The Love Comes Softly book series is a beloved collection of novels written by author Janette Oke. Here's how to read it in order.

How to read the Love Comes Softly series in order

The Love Comes Softly book series is a beloved collection of novels written by author Janette Oke. This book series tells the story of a pioneering family, the Davidsons, as they try to settle in the American West in the 1800s. Janette Oke's writing style is warm, simple, and authentic, which has made her books popular among readers of all ages. The Love Comes Softly series has been made into several movies on the Hallmark Channel. The original movie with Katherine Heigl, Dale Midkiff, and January Jones has a large number of fans.

About the series

With more than a dozen books and films in the series, the public can follow the Davidson family through many generations. This gives readers a memorable reading experience full of heartwarming moments, characters they can relate to, and important life lessons. The Davidsons face many problems, but they also have many triumphs. The Love Comes Softly series examines themes like faith, love, family, and the challenges of living on the frontier. The Love Comes Softly series is a must-read and must-see for anyone who enjoys the Christian historical genre.

Series order

The novel, written by Janette Oke, has been adapted into a movie series featuring talented actors such as Erin Cottrell, Logan Bartholomew, Patty Duke, and Wes Brown, and directed by Michael Landon Jr. Here is the recommended order for watching the Love Comes Softly film series:

1. Love Comes Softly (2003)
2. Love's Enduring Promise (2004)
3. Love's Long Journey (2005)
4. Love's Abiding Joy (2006)
5. Love's Unending Legacy (2007)
6. Love's Unfolding Dream (2007)
7. Love Takes Wing (2009)
8. Love Finds a Home (2009)

The series shows the hardships and victories of the pioneers who traveled west in covered wagons, as well as how important family, faith, and community were to them. The prequels and sequels to the original story follow the lives of their children and grandchildren as they continue to face challenges and learn valuable life lessons. The series also touches on themes such as the marriage of convenience, family and mother-in-law relationships, and the importance of forgiveness.

Love Comes Softly (2003)

Love Comes Softly is a charming and endearing film that tells the story of Marty, who heads west with her new husband Aaron, to start a new life. Tragedy strikes, and Marty is left to continue to fight for herself in a harsh and unforgiving land. Through her struggles, she learns the importance of family, faith, and love, ultimately finding happiness with Clark Davis and a new family. The film's simple yet touching themes of family, faith, and love make it a heartwarming and enjoyable watch for fans of the genre.

Love’s Enduring Promise (2004)

Love's Enduring Promise follows the Davis family as they continue to build a life on the frontier. As Missie, the eldest daughter of Clark and Marty Davis, now married to Willie LaHaye, adjusts to motherhood, the family confronts financial difficulties and tragedies, learning to draw strength from their faith and each other. The film is a touching tale of resilience, hope, and love.

Love’s Long Journey (2005)

Love's Long Journey is the third film in the adaptation of the Love Comes Softly book series. The story follows Missie, a young woman, and her husband, Willie as they start a new life in the East. Along the way, they face many problems, such as illness, money issues, and the deaths of loved ones. Despite the obstacles they face, Missie and Willie remain steadfast in their faith and their love for each other. As the story unfolds, they learn important lessons about perseverance, forgiveness, and the true meaning of family.

Love’s Abiding Joy (2006)

Love's Abiding Joy is the fourth film in the Love Comes Softly series. The story follows Clark Davis' family as they face new challenges and opportunities. Clark Davis and Marty must adjust to the arrival of a new daughter while Missie and Willie face their struggles in the West. As the family struggles with illness, financial difficulties, and the hardships of everyday life, they learn important lessons about perseverance, faith, and the true meaning of love’s everlasting courage.

Love’s Unending Legacy (2007)

Love's Unending Legacy is the fifth film in the series. The story follows Clark’s daughter Missie as she settles into life as a mother and schoolteacher in a new town and finds herself drawn to a widower named Zach Tyler. Meanwhile, her father, Clark Davis, faces financial difficulties. The film is a touching and inspiring tale of love, faith, and the enduring power of hope.

Love’s Unfolding Dream (2007)

Love's Unfolding Dream is a heartwarming story of love, faith, and perseverance in the face of adversity. The movie follows the life of a young woman named Belinda, a female doctor in the late 1800s who must prove herself. Belinda meets a handsome young man, and they build a relationship, but after her mother dies, she takes responsibility for caring for her siblings.

Love Takes Wing (2009)

Belinda is a successful doctor in this sequel and has moved to a small town in the West to start a new life. Belinda is welcomed warmly by the townspeople this time. She also becomes friends with Annie Nelson, a widow, and her young daughter, Lily. Annie becomes seriously ill, and Belinda must make tough professional decisions while treating her. Ultimately, Belinda must learn to trust in God's plan for her life and find the courage to follow her heart.

Love Finds a Home (2009)

The movie follows the story of a young widow named Dr. Belinda Owens, who has just moved to a small town in the West with her young son, Timothy. She discovers that love can be found in unexpected places and that home is where the heart is.

Love Begins (2011)

Love Begins is a heartwarming story about the power of faith, friendship, and love. It is a tale of courage, hope, and the importance of never giving up on one's dreams. Clark and Elen discover that love can be found in unexpected places and that a true sense of home can be created through love and hard work after they fix up an old farm together.

Love’s Everlasting Courage (2011)

Love's Everlasting Courage is a TV movie based on the popular book series by Janette Oke. The movie follows the story of a young woman named Missy, whose husband dies after moving to a new town in the West to start a new life. Despite her grief, Missy remains strong and determined to make a life for herself and her son. She develops a new relationship with Clark Davis and must learn to trust her new partner and follow God’s plan for her.

Love’s Christmas Journey (2011)

The movie follows the story of a young woman named Ellie King, who travels with her brother, Aaron, to spend Christmas with their grandparents in a small town in the West. Upon arrival, they learn that their grandparents need financial help. They get down to work, and on their way, they discover that forgiveness and family are the true meaning of Christmas.

Love Comes Softly audiobook

Over a million copies of Love Comes Softly have been sold since 1979, and it has been adapted into a famous movie for the Hallmark Channel. Generations of fans have wept along with Marty and Clark over time, and the best way to enjoy the story is by listening to the audiobook version.

Listen to Love Comes Softly on Speechify

The audiobook of Love Comes Softly is available on Speechify. Janette Oke is the narrator of this audio piece. This love story has a running time of 7 hours and 39 minutes and is the best listening experience you have ever had, tailored just to your needs. In addition to the audiobook version of Love Comes Softly, Speechify features more of Oke’s work, such as Love's Enduring Promise, Love's Long Journey, and the When Calls the Heart series. Beyond Oke’s series, Speechify also has thousands of other audiobooks, including many more historical fiction options and Amazon best-sellers. Sign up for Speechify Audiobooks and indulge in Janette Oke’s work.