I discovered the Love Comes Softly series on Hallmark with the fifth film. It remains my favorite out of the seven. Why? Because it has everything. A lonely widow who comes to town to become the teacher after her husband's death. She and her young son move into a not too well cared for house. A young girl is taken in by our widow from the orphan trains they used to run from the big cities in an attempt to find homes for the children living on the streets. A sheriff who fell in love with the widow and who searches for the girl and her brother, placed in a abusive situation, when they run away. They're found through a simple act of faith - prayer - during a cold, pitch black and stormy night.
From there I went on to discover the rest of the series and purchase them as they come out. Why you ask? Because, unlike many woman who read or watch romances, I prefer nice, wholesome stories with no smut. Oh, I've read the sexy, steamy books. Don't think I haven't. But when it becomes the focus of the story instead of the relationship between the characters, I got tired of them. I much prefer a couple getting together with a common faith in God.
So, I moved on to Christian romances. The stories are interesting. I care about the characters. And often, they're well written or acted with the most physical intimacy being a kiss or holding hands. Sex is for after marriage - as it should be.
Quick update - Hallmark via FB has announced they are running two prequel movies on their channel to the Love Comes Softly series.
My list of Christian 'must see' romantic movies:
Love Comes Softly
Love's Enduring Promise
Love's Long Journey
Love's Abiding Joy
Love's Unending Legacy
Love's Unfolding Dream
Love Takes Wing
Love Finds a Home
Saving Sarah Cain
For those who enjoy Amish Stories.
Based on the book by Beverly Lewis.
Hidden Places
Set during the Great Depression.
From the book by Lynn Austin.
For those who like Biblical stories:
One Night with the King
The Bible Stories : Esther
Esther and the King - 1960
The Story of Ruth - an older film
There is a newer one but it is not as well done.
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