Love Comes Softly

By: Janette Oke

Narrated by: Ruth Ann Phimister

Length: 7 hrs and 37 mins

Publisher's summary

When it was first published in 1979, this novel introduced inspirational fiction to people hungry for well-told stories based on Christian values. Since then, over a million copies have been sold, and it has been made into a popular Hallmark movie. Janette Oke has won the Christy Award, the Gold Medallion, and scores of other awards. Generations of fans have laughed and cried over this story of Marty and Clark, two grieving people thrown together by necessity who find unexpected love as they work together as a family.

©1989 Janette Oke (P)1989 Recorded Books, LLC

True Christian Love Story

Loved everything about this book. It summarized the characteristics of a Christian. Also, how a man and woman should find love for each other that is not lustful.

I love this story

This story places itself on your heart and emotions as you read, The characters are real. God's love and aid as we live our lives is shown as the story unfolds. You want to continue knowing these people and their lives and look forward to the next chapter in their lives.

Favorite Story for 25+ years!

I don't even know how many times I've read or listened to this story. It is an all time favorite. The characters are so believable. Janette Oke has done a wonderful job writing this series. I love the fact that these books are wholesome. Thanks!

perfectly done

I loved everything about this book and the narration. It was as if an elderly woman was telling the story of someone in her family--her parents or grandparents . My great-grandparents homesteaded in the plains of Nebraska and my grandparents told story after story of what it was like growing up during that time. This story brought back memories of listening to them tell about their parents and the neighbors that lived around them. As for the complaints about the speech patterns, I had a great-uncle who spoke in the exact same pattern of speech. If you are only a couple of generations from those pioneer days, you will love this book.

Excellent Christian Fiction

I must have read this series 3 or 4 times. The movies are great as well. I really enjoyed listening this time.

Wonderful Story

Janette Oke is a lovely story teller! Looking forward to this series. A must listen for a sweet comfort story.

My #1 favorite book series!!

Over the past 40 years I have read the complete series of these stories by Janette Oke over and over I don’t know how many times. “Love Comes Softly” is the first of the series and with that I’m just compelled to read them all every time. I love these books and I hope you will also.
Enjoy!!

Great story

I love the book but the mouth pops were cringe worthy. I stuck it out but you can hear page turns and everything. It pulled me out of the story.

Love Comes Softly

I have loved this book for many years. It is great that I get to hear it instead of having to just read the book.

So much better than the movie!!

Would you listen to Love Comes Softly again? Why?

I would listen to this book again because I liked the story line, and the characters.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Love Comes Softly?

For me, one of the most memorable moments was when Marti started to realize she liked Clark.

What about Ruth Ann Phimister’s performance did you like?

I liked Ruth Ann Phimister’s performance. At first it was hard getting used to her voice, but after a few pages all went smoothly, and I forgot she was even talking. I was able to easily get involved with the story line.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I wanted to continuously listen to this book. It was supposed to be a book I listed to just while working out, but I ended up listening in the car, and at home too. I just couldn’t stop.

Any additional comments?

I loved this book! I saw this movie on TV and wanted to know more about the characters. The book is very different from the TV version. The book really gives you the character details you need.