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Glory, Montana #10
Christmas Bride
From an award-winning author with more than one million books sold, a new series of three heartwarming historical romances about the Kinsley family. Note: each book can be read as a stand-alone.
Josh Kinsley’s parents have not heard from him in two years. He’d headed west to escape a broken heart but is now a prisoner in a mine. He plots and plans his escape. But he must act before he is ready to flee his prison when a young woman is brought, kicking and screaming, into his captor’s cabin. Knowing what horror awaits her, he knows he must make an immediate escape and take her with him. He will help her because it’s the right thing, but he has no intention of falling in love again.
Katie Webster is alone in the world. At home, marriageable men are scarce. All she wants is her own home and family, so agrees to be a mail-order bride. Instead, she ends up being a pawn in a gambling game. The future looks very dire. Being grabbed by a man and hurried into the woods seems every bit as risky. She will never again trust a man but going with Josh seems preferable to what awaits her in the cabin.
As Josh and Katie are forced to survive winter in the wilderness, they must learn to trust each other. But will their adventures help them admit their growing feelings or will the danger keep them apart?
Read more books by award-winning author Linda Ford:
Glory, Montana:
Loving a Rebel (The Preacher’s Daughters)
A Love to Cherish (The Preacher’s Daughters)
Renewing Love (The Preacher’s Daughters)
A Love to Have and to Hold (The Preacher’s Daughters)
Cowboy Father (The Cowboys)
Cowboy Groom (The Cowboys)
Cowboy Preacher (The Cowboys)
Love on the Santa Fe Trail:
Wagon Train Baby
Wagon Train Wedding
Wagon Train Matchmaker
Wagon Train Christmas
Dakota Brides series:
Temporary Bride
Abandoned Bride
Second-Chance Bride
Reluctant Bride
War Brides series:
Lizzie
Maryelle
Irene
Grace
Wild Rose series:
Crane’s Bride
Hannah’s Dream
Chastity’s Angel
Cowboy Bodyguard
Big Sky Country series:
Montana Cowboy’s Baby
Montana Bride by Christmas
Montana Cowboy Daddy
Montana Cowboy Family
Montana Groom of Convenience
Montana Lawman Rescuer
Josh Kinsley’s parents have not heard from him in two years. He’d headed west to escape a broken heart but is now a prisoner in a mine. He plots and plans his escape. But he must act before he is ready to flee his prison when a young woman is brought, kicking and screaming, into his captor’s cabin. Knowing what horror awaits her, he knows he must make an immediate escape and take her with him. He will help her because it’s the right thing, but he has no intention of falling in love again.
Katie Webster is alone in the world. At home, marriageable men are scarce. All she wants is her own home and family, so agrees to be a mail-order bride. Instead, she ends up being a pawn in a gambling game. The future looks very dire. Being grabbed by a man and hurried into the woods seems every bit as risky. She will never again trust a man but going with Josh seems preferable to what awaits her in the cabin.
As Josh and Katie are forced to survive winter in the wilderness, they must learn to trust each other. But will their adventures help them admit their growing feelings or will the danger keep them apart?
Read more books by award-winning author Linda Ford:
Glory, Montana:
Loving a Rebel (The Preacher’s Daughters)
A Love to Cherish (The Preacher’s Daughters)
Renewing Love (The Preacher’s Daughters)
A Love to Have and to Hold (The Preacher’s Daughters)
Cowboy Father (The Cowboys)
Cowboy Groom (The Cowboys)
Cowboy Preacher (The Cowboys)
Love on the Santa Fe Trail:
Wagon Train Baby
Wagon Train Wedding
Wagon Train Matchmaker
Wagon Train Christmas
Dakota Brides series:
Temporary Bride
Abandoned Bride
Second-Chance Bride
Reluctant Bride
War Brides series:
Lizzie
Maryelle
Irene
Grace
Wild Rose series:
Crane’s Bride
Hannah’s Dream
Chastity’s Angel
Cowboy Bodyguard
Big Sky Country series:
Montana Cowboy’s Baby
Montana Bride by Christmas
Montana Cowboy Daddy
Montana Cowboy Family
Montana Groom of Convenience
Montana Lawman Rescuer
168 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 1, 2019
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About the author
Linda Ford
209 books359 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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June 22, 2022
Montana/ Winter 1884
This story is about a couple that meet fleeing a slave labor camp. They meet a young person living alone. The three of them try to survive the winter together. Each person has a secret, but the young one's is more surprising. Although, I did figure it out before the reveal. There are other surprises along the way. Most of them are pleasant.
This story is about a couple that meet fleeing a slave labor camp. They meet a young person living alone. The three of them try to survive the winter together. Each person has a secret, but the young one's is more surprising. Although, I did figure it out before the reveal. There are other surprises along the way. Most of them are pleasant.
December 22, 2021
Woman Kidnapped and Held Captive!
Josh left home because of a broken heart but ended up being forced to work in a mine. He is ready to escape the mining camp when a young woman is brought in kicking and screaming. He knows the fate she will face, being used repeatedly by men in the camp, and Josh begins to make plans to rescue her and get her away from the camp. Will Josh be able to rescue Katie? Read this book to find out. I enjoyed this book, was on the edge of my seat at times, and I hope you enjoy it also.
Josh left home because of a broken heart but ended up being forced to work in a mine. He is ready to escape the mining camp when a young woman is brought in kicking and screaming. He knows the fate she will face, being used repeatedly by men in the camp, and Josh begins to make plans to rescue her and get her away from the camp. Will Josh be able to rescue Katie? Read this book to find out. I enjoyed this book, was on the edge of my seat at times, and I hope you enjoy it also.
October 25, 2020
Christmas Bride
Another great book in this series of Frontier Brides. Loved this story on how Josh who had disappeared and no one knew where he was. He escaped from the mine he had been forced to work in for a number of months. Two years after he went missing he shows up in Glory only to find that his parents lived there and his adopted sisters lived close by. Sam a young girl who was living with her father in the bush in a cabin when her father was shot by a bad man.
Another great book in this series of Frontier Brides. Loved this story on how Josh who had disappeared and no one knew where he was. He escaped from the mine he had been forced to work in for a number of months. Two years after he went missing he shows up in Glory only to find that his parents lived there and his adopted sisters lived close by. Sam a young girl who was living with her father in the bush in a cabin when her father was shot by a bad man.
October 25, 2020
Linda Ford at her best
I enjoyed reading this story. We finally get to meet the missing Kinsley son, Josh, and find out where he has been for so long. Along the way we meet some new characters who will eventually take their place in the family. It was a story full of adventure and overcoming many obstacles to reach an end, but a very good one. And again we are reminded that God is faithful to care for us if we will just trust him, no matter the circumstances.
I enjoyed reading this story. We finally get to meet the missing Kinsley son, Josh, and find out where he has been for so long. Along the way we meet some new characters who will eventually take their place in the family. It was a story full of adventure and overcoming many obstacles to reach an end, but a very good one. And again we are reminded that God is faithful to care for us if we will just trust him, no matter the circumstances.
January 15, 2021
The best
This is the story we hoped for at the beginning. Josh is finally coming home. He has been held prisoner for the last year, he sees a young woman being held against her will, he decided to get them both out of there. This starts an adventure, they meet Sam and stay with him and find out his secret. Can he get home? Can they make a new life for themselves? This is an excellent book.
This is the story we hoped for at the beginning. Josh is finally coming home. He has been held prisoner for the last year, he sees a young woman being held against her will, he decided to get them both out of there. This starts an adventure, they meet Sam and stay with him and find out his secret. Can he get home? Can they make a new life for themselves? This is an excellent book.
December 14, 2022
Josh and Katie were being held prisoner by a notorious group of men when he helps her escape. They run for their lives through a snowstorm when they stumble upon a teen living alone in a small cabin. Their adventures do not end there. This story has a harrowing beginning with many trials for the main characters but it has a happy ending that kept me reading to find out what was going to happen next. Their faith kept them moving forward.
September 11, 2020
Christmas Bride
What do you get when you have a missing man being held as a slave and a woman sold to a man that should be in prison? You get a very exciting story of escape, trouble and inspiration with a bit of love and adventure thrown in. Read how Josh, Katie and Sam came to Glory to stay and find Josh's family that he thought he had lost forever!
What do you get when you have a missing man being held as a slave and a woman sold to a man that should be in prison? You get a very exciting story of escape, trouble and inspiration with a bit of love and adventure thrown in. Read how Josh, Katie and Sam came to Glory to stay and find Josh's family that he thought he had lost forever!
July 28, 2023
Linda Ford can't write them fast enough!
If you like clean, Christian stories,you have to read Linda Ford's books! I just finished the Glory, Montana series and the books filled my heart with sweet stories and wonderful examples of God's love for us. I have read a lot of her books. They are all great! Thank you, Linda Ford!
If you like clean, Christian stories,you have to read Linda Ford's books! I just finished the Glory, Montana series and the books filled my heart with sweet stories and wonderful examples of God's love for us. I have read a lot of her books. They are all great! Thank you, Linda Ford!
November 4, 2024
God does answer prayer
The last book of the series. All are wonderful, family oriented, showing family is more than birth only. Along with family but how prayer can be answered about a member of that family.
If you are wanting a good Christian book series consider Linda Ford's books.
The last book of the series. All are wonderful, family oriented, showing family is more than birth only. Along with family but how prayer can be answered about a member of that family.
If you are wanting a good Christian book series consider Linda Ford's books.
July 1, 2020
Great Series!
I loved this entire series! Christmas Bride brought a wonderful ending to the mystery of brother, Josh, that brought tears of joy to my eyes... Excellent characters and plot.
I loved this entire series! Christmas Bride brought a wonderful ending to the mystery of brother, Josh, that brought tears of joy to my eyes... Excellent characters and plot.
December 15, 2020
Best of the series
I love it when a story comes together! This was the best so far. I couldn’t put it down. It’s the perfect novel to read on a cold day with a cup of hot apple cider nearby.
I love it when a story comes together! This was the best so far. I couldn’t put it down. It’s the perfect novel to read on a cold day with a cup of hot apple cider nearby.
December 18, 2020
Awesome series!
I'm so thankful that this series is complete! I had to read them all. I absolutely love the family and felt like I was a spectator through their life stories. Encouraging and lovely stories.
I'm so thankful that this series is complete! I had to read them all. I absolutely love the family and felt like I was a spectator through their life stories. Encouraging and lovely stories.
December 30, 2021
Life is rough in the Montana Territory in 1884 when Joshua Kinsley rescues Katie Weber from evil men who have captured her. God works many miracles as they escape through the mountains with very little food or proper clothing for the cold temperatures.
April 17, 2022
Josh and Katie... and Sam
This story has everything a great Christian Historical Romance needs: adversity, need to learn trust, perseverance, love, and most of all God.
Great job, Linda!
This story has everything a great Christian Historical Romance needs: adversity, need to learn trust, perseverance, love, and most of all God.
Great job, Linda!
February 21, 2023
All the Glory Montana Series
Every book in this series was a great read! I enjoyed each one! They all ended in happy ever after ! But each book was a fun read ful of adventure and always ended with a happy ending!
Every book in this series was a great read! I enjoyed each one! They all ended in happy ever after ! But each book was a fun read ful of adventure and always ended with a happy ending!
February 5, 2024
Love it, love it.
I loved this book. I've been waiting for Josh for a long time. Enjoyed the dependence on God. Loved how the author always shows God's love and care. Great reading. Ms. Ford God bless you as you continue to serve Him with your writing.
I loved this book. I've been waiting for Josh for a long time. Enjoyed the dependence on God. Loved how the author always shows God's love and care. Great reading. Ms. Ford God bless you as you continue to serve Him with your writing.
March 5, 2020
Great stories
Wow another great story, l really enjoyed reading her books. The story reminds me of God’s great love. It also give me his promises that he will always be there.
Wow another great story, l really enjoyed reading her books. The story reminds me of God’s great love. It also give me his promises that he will always be there.
August 13, 2020
Josh
The lost son of the Kinsley family has a tale to tell filled with misadventure and strengthened by faith. A trek through the snow and finally home.
The lost son of the Kinsley family has a tale to tell filled with misadventure and strengthened by faith. A trek through the snow and finally home.
January 7, 2021
Another Story Hit Out of the Ballpark!
As always, MS. Ford's characters are very believable and charming. She draws her readers into the lives of her characters.
As always, MS. Ford's characters are very believable and charming. She draws her readers into the lives of her characters.
February 19, 2021
A perfect ending to the Glory, Montana book series! Very satisfying read.
November 9, 2021
If you're in the mood for sweet, simple and faith-filled stories then these are good for you. This author is becoming my go-to for these types of stories.
July 18, 2022
Great book
What a great ending to this series! I have enjoyed reading about this family. Great storylines with great characters. I really enjoyed this series.
What a great ending to this series! I have enjoyed reading about this family. Great storylines with great characters. I really enjoyed this series.
September 24, 2022
Glory, Montana
I highly recommend this series. I have read books 1-10 and enjoyed the story line in each book. Thank You!
I highly recommend this series. I have read books 1-10 and enjoyed the story line in each book. Thank You!
November 28, 2022
I couldn’t wait for this book!!
This book had everything!! I laugh, cried, I held my breath. Josh almost blew it at the end thank God for feisty little girls like Sam! Great book!
This book had everything!! I laugh, cried, I held my breath. Josh almost blew it at the end thank God for feisty little girls like Sam! Great book!
January 18, 2024
Very good
I enjoyed reading this book by this Author , Very inspirational and interesting
Happy to read more books by this Author
I enjoyed reading this book by this Author , Very inspirational and interesting
Happy to read more books by this Author
March 7, 2024
good Book
Very good story. Love the way this author incorporates religious bible reading in her stories describing the western lifestyles for this era.
Very good story. Love the way this author incorporates religious bible reading in her stories describing the western lifestyles for this era.
March 19, 2024
This was one of the best books in the series. It was adventure, love, dedication to God, freedom and friendship all rolled into one book.
May 15, 2024
Nothing Is Too Hard for God
Can the list be found? Can the captive be made free? Can the orphan be in a happy, loving family? God always has the best planned for us.
Can the list be found? Can the captive be made free? Can the orphan be in a happy, loving family? God always has the best planned for us.
June 1, 2024
I love this book
I love this book it is wholesome, stay s to the point it shows the strong belief in God and strengthen s your on Faith.
I love this book it is wholesome, stay s to the point it shows the strong belief in God and strengthen s your on Faith.
August 12, 2024
Wonderful
Wow. Glad I didn't live back in those days. I would never have survived. So happy for this wonderful couple and Samantha. They make a wonderful family full of faith and love.
Wow. Glad I didn't live back in those days. I would never have survived. So happy for this wonderful couple and Samantha. They make a wonderful family full of faith and love.
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