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Mail-Order Bride Trouble
She can’t outrun her past.
All Coralee wanted to do was start over. She doesn’t believe in love at first sight but she’s desperate for peace and security and believes she will find it as a mail-order bride. Lanigan is night-and-day different from her outlaw brother and the criminals she’s used to. It isn’t long before she begins to trust him. Maybe even… love him?
Lanigan still has nightmares of being buried in a coal mine, shot, and left for dead by a gang of outlaws. The only thing he wants is a quiet life with his new wife, Cora.
But when danger threatens, Lanigan discovers just how quick Cora is with a pistol. What other secrets is she hiding? And what will he do when an outlaw comes to take Cora for himself?
All Coralee wanted to do was start over. She doesn’t believe in love at first sight but she’s desperate for peace and security and believes she will find it as a mail-order bride. Lanigan is night-and-day different from her outlaw brother and the criminals she’s used to. It isn’t long before she begins to trust him. Maybe even… love him?
Lanigan still has nightmares of being buried in a coal mine, shot, and left for dead by a gang of outlaws. The only thing he wants is a quiet life with his new wife, Cora.
But when danger threatens, Lanigan discovers just how quick Cora is with a pistol. What other secrets is she hiding? And what will he do when an outlaw comes to take Cora for himself?
252 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 28, 2023
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About the author
Linda Ford
207 books356 followersLinda Ford grew up devouring books and making up stories in her head—often late at night when she couldn't sleep. But she hadn't planned to write. Instead, she dreamed of running an orphanage. In a way, that dream came true. She married, had four homemade children, adopted ten and lived (at times, endured) the dream.
Writing first took her to non-fiction human-interest articles for newspapers and eventually a non-fiction book about tuberculosis set in the 1930s and 1940s (Touched By The White Plague). But romance had always been her first love and she turned to writing love stories. She is multi-published in the CBA market.
She lives on a small ranch in Alberta, Canada, where she can see the mountains every day. She and her husband continue to enjoy their children and grandchildren.
Writing first took her to non-fiction human-interest articles for newspapers and eventually a non-fiction book about tuberculosis set in the 1930s and 1940s (Touched By The White Plague). But romance had always been her first love and she turned to writing love stories. She is multi-published in the CBA market.
She lives on a small ranch in Alberta, Canada, where she can see the mountains every day. She and her husband continue to enjoy their children and grandchildren.
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December 5, 2023
Wonderful series. Just what we need in today's world.
Love love love this series. Each one just keeps getting better and better. This one contained some scriptures that spoke to me personally so that was an added bonus.
Love love love this series. Each one just keeps getting better and better. This one contained some scriptures that spoke to me personally so that was an added bonus.
December 24, 2023
Having never thought of those families felt behind by those who chose the wrong path in live. This book this shows one young ladies life having to live it. To watch a family member who she loved choice a path away from the savior.
She traveled west in the hope of a better life away from those who meant her harm.
A young man traveled west for a new start, with just a kick up on the way. He became a partner in a ranch, but wanted a family of his own. Its the
re that their journey becomes a life of love.
She traveled west in the hope of a better life away from those who meant her harm.
A young man traveled west for a new start, with just a kick up on the way. He became a partner in a ranch, but wanted a family of his own. Its the
re that their journey becomes a life of love.
December 5, 2023
Trying to move on from her past, Lee Spencer boarded the train headed out west. Many things would change on that train ride! BUT…could she really forget her past? Could she ever feel safe?
Lan was late picking up his mail-order bride at the train station because someone needed help. Would she still be there waiting for him? He was hoping to move past the bad things that he had experienced. Would forgiveness play a part in that?
Well done, Linda!
Lan was late picking up his mail-order bride at the train station because someone needed help. Would she still be there waiting for him? He was hoping to move past the bad things that he had experienced. Would forgiveness play a part in that?
Well done, Linda!
January 20, 2024
a story of forgiveness and peace in the Lord
It’s another installment in the series and it does the series credit. The choice to love, the desire to enjoy the life, to see the beauty of the world around, and the need to forgive those close are all the themes that make this book into a good Christian, historical fiction. The plot is well-developed, the storyline is good, and the characters are relatable.
It’s another installment in the series and it does the series credit. The choice to love, the desire to enjoy the life, to see the beauty of the world around, and the need to forgive those close are all the themes that make this book into a good Christian, historical fiction. The plot is well-developed, the storyline is good, and the characters are relatable.
April 14, 2025
Unique story and background for each mail- order bride
Some of us can’t choose are own siblings. I know I had trouble with mine! Mine weren’t outlaws oh wait my brother did go to prison for reasons I won’t go into. I know these books are fiction but isn’t it amazing they are all the right person and match for their mates. This is why I so love to read books. It is a feel-good world especially at the end.
Some of us can’t choose are own siblings. I know I had trouble with mine! Mine weren’t outlaws oh wait my brother did go to prison for reasons I won’t go into. I know these books are fiction but isn’t it amazing they are all the right person and match for their mates. This is why I so love to read books. It is a feel-good world especially at the end.
July 11, 2025
what a great adventure
I appreciate that God was honored and glorified throughout this story. A young woman dresses as a boy and boards a train to escape a gang leader that ensnared her brother and wanted her in every way. At the other end of the lane the man has encountered her sadistic brother already but that doesn’t come out until the end but a least all is well and God gets the glory.
I appreciate that God was honored and glorified throughout this story. A young woman dresses as a boy and boards a train to escape a gang leader that ensnared her brother and wanted her in every way. At the other end of the lane the man has encountered her sadistic brother already but that doesn’t come out until the end but a least all is well and God gets the glory.
May 6, 2024
Mail Order Bride Trouble
I was riveted to this story. It covered all the bases, romance, suspense, forgiveness, pretty much every emotion in one story. I loved the storyline and the characters so much. I look forward to reading the next book with all the familiar characters and new ones to meet. Great story!
I was riveted to this story. It covered all the bases, romance, suspense, forgiveness, pretty much every emotion in one story. I loved the storyline and the characters so much. I look forward to reading the next book with all the familiar characters and new ones to meet. Great story!
December 25, 2023
Mail-Order Bride Trouble
He wanted peace and quiet in his marriage. She was a spitfire running from her turbulent past, looking for peace. Will they both find peace? Good clean romance.
He wanted peace and quiet in his marriage. She was a spitfire running from her turbulent past, looking for peace. Will they both find peace? Good clean romance.
January 20, 2024
nice read
A nice read written by Linda Ford. She is such a good writer. This is book nine and is just as enjoyable as the ones before. All the bible versus she has used in her books have been very nice to read. Just love reading her books.
A nice read written by Linda Ford. She is such a good writer. This is book nine and is just as enjoyable as the ones before. All the bible versus she has used in her books have been very nice to read. Just love reading her books.
January 23, 2024
great Book
I love the characters in these books! Each book connects all the characters at some point in this series. The plot is so intertwined and exciting. I highly recommend reading.
I love the characters in these books! Each book connects all the characters at some point in this series. The plot is so intertwined and exciting. I highly recommend reading.
February 8, 2024
Lanigan and Cora
This is sweet yet adventurous and exciting tale of a mail order bride with a past and a lonely young groom waiting for his bride to fill his life with love. You will enjoy this story.
This is sweet yet adventurous and exciting tale of a mail order bride with a past and a lonely young groom waiting for his bride to fill his life with love. You will enjoy this story.
April 15, 2024
trouble in paradise
It’s interesting how someone can claim they love you so deeply but then walk right out due to their own issues. I believe the Bible says love never seeks his own. But so glad everything worked out.
It’s interesting how someone can claim they love you so deeply but then walk right out due to their own issues. I believe the Bible says love never seeks his own. But so glad everything worked out.
August 30, 2025
Ok
Burial of sins represented by a rock arrangement. Interesting conclusion vision.
Heroine remakes her life before she marries, but still must deal with past.
?Real point of book?
Burial of sins represented by a rock arrangement. Interesting conclusion vision.
Heroine remakes her life before she marries, but still must deal with past.
?Real point of book?
February 14, 2024
great book
This was a great book. I love this author. I highly recommend this book and author. I can’t wait to read the next book by this wonderful author.
This was a great book. I love this author. I highly recommend this book and author. I can’t wait to read the next book by this wonderful author.
April 30, 2024
Another great read
May 3, 2024
you know but then you don’t
A lot of books have a sameness to them. These do too but you never know how they’ll get there. I love a spicy woman who carries a gun. 😊
A lot of books have a sameness to them. These do too but you never know how they’ll get there. I love a spicy woman who carries a gun. 😊
August 24, 2024
nice read
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. the storyline was very believable and interesting. I like the development of the characters and the images discribed.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. the storyline was very believable and interesting. I like the development of the characters and the images discribed.
July 17, 2025
Fabulous book. I really enjoyed it.
December 17, 2023
I enjoyed the book! Cora was trying to escape her past. Lan was trying to overcome his past. The two marry and start to fall in love but then their pasts collide. This is a clean wholesome book where the characters rely on their Christian faith. This book is part of series but an be read standalone. I highly recommend reading this book.
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