After the Rain

'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 ------- 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.' *****

'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 ------- 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.' *****

From the author of the 100,000+ copy-selling rom-com, Love to Hate You ! No one makes you laugh like Jo Watson! ' Jo Watson's writing puts you in a better mood. Brilliant ' Goodreads reviewer If you love Sophie Ranald, Sophie Kinsella and Paige Toon, you'll LOVE Jo Watson! ................................................................................. Some opposites attract; some rip each other's clothes off. Stormy-Rain and Marcus could not be more different: she's a free-spirited, rainbow-haired hippie; he wears a suit and over-shines his already too-shiny shoes. She believes in auras; he's governed by logic and doesn't believe in Fate. But Fate believes in them... So what happens when their worlds collide - and they are forced to embark on an epic road trip to catch a plane to a wedding on the other side of the world? The clock is ticking...and they're seriously ticking each other off. But Stormy and Marcus are about to discover just how thin the line between love and hate really is. ................................................................................. Don't miss Jo's laugh-out-loud rom-coms, Love You, Love You Not, Love to Hate You , Burning Moon, Almost A Bride , Finding You, After the Rain and The Great Ex-scape . Love funny, romantic stories? You don't want to miss Jo Watson: 'The perfect choice for fans of romantic comedies ' Gina's Bookshelf 'It was amazing , it was hilarious ' Rachel's Random Reads 'A brilliant read from beginning to end' Hopeless Romantics

In After the Rain, celebrated self-care storyteller Alexandra Elle delivers 15 lessons on how to overcome obstacles, build confidence, and cultivate abundance. Part memoir and part guide, Elle shares stirring stories from her own remarkable journey from self-doubt to self-love. This soulful collection is filled with illuminating reflections on loss, fear, bravery, healing, love, acceptance, and more. • Readers follow her journey as she transforms challenging experiences--a difficult childhood, painful romantic relationships, and single parenting as a young mom--into fuel for her career as a successful entrepreneur and author driven by purpose and passion • Filled with Elle's signature candor and warmth • Includes empowering affirmations and meditations for readers to practice in their own lives After the Rain is a soulful guide to help you embrace all the beauty, love, and opportunity life has to offer. • Presented in luminous package with a foil case and gold accents • A beautiful gift for anyone on the path to self-discovery, and an uplifting reminder that there is always sunshine after the rain • Perfect for the friend who loves meditating, self-care, journaling, or seeking personal transformation and empowerment • Great for those who loved Present Over Perfect by Shauna Niequist, 100 Days to Brave by Annie F. Downs, and anything written by Brené Brown, Rupi Kaur, Rachel Hollis, and Elizabeth Gilbert

In After the Rain, celebrated self-care storyteller Alexandra Elle delivers 15 lessons on how to overcome obstacles, build confidence, and cultivate abundance. Part memoir and part guide, Elle shares stirring stories from her own remarkable journey from self-doubt to self-love. This soulful collection is filled with illuminating reflections on loss, fear, bravery, healing, love, acceptance, and more. • Readers follow her journey as she transforms challenging experiences--a difficult childhood, painful romantic relationships, and single parenting as a young mom--into fuel for her career as a successful entrepreneur and author driven by purpose and passion • Filled with Elle's signature candor and warmth • Includes empowering affirmations and meditations for readers to practice in their own lives After the Rain is a soulful guide to help you embrace all the beauty, love, and opportunity life has to offer. • Presented in luminous package with a foil case and gold accents • A beautiful gift for anyone on the path to self-discovery, and an uplifting reminder that there is always sunshine after the rain • Perfect for the friend who loves meditating, self-care, journaling, or seeking personal transformation and empowerment • Great for those who loved Present Over Perfect by Shauna Niequist, 100 Days to Brave by Annie F. Downs, and anything written by Brené Brown, Rupi Kaur, Rachel Hollis, and Elizabeth Gilbert

Cleo Hayes is done with looking back. After a painful divorce and years of trying to outrun heartbreak, she returns to her parent's ranch in Texas seeking one thing-a fresh start. No drama. No distractions. And definitely no second chances. But then Grady Wilde shows up. Once her high school sweetheart, Grady is now a country music superstar looking to settle down. When an unexpected reunion brings them face-to-face for the first time in over a decade, they are both faced with emotions they thought were long gone. Cleo never expected to see him again, let alone feel the familiar pull of the boy who once held her heart. And Grady knows he made the biggest mistake of his life when he let her walk away. Now, older, wiser, and with a daughter who's softened every edge of him, he's ready to prove that love like theirs doesn't just fade. Cleo built walls to protect herself. But Grady is the only one who's ever known how to slip through the cracks, and maybe, just maybe, he's the only one who can help her feel safe enough to let them fall.

Cleo Hayes is done with looking back. After a painful divorce and years of trying to outrun heartbreak, she returns to her parent's ranch in Texas seeking one thing-a fresh start. No drama. No distractions. And definitely no second chances. But then Grady Wilde shows up. Once her high school sweetheart, Grady is now a country music superstar looking to settle down. When an unexpected reunion brings them face-to-face for the first time in over a decade, they are both faced with emotions they thought were long gone. Cleo never expected to see him again, let alone feel the familiar pull of the boy who once held her heart. And Grady knows he made the biggest mistake of his life when he let her walk away. Now, older, wiser, and with a daughter who's softened every edge of him, he's ready to prove that love like theirs doesn't just fade. Cleo built walls to protect herself. But Grady is the only one who's ever known how to slip through the cracks, and maybe, just maybe, he's the only one who can help her feel safe enough to let them fall.