Giveaway and Exclusive Excerpt of Unyielding Hope

We know many of you love Janette Oke’s books, the inspiration behind When Calls the Heart. Now, she has a new release, the first novel in a companion series to Where Hope Calls. We’re celebrating the release with a giveaway for readers and an exclusive excerpt so you can see what sort of adventures your favorite characters will be up to in these historical romances.

Unyielding Hope by Janette Oke and Laurel Oke Logan

Where Hope Calls #1

About the Book: Lillian Walsh has already suffered more than most. After the passing of her sister and birth parents when she was younger, and now her adoptive mother’s recent death, Lillian struggles to understand why God would allow her to lose so much. Yet her adoptive father seems ready to move on, boarding up their home to embark on an extended visit to his native Wales.

Then a lawyer turns up on their doorstep with news that again upends Lillian’s life. She has inherited a small estate from her birth parents and, even more shocking, her younger sister Grace is likely alive. Determined to reunite with Gracie, Lillian sets out to find her, not realizing how many of her careful plans will change in the process.

Giveaway Details: Janette’s publisher is offering ten copies of Unyielding Hope to Hearties who enter by filling out this form. Winners will be chosen randomly on June 1, 2020 and contacted via email.

Exclusive Excerpt:

Mr. Dorn reached for his glasses again, unfolded them, and set them back on his nose. “I’m afraid that’s not true, sir. If your daughter has a legal claim to the estate, that would also render her responsible in the eyes of the court—your daughter and the other heir.”

“Other heir?” Father shook his head. “Oh yes, the man in Toronto, you mean?”

“No, sir, the sister—Grace Bennett.”

Lillian gasped audibly. Grace? Sweet little Gracie. No, she died too.

Father’s voice softened. “Forgive me, but you’re misinformed, Mr. Dorn. Lillian had a younger sister, but she also succumbed to illness—shortly following Lillian’s birth parents.”

The man’s head tilted in surprise at Father’s response. “No, I don’t believe that’s correct.” More shuffling through the papers.

Lillian held her breath. What is it he’s saying? No, that was settled long ago.

As he drew out the proof document, Mr. Dorn became noticeably shaken. “I—I’m afraid that I didn’t realize you weren’t aware. I’m so sorry, Miss Walsh. I’m afraid I’ve been recklessly blunt.” Holding out this new paper, he pushed it across toward Lillian, explaining solemnly, “We have a record from the hospital where your parents were treated. Grace Bennett was suspected of having contracted tuberculosis, but there was never a death report filed. Which led me to check with various sanitariums in the region—places where she might have been treated instead. And I found one where Miss Bennett was, in fact, registered.”

Lillian’s words were scarcely audible. “Gracie? My sister? She was so small at the time.”

“Yes, miss, your sister.” Setting his pen on the table, he paused for Lillian to recover from the shock before proceeding gently. “I’m afraid we’ve failed to find her though. I’m so sorry. All I can tell you is that she didn’t die alongside your parents. She went to the sanitarium, but she was later released. We just don’t know where she went afterward. That’s where our trail currently ends. I had hoped you’d shed some light on this as well.” His expression was tender with empathy. “I’m sorry to be the bearer of such unexpected and—well, unsatisfactory—news, Miss Walsh. Please know, for the purposes of our investigation into the matter, we shall continue to actively search for Miss Bennett’s whereabouts.”

Softly at first, Lillian’s words began to tumble out. “Oh, Father, Gracie might be alive. I have to find her.”

14 comments

  • I am anxious to read this new series, I thoroughly enjoyed the When Calls The Heart Series. Ms Oke’s books are heartfelt and truly inspiring.

  • Linda Abercrombie

    I Love WCTH. This will be my first book to read by Ms.Oke. Can’t wait to read it!

  • I am so happy to be a WCTH Heartie and I also love the new show When Hope Calls. I don’t usually win anything but I am entering to see if I am one of the 10 to win Jeanette Oke’s new book. Fingers crossed for this possibility and please, let us know if new Seasons of When Hope Calls will be presented.
    Many blessings

  • PATTI PERRY

    When Hope Call and When Calls the Heart are awesome stories…I am proud to be a “Heartie”.
    I pray both series go on for a very long time.
    Thank you for your beautiful storytelling.
    A true fan

  • Joyce Sangelo Ritz

    I’m anxious to see if Gracie and Lillian are reunited again . How Grace will feel that’s she has sister too.
    The man from Toronto may put an ax in this estate .

  • Mary Nedeau

    Can’t wait to read it!

  • Patricia Teets

    I can hardly wait to read the rest of this book. I really enjoyed reading the first part.I have the whole set of DVDs of another set of books she wrote. I enjoy reading all of her books.

  • Lois Jolly

    Books will be just as wonderful as all of Janette Ike’s books are!!

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