After the Rain: The incredible and uplifting new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author

Paperback Published on: 17/03/2022
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Synopsis

'Brimming with all the ingredients for the best of novels: love, community spirit, family, friendship and four-legged friends.' Milly Johnson
'Heartwarming and full of hope. Lucy Dillon brings warmth to every page'Sarah Morgan

After the storm it's time for a fresh start . . .

First, the clouds...
Tara Hunter is a therapist on a mission to restore Longhampton's community spirit after catastrophic flooding. But with her boyfriend AWOL, her family fragmented, and only a cat for company, Tara's own life is crumbling.

Then the storm...
On top of everything, Tara's father - last seen as he walked out on her when she was ten years old - is suddenly back, with a surprising offer that could change everything.

And after the rain...
Dr David Dalloway is Longhampton Wellness Centre's new star counsellor. He's charming, caring and has a knack for reading people's minds - which is the last thing Tara needs right now. Will having David and her dad around make for a bigger storm on the horizon? Or is this Tara's chance for a fresh start?

'Beautifully written with humour and insight' Katie Fforde
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Readers love After the Rain:

'I enjoyed this book immensely... Her characters are people you want to spend time with' *****
'This really tugs on your heartstrings' *****
'This book is a joy to escape into.' *****
'I have to confess I look forward to a new Lucy Dillion book every year, I get into a hot bubble bath, apply a face back and settle in for a good cosy read... and I was not disappointed with this year's offering...' *****
'This is a book that becomes a friend and you never want it to end because you know you will miss their company.' *****

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
  • ISBN: 9781529176209
  • Number of pages: 432
  • Dimensions: 198 x 127 x 26 mm
  • Weight: 283g
  • Languages: English

Customer Reviews

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After the Rain
Well written, entertaining light hearted romance
Tara works as a therapist at a local centre in Longhampton, supporting those who need help. When severe flooding hits the community, she needs all the res... READ MORE
Frances Heaton
After the Rain
Absolutely beautiful
A gorgeous story about loss, friendship, love, community, forgiveness and family. I felt so invested in Tara’s story, particularly the difficult story that... READ MORE
Sue Stephens
After the Rain
Recommended
A great read, with some laugh out loud moments. Well thought out characters both human and animal ! A strong sense of community shines through this book co... READ MORE
Jane Bell
After the Rain
Delightful!
A wonderfully heartwarming and entertaining tale of friendship, family, community,loss and hope that I absolutely loved —so much so in fact I finished it i... READ MORE
Natasha
After the Rain
Beautiful read
Absolutely loved this book. It’s the second book I have read by Lucy Dillon and her writing make you feel like you’re right there with the characters. Ea... READ MORE
Zoe Maybee
After the Rain
Depth, humour and warmth
Tara is falling to bits Able to counsel others but not get her own life straight. Her twin is offhand and elusive, her dasher left years ago and now, liv... READ MORE
Joy Bosworth
After the Rain
Community life after the floods!!
After the rain is a moving touching book about modern families, secrets and dysfunction. Tara Hunter is a therapist who has got totally involved in helping... READ MORE
Felicity
After the Rain
An easy read
This was a nice easy read when you need a break from reading thrillers, the story was ok, it is set in Longhampton where they have been hit by a terrible f... READ MORE
Hannah Symonds
After the Rain
Brilliant character
This was a very thoughtful read about Tara, a therapist who is juggling a high workload of people who need her counselling skills due to the impact of bad ... READ MORE
Sarah Goldthorpe
After the Rain
Warm and compelling
Another beautiful, warm read from Lucy Dillon. Tara is a counsellor in Longhampton, her twin Toby lives in America and she has lost contact with her dad K... READ MORE
Joanne McWilliam
After the Rain
Gentle slow burn romance
I read this book courtesy of NetGalley. A gentle slow burn romance full of quirky side characters set against the background of devastation following floo... READ MORE
Grey Lady
After the Rain
A real let-down
I have read all of Lucy Dillon’s previous books, and so was excited to read this one. Sadly, After the Rain didn’t live up to the expectations set by my en... READ MORE
Heather
After the Rain
After the rain by Lucy Dillon
After the Rain by Lucy Dillon is a soft squashy easy weekend read. It also helps if you know Sheffield and how it can rain in that area. I thoroughly enjoy... READ MORE
Christine Rennie