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Love Comes Softly (Love Comes Softly, #1)

Janette Oke
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Love Comes Softly (Love Comes Softly, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003

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Janette Oke

Love Comes Softly (Love Comes Softly, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003
Book Details
Pages

188

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

American Frontier • 19th century

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

Lexile Level

940L

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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.

Reviews & Readership

4.5

46,968 ratings

81%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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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 this

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.

4.5

46,968 ratings

81%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

188

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

American Frontier • 19th century

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

Lexile Level

940L

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