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Her Winding Path
A life lost. A future uncertain.
Following her father’s sudden death, dark-eyed beauty Ida Rose Lowry has few options on the table. For a woman of her status and education level in 1881 New York, it’s marry or work in a factory. Unfortunately, the number of men beating down Ida Rose’s door amounts to zero.
Taking off for Wyoming Territory, and for a new life as a mail-order bride, Ida Rose quickly finds herself pulled into a fast world full of natural disasters, bandits, and family secrets.
There is one shining light amidst the darkness – Thomas Adkins, the sandy-haired farmer who is to be Ida Rose’s husband-to-be. Though they butt heads, Tom and Ida Rose cannot help but ultimately grow closer.
Finally, the future looks bright.
...Until the past rears its ugly head.
There are secrets in Shallow Springs, Wyoming, darkness that has been tamped down for years, questions that need answering.
Can love prevail in the face of such difficulty? And, what’s more, is love itself truly enough?
How are Ida Rose and Tom going to face their cruel fate?
Following her father’s sudden death, dark-eyed beauty Ida Rose Lowry has few options on the table. For a woman of her status and education level in 1881 New York, it’s marry or work in a factory. Unfortunately, the number of men beating down Ida Rose’s door amounts to zero.
Taking off for Wyoming Territory, and for a new life as a mail-order bride, Ida Rose quickly finds herself pulled into a fast world full of natural disasters, bandits, and family secrets.
There is one shining light amidst the darkness – Thomas Adkins, the sandy-haired farmer who is to be Ida Rose’s husband-to-be. Though they butt heads, Tom and Ida Rose cannot help but ultimately grow closer.
Finally, the future looks bright.
...Until the past rears its ugly head.
There are secrets in Shallow Springs, Wyoming, darkness that has been tamped down for years, questions that need answering.
Can love prevail in the face of such difficulty? And, what’s more, is love itself truly enough?
How are Ida Rose and Tom going to face their cruel fate?
400 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 16, 2017
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About the author
Florence Linnington
78 books36 followersFlorence Linnington stumbled upon writing historical romance at a young age, and has never looked back. What drives her to keep going at her writings are simple: joy and peace.
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Florence's novels strive to bring characters to life, be they having a strong personality or an unassuming nature — it is this mix of disposition that makes novels a pleasant read.
New to discovering my mail order bride books?
You can start reading any of my books in any series — that's right, any one of them as each story is a standalone read even if they are in a series. You will not get lost; you can still immerse yourself in the story 'universe'!
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February 8, 2019
Tom and Ida Rose
Rose, a mail order bride, arrived by stage almost an hour early. She walks to the mercantile and there is a terrible earthquake ,that burries her and the store owner and She faints. They are found quickly and dug out of the collapsed building by her husband to be and he takes her to his farm to await the wedding. His mother lives with him and will continue to reside there after they are married. She realizes her soon to be mother-in-law has some sort of dementia. They are very much in love ,but are having one adventure after another that plague their romance. Will they every find their happily ever After or be kept apart full of hurt and saddness?
Rose, a mail order bride, arrived by stage almost an hour early. She walks to the mercantile and there is a terrible earthquake ,that burries her and the store owner and She faints. They are found quickly and dug out of the collapsed building by her husband to be and he takes her to his farm to await the wedding. His mother lives with him and will continue to reside there after they are married. She realizes her soon to be mother-in-law has some sort of dementia. They are very much in love ,but are having one adventure after another that plague their romance. Will they every find their happily ever After or be kept apart full of hurt and saddness?
January 20, 2026
A beautifully crafted historical romance full of heart, suspense, and grit! *Ida Rose Lowry’s* journey from grief in New York to the wilds of Wyoming as a mail-order bride is both thrilling and touching. The chemistry between Ida Rose and Thomas Adkins is palpable, and the challenges they face from family secrets to dangerous territory keeps you turning pages. This story perfectly blends romance, adventure, and historical detail, making it impossible to put down. A must-read for fans of Western romance and tales of resilience and love overcoming all obstacles.
November 11, 2017
Taking a chance for love; by being a mail-order-bride, brings more than she expected.
A Mother's health issues, family history that comes to light with a robbery. Will there love overcome the problems to give them a future they had planned?
A Mother's health issues, family history that comes to light with a robbery. Will there love overcome the problems to give them a future they had planned?
December 6, 2017
An interesting story with an unusual plot
A mail order bride,a future mother in-law losing her memory, an earthquake, and bandits have in common. Read this book and enjoy plots thickening.
A mail order bride,a future mother in-law losing her memory, an earthquake, and bandits have in common. Read this book and enjoy plots thickening.
February 25, 2018
Good Book
Love these books! They are so beautifully written and they truly praise God! Such a change from most books. They really make you feel as if you are there. Hope she writes !any more.
Love these books! They are so beautifully written and they truly praise God! Such a change from most books. They really make you feel as if you are there. Hope she writes !any more.
August 6, 2018
Amazing
I really enjoyed this book. This is the 3rd or 4th book I read from this author. When i read the first book it wasn't well written but the last two books there was much growth evident.
I really enjoyed this book. This is the 3rd or 4th book I read from this author. When i read the first book it wasn't well written but the last two books there was much growth evident.
August 24, 2018
Great series about the mail order brides.
Love reading these stories with such great story lines. Do much history is involved also. So enjoy historical fiction and what an amazing writer.
Love reading these stories with such great story lines. Do much history is involved also. So enjoy historical fiction and what an amazing writer.
January 11, 2019
Chaos, Bandits, Love, and Action, and Hidden Secrets.
Lots of action and happiness mixed with love and excitement at the beginning. Earthquake hits when Ida Rose first gets to town.from there it goes every which way. Was not able to put it down.
Lots of action and happiness mixed with love and excitement at the beginning. Earthquake hits when Ida Rose first gets to town.from there it goes every which way. Was not able to put it down.
September 29, 2019
The Truth Comes Out
What Ida Rose and Tom don't know will and won't hurt them. The truth of the matter lay in Tom's mothers mind but she is slowly losing it! I loved this story and O am sure you will also!
What Ida Rose and Tom don't know will and won't hurt them. The truth of the matter lay in Tom's mothers mind but she is slowly losing it! I loved this story and O am sure you will also!
January 5, 2022
Her Winding Path by Florence Linnington
Loved this book! Romantic and suspense made it a page turner! I read it in two evenings. Would recommend this author to anyone who likes historical romance!
Loved this book! Romantic and suspense made it a page turner! I read it in two evenings. Would recommend this author to anyone who likes historical romance!
November 14, 2017
Seeing Ranch: Her Western Heart (A Western Historical Romance Book)
5.0 out of 5 stars (2)
5.0 out of 5 stars (2)
December 4, 2017
Finding truth!
This was a sweet book to read. Not to exciting it was a good easy read. Was able to finish it in o e day.
This was a sweet book to read. Not to exciting it was a good easy read. Was able to finish it in o e day.
January 15, 2018
Seeing ranch: Her winding path
This was a book I hated to put down. It was a very good read. This was the second one in the series I read, now am looking for her next book.
This was a book I hated to put down. It was a very good read. This was the second one in the series I read, now am looking for her next book.
June 22, 2018
Her winding path
This book has an easy to follow plot and interesting characters. I recommend this book to all lovers of historical, romance novels.
This book has an easy to follow plot and interesting characters. I recommend this book to all lovers of historical, romance novels.
February 5, 2019
Great read!
I loved everything about this book! It definitely kept my attention and the ending definitely had me on my toes.
I loved everything about this book! It definitely kept my attention and the ending definitely had me on my toes.
March 26, 2019
Her Winding Path
I loved lover this story, I look forward to reading more of her books, I recommend every one to read her books. KATTIE.
I loved lover this story, I look forward to reading more of her books, I recommend every one to read her books. KATTIE.
February 5, 2019
This was a great story. Tom and Ida Rose have a few hurdles to overcome from the beginning. They have a drama filled few weeks to start off their time together. This is a cute little town.
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