Beth Thatcher decides to leave the safety of her home and family in Toronto to travel to the rugged foothills of western Canada to teach in a coal mining town. She isn't prepared for the conditions that face her when she arrives to the new destination.
In addition to all her struggles, Beth is divided between two Mounties vying for her attention - one is a lifelong friend and the other seems to come to her rescue whenever she needs someone the most. What will her heart decide?
I found Where Courage Calls to be a delightful read. After reading all of Janette Oke's prior books, I welcomed the opportunity to review her new endeavor.
This book was provided free for review by Bethany House Publishers.
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 About the book: Her courage and her heart will be tested in ways she never expected . . .Beth Thatcher has spent her entire life in the safe, comfortable world of her family, her friends, and the social outings her father's wealth provides. But Beth is about to leave it all behind to accept a teaching position in the rugged foothills of western Canada. Inspired by her aunt Elizabeth, who went west to teach school several years ago, and gently encouraged by her father, Beth resolves to put her trust in God and bravely face any challenge that comes her way. But the conditions in Coal Valley are even worse than she'd feared. A recent mining accident has left the town grieving and at the mercy of the mining company. The children have had very little prior education, and many of the locals don't even speak English. There isn't even a proper schoolhouse. In addition, Beth's heart is torn between two young men---both Mounties, one a lifelong friend and the other a kind, quiet man who comes to her aid more than once. Despite the many challenges, Beth is determined to make a difference in the rustic frontier town. But when her sister visits from the East, reminding her of all the luxuries she's had to give up, will Beth decide to return to her privileged life as soon as the school year is over? Purchase a copy and read an excerpt: http://ow.ly/tyWJH About the Authors: 
Janette Oke Celebrated
for her significant contribution to the Christian book industry, Janette
Oke is the recipient of numerous awards. Her novels have sold more than
30 million copies and are beloved by readers around the world. Janette
lives with her husband, Edward, in Alberta, Canada.
Laurel Oke Logan is the daughter of Edward and Janette Oke, is the author of "Janette Oke: A Heart for the Prairie," as well as the novel "Dana's Valley," which she co-wrote with her mom. Laurel and her husband have six children and two sons-in-law and live near Indianapolis, Indiana. | |
Janette Oke's newest book, Where Courage Calls (co-written with her daughter, Laurel Oke Logan), is receiving rave reviews. It is the companion story to Hallmark Channel's TV series When Calls the Heart, set in the Canadian west.
Janette and Laurel are celebrating with an iPad Mini giveaway and a Facebook author chat party on March 4th.
- iPad Mini
- Where Courage Calls by Janette Oke and Laurel Oke Logan
- When Calls the Heart DVD
So grab your copy of Where Courage Calls and join Janette and Laurel on the evening of March 4th for a chance to connect and make some new friends. (If you haven't read the book, don't let that stop you from coming!)
1 comment:
This sounds like another great Oke contribution. Can't wait to read it.
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