Janette Oke

What the Heart Wants: Lucas and Elizabeth take their relationship to the next level, but Elizabeth worries she isn't ready for commitment. Rosemary and Lee adjust to life with their niece with them while Rosemary ponders her life's purpose.

Hearts and minds: Elizabeth's sister Julie come to Hope Valley to become a teacher; Lee is named acting sheriff while Bill is away and the whole town tries to convince the railroad to build its depot in Hope Valley. Home is where the heart is: Jack returns to Hope Valley and he and Elizabeth start planning their wedding; Phillip is worried that the marriage will mean the loss of his teacher; town bank might be in trouble and Hattie runs a false story...

When a group of orphans become stranded in Hope Valley for Christmas, their caretakers, who are sisters who have a mysterious backstory, lead Bill to investigate the circumstances of their arrival. He discovers the sisters and their orphanage are in jeopardy, so Abigail and the other residents rally to make it a Christmas to remember for the orphans. Elizabeth, who is preparing for the birth of her child, organizes her students to engage in selfless...

Changing times: Landis, the school inspector, arrives in town causing trouble for Elizabeth. Rosemary finds her calling. A search is called when one of Hope Valley's residents is lost. Carson and Faith's relationship is put to the test.

Missie and Wille LaHaye are on their way to the west. The couple become rugged pioneers as they face all kinds of hardships, including death. Missie fights homesickness, boredom, and being pushed to the limit. Can her faith help her through?

A heartwarming story adapted from the bestselling 'Love Comes Softly' series by Janette Oke. When the wife of a struggling homesteader on the western frontier unexpectedly dies, the man searches for the strength and courage to raise his young daughter, and finds it, with the help of his parents.

Open Season: Lucas's mother Helen comes to town to edit Elizabeth's first manuscript, but causes drama with an ulterior motive for her extended stay. From the Ashes: A geyser erupts near an oil rig, interrupting Nathan's attempts at romance with Elizabeth.

Hope Valley gets a visit from Elizabeth's sister, Julie, as part of her quest to become a teacher--but she soon discovers the job may be more difficult than she had imagined. Lee also finds himself in unfamiliar territory when he's named acting sheriff while Bill is away. Abigail and the whole town must come together in order to convince the railroad to build its depot in Hope Valley.

Abigail ushers in a new era by bringing the latest technology to Hope Valley, while Elizabeth juggles her responsibilities to her students and home life. Meanwhile, a new saloon owner tries to impress the town with a grand reopening but meets his match with Elizabeth, who is immune to his charms. Rosemary sees a potential romance which she takes upon herself to foster.

Clark and Marty were caught up in a marriage of convenience that over time turned into deep mutual respect and love. They now preside over a growing family in their little prairie house. As they reach out to those in their frontier community, they discover that love is not limited to the size of one's dwelling.