Obedience Answers

An Amish Widow’s Hope

Written by Pamela Desmond Wright

Published by Love Inspired | Harlequin

Release Date: 01.27.26

Genre: Amish Romance Fiction, Love Inspired, Christian Fiction

5 Stars!

Intruding fear breaks into the night, but anchored faith is what answers the door.

An Amish Widow’s Hope by Pamela Desmond Wright carries the quiet strength of Amish faith … steady work, shared burdens, patient endurance, communal discernment, prayers offered when fear has no easy answer. The pages feel shaped by obedience rather than urgency.

This is a story where faith is practiced in ordinary hours. Where loss is acknowledged, not hurried past. Where forgiveness takes time and courage, and returning to God means humility, not comfort. The community breathes with discernment, and the path forward is treated as something to be weighed carefully before the Lord.

There is tension, and there is risk, yet neither overshadows the heart of the story. Hope remains present as trust anchored in God’s faithfulness, a steady reminder that even after loss, God still writes redemption into lives willing to listen.

This line spoke by Bishop Clark settles into the heart of the story and remains: “In Romans, it says if you declare with your mouth and believe in your heart that Jesus Christ is Lord, you will be saved. But it’s not just the words. It’s about surrender. True surrender. It starts with accepting Christ into your life, opening yourself to His will.” This powerful truth echoes through every choice, every moment of obedience this wonderful story holds.

I received a digital version of this book as a member of the launch team from the author. I am not required to write a positive review nor paid to do so. This is my honest and unbiased review. My thoughts and opinions expressed in this book review are my own. My review focuses on writing and story’s content, ensuring transparency and reliability.