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.

Never fails to disappoint

What did you love best about Love Comes Softly?

I have read this story countless times and now will listen to it no doubt countless times. Such a heartwarming story of how love heals.

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

Yes

Awesome book AND narration.

Although I loved this in high school, I wept so much more now that I'm in my 50s. Life experience helps you understand and appreciate things at a deeper level, I guess. I thought the narrator's voice and speed were both perfect for this book.

True devotion to God and love

What made the experience of listening to Love Comes Softly the most enjoyable?

Knowing that the man in the story would remain honorable throughout and abide by God's laws and his new wife's wishes.

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

When Marty realized she loved Clark.

What do you think the narrator could have done better?

Used a more youthful sounding voice because Marty is a very young woman.

Who was the most memorable character of Love Comes Softly and why?

Marty because you could sense her growing as person in many ways and her discovery that God does take care of her even when she thinks He's not. But I found Clark just as fascinating because he was steadfast in his word to Marty about the train back to her home and his desire to secure a mother for Missy.

Any additional comments?

I am now listening to part 2 of the story Love's Enduring Journey and I can't wait to find out what happens next.

Loves this book, but narration… not so much

This book series was one of my favorites as a kid, and I was super excited to find the first 3 free to audible plus members! Still love the book, but the narrator is an older lady and I think it was produced a while ago because you can hear her swallowing and drinking in between chapters. I understand that’s normal when you’re reading out loud, but I’ve never actually heard it while listening to an audiobook and it kind of threw me off…