Women of the West (Oke)
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Julia's Last Hope
by Janette Oke
read by Alexandra O'Karma
Part 2 of the Women of the West (Oke) series
Through her dozens of novels, including The Bluebird and the Sparrow and Too Long a Stranger, Janette Oke has become one of today's most beloved inspirational writers. In Julia's Last Hope, drawing on the Canadian landscapes she knows so well, Oke crafts the tale of a courageous woman faced with one of the most difficult times of her life. Julia Harrigan, her husband John, and their two daughters live in scenic Calder Springs, high in the Canadian Rockies. John manages a large lumber mill, and their home is the grandest in town. But when the mill closes, many jobs disappear. To give her family and community support, Julia must now draw on her faith in God more than ever. Alexandra O'Karma's warm narration enhances each of Julia's heartfelt moments and encouraging messages. In this wonderful testament to divine wisdom, the combination of O'Karma's voice and Oke's moving story creates a truly inspiring audio experience.
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Too Long a Stranger
by Janette Oke
read by Linda Stephens
Part 9 of the Women of the West (Oke) series
Janette Oke's inspirational novels have touched millions of readers with their stories of spiritual conflicts and special moments. As her characters struggle with relationships and beliefs, responsibilities and doubts, Oke brings her readers into a world where divine love plays a crucial role. When her husband dies, leaving Sarah Perry and her infant daughter destitute and alone in the rough frontier town, the determined widow takes over his freight-hauling business. As her baby grows into a young girl, Sarah sends her to the safety and refinement of a boarding school. But when they are reunited, Sarah realizes that they now live in two different, incompatible worlds. Too Long a Stranger follows this courageous widow as she tries to regain a loving relationship with her estranged daughter. Is there anything, or anyone, who can restore their bond?
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The Bluebird and the Sparrow
by Janette Oke
read by Cheryl Haas
Part 10 of the Women of the West (Oke) series
Janette Oke, author of over 40 books, is one of the most beloved novelists of our time. An inspirational best seller, The Bluebird and the Sparrow is her moving story of a young woman's spiritual journey towards acceptance and faith. Berta has spent much of her life striving to be the opposite of her adorable sister, Glenna. As Glenna grows into a vivacious and outgoing young wife and mother, Berta carefully molds herself into a prim spinster and dependable member of her family. But her aloofness and pride must exact a price. Soon, Berta will need to examine her soul for the true motives at work in her heart. Millions of readers have thrilled to Janette Oke's finely crafted stories of engaging characters and spiritual conflicts. If you are looking for an uplifting, refreshing romance, you will relish this tender drama of the power of love and trust.
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A Gown of Spanish Lace
by Janette Oke
read by Aimee Lilly
Part 11 of the Women of the West (Oke) series
Ariana loves her life as a schoolteacher in a little frontier town. But one evening after classes are done and she prepares to hurry home, her life changes in an instant when a band of rough outlaws abduct her and take her far away from all she has ever known. Trapped in a small shack, Ariana prays and waits, her emotions swinging between terror and boredom as days stretch into weeks. Still, the outlaws refuse to tell her why they've taken her or what they plan to do. Then the boss's son appears in the doorway of her cabin. He seems different from the others, but can she trust him? Will she ever again see her mother and father, the couple who lovingly adopted her and raised her as their own? Will she ever wear the beautiful wedding dress so carefully saved for her--her one remaining link to her birth parents?
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Drums of Change
by Janette Oke
read by Barbara Caruso
Part 12 of the Women of the West (Oke) series
Her stirring tales of spiritual conflict have made award-winning author, Janette Oke, one of today's most beloved inspirational novelists. Drums of Change is her moving story of a Native American girl's coming-of-age amidst turbulent changes in the late 1800s. Running Fawn loves the rugged mountains and lush green forests of the Northwest where her Blackfoot tribe lives. She dreams that someday she will share a teepee with the chief's handsome son, Silver Fox. But pale-faced people are moving into the surrounding prairies, bringing strange ideas, and depleting the life-sustaining buffalo. When Silver Fox learns to farm like the white men, and embraces their beliefs, Running Fawn suddenly finds herself alone-clinging to the traditions of her people. In this captivating novel based on actual events in Alberta, Canada, Janette Oke provides an exciting glimpse into an often misunderstood time in history. With Barbara Caruso's heart-warming narration, you'll laugh and cry along with Running Fawn as she faces her uncertain future.
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