Adelia's Forced Marriage

Adelia is devastated when her stepfather tells her she must marry a man she’s never met or leave the only home she’s ever known to make her own way. Her mother shows her agreement by her silence, and even her brother stays with the man who has forced her to marry and banished her to a life of misery or worse.

David never expected to marry after he lost his parents and only sister. But when David’s former neighbor approaches him, he sees value in marriage, even if he’s never met the girl. He’s heading west to Oregon and a woman who can cook as well as Adelia, will be a wonderful addition. She’s pleasant to the eye, and she agrees to their joining. Although his neighbor led him to believe she was ready to marry, she apparently was not told of his plans to cross the continent.

The weight of rejection and betrayal sits heavy on Adelia’s shoulders, and she determines to never fall in love with her husband. Her only loyal friend is Midnight Blue, the horse she’s raised, and a gift from her deceased father. She determines to never forgive her family for turning their backs on her. What will it take to help her see that forgiveness is best? Not just for those who wronged her, but for herself.

Adelia and David begin the journey along the Oregon Trail, with more stories coming as each landmark is reached. Each book in this Love on the Oregon Trail series is a stand-alone story, yet all the couples are joined in the same company and will interact with each other as they travel ever onward. Adelia’s Forced Marriage is book 1. Belinda’s Doctor, book 2 will be next in the series.