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She finds sisterhood in the Amish Widows Club–but will she risk loving again?
Leanna Mast never imagined she’d be a widow at forty-one, but it seems God had other plans. After mourning her husband for a year, she realizes it’s time to start living again. But her community expects her to remarry, and after living on her own, she’s not eager to start cooking and cleaning in another man’s home.
When she’s invited to join the Amish Widows Club, she discovers a place of belonging she didn’t even know she needed. In this group of women who support each other through sharing books, stories, and companionship, Leanna immediately feels welcome. She’s sure her life as a widow will bring her the fulfillment she craves . . . until handsome, kind Evan Keim comes calling. As their relationship deepens, her heart becomes involved. But how could she possibly leave the widows club for a dream that might be too good to be true?
New York Times bestselling author Shelley Shepard Gray skillfully draws readers into an endearing and delightful Amish community of friendship during widowhood and a second chance at love.
publisher: revell
release date: july 7, 2026
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review
ready for a new amish series about friendship, grief, and second chances at love?
widow leanna mast is ready to live again, even if she's not sure she ever wants to try love again, so an invitation to the amish widows club arrives at just the right time. of course, evan keim also comes calling around the same time... and the man she had a childhood crush on just might disrupt the plans she had for her future.
the unexpected caller is such a sweet story. leanna finds friendship and community, as well as the hope that the future might be even better than what she could plan, and it's just heartwarming. i really loved evan's family, too; even though they've made different choices over the year, they've managed to stay connected and supportive. as the challenges of the story come up, i enjoyed seeing all the characters work to overcome them.
if you love amish romance, definitely check out this new series-starter from shelley shepard gray.
about the author
Shelley Shepard Gray is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than 100 books. Two-time winner of the HOLT Medallion and finalist for both the Christy and the Carol Awards, Gray lives in Ohio, where she writes full-time, bakes too much, and can often be found walking her dachshunds on her town’s bike trail. Learn more at ShelleyShepardGray.com.
giveaway
(1) winner will receive a $50 Amazon gift card!
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight July 6, 2026 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on July 13, 2026. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
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This sounds like a sweet book!
ReplyDeleteI love second-chance love stories, especially when they involve a childhood crush!
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