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The Recent Widower
Josh Lambright needs to get away—everything reminds him of the loss of his beautiful wife, Sara. His two young children, too, are suffering. Seeking a new beginning, Josh moves the three of them to Indiana to live with his widowed mother. Upon arrival, Josh discovers his mother is much more feeble than he remembers. He fears their arrival is a burden to her, so he pursues household help.
Lucy Oyer cannot abide her father any longer. Living with him has soured her on any hope of a romance of her own. She dreams of escape and is overjoyed when she hears of the position at the Lambright farm. She gets the job and quickly falls in love with Josh’s two young children. Josh’s mother, however, is a different story. But Lucy is determined to win her over. When Lucy’s father arrives and demands she come home, Josh steps in with a shocking solution. While Lucy appreciates his help, she fears the greater implications if she agrees. Dare she risk her heart for Josh’s offer?
Lucy Oyer cannot abide her father any longer. Living with him has soured her on any hope of a romance of her own. She dreams of escape and is overjoyed when she hears of the position at the Lambright farm. She gets the job and quickly falls in love with Josh’s two young children. Josh’s mother, however, is a different story. But Lucy is determined to win her over. When Lucy’s father arrives and demands she come home, Josh steps in with a shocking solution. While Lucy appreciates his help, she fears the greater implications if she agrees. Dare she risk her heart for Josh’s offer?
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February 1, 2023
At times I end up selecting a book or novella that will, for me personally, be difficult to read. This was one of those times BUT the story is a VERY good one. Brenda Maxfield consistently writes novellas with substance. You read without a feeling of "Gee, I wish there were more characters" or Gee, I wish the pace was not so fast." Be careful--the little girl in this one will steal your heart.
May 11, 2022
from abused spinster to happily married wife
What a good story I thought it was very entertaining and had a topic that was current. The negative part of the story was tastefully written and the positive part of the story had you over the moon sharing in their happiness. Always a joy to read a Brenda Maxfield story. Get your copy today
What a good story I thought it was very entertaining and had a topic that was current. The negative part of the story was tastefully written and the positive part of the story had you over the moon sharing in their happiness. Always a joy to read a Brenda Maxfield story. Get your copy today
July 24, 2022
A Beautiful Love Story
I love this story. It’s warm and funny, sad and happy. I truly hated to see it come to an end. Some books don’t give us an epilogue; this one does. It ties up all of the loose ends in a perfectly happy way. I know The Recent Widower is one of those stories I’ll revisit years from now.
I love this story. It’s warm and funny, sad and happy. I truly hated to see it come to an end. Some books don’t give us an epilogue; this one does. It ties up all of the loose ends in a perfectly happy way. I know The Recent Widower is one of those stories I’ll revisit years from now.
May 10, 2022
Escape
This author brings to life the real problem of abuse. However, as usual things get better, but it take quite a bit of courage for Lucy to leave her home and when she chooses to return out of respect for her father, it brings Josh full circle.
This author brings to life the real problem of abuse. However, as usual things get better, but it take quite a bit of courage for Lucy to leave her home and when she chooses to return out of respect for her father, it brings Josh full circle.
June 15, 2022
Forgiveness challenge
Forgiveness is the word God has me concentrating on this year and this story gave me a lot to contemplate. Two widowers, one widow, and four children, two young and two adult, make for interesting quandries to resolve.
Forgiveness is the word God has me concentrating on this year and this story gave me a lot to contemplate. Two widowers, one widow, and four children, two young and two adult, make for interesting quandries to resolve.
July 25, 2022
Recent Widower
Amish man with two young children and a farm needs mother's helper. Young Amish adult needs to declare her independence which is not done by single maids in Amish culture. Can the two find away to help each other?
Amish man with two young children and a farm needs mother's helper. Young Amish adult needs to declare her independence which is not done by single maids in Amish culture. Can the two find away to help each other?
November 13, 2022
A very good read.
I love the wholesome story and how God enters into the happiness of the total family. I love how prayer to the One True God is the foundation of the family life. Thank you for writing this book!😍
I love the wholesome story and how God enters into the happiness of the total family. I love how prayer to the One True God is the foundation of the family life. Thank you for writing this book!😍
May 9, 2022
The Recent Widower
Josh is a widower with two children and he moves in with his mother who has lost his father but she needs help so he gets a helper and they marry
Josh is a widower with two children and he moves in with his mother who has lost his father but she needs help so he gets a helper and they marry
May 22, 2022
A controlling mean spirited father
I liked that Lucy was finally strong enough to get away from her mean controlling father and start a new life for herself.
I liked that Lucy was finally strong enough to get away from her mean controlling father and start a new life for herself.
June 19, 2022
I love these books!! The stories are short and I like the epilogues
July 4, 2022
Good feeling
I appreciate the author’s sensitivity handling issues like grief and abuse. I was happy to see Lucy find love and acceptance when it was lacking for so long.
I appreciate the author’s sensitivity handling issues like grief and abuse. I was happy to see Lucy find love and acceptance when it was lacking for so long.
July 10, 2022
love this story line
Love, love , love this book! First time reading this author. I truly enjoyed this read. Look forward to reading more. Clean romance
Love, love , love this book! First time reading this author. I truly enjoyed this read. Look forward to reading more. Clean romance
July 26, 2022
Uplifting
A charming story of triumphant over adversity. I loved the characters. Very well done! I will look for more books by this author.
A charming story of triumphant over adversity. I loved the characters. Very well done! I will look for more books by this author.
August 18, 2022
I love all of Brenda Maxfield's books. A great author and this book was a great read.
September 17, 2022
A refreshing Amish book
This book was very good and loved the love story. It was sad a father could treat his daughter so badly. I enjoyed this book from start to finish.
This book was very good and loved the love story. It was sad a father could treat his daughter so badly. I enjoyed this book from start to finish.
October 14, 2022
Awesome read!
I enjoyed this story so much! I read late into the night because I couldn't bear to put it down. I loved every part of this book. Great Author!
I enjoyed this story so much! I read late into the night because I couldn't bear to put it down. I loved every part of this book. Great Author!
October 27, 2022
The Recent Widower
The author did an excellent job developing the characters and allowing the reader to step into their lives. What a heartwarming story!
The author did an excellent job developing the characters and allowing the reader to step into their lives. What a heartwarming story!
December 28, 2022
Great book
The father did not have time to help his children,his mother had lived on her on but now she doesn't do anything to help her granddaughter.
The father did not have time to help his children,his mother had lived on her on but now she doesn't do anything to help her granddaughter.
July 25, 2023
This was a very good book. It keeps you on the edge and draws you in. I could hardly put the book down.
January 4, 2024
Bittersweet
I just wanted to cry, your own family. Such a strong woman, going after what she wanted. Not easy going against what you believe in but God listens.
I just wanted to cry, your own family. Such a strong woman, going after what she wanted. Not easy going against what you believe in but God listens.
February 12, 2024
Binged! Loved it! #therecentwidower #BrendaMaxfield
May 26, 2022
Good read.
Always enjoy Brenda’s writing. Love and faith are what make life. The trials and hurt just show that with prayer, trust and trying you can have a blessed life.
Always enjoy Brenda’s writing. Love and faith are what make life. The trials and hurt just show that with prayer, trust and trying you can have a blessed life.
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