The Widow’s Unexpected Suitor is a well written Amish romance. I throughly enjoyed the plot and the characters. It was nice to read about more mature characters. I recommend this book. I received an advance ebook from the publisher and Netgalley. This is my unbiased review.

The Widow’s Unexpected Suitor by Lenora Worth is a story about love, hope, family, second chances, and faith. I enjoyed getting to know the characters. Sarah could be a tad overwhelming at times (I believe Lilah overindulged her since the death of her husband). I thought the characters were developed. I enjoyed the Pinecraft setting. It is different from other Amish communities (no horse and buggies, church services are not held in the home). The plot is thought out and the story moved along at a good pace. Lilah and Noah are both missing loved ones which gives them a connection. The construction of the gazebo will give them time to get to know each other. Of course, the weeks leading up to a wedding are a busy time. I enjoyed the descriptions of the gazebo (I want Noah to build me one). The ending left me smiling. The Widow’s Unexpected Suitor is a sweet, uplifting story.

Kindred Spirits

Widow Lilah Mehl has her plate completely full of preparations for her daughter Sarah's upcoming wedding. With just a few weeks to go, and much to Lilah's surprise, Sarah announces that she wants a gazebo built for the wedding and that she has chosen widower Noah Lantz as the builder. As the wedding prep gets moving at full speed ahead, Lilah and Noah find themselves spending more and more time together. As they do, they find that the loss of their spouses has given them a special connection as kindred spirits. However, their blossoming relationship is constantly and surprisingly interrupted by events and people. All of these had me wondering if the wedding would ever take place, if the gazebo would ever get built, and if Lilah and Noah's relationship would ever fully bloom. Be assured that the answers to each of these questions can be found in this sweet, endearing story of faith, love, hope, healing, and second chances. 

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of this book. All comments and opinions are voluntary and completely my own.

Such a sweet story set in Pinecraft. A clean romance that makes you fall in love with the characters and their growing attraction with each other. Filled with faith and hope, this book was a delightful read. It is scheduled to be released May 21, 2024 and I was given a complimentary copy of book by Netgalley and the publisher. All words are my own.

The Widow’s Unexpected Suitor by Lenora Worth


Lilah Mehl is a widow with three daughters. The oldest, Sara, is getting married and wants to have a gazebo built in her mother’s beautiful flower garden back yard. The only problem with that is that Noah, Lantz was hired to do the job and her mother and Noah seem to be attracted to one another.

With the pressures of the wedding and a hurricane coming, the tension is so tight you can cut it with a knife. Can this journey be saved from disaster?

Lenora worth weaves an intriguing story of passed loves, present loves and future loves interwoven in one story.

The characters are well developed and the plot is well planned and developed carefully.

Thank you Harlequin, romance, love Inspired for allowing me to read this story. I gladly relate this story as 5-star. I was not required to give a positive review. Release day is May 22, 2024.

“You make it sound so romantic. Is this the part where you pitch the sale, Noah?” He chuckled. “Neh, Lilah, this is the part where I convince you to trust me. I can build you a near-perfect gazebo, but building trust requires a different kind of skill.” "A softer skill. "

A story that reflects love! We have love of children, of spouse, even when they are deceased, love of a new bride and groom to be, and the love of a family.

The setting is Pinecraft Florida, and Lilah Mehl's daughter is getting married, and all the excitement and business that goes along with the coming event.

When the bride, Sara, finds someone to be build a gazebo, this families life is changed forever.

Noah Lantz is a master carpenter, and still reeling from the loss of his wife. Noah is now in charge of building the wanted gazebo.

What a journey we begin, with a pending wedding and missing those that won't be there. Will these people continue to live in the past and not move beyond their grief, or accept the gifts that are being offered.

I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Harlequin, and was not required to give a positive review.