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by Shelley Shepard Gray,

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About the Book The Unexpected Caller

Title: The Unexpected Caller
Series: The Amish Widows Club #1
Author: Shelley Shepard Gray
Publisher: Revell
Release Date: July 7, 2026
Genre: Amish Fiction / Contemporary / Romance

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 fulfilment 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.

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My Thoughts on The Unexpected Caller

I love a good Amish fiction novel.  And Shelley Shepard Gray is a wonderful author.  Her characters always feel like they could step off the page and into your home.  I do admit I love her mysteries a bit more than her romance, but I still love her romance too.  

This novel offers a unique perspective as it’s from an Amish widow.  Amish widows/widowers are expected to remarry after their mourning time is up.  I don’t think it’s a law or set in stone somewhere, but it is expected.  

Leanna isn’t so sure, though.  She’s not really wanting to share a home again, let alone her heart.  There’s no guarantee she wouldn’t get hurt.  Or that it would be a wonderful match. 

First, she finds friendship through the Amish Widow Club.

And then he comes calling.  

Evan is the Amish gentleman also taking a second stab at love and marriage.  He has four grown sons.  Though they act a bit like elementary school in spots where they’re trying to help him out with his love life.  Which, of course, does add some comedy to the romance.  

I enjoyed watching both Evan and Leanna come to terms with whether they were willing to pursue a relationship and how that might play out for them.  Part of Leanna’s hold-up is that if she remarries, she loses her newfound community of women, as she’s no longer eligible for the widows’ club. 

This was a wonderful novel that I enjoyed reading, and I hope you give it a chance too.  

I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, which I received from JustRead Publicity Tours. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review, nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.

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