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After the Rain

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

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After the Rain

Written by: Lucy Dillon
Narrated by: Charlotte Worthing
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Brought to you by Penguin.

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

The powerful and heart-stirring new novel by the Sunday Times bestselling author of Unexpected Lessons in Love.

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?

Praise for Lucy Dillon:

'Bittersweet, lovely and ultimately redemptive; the kind of book that makes you want to live your own life better' Jojo Moyes

My heart is smashed and repaired for reading this wonderfully romantic and strong piece of fiction.' Milly Johnson

'Real, heartbreaking - I loved it' Katie Fforde

'No one tugs at the heartstrings quite like Lucy Dillon' Red Magazine

© Lucy Dillon 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022

 Contemporary Genre Fiction Women's Fiction

Critic Reviews

Beautifully written with humour and insight
Heartwarming and full of hope. Lucy Dillon brings warmth to every page
Brimming with all the ingredients for the best of novels: love, community spirit, family, friendship and four-legged friends. I adored it!
A wonderful, wise, hopeful novel
A joyous read about the power of new beginnings
A lovely story
A gorgeous story of friendship and self-care
Lucy Dillon fans will be delighted with this heart-stirring story capturing messy and wonderful lives
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