Linda Cushman

Biography

Linda Cushman and her husband live in rural Polk County, Missouri. Her greatest love is the Lord, who saved her soul and promised a home in heaven. Her children, grandchildren, and great granddaughter are the joy of her life. They have encouraged her to write stories of faith, hope, and inspiration. It is her desire that her writing will help her readers turn to God during life's troubles and trials.

Books

Josie's Cupid is Dead
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 39,500. Language: English. Published: December 30, 2021 . Categories: Fiction » Christian » Romance
Josie’s Cupid died the day her ex-fiance abandoned her at the lowest point in her life. She’ll never trust another man with the remaining fragments of her shattered heart. Clint is not looking for love when he meets Josie. He must first find the courage to follow his dreams before trying to win her heart.
Homestead Christmas
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 34,710. Language: English. Published: December 23, 2021 . Categories: Fiction » Christian » Historical
Callie Taylor has plenty of trouble without tending a wounded man. This stranger knows things about her that shouldn't be possible. Accused of causing a girl's death, she welcomes his help, but not his love. Losing his way in a snowstorm, Ben Dawson finds the woman God has promised, but she wants nothing to do with him. Can he prove his love when he can't find the courage to face his own fear?
Oh, Mercy!
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 57,230. Language: English. Published: February 13, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Clean & wholesome, Fiction » Christian » Historical
Mercy Whitney flees New York City, and a crime she didn't commit. Craving a hermit's life, she finds her family's home will soon be flooded by a dam. A surveyor for the project was in the city that fateful night. The Ozarks is a perfect place for Dan Kelsey to hide after an instant decision in Paris changed his life, but he still dreams of the singer who stole his heart. Will he find her here?
Only 'til Christmas
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 28,260. Language: English. Published: October 26, 2019 . Categories: Fiction » Christian » Romance, Fiction » Holiday » Christmas
In one fateful day Jen Morris loses her fiance, job, and money, stranding her in a small Missouri town. She takes a position as nanny, but only until Christmas. Left with two daughters and a broken heart, Shane Bradley hires Jen, knowing she will only stay until the holidays. Bound by vows he'd made before God, Jen's presence tortures him. What will hurt worse, living with Jen or without her?
A Christmas Bride
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 23,290. Language: English. Published: November 29, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Clean & wholesome, Fiction » Christian » Historical
(5.00 from 1 review)
Working long hours didn’t earn enough for Katherine Kingsley’s family. She’s offended when gifts start appearing at her doorstep. Will she trust God to provide for her children? Dave Smith, the town’s confirmed bachelor and cupid, has a generous heart. When the pretty widow refuses to accept help, he offers his greatest gift--love. Can his battered heart handle rejection twice?
The Sheriff's Hope
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 22,390. Language: English. Published: October 31, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Historical » General
How can you forget a woman who outwits a fugitive to save your life? Confirmed bachelor Sheriff Martin Hughes tries, believing he has no hope of love and marriage. Being rescued by the handsome sheriff didn’t turn out like Amy Johnson thought it would. She almost gives up on him until her heart, and circumstances, convince her otherwise.
Home by September
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 21,570. Language: English. Published: September 1, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Clean & wholesome
Her self-esteem shattered, Anna Thias returns to Cottonwood Falls, Kansas, and the people she loves. A future with Ben is beyond hope. Nobody could love a woman this heavy. Ben Liston dreams of the day Anna comes home. His plan to get rich vanishes, along with all his money. Will he lose Anna before he trusts God to lead him?
July Wildfire
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 30,080. Language: English. Published: June 29, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Historical » Western & American frontier, Fiction » Christian » Romance
As if colliding with a man in the shadows isn’t enough excitement for one evening, Missy Liston’s accused of arson. To prove her innocence, she takes the judge to court and exposes his crimes, but revenge threatens her freedom, and the man she’s come to love. Running from the law, Rand Connor, didn’t expect his heart to be imprisoned by an arsonist. He can't risk love when it would endanger Missy.
Unchanging Love
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 25,860. Language: English. Published: May 1, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Christian » Historical
Susan Winford is a planner whose ideas always seem to go awry. Her determination to reform two boys mistreating the mill owner's cats lead to a series of misfortunes for everyone, especially the miller. Levi Kelly finds Susan's attempts to improve things endearing and vexing. She plays havoc with his heart while contributing to the destruction of his mill. Will she win his love or drive him mad?
Softly Comes Love
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 25,030. Language: English. Published: March 31, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Christian » Romance
Curtis Winford has two dreams in life: to have his own ranch and marry the woman he loves. When she rejects his repeated offers of courtship, he tries to forget her. He stakes his reputation and financial future on a new business venture. When Icy goes missing, he listens to his heart and forsakes all to find her.
Castles in the Sky
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 27,250. Language: English. Published: January 18, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Christian » Historical
Nina Liston’s goal of becoming a teacher ended when she became a cook for masons. She trudges to work each morning, the only bright spot being the Swedish craftsman who fills her head with dreams of castles in foreign lands. Ethan Winford, the pastor, encourages Nina to obey her father. His faith is shaken when his sermons drive Nina away. Will she choose Christ's foundation or castles in the sky?
A Bride by Christmas
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 23,440. Language: English. Published: June 7, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Clean & wholesome
Zack Logan had one goal in mind. He'd catch the elusive red stallion and raise the fastest horses in Texas. He had no interest in marriage and settling down. His world upended when two beautiful women arrived claiming to be his mail-order bride. Ida McAllister had a chance to escape the slums of Chicago by becoming a mail-order bride. She hoped to find love, but Zack was not husband material.
Inherit the Wind
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 58,540. Language: English. Published: February 29, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Christian » Romance
(4.00 from 1 review)
A contemporary western romance set in the Missouri Ozarks, Inherit the Wind is a Christian based, action-filled novel. Love, trust, and faith are put to the test while each character fights demons of guilt, greed, and danger.
One Rusty Spur
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 43,230. Language: English. Published: October 31, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Historical » General
Michael Hall is convicted of treason and sentenced to be hanged. His only hope is Kate, the daughter of his captor's friend, but will she learn to trust him before it's too late?
Bittersweet Second Edition
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 90,780. Language: English. Published: January 10, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Historical » General, Fiction » Christian » Historical
(4.00 from 1 review)
Anna Lea Pepper is a fiercely independent woman. Her husband joins the Confederate army and disappears without a trace, leaving her to provide for their children. She is thrust into the violence of war after Union soldiers destroy her crops. Anna Lea discovers her greatest enemy is herself, and she must learn to trust God and those who love her. She learns that life can sometimes be Bittersweet.