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Linda Ford Books in Order

Linda Ford has written 125 books, published between 2000 and 2026. The first book is The Heart Seeks a Home (2000) and the newest is Christmas in Golden Valley (2026). Publication order is the reading order below.

Books
125
Published
2000–2026
Pages on record
10,455 in 42 of 125 books
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Linda Ford writes Christian historical romance, and the catalogue counts 125 books from The Heart Seeks a Home (2000) to Christmas in Golden Valley (2026). Cowboys, ranchers, widows, orphans and Montana are among the recorded subjects. Series include Big Sky Country, Glory, Montana, Montana Mail-Order Brides, Stagecoach to Golden Valley, Wagon Train Romance, Cowboys of Eden Valley and Dakota Brides. Early titles include Crane's Bride (2001) and Darcy's Inheritance (2007).

How many Linda Ford books are there?

Linda Ford has 125 books, released between 2000 and 2026. They include 19 series and 8 titles listed outside any series.

Linda Ford Books in Publication Order

The table lists all 125 Linda Ford books in the order they were published, with the release year, the page count where one is on record, and how many independent book listings confirm each title. Catalogue data as of September 2026.

  1. Cover of The Heart Seeks a Home by Linda Ford (2000)
  2. Cover of Crane's Bride by Linda Ford, book 1 of the Wild Rose Country series (2001)
  3. Cover of Lizzie by Linda Ford, book 1 of the Great War series (2003)
  4. Cover of Forever in My Heart by Linda Ford, book 1 of the Montana Skies series (2004)
  5. Cover of Irene by Linda Ford, book 3 of the Great War series (2004)
  6. Cover of Grace by Linda Ford, book 4 of the Great War series (2004)
  7. Cover of Cry of My Heart by Linda Ford, book 2 of the Montana Skies series (2006)
  8. Cover of Darcy's Inheritance by Linda Ford (2007)
  9. Cover of The Dreams Of Hannah Williams by Linda Ford (2007)
  10. Cover of The Road to Love by Linda Ford, book 1 of the Depression series (2008)
  11. Cover of The Journey Home by Linda Ford, book 2 of the Depression series (2008)
  12. Cover of The Path to Her Heart by Linda Ford, book 3 of the Depression series (2008)
  13. Cover of Dakota Child by Linda Ford, book 1 of the Dakota series (2009)
  14. Cover of Dakota Cowboy by Linda Ford, book 2 of the Dakota series (2010)
  15. Cover of Dakota Father by Linda Ford, book 3 of the Dakota series (2010)
  16. Cover of The Cowboy's Baby by Linda Ford (2010)
  17. Cover of Klondike Medicine Woman by Linda Ford, book 1 of the Alaskan Brides series (2011)
  18. Cover of Prairie Cowboy by Linda Ford (2011)
  19. Cover of The Cowboy Tutor by Linda Ford, book 1 of the Three Brides for Three Cowboys series (2012)
  20. Cover of The Gift of Family by Linda Ford, book 1 of the Cowboys of Eden Valley series (2012)
  21. Cover of The Cowboy Father by Linda Ford, book 2 of the Three Brides for Three Cowboys series (2012)
  22. Cover of The Cowboy\'s Surprise Bride by Linda Ford, book 2 of the Cowboys of Eden Valley series (2012)
  23. Cover of The Cowboy Comes Home by Linda Ford, book 3 of the Three Brides for Three Cowboys series (2012)
  24. Cover of The Baby Compromise by Linda Ford, book 1 of the Orphan Train series (2013)
  1. 1
    The Heart Seeks a Home2000 · 170 pages · confirmed 1/4
    2000170
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  2. 2
    Crane's BrideWild Rose Country #12001 · 171 pages · confirmed 1/4
    2001171
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  3. 3
    LizzieGreat War #12003 · 170 pages · confirmed 1/4
    2003170
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  4. 4
    MaryelleGreat War #22003 · 170 pages · confirmed 1/4
    2003170
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  5. 5
    Forever in My HeartMontana Skies #12004 · 170 pages · confirmed 1/4
    2004170
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  6. 6
    IreneGreat War #32004 · 170 pages · confirmed 1/4
    2004170
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  7. 7
    GraceGreat War #42004 · 170 pages · confirmed 1/4
    2004170
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  8. 8
    Cry of My HeartMontana Skies #22006 · 170 pages · confirmed 1/4
    2006170
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  9. 9
    Darcy's Inheritance2007 · 170 pages · confirmed 1/4
    2007170
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  10. 10
    Everlasting LoveMontana Skies #32007 · 170 pages · confirmed 1/4
    2007170
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  11. 11
    The Dreams Of Hannah Williams2007 · 170 pages · confirmed 1/4
    2007170
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  12. 12
    The Road to LoveDepression #12008 · 288 pages · confirmed 1/4
    2008288
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  13. 13
    The Journey HomeDepression #22008 · 281 pages · confirmed 1/4
    2008281
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  14. 14
    The Path to Her HeartDepression #32008 · 283 pages · confirmed 1/4
    2008283
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  15. 15
    Dakota ChildDakota #12009 · 282 pages · confirmed 1/4
    2009282
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  16. 16
    Dakota CowboyDakota #22010 · confirmed 1/4
    2010–
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  17. 17
    Dakota FatherDakota #32010 · confirmed 1/4
    2010–
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  18. 18
    The Cowboy's Baby2010 · 277 pages · confirmed 1/4
    2010277
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  19. 19
    Klondike Medicine WomanAlaskan Brides #12011 · confirmed 1/4
    2011–
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  20. 20
    Prairie Cowboy2011 · 276 pages · confirmed 1/4
    2011276
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  21. 21
    The Cowboy TutorThree Brides for Three Cowboys #12012 · confirmed 1/4
    2012–
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  22. 22
    The Gift of FamilyCowboys of Eden Valley #12012 · confirmed 1/4
    2012–
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  23. 23
    The Cowboy FatherThree Brides for Three Cowboys #22012 · confirmed 1/4
    2012–
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  24. 24
    The Cowboy\'s Surprise BrideCowboys of Eden Valley #22012 · confirmed 1/4
    2012–
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  25. 25
    The Cowboy Comes HomeThree Brides for Three Cowboys #32012 · confirmed 1/4
    2012–
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  26. 26
    The Baby CompromiseOrphan Train #12013 · 278 pages · confirmed 1/4
    2013278
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  27. 27
    The Cowboy's Convenient ProposalCowboys of Eden Valley #42013 · 283 pages · confirmed 1/4
    2013283
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  28. 28
    Claiming the Cowboy's HeartCowboys of Eden Valley #52013 · 281 pages · confirmed 1/4
    2013281
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  29. 29
    The Cowboy's Unexpected FamilyLove Inspired: Historical #132013 · 281 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2013281
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  30. 30
    Big Sky CowboyMontana Marriages #12014 · 288 pages · confirmed 1/4
    2014288
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Linda Ford books grouped by series

Each title below is a row in the publication-order table above. None of these groups has a reading-order page of its own on this site.

Glory, Montana in order

10 books
  1. 1. Loving a Rebel
  2. 2. A Love to Cherish
  3. 3. Renewing Love
  4. 4. A Love to Have and to Hold
  5. 5. Cowboy Father
  6. 6. Cowboy Groom
  7. 7. Cowboy Preacher
  8. 8. Rancher's Bride
  9. 9. Hunter's Bride
  10. 10. Christmas Bride

Montana Mail-Order Brides in order

10 books
  1. 1. Mail-Order Bride Mommy
  2. 2. Mail-Order Bride Surprise
  3. 3. Mail-Order Bride Substitute
  4. 4. Mail-Order Bride Runaway
  5. 5. Mail-Order Bride Secret
  6. 6. Mail-Order Bride Promise
  7. 7. Mail-Order Brides Wishes
  8. 8. Mail-Order Bride Matchmakers
  9. 9. Mail-Order Bride Trouble
  10. 10. Mail-Order Bride Family

Stagecoach to Golden Valley in order

9 books
  1. 1. From this Day
  2. 2. Forever and Always
  3. 3. With this Ring
  4. 4. For Better for Worse
  5. 5. I Thee Wed
  6. 6. My Solemn Vow
  7. 7. To Love and Cherish
  8. 8. Promises to Keep
  9. 9. Christmas in Golden Valley

Wagon Train Romance in order

8 books
  1. 1. Wagon Train Baby
  2. 2. Wagon Train Wedding
  3. 3. Wagon Train Matchmaker
  4. 4. Wagon Train Christmas
  5. 5. Renewed Love
  6. 6. Rescued Love
  7. 7. Reluctant Love
  8. 8. Redeemed Love

Romancing the West: Cowboys of Coulee Crossing in order

8 books
  1. 1. Jake's Honor
  2. 2. Cash's Promise
  3. 3. Blaze's Hope
  4. 4. Levi's Blessing
  5. 5. A Heart's Yearning
  6. 6. A Heart's Blessing
  7. 7. A Heart's Delight
  8. 8. A Heart's Promise

Circle A Cowboys in order

7 books
  1. 1. Dillon
  2. 2. Mike
  3. 3. Noah
  4. 4. Adam
  5. 5. Sam
  6. 6. Pete
  7. 7. Austin

Cowboys of Eden Valley in order

6 books
  1. 1. The Gift of Family
  2. 2. The Cowboy\'s Surprise Bride
  3. 4. The Cowboy's Convenient Proposal
  4. 5. Claiming the Cowboy's Heart
  5. 6. Winning Over the Wrangler
  6. 7. Falling for the Rancher Father

Big Sky Country in order

6 books
  1. 1. Montana Cowboy Daddy
  2. 2. Montana Cowboy Family
  3. 3. Montana Cowboy's Baby / Montana Cowboy Baby
  4. 4. Montana Bride by Christmas
  5. 5. Montana Groom of Convenience
  6. 6. Montana Lawman Rescuer

Wagons West in order

6 books
  1. 1. Wagon Train Song
  2. 2. Wagon Train Hope
  3. 3. Wagon Train Promises
  4. 4. Wagon Train Dreams
  5. 5. Wagon Train Honor
  6. 6. Wagon Train Redemption

Wild Rose Country in order

4 books
  1. 1. Crane's Bride
  2. 2. Chastity's Angel
  3. 3. Hannah's Dream
  4. 4. Cowboy Bodyguard

Great War in order

4 books
  1. 1. Lizzie
  2. 2. Maryelle
  3. 3. Irene
  4. 4. Grace

Montana Skies in order

4 books
  1. 1. Forever in My Heart
  2. 2. Cry of My Heart
  3. 3. Everlasting Love
  4. 4. Inheritance of Love

Dakota Brides in order

4 books
  1. 1. Temporary Bride
  2. 2. Abandoned Bride
  3. 3. Second-Chance Bride
  4. 4. Reluctant Bride

Timeless Love Stories in order

4 books
  1. 1. The Sun Still Shines
  2. 2. Western Brides
  3. 3. When It's Springtime in the Rockies
  4. 4. Peace in the Valley

Depression in order

3 books
  1. 1. The Road to Love
  2. 2. The Journey Home
  3. 3. The Path to Her Heart

Dakota in order

3 books
  1. 1. Dakota Child
  2. 2. Dakota Cowboy
  3. 3. Dakota Father

Three Brides for Three Cowboys in order

3 books
  1. 1. The Cowboy Tutor
  2. 2. The Cowboy Father
  3. 3. The Cowboy Comes Home

Montana Marriages in order

3 books
  1. 1. Big Sky Cowboy
  2. 2. Big Sky Daddy
  3. 3. Big Sky Homecoming

Christmas in Eden Valley in order

3 books
  1. 1. A Daddy for Christmas
  2. 2. A Baby for Christmas
  3. 3. A Home for Christmas

Montana Cowboys in order

3 books
  1. 1. The Cowboy's Ready-Made Family
  2. 2. The Cowboy's Baby Bond
  3. 3. The Cowboy's City Girl

Buffalo Gals of Bonners Ferry in order

3 books
  1. 1. Glory and the Rawhide Preacher
  2. 2. Mandy and the Missouri Man
  3. 3. Joanna and the Footloose Cowboy

Alaskan Brides in order

1 book
  1. 1. Klondike Medicine Woman

Orphan Train in order

1 book
  1. 1. The Baby Compromise

Journey West in order

1 book
  1. 1. Wagon Train Reunion

Lone Star Cowboy League: Multiple Blessings in order

1 book
  1. 1. The Rancher's Surprise Triplets

Sunny Ridge, Montana in order

1 book
  1. 1. Rodeo and Juliet

Love Inspired: Historical in order

1 book
  1. 13. The Cowboy's Unexpected Family

Standalone books

8 books

8 Linda Ford titles here are not listed as part of any series.

Do you have to read Linda Ford books in order?

You only need to read Linda Ford books in order within each series: the books listed here span 19 separate series, and each series has its own publication order.

Where to start with Linda Ford

Start with The Heart Seeks a Home (2000), the earliest published title.

What is the newest Linda Ford book?

Christmas in Golden Valley (2026) is the newest Linda Ford book released so far.

Is there a new Linda Ford book coming?

No next Linda Ford book is announced in the catalogue, which is a gap in the listings it merges rather than a sign that the run has ended.

Linda Ford at a glance

Still publishing
Linda Ford published a book as recently as 2026.
Release pace
Linda Ford books have appeared more than one a year on average.
Length
10,455 pages across the 42 of 125 books with a recorded length, a median of 281 pages each.
Busiest decade
Most Linda Ford books, 56 of 125, were published in the 2010s.

What the Linda Ford books are about

49 of the 125 Linda Ford books carry subject tags in Open Library's catalogue. The subjects below are the ones that recur across them, most frequent first: man-woman relationships is tagged on 20 of 49. The subjects are cataloguers’ headings, not a plot summary.