Love Comes Softly (Love Comes Softly, #1)
Love Comes Softly (Love Comes Softly, #1)
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
American Frontier • 19th century
2003
Adult
13-18 years
940L
Super Short Summary
Love Comes Softly by Janette Oke follows a woman who, after being widowed on the prairies, enters a marriage of convenience with a local man. Set in the 19th century, this faith-based romance captures her journey of adaptation and personal growth within the challenges of frontier life.
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Review Roundup
Love Comes Softly by Janette Oke offers a heartwarming tale of love and faith in the American frontier. Many readers praise its wholesome narrative, vivid characterization, and emotional depth. However, some critique the predictable plot and overt religious themes. Nonetheless, it remains a beloved classic for fans of Christian historical fiction.
Who Should Read Love Comes Softly (Love Comes Softly, #1)?
A reader who would enjoy Love Comes Softly by Janette Oke is often drawn to inspirational historical romances set in the American frontier. This reader appreciates themes of faith, resilience, and heartwarming relationships. Fans of Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder or Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers will find similar enjoyment here.
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Love Comes Softly, published in 1979, marked the beginning of Janette Oke's successful career in inspirational fiction and was her first novel.
The novel is set in the 19th century American West and explores themes of faith, love, and resilience against the backdrop of pioneer life.
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Janette Oke’s Love Comes Softly series has been adapted into a collection of Hallmark Channel movies, expanding its reach and popularity beyond the literary world.
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Novel • Fiction
American Frontier • 19th century
2003
Adult
13-18 years
940L
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