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I Thee Wed: A Christian Western Romance With a Marriage of Convenience, Mistaken Identity, and Found Family
A cruel joke or a fortunate misunderstanding?
When Amelia journeys west, all she wants is a fresh start- and a safe home for the two-year-old child she's vowed to protect. But the man who promised to marry her doesn't even recognize her name. Stranded and heartbroken, Amelia convinces Zach to let her stay- just until she can make other arrangements.
Who is responsible for the letters she received if they weren't from Zach?
Zach doesn't want for more trouble. With a rebellious teenage sister, a father fading into confusion, a cook lost to the bottle, and a powerful rancher trying to drive him out, he's barely holding on. The last thing he needs is another responsibility- especially not one as lovely, capable, and quietly determined as Amelia.
To his surprise, she brings order to the chaos and light to his weary heart. But his situation is not one he feels he can ask another to shoulder.
Will Amelia, in desperation for a home, accept the offer of marriage from a man from the Dakotas who truly wants her?
Can Zach overcome his reluctance and offer them all exactly what they need- home, safety and most importantly, love?
When Amelia journeys west, all she wants is a fresh start- and a safe home for the two-year-old child she's vowed to protect. But the man who promised to marry her doesn't even recognize her name. Stranded and heartbroken, Amelia convinces Zach to let her stay- just until she can make other arrangements.
Who is responsible for the letters she received if they weren't from Zach?
Zach doesn't want for more trouble. With a rebellious teenage sister, a father fading into confusion, a cook lost to the bottle, and a powerful rancher trying to drive him out, he's barely holding on. The last thing he needs is another responsibility- especially not one as lovely, capable, and quietly determined as Amelia.
To his surprise, she brings order to the chaos and light to his weary heart. But his situation is not one he feels he can ask another to shoulder.
Will Amelia, in desperation for a home, accept the offer of marriage from a man from the Dakotas who truly wants her?
Can Zach overcome his reluctance and offer them all exactly what they need- home, safety and most importantly, love?
196 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 23, 2026
About the author
Linda Ford
217 books385 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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September 20, 2026
I Thee Wed
Amelia and Zach have a wonderful and heartwarming story. Amelia travels to Golden Valley expecting to marry Zach but he does not know what she is talking about. He convinces her to write a letter answering another man’s letter to seek someone else to marry. With no establishment where she can remain in town, he takes her to his ranch until she can make other arrangements. When they arrive, Amelia finds an unruly younger sister and a father with what appears to be dementia, an inebriated ranch hand, plus a neighbor trying to make Zach sell to him. I recommend you read the book to know more.
Amelia and Zach have a wonderful and heartwarming story. Amelia travels to Golden Valley expecting to marry Zach but he does not know what she is talking about. He convinces her to write a letter answering another man’s letter to seek someone else to marry. With no establishment where she can remain in town, he takes her to his ranch until she can make other arrangements. When they arrive, Amelia finds an unruly younger sister and a father with what appears to be dementia, an inebriated ranch hand, plus a neighbor trying to make Zach sell to him. I recommend you read the book to know more.
June 29, 2026
A good historical romance
She came as a mail order bride but he had no knowledge of having asked for one. Reluctantly he offers her a place to live until she can make other arrangements. For, both it is their faith that sustains them through difficulties. A book you won't want to put down until it's finished.
She came as a mail order bride but he had no knowledge of having asked for one. Reluctantly he offers her a place to live until she can make other arrangements. For, both it is their faith that sustains them through difficulties. A book you won't want to put down until it's finished.
July 5, 2026
She came expecting to find some one to love her. He claims he never sent for a mail order bride. Once he realizes she has no other place to go he agrees to let her come home with him. He is raising a sister that needs some love.
Linda Fords books are always very good.
Linda Fords books are always very good.
June 26, 2026
very nice
A very nice book to read. Written by Linda Ford in a very nice way. This book is a very enjoyable book to read and of course a very happy ending. Loved the book.
A very nice book to read. Written by Linda Ford in a very nice way. This book is a very enjoyable book to read and of course a very happy ending. Loved the book.
June 28, 2026
Good
Linda Ford, is a wonderful author . I like her characters, stories and with the Bible versus she includes in her books. Highly recommend the author and her books.
Linda Ford, is a wonderful author . I like her characters, stories and with the Bible versus she includes in her books. Highly recommend the author and her books.
July 17, 2026
Loved this story!
August 6, 2026
Great story!
September 3, 2026
I Thee Wed
So much going on but Amelia loves it! Except her supposed groom didn’t know about her and refuses to bring her into the family. What a dolt!
So much going on but Amelia loves it! Except her supposed groom didn’t know about her and refuses to bring her into the family. What a dolt!
October 10, 2026
Cute book
I enjoyed Zach and Amelia' story. Poor Zach couldn't see what he had at all!
I love that Ms Ford uses faith in her stories, reminding her readers to follow Him.
I enjoyed Zach and Amelia' story. Poor Zach couldn't see what he had at all!
I love that Ms Ford uses faith in her stories, reminding her readers to follow Him.
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