pordy's Prickly Problem
Pordy's Prickly Problem
10
Cover of Spunky's First Christmas
Spunky's First Christmas
11
Cover of Maury Had a Little Lamb
Maury Had a Little Lamb
12
Cover of Spunky's Camping Adventure
Spunky's Camping Adventure
13
Cover of The Prodigal Cat
The Prodigal Cat
14
Cover of Who's New at the Zoo?
Who's New at the Zoo?
15
Cover of Spunky's Circus Adventure
Spunky's Circus Adventure

Kyle Adams Series

Complete

2 books (1990–1997)

Start with Tomorrow's Dream and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Tomorrow's Dream
Tomorrow's Dream
2
Cover of Another Homecoming
Another Homecoming

Love Comes Softly Series

Complete

8 books (1979–1989)

Start with Love Comes Softly, the first of 8 books in the Love Comes Softly series.

#Title
1
Cover of Love Comes Softly
Love Comes Softly
2
Cover of Love's Enduring Promise
Love's Enduring Promise
3
Cover of Love's Long Journey
Love's Long Journey
4
Love's Abiding Joy
5
Cover of Love's Unending Legacy
Love's Unending Legacy
6
Cover of Love's Unfolding Dream
Love's Unfolding Dream
7
Cover of Love Takes Wing
Love Takes Wing
8
Cover of Love Finds a Home
Love Finds a Home

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

4 books (1987–2004)

Start with My Favorite Verse, the first of 4 books in the Non-Fiction series.

#Title
1
Cover of My Favorite Verse
My Favorite Verse
2
Cover of Janette Oke's Reflections on the Christmas Story
Janette Oke's Reflections on the Christmas Story
3
Cover of Celebrating The Inner Beauty Of Woman
Celebrating The Inner Beauty Of Woman
4
I Wonder... Did Jesus Have a Pet Lamb?

Picture Series

Complete

1 book (2001–2001)

#Title
1
What Does Love Look Like?

Prairie Legacy Series

Complete

4 books (1997–2000)

Start with The Tender Years, the first of 4 books in the Prairie Legacy series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Tender Years
The Tender Years
2
Cover of A Searching Heart
A Searching Heart
3
Cover of A Quiet Strength
A Quiet Strength
4
Cover of Like Gold Refined
Like Gold Refined

Return To The Canadian West Series

Complete

3 books (2014–2016)

Start with Where Courage Calls and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Where Courage Calls
Where Courage Calls
2
Cover of Where Trust Lies
Where Trust Lies
3
Cover of Where Hope Prevails
Where Hope Prevails

Seasons Of The Heart Series

Complete

4 books (1981–1989)

Start with Once Upon a Summer, the first of 4 books in the Seasons Of The Heart series.

#Title
1
Cover of Once Upon a Summer
Once Upon a Summer
2
Cover of Winds of Autumn
Winds of Autumn
3
Cover of Winter Is Not Forever
Winter Is Not Forever
4
Cover of Spring's Gentle Promise
Spring's Gentle Promise

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

1 book (1983–1983)

#Title
1
Cover of Quiet Places, Warm Thoughts
Quiet Places, Warm Thoughts

Song Of Acadia Series

Complete

5 books (1999–2002)

Start with The Meeting Place, the first of 5 books in the Song Of Acadia series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Meeting Place
The Meeting Place
2
Cover of The Birthright
The Birthright
3
Cover of The Sacred Shore
The Sacred Shore
4
Cover of The Distant Beacon
The Distant Beacon
5
The Beloved Land

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

9 books (1982–2025)

Start with Hey, Teacher!, the first of 9 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
Hey, Teacher!
2
Cover of Roses for Maria
Roses for Maria
3
Cover of The Red Geranium
The Red Geranium
4
Cover of Nana's Gift
Nana's Gift
5
Cover of Return to Harmony(With: T. Davis Bunn)
Return to Harmony(With: T. Davis Bunn)
6
Cover of The Matchmakers
The Matchmakers
7
Cover of Making Memories
Making Memories
8
Cover of Dana's Valley(With: Laurel Oke Logan)
Dana's Valley(With: Laurel Oke Logan)
9
The Pharisee's Wife

When Hope Calls Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2020–2022)

Start with Unyielding Hope and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Unyielding Hope
Unyielding Hope
2
Sustaining Faith
3
Unfailing Love

Women Of The West Series

Complete

12 books (1990–1995)

Start with Julia's Last Hope, the first of 12 books in the Women Of The West series.

#Title
1
Cover of Julia's Last Hope
Julia's Last Hope
2
Cover of Roses for Mama
Roses for Mama
3
Cover of The Calling of Emily Evans
The Calling of Emily Evans
4
Cover of A Woman Named Damaris
A Woman Named Damaris
5
Cover of The Measure of a Heart
The Measure of a Heart
6
Cover of They Called Her Mrs. Doc
They Called Her Mrs. Doc
7
A Bride for Donnigan
8
Cover of Heart of the Wilderness
Heart of the Wilderness
9
Cover of Too Long a Stranger
Too Long a Stranger
10
Cover of A Gown of Spanish Lace
A Gown of Spanish Lace
11
Cover of Drums of Change
Drums of Change
12
Cover of The Bluebird and the Sparrow
The Bluebird and the Sparrow

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Janette Oke written?
Janette Oke has written 84 books across 16 series. Their published works span from 1979 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Janette Oke series?
Here are the first books in Janette Oke's series: Acts Of Faith: The Centurion's Wife; Canadian West: When Calls the Heart; Collections: The Father Who Calls: Devotional Insights for Daily Meditations; Janette Oke's Animal Friends: Spunky's Diary; Kyle Adams: Tomorrow's Dream.
What order should I read Janette Oke's books?
We recommend reading Janette Oke's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Janette Oke still writing new books?
Yes, Janette Oke has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

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