"Where Hope Prevails" is the third novel in the Return to the Canadian West series by Janette Oke and Laurel Oke Logan. This series is a companion story to the TV series "When Calls the Heart." Though I haven't read the first two in the series of books, I do watch the show. So while the two do not match, it is still readable without too much confusion.
In this novel, Beth Thatcher is beginning her new school year at Coal Valley. Much to her dismay, she is starting it with a new teacher as well. Being a teacher, I found the back and forth between the two pertaining to educational philosophies rather interesting. The novel follows Coal Valley as it grows by leaps and bounds into a new civilized life and as Beth learns to live on her own before her wedding to Jack, the Mountie. The novel is an easy read, perfect for relaxing without a lot of strain. The 'book' Beth is a lot more complex that the 'TV' Beth. She is more of a worrier and makes more mistakes. Mistakes that she worries about, of course. She seems more human and makes it a more enjoyable read. I don't think what passes on television would make good reading here. I will probably be searching out book one and two in this series. Nice read! I received this book in exchange for an honest review from Bethany House Publishing.
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