Love Comes Softly

First order of business: I got my cast off!!

Second, let's talk about some books. I have been rereading this series of books called "Love Comes Softly." The first one, just entitled "Love Comes Softly" tells the story of Marty, a young woman who is moving out into the west with her husband. Through circumstances and hardships, Marty suddenly finds herself alone, trying to make it through her first winter out west. 

In walks Clark Davis. This handsome young stranger proposes an idea, literally. He asks Marty to enter into a marriage of convenience. She needs a place to stay and he needs help raising his young daughter Missy. Realizing that she can't do it alone, Marty unwillingly accepts.

Throughout the novel, we see Marty struggling with her grief and confusion while also trying to teach young Missy, who clearly doesn't have any desire for another mother. The two often quarrel until Marty finally understands where Missy's frustration is coming from. Clark, knowing his daughter needs a mother figure, is okay with stepping back and letting his "wife" and daughter work out their problems.

The story continues and we find Marty pregnant with her husband's child. Clark is determined to be there for her, wanting to keep up his end of the bargain. As winter turns to spring and Marty's son is born, readers see that Clark has fallen in love with Marty and we see that Marty has feelings for Clark as well, although she is unsure of how to feel. Having lost most of her faith when she lost her husband, Marty wonders if she could be good enough for Clark, who is a devout Christian man. 

I must admit that I fell in love with the movie before I read the book. After watching the movie, however, I realized that the book had to be better, and truth be told it was. I have since read the entire series, and it has to be one of my favorites. To see Marty and Clark struggle to come to terms with their past and slowly build a new future together is exciting. 

I say this at the end of all my posts, but if you haven't read it I ask you to give it a try. Join Marty and Clark as they realize that love doesn't always barge in. Sometimes, love just comes softly.