Title: The Forbidden Caller
Series: The Amish Widows Club Book #2
Author: Shelley Shepard Gray
Publisher: Revell
Release Date: September 15, 2026
Pages: 323
Genre: Amish Romance
Book Description:
Twenty-four was too young to become a widow, but Jenna Graber is learning that grief doesn't follow anyone's timeline. Nearly two years after losing her husband, Jimmy, in a workplace accident, she's still struggling to make ends meet while raising her five-year-old daughter. When Jenna is invited to join the Amish Widows Club, blooming friendships stir hope in her heart. And thank goodness for Nelson Harper, the Englisher who runs the mill where Jimmy worked. His steady friendship and generous help have been a lifeline.
Nelson knows he's treading on dangerous ground having fallen for Jenna and her precious daughter--their worlds couldn't feel further apart. Religious differences and Jenna's grief make the divide almost impossible to cross, and Nelson carries a burden that could destroy the trust between them. As long-buried secrets surface, Jenna must face hard truths about the past--and decide what her heart can accept for the future.
My Thoughts: Wonderful!
The Forbidden Caller is a wonderful, emotional, and profound story. I greatly enjoyed getting to know Jenna and Nelson. Their story's pacing was beautiful, and their romance felt genuine, heartfelt, and honest despite the obstacles they faced. It had me cheering them on the entire time.
I love how author Shelley Shepard Gray developed the topic of grief. It was so realistic, especially in that each person goes through the process differently. It made me sad for some and angry with others, but the reality of its effects was spot on and added so much to the story.
This lovely story of romance, grief, faith, and overcoming is absolutely wonderful, and I highly recommend it.
I received an advance copy of this book. All comments and opinions are entirely my own and voluntary.
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About the Author: Shelley Shepard Gray
Shelley Shepard Gray is a NYT and USA Today bestselling author. She's published over a hundred novels and has over a million books in print. She currently lives in northern Ohio and writes full-time.
Shelley lives just an hour from Holmes County, where many of her Amish-themed novels are set. She currently writes contemporary romance and Amish fiction for a variety of publishers. When not spending time with her family or writing, she can usually be found walking her two dachshunds on one of the many trails in the Cleveland area.
She also bakes a lot, loves coconut cream pie, and will hardly ever pull weeds, mow the yard, or drive in the snow.
Shelley also spends a lot of time on line! Please visit her website, www.shelleyshepardgray.com, to find out her latest news or to sign up for her newsletter. Shelley can also be found on FaceBook, Instagram @shelley.s.gray, or on Twitter @ShelleySGray.
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