Great read. The author wrote a story that was interesting and moved at a pace that kept me engaged. The characters were easy to invest in.

This is the 1st in the series called Expectant Amish Widows there are lot of books in this series
each seem to be stand-alone ones

I enjoyed this book didn't like the brother thought he was a bully in that he thought his was & views was right but he got better wouldn't say great

I think they way people was saying Anita should marry again so so after the death of her husband how can people regardless if they are Amish or not say this but as my husband is always saying when we watching a film it only a story lol

While I usually enjoy Amish novels, this one was just okay to me. It was just interesting enough to finish, but I didn't feel like I connected with the any of the characters as well as I like to. In a lot of spots it felt rushed, there were a couple small subplots that were introduced and while they were minor side stories it felt like they were built up then suddenly either completely resolved or just not mentioned again.

Okay here is the deal... I just all around didn't like this book! I have read and liked plenty of Clean romances(meaning no sex) but I have never read a Amish romance. I thought I would give this book a try. Now I wish I hadn't. Right out the gate all the Amish language was annoying me. I had to try and figure out what each thing meant. Gott, Haus, Schweschder, Denke, Jah, Grossdaddi, Nee, Boppli, Vadder, Familye, Bruder, Wunderbaar, Fraa, Kinner, Gut, Dat, Mamm, Bu, Englischer, Mudder, Kaffe, Just to name a few. And of course there was no word key so my lazy butt had to look up all these words on google.
On top of that I knew going into this book it would be a slow burn and most likely clean but there was no romance at all. Just Anita telling her brother over and over that she doesn't want a husband because her husband just died. Simon and Anita maybe spend like 2% of the book together and the rest of the book is about Anita living with her jerk of a brother Amos. Man did I hate Amos. He was a bully jerk who was rude to his brother n law, rude to his wife and rude to his sister. He just made me want to rip my hair out. I felt bad for anyone that had to be around Amos! The book skipped around a lot and was very superficial. There was no meat to the hero, heroine, or the plot. Overall I was just bored and annoyed. So yet just not my cuppa!

This was a really nice clean sweet read and I really quite enjoyed it.This is a very realistic story and while it would probably help you do not have to be religious to enjoy this book I am not and I liked it.This is the first book I've read by this author and I am really looking forward to reading the rest of the series it was really well written a little young in places so may be more suited to YA

A lovely Amish story from a writer who does them so well.
Anita is a new widow, pregnant and returning to her brother’s home.
Settling back into the community, many want Anita to marry again, even though this is not what she is thinking.
Over time, she grows feelings for one who is thought not to be a good match, but does it move to marriage.
A nice novel and the start of a new series. Recommended reading

This book was just okay for me.

I was initially interested in it to see how the Amish community would handle a single, pregnant woman returning to her home community following the death of her husband. The first half of the book I appreciated: it gave a true glimpse of her dealing with her grief, of her family's new position having her living with them and her brother's struggle to accept her.

But after that part the book felt rushed. The pregnancy flew by to the point where a chapter literally begins with "one year later" and picks up from there. I would have like to read about how she adjusted to being a new mom who is faced with handling everything on her own. I would have liked to read more about how she coped with not having her husband there with her as their son did all of his "firsts."

Not bad...just not what I was hoping for.

Just did't do anything for me; did not finish. No published review

I received a copy of this book from the publishers via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This book is the first in the series about Amish widows. Anita Graber has returned to Lancaster County after the death of her husband. Pregnant with her first child Anita returns home to live with her brother and his family. She is surprised to learn that everyone in the community expects her to remarry. She finds a supportive friend in her sister-in-law’s brother. Simon is several years younger than Anita. He is suportive of Anita’s choices. This seems to be the reason the community do not consider him an appropriate match.
The Amish are not a group usually found in romance stories so I couldn’t resist reading this book. I found Anita to be a strong independent woman, which I did not expect of an Amish woman but was pleased to discover. Her main motivation is to live her life how she wants. She will not be pushed to marry again purely because she is pregnant. She is financially stable and can support herself and her child.
Simon is a well-respected member of his community, he runs his own business and cares for his family. The only reason he is not a choice is his age. He truly cares for Anita and does not want to push her to move on. He respects her need to mourn her husband and learn to adjust to living as a single mother.
I found myself disgusted by the behaviour of Anita’s brother. He was what I expected of an Amish male. He sees himself as the leader of the family. He dictates how the women will live their lives regardless of their wishes. He does redeem himself somewhat by allowing his wife to work after much persuasion.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a quick read and a sweet romance.

This is a very nice story. It is just what I wanted for reading. As usual nothing too controversial but an underlining humour about matchmaking.

This is a short sweet Amish read. The storyline was good and interesting to read about the Amish way of life where women are still encouraged to be told by the men in the family what they should do and that their lives should be placed in the men's hands, no matter the ages of both the women and men and that their opinions are still below that of the men.

It seems that even though Anita was married for over six years and living far away, her brother who was much younger than her, believed that when she lost her husband Joshua and came back home to live to give herself and unborn child a new start, that it was his job to marry her off to anyone who would have her, anyone except Simon, Amos's brother-in-law and his very good friend and also his wife's brother.

Amos made it known in no uncertain terms that because Simon was younger than Anita, that she had no right to develop feelings for Simon and vice versa but it was ok to marry her of to a man many years older.

Finally Anita stood her ground and after her son Daniel was born, she made it quite clear that she was able to live her life without the help of a new husband but Simon had very different plans for Anita and Daniel.

Thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to read and give an honest review.

Anita was the only Amish woman on the greyhound bus. But it wasn’t her first trip. Anita’s husband Joshua had died and Anita was a widow and pregnant due for her baby in four months. Joshua and Anita had tried to get pregnant for eight years then it finally happened but tragically the day after Anita and Joshua had found out they were going to be parents he was dead. Anita had lived alone on her and Joshua’s home for three months Then Anita’s younger brother Amos insisted she move back and live with him and his family. Amos and his wife Hannah had two sons Ben was three and Sam was two. Anita’s brother expected her to help Hannah with the boys but also wanted to marry her off as quick as possible. But Hannah wants to taker her time to grieve and recover in her own way and time. Fran was the Bishop’s wife ands also wanted to see ANita married quickly. Anita came in to dinner with Amos and Hannah and Hannah’s brother Simon was there. Simon was six years younger then Anita and she was clearly pregnant that Anita was the one for him. Although the community feels Simon should marry one of the pretty younger women of their faith as there were a lot of these young women who would gladly marry Simon.
I had mixed feelings about this book but I did like this book. It was a quick easy read. I would have liked more information on the Amish way of life. I didn't really like Amos he almost seemed uncaring about what the women in his life wanted and needed. Like why didn’t he leave Anita in Ohio if he only brought him to PA to help Hannah then to hurry her into marrying again even before their child was born instead of being a loving brother and understand all she was going through and give her time she is in the later part of her pregnancy but he wants Anita to help Hannah with two young boys. I just didn’t like him Amish were suppose to kind and loving to family members. I would have liked more Anita/ Simon time also. This was also a bit predictable. I did really Anita and I liked Anita and Simon together. I also liked Hannah. Amos just kinda took away from this story as far as I am concerned. So there was some things I liked about this book and some things not so much.

A quick, easy, light read. I finished it in only a few hours. Just what I needed after a month long drawn out book. I enjoyed reading about a little Amish culture although the book is more about a nice family story and less about the culture. Parts of the story definitely remind the reader the book is set in Amish country, like buggy rides and riding hats, single men being clean shaven while married men have beards, etc., however I would have like the author to add more Amish details.

After losing her husband and being pregnant, Anita returns home to live with her brother and his family. Her brother Amos is determined to find Anita a husband to take care of her. While she is determined to grieve and recover on her own terms.

Thank you Netgalley for an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.

Delightful page-turner with lots of family love, and all the challenges that go along with family life, and promises of a new beginning, especially for the grieving widow Anita Garber.
When the story begins we journey with her from the home she made with her deceased husband to her brother’s home in the Lancaster PA area. Her brother Amos seems rather harsh, and abrupt with his family, and seems his desire is to see his recently widowed sister married.
I had mixed vibes with Amos, but he does seem to have his sister’s welfare as his primary concern.
This is one fast read, and when it was over I had a sense of loss, I wanted to stay with these new found friends!
I received this book through Net Galley and the Author Samantha Price, and was not required to give a positive review.

A sweet story about a pregnant widow trying to cope with the lost of her husband. Anita's brother, Amos was such a harsh man, so different from her. Poor Anita really had to stand up for herself against this who wanted her to marry to soon. I loved the easy going Simon. Recommend.

I received an arc copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for my honest opinion of it. I love Amish books and this story had love, forgiveness and sadness.

Amish Widow's Hope is well written with a good plot. This book book has well developed and believable characters. I enjoyed the author's writing and definitely will be reading more of her books. I highly recommend this book.

a wonderful book that needs to be read by all I felt such a heart warming feeling while reading. The love between the two main characters was beautiful! I can't wait to check out some of Samantha's work as this is my first read from her and I loved it!

Wasn't sure what to expect here, but much better than I had originally thought it would be. The story of Anita, who is a young widow, pregnant with her first child, comes home to stay with her brother and his family. Her brother Amos gets it into his head that she must be married, so he throws men at her, and even contacts one who moved away to come back. Obviously she is not ready, and gets frustrated by the attention. Her sister-in-law Hannah has a brother who lives next door, and is a frequent visitor at the home. Simon and Anita form a friendship, and it is fun to see them together. He is younger than her though, so many do not see them as a good couple. Highly recommend this story. Light reading, but fun to read.