{"product_id":"where-hope-prevails-paperback","title":"Where Hope Prevails - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJanette Oke\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLaurel Oke Logan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInspiring Conclusion to a Popular Series with a TV tie-in \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWhen Beth Thatcher returns to Coal Valley, she has much to be excited about. She anticipates Jarrick's proposal of marriage and perhaps a spring wedding. The mine is expanding, and there are more schoolchildren than ever.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut the town's rapid growth brings many challenges. A second teacher is assigned, and Beth finds herself going head-to-head with a very different philosophy of education--one that dismisses religion and rejects God. Fearful for the children who sit under the influence of Robert Harris Hughes, Beth struggles to know how to respond.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the same time, Beth wonders if Jarrick is considering a position at her father's company simply for her sake. Should she admit her feelings on the matter? Or keep silent and allow Jarrick to make up his own mind?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShe leans forward for her first glimpse of the little mountain town that has captured her heart, but something has changed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\t\u003cbr\u003eElizabeth Thatcher's highly anticipated return to her beloved Coal Valley after a long summer with her family back east is filled with surprises . . . and not all of them good ones, in her estimation. Maybe the worst one of all relates to her treasured students. Can she adapt and learn to cope with this enormous change? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHer Mountie, Jarrick Thornton, hasn't yet proposed, but she already knows what her answer will be. His duties take him away from the valley much too often, in her view, but the two of them, with patience and understanding--and one significant misunderstanding--are learning to know each other better. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe dark cloud looming on the horizon in Beth's mind, though, is filled with questions about where their future might take them. As a member of the RCMP, Jarrick is stationed wherever his superiors send him . . . but what about her teaching position in Coal Valley? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBeth attempts to do her best with each obstacle she faces, but does she rightly assess each situation as it surfaces? Good intentions don't always lead to good results. . . . \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA companion story to Hallmark Channel's \u003ci\u003eWhen Calls the Heart \u003c\/i\u003eTV series \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"This tender story will please fans of historical fiction as well as readers looking for ruminations on difficult matters of faith, forgiveness, and commitment.\"--\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The plot is believable with some unexpected turns throughout the book. The mother-daughter team of Janette Oke and Laurel Oke Logan is a powerhouse, each have their unique writing style but have created a cohesive and well thought out series.\"--\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRT Book Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"In Oke's typical biblical approach, Scripture resonates in the pages and as the young heroine wrestles with her own internal struggles and God's Word provides truth, guidance, and a calming balm. Recommended to all audiences, especially Oke fans.\"--\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCBA Christian Market \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Having followed Beth and Jarrick's relationship and Beth's teaching career through the last two books, fans will be delighted by the charming narrative and satisfying ending.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e--Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBestselling author \u003cb\u003eJanette Oke\u003c\/b\u003e is celebrated for her significant contribution to the Christian book industry. Her novels have sold more than thirty million copies, and she's the recipient of the ECPA President's Award, the CBA Life Impact Award, the Gold Medallion, and the Christy Award. Janette and her husband, Edward, live in Alberta, Canada.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLaurel Oke Logan\u003c\/b\u003e, daughter of Edward and Janette Oke, is the author of \u003ci\u003eJanette Oke: A Heart for the Prairie\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as the novels \u003ci\u003eDana's Valley\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Where Courage Calls\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eWhere Trust Lies\u003c\/i\u003e, which she co-wrote with her mom. Laurel's growing family includes six children, their spouses, and three grandsons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 318\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.4 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 02, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42702934147135,"sku":"9780764217685","price":29.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/07104f92b3113633580c664544f3959d.webp?v=1765027040","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/where-hope-prevails-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}