# After the Rain by Lucy Dillon (Paperback)

'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 . . ._  
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**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.' \*\*\*\*\*

## Details

- **Price:** 7.99 GBP
- **Vendor:** Penguin Random House
- **Tags:** All Books, Romance

## Variants

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| Default Title | 7.99 GBP | In stock |

## Images

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> Updated: 2026-09-23