Janette Oke

Kyle's life seemed perfect until a medical diagnosis shattered her world. Utterly isolated from the emotional and spiritual anchors of her life, Kyle discovers that her homeoming was only the beginning of the story.

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.

Josh is in a quandry. Matilda is vivacious and lovely; Mary is sweet and supportive. And they won't remain single for very long. But how is he to go about courting someone he sees in his kitchen nearly every day? And, more importantly, whom does he truly love?

At the heart of this innovative writing venture is the story of two girls growing up in the southern town of Harmony just before World War 1. Jodie and Bethan have different personalities and interests, but their friendship grows strong through shared joys, trials and finally, a devastating loss faced together. But the day comes when faith itself drives a tragic wedge between them-and shatters the love and respect they once shared. When Bethan's brother...

When Gran Thomas finds herself hospitalized, the prognosis for a complete recovery is bleak. Her young grandson Tommy cannot understand why she will no longer be there for him, or why she is so sad. He feels he must do something to help her. Finally, when Tommy pushes himself through the secret opening in Gran's wooden fence, he discovers a gift of love that promises to bind them together forever.