Amish Widows Series Series by Esther Weaver

A horrible accident has claimed the life of Elizabeth’s husband. She has lost the love of her life in a sudden and tragic way and has been left to raise her young son with only her aging mother to help her. When her mother suffers a heart attack, Elizabeth is forced to confront her fears and accept the help of a virtual stranger. Will this lead to more loss and pain for Elizabeth? Will she find love or will her lingering fears cost her everything she cares about?

Mary Amberson has been dealt a hard life. Looking after her frail father would be enough stress by itself but she has a one year old energetic son who yearns for her constant attention. She's at her wits' end and spends her day running up and down the stairs. Their farm that once boasted life and vitality has been left to its own devices, overrun and allowed to fall into decay... moreMary Amberson has been dealt a hard life. Looking after her frail father would be enough stress by itself but she has a one year old energetic son who yearns for her constant attention. She's at her wits' end and spends her day running up and down the stairs. Their farm that once boasted life and vitality has been left to its own devices, overrun and allowed to fall into decay. Knowing she needs help, the Bishop sends Abel Kauffman, a local handyman to help her but even he is overwhelmed by the work to be done. Unable to deal with the stress within the home, her mind, and Abel's banging on the roof, Mary sends him away. But Abel has had loss in his life and understands how grief can take hold. He leaves the farm but returns only for his help to be rejected again by Mary. Will Abel be the one who gets through to Mary? Will Mary stay closed off to hope? less

Hannah Lambright's life was not as she had planned. Already a young widow, her heartbreak is even more intense as her beloved son was born after his father's death. She has no way of working and is dependent on the kindness of the community. Gloria, the Bishop's wife, is kind and caring of her and makes her attend a barn raising. What Hannah doesn't know is that she has planned for her to meet Nathaniel Usher, a young man, like her deceased husband... moreHannah Lambright's life was not as she had planned. Already a young widow, her heartbreak is even more intense as her beloved son was born after his father's death. She has no way of working and is dependent on the kindness of the community. Gloria, the Bishop's wife, is kind and caring of her and makes her attend a barn raising. What Hannah doesn't know is that she has planned for her to meet Nathaniel Usher, a young man, like her deceased husband. Hannah and Nathaniel develop a natural kinship. Gloria arranges a dinner for the two, but all seems to be in vain when Hannah's son falls sick. less

Life has been bleak for Sarah over the last year. First, her mann disappeared, and she had to accept him as dead. Then, she had to face raising her child alone, with no father to cherish her. Then, she’s stranded on the road, caught in the mud. A stranger helps her, and reaches out to her, but she can’t find it in her heart to accept his offer. Mark has had a hard life, too. His own wife was lost in childbirth, and he has been alone since then... moreLife has been bleak for Sarah over the last year. First, her mann disappeared, and she had to accept him as dead. Then, she had to face raising her child alone, with no father to cherish her. Then, she’s stranded on the road, caught in the mud. A stranger helps her, and reaches out to her, but she can’t find it in her heart to accept his offer. Mark has had a hard life, too. His own wife was lost in childbirth, and he has been alone since then. Will that intriguing woman he met on the road ever enter his life again? And even if she does, will he be able to let go of the past long enough to move forward into a brighter future? less