JustRead Tours Blog Tour: The Unexpected Caller by Shelley Shepard Gray

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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 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.

Amish Fiction is my favorite Genre of Books. I have been a fan of Shelley Shepard Gray for many years. I was excited to read her new book. The Unexpected Caller by Shelly Shepard Gray is Book 1 in the Amish Widow Club series. 

The Storyline got my attention from the very first pages. I was very engrossed in the book and could not put it down. The main characters in this book are Leanna Mast, Evan Keim and the women in the Amish Widow Club. Leanna became a widow at 41 years old and now a year later is trying to find her place of belonging. The Amish Community is encouraging her to remarry, although coming from a marriage that bore no children and was an unhappy marriage, she isn't wanting to remarry. Leanna joins a "Club" of other Amish Widows and she really has a connection with the women in the group. Leanna has come to a realization that she is comfortable being a widow for life. Evan Keim, who Leanna had a Crush on many years ago, comes calling on Leanna. Evan lost his wife 4 years ago and is now interested in Leanna. Leanna is honored by his interest, yet she is reluctant to pursue Evan. I could totally understand Leanna's initial reluctance, so I was glad to see that she had a change of heart. Evan and Leanna began to build a friendship and then slowing begin to take the relationship to the next level. Evan and Leanna are very careful to take a few things into consideration including Evan's sons and that Leanna does want a child of her own. Grab a copy of this book to see how things unfold for Evan and Leanna. I HIGHLY recommend this book of Second Chance Romance, Family and Faith. GREAT BOOK!

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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.

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