Seasons of the Heart books in order A series by Janette Oke
The Seasons of the Heart series by Janette Oke has 4 books, from Once Upon a Summer (1987) to Spring's Gentle Promise (Seasons of the Heart, Book 4) (1997). Read it in order, starting with Once Upon a Summer.
Reading order: 1 Once Upon a Summer (1987) · 2 The Winds of Autumn (1987) · 3 Winter Is Not Forever (1998) · 4 Spring's Gentle Promise (Seasons of the Heart, Book 4) (1997)
Updated September 2026
All 4 Seasons of the Heart books in order
- 1.
Once Upon a Summer (1987)
- 2.
The Winds of Autumn (1987)
- 3.
Winter Is Not Forever (1998)
- 4.
Spring's Gentle Promise (Seasons of the Heart, Book 4) (1997)
Seasons of the Heart FAQ
- How many Seasons of the Heart books are there?
- There are 4 Seasons of the Heart books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the Seasons of the Heart books in?
- In publication order, starting with Once Upon a Summer (1987): 1 Once Upon a Summer (1987) · 2 The Winds of Autumn (1987) · 3 Winter Is Not Forever (1998) · 4 Spring's Gentle Promise (Seasons of the Heart, Book 4) (1997).
- What is the first Seasons of the Heart book?
- Once Upon a Summer (1987).
- What is the latest Seasons of the Heart book?
- Spring's Gentle Promise (Seasons of the Heart, Book 4) (1997).
- Is the Seasons of the Heart series finished?
- There have been no new Seasons of the Heart books since 1997.
- Did Janette Oke write other series?
- Yes: Love Comes Softly, Canadian West, Song of Acadia, A Prairie Legacy and Acts of Faith.
More series by Janette Oke
All Janette Oke booksLove Comes Softly
8 books
Canadian West
6 books
Song of Acadia
5 books
A Prairie Legacy
4 books
Acts of Faith
3 books
Return to the Canadian West
3 books
When Hope Calls
3 books
Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.