After Rain

by A.L. Woods

A hot cabin in the woods.
Insufferable silence.
What-ifs.
A marriage on the verge of collapse.
A past he can’t escape from.
Their unlikely safety pin found in the rumble of a Mustang in the distance.
And the desperate plea that threatens to change everything. After Rain is book 2 in the Into the Storm series and takes place four years after the events of Rain—which you *must* read first. It contains situations, themes and references that some readers may find triggering or highly distressing. Reader discretion is strongly advised.

Genres: Dark Romance, Second Chance, Mental Health, Dark, Menage, Abuse

344 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 29, 2023

About the author

A.L. Woods is an international bestselling author of dark and contemporary rollercoaster romances, caffeine aficionado, and collector of Sailor Moon paraphernalia.

She lives outside of Toronto, Ontario with her 9lb larger-than-life miniature dachshund, Maia.

She believes that burritos should be in their own food group, loves the fall, winged liner, and listening to metalcore at an offensive level.

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Reviews

[♡Gabi♡ [life & work is chaotic hiatus] · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.25 ✰

rtc maybe (even tho I kinda wrote one) if I can get my emotions in order bc I’m unwell rn, due to the fact, that this was so emotionally gutting, but healing at the same time and I cried and loved every moment of being back with dom, allegra, and nate.😭🫶🏼

marriage life suits allegra and nate so well and I’m so happy they got their hea—once again—after everything they had to suffer and go through. it made my heart so happy to see them come out the other side of all the pain and trauma: stronger, recovering, and more in love and with the passion they’ve always had with each other back like it never left.
I hope dom finds his way and place in life soon enough.❤️‍🩹🥺

those three will forever be connected and bonded in the most unique ways. ugh what a journey it’s been, but so worth it all.

⛆ ’Into the Storm’ series ⛆
book 1 w/ review: Rain

[Jessica ❥Chatterbooks Book Blog❥ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rain was my first read from this author. It was raw, real, and unlike anything I had ever read before. A.L. Woods' writing style stood out to me as quite unique, and the characters she introduced me to in that story have held a special place in my heart ever since. Their story was a long one, but when I reached the end, I wished there were hundreds more pages of it. I wasn’t ready to let go of Allie, Nate, and Dom, and with this release, my wish came true.

Love triangles are extremely controversial in the romance community, but well done love triangles, the kind where there is no obvious choice, are some of my favorite things to read. That being said, they're hard to come by, so when I stumble upon one, I always have to give props to the author for such an achievement. Rain was one of those rare gems. I would have been happy with whomever Allie chose, because I could see her being happy with either one of the men vying for her heart. Hell, if I had my way, she would have just kept them both,... but I digress.

After Rain reunites all three characters four years later. Honestly, I never expected to ever get more Allie, Nate, and Dom, so I didn't know what to expect. How often do you get a follow up book to a resolved love triangle that brings all the parties involved back together? Never in my experience. This story kind of felt like a gift, and it was everything I didn't know I needed.

I couldn't have been more excited to dive back into the world of the characters that I'd grown to love so much two years ago. My expectations were high going in, but A.L. Woods didn't let me down. After Rain is emotional, hot, and as painful as it is beautiful.

I planned to read a little bit before bed and ended up devouring the whole thing in one sitting. I had tears rolling down my face before I was even two chapters in. There is no way I can give this book any less than the five stars it deserves.

I'm crossing my fingers a certain character gets his own book in the future. I can imagine it will be a hard one to write, but I need to know that he's going to be okay. He deserves happiness, and I hope I get to see it.

Rain fans, this one is for you!

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I need to start with the fact that this review is a condensed/ combined version of all 5- now 6 reviews I have written for it. So bear with me here. I have so many amazing things I want to say about the book but have no idea where to begin or even how 😫 🥹 it’s been about a few weeks since I finished and I still can’t stop thinking about it.

When I first read rain last year, i instantly fell in love the the characters, the world, and the story itself. I took more away from the book than simply enjoying the story.
The way A.L. Woods writes her story’s (every last one) using the deeper intellectual monologues, realistic plots and emotions, gives me (the readers) more than just a story.
My heart needed this book.
This book was everything I didn’t know I needed. The rollercoaster of emotions I had during this book 😫🥹. I cried-hard, i cringed, I smiled, I made some very outlandish facial expressions, i swooned (so many Dom highlights 😘), my chest tightened with anxiety for the characters, I laughed, and I also had the urge to punch a certain someone threw my phone… *nate* not pointing fingers or anything… 🫣
The character development in this book was EVERYTHING. Seriously phenomenal for this bunch.
Did you mean to make dom even more appealing? Because 😍 that man aged like fine wine. I could have highlighted every one of his chapters as a whole🤤 I seriously think I fell MORE in love with him if that possible ❤️ the grumpy ahole turned into the ahole sunshine they needed. I cannot wait till he finds his well deserved peace.
Allies character development was probably my favorite. I loved how much she has grown mentally stronger, more self aware of her own needs/ wants and the effort she is STILL putting into healing. * thank you Nate 😘 I throughly appreciate that A.L Woods portrayes the healing processes as realistic as possible while still maintaining the fun side to reading a fictional romance story. (All that spice 🌶️😍🤤)
My appreciation/ understanding for Nate completely changed after this book. I was stuck on my love for Dom and Allie, not giving Nate the chance he deserved in Rain. In After rain, I shockingly found myself rooting for them. Don’t get me wrong, I love Dom. That will never change. But Nate and Allie are endgame. Nate’s past is heartbreaking. But it’s real. It’s happens. We not only got to see his path to self destruction but his journey to healing threw the only 2 people he trust. After all they had overcome, individually and TOGETHER they deserved to find peace. All 3 of them.

When I got to the last page in the book I was expecting a full hysterical moment because I clung to chapter 23. But I didn’t.
I smiled. And I’m still smiling about it.

ESPECIALLY DOMS FINAL CHAPTER! That was the absolute cherry on the cake 😂 I was starting to worry that he turned soft as he got older, losing what made Dom, Dom. But nope. Should have known better 😂
such a perfect ending to the book that never stops giving. ❤️

I wish I could give this an infinity sign instead of stars. It deserves more than 5. These two books will forever have a permanent place in my heart.

[Sammy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I fell in love with AL Woods writing and storytelling in Rain, so when she asked me to beta read the sequel, after rain, I JUMPED at the chance. I absolutely love these characters and I was so happy to see them again.

AL's writing is so immersive and captivating. You get hooked from the first word. Her stories are also very character driven and you can't help but fall in love with every flawed piece of them. This book was necessary to Allegra, Dom and Nate's story and I loved it so much. It's heartbreaking, healing, and sexy. My heart was in my throat the entire ride.

You absolutely must read Rain before you read this book, and if you haven't yet, I highly recommend you do. This world is fantastic, I can't wait to see what's next. Thank you for this story, AL Woods!

[κris ☄ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was not kidding when I said Rain wrecked me. And I thought I was done with it, I forced myself to believe that I'm over it. But then the sequel came. How can I recover from this? I have never wept and bawled my eyes out over a book! I could barely even finish the last remaining chapters without tearing up.

After Rain destroyed and ruined me emotionally for real. This was such an emotional train I couldn't get myself out. It took me days and weeks to finish this book because I'm too chicken and scared to read this after what I'd been through from the first book. It may sound like exaggerating but I don't care. Mind your own business as I do mine.

My fragile and unprepared heart cried for Nate, cried for Allegra, and cried in buckets for Dom. I cried and deeply cared for them who were just all fucked up and misunderstood by the people they had believed cared. Honestly, I don't know if this review can give justice to them but I genuinely loved them in all of their complex, complicated, and beautiful nature.

It pains me how the miscommunication (though it's understandable) messed up the bond between Nate and Allie, and the involvement of Dom to cope with the repressed trauma Nate had failed to heal. But I'm not complaining because I get to know them more deeply and genuinely in this book. The three of them make them so different but the same in the way they saw themselves. Also, how they opened up with each other and came to thrive - that's how much they loved and cared for one another.

Nate's and Dom's relationship in this book was admirable, I can't give a satisfying remark for them but the bond and trust they shared have made me respect them equally. They're willing to selflessly risk and sacrifice everything for love. They don't deserve the burdens of their pasts yet it's a comfort that despite everything, the three of them have found and seen each other.

This book just hits differently and gutted me because there was a part of this book that hit close to me when I was younger molested by my cousin. No one knows about it and I intend to hide it with lock and key until now, this review.

Overall, this was devastating as it was beautiful. It's not just an ordinary story about a marriage falling out but about hope, trust, patience, devotion, and trauma healing despite the fallout or a single sign of trouble testing their fate caused by the repressed burdens they have endured in the past. How A.L. Woods executed the plot and these characters were just commendable. She never disappoints and I'm sending my therapy bills! This was an unapologetic book that will ruin and wreck you in its dark, twisty, and beautiful meaning. This was an emotionally draining and painful book I've ever read so far. I cannot recommend this enough.

Ps. Sorry for the chaotic repetitive review! Lol.

𝘐 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘈𝘙𝘊 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘐'𝘮 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸 𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘭𝘺.

[Jenny Lovez Bookz · Rating 4 out of 5]

This read like an extended novella since the whole story took place around a few days and surrounded a specific event. I enjoyed the growth Allegra went thru and finally feeling like she chose Nate. The smut scene we got was pretty hot. I did feel kinda bad for Dom in this, he came in as the savior to fix everything and then went on his merry way. The book was a little longer than it needed to be but still enjoyable

[Megan Yerg · Rating 5 out of 5]

Almost a week after I've finished this ARC and I'm finally ready to review.

After Rain was a perfect follow-up to Rain, and the perfect ending to Allegra, Dom, and Nate's story. Be prepared to be wrecked emotionally, would it be an A.L. book if it weren't?

After Rain takes place 3 years after Rain. Allegra and Nate's marriage is on the rocks and who breezes into town in a shiny mustang at the most opportune time? Dom, our favorite angsty daddy, of course.

The healing, and understanding, of trauma in After Rain was one of the most emotional things I've read. Period. There were a few times I had to stop and tell myself to breathe because After Rain just hit so extremely close to home. After finishing I sat and cried for a good 30-45 minutes. It's an emotionally heavy book, but it is so worth it.

Nate & Dom's relationship grows in leaps and bounds and honestly, I needed that. The emotional depth and understanding of our fave trio grows and matures and it's such a beautiful thing to see.

After Rain CANNOT be ready as a stand alone, Rain must be read first. 🩷

[Joseline Caquias · Rating 5 out of 5]

wow

This book hit different
So sad, i was not ready for this ending. I wanted a happy ever after for them 3.
Absolutely loved it 😊
Recommend it

[Auj · Rating 3 out of 5]

*3.6 stars*

This is the sequel to Rain. You could read this book without reading Rain, but I wouldn't advise it as you'd miss out on a lot of backstory & understanding of the characters.

When I saw a second book after finishing Rain, I was surprised because the story felt complete to me. Moreover, Rain was 842, so what more needed to be said? I don't think this book needed to exist, but the author says in her author's note, that the characters demanded the story, aka she felt compelled to write. In that case, I give the vote of approval. Anyway, I'm glad this book existed because I enjoyed reading a little more about Allegra, Nate, and Dominic.

What was frustrating was that Nate spent half the book mute, and you would have no idea what was going on in his head had the author not given him a POV. I thought he was comatose at first. About 44% of the book could have been cut had Nate been able to communicate what was wrong with him. Not much happened in the book (they're in Nate and Allegra's house, or "shack", for almost every scene), but it was still entertaining.

Safety: There is one double penetration scene, and the two men kiss, but there are no other "gay" scenes.

Was the author hinting at a Dom v. Meredith romance? I still think it's funny that Dom is her favorite character, but she didn't let him get Allegra.

Thank you to the author and BookSirens for the ARC! I do recommend this book.

[Dani · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rain was one of my favorite reads of 2021 and if I’m being honest it’s just one of my favorite books in general. Originally a stand alone unexpectedly turned into having a continuation.

After Rain is a perfect follow up to Rain, and an excellent ending to the story of Allegra, Nate and Dom. This book takes place 3 years after the ending of Rain. Nate and Allegra are married but their marriage has hit a rocky spot. It’s unknown what the root cause is at first but when Dom comes into town, he’s determined to figure out what is going on.

The trauma and healing that is addressed in this book is what makes this story so compelling. You have three people who have dealt with so much in their lives and seeing the understanding and healing that these characters go through. Dom and Nate’s relationship grows in a way that you don’t ever imagine happening while reading Rain.

If you’re anything like me you will cry when finishing this book. Note: you cannot read this without reading Rain first.

[Romantical_Booknerd · Rating 5 out of 5]

This has been a highly anticipated book for me. I absolutely loved Rain and I never thought there would be a second book.

After Rain has all you could hope for in a great story and more including great love, loss, trauma and hope. It gives a glimpse of where Nate and Allegra’s lives are at 3 years after Rain. Dom comes barrelling in with his confidence and sure stride bringing chaos and drama but also hope.

The writing is amazing, you can feel each emotion and action that each character goes through. Their lives ever intertwined but still apart.

You will not be disappointed with this book. I can’t recommend it enough. Don’t forget to read Rain beforehand.

[Becca · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was a total must read after reading Rain back in 2021 and boy, it did not disappoint. I was hooked instantly and adored reading about Dom, Nate and Allegra. The world Amanda has created in her books are so immersive, I can’t get enough. It’s far from an easy read with a few heavy topics within it, but it’s 100% worth it. The journey the characters go on to manage their trauma is beautiful. Rain and After Rain are two books I wish I could reread for the first time again 🖤

[Michelle Krystel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was given an advanced readers copy of this book and have decided to write a voluntary honest review. I was very conflicted with my feelings in this book, so some of the scenes in this book I had hard time accepting. But truly feel for Dom in this book, I just feel like he deserves Soo much more. And Allegra has to cutt ties with him permanently. I also truly felt for Nate. I'm really hoping there is more to come with these characters. It's definitely a heart breaker.

[Claudia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don’t even know how to put into words how beautiful this book was. Honestly, both books in this duet completely shattered me — in the best way. The writing is stunning. It’s soft, emotional, layered, real. I cried multiple times.

This book picks up four years after the first. Allegra and Nate are married and living in the woods of Canada with their dogs. On the surface, they have this peaceful, quiet life. Allegra’s a teacher now. But from the very start, we can tell something’s off. Nate has pulled away from her completely — emotionally, physically, everything. There’s no intimacy, no communication, not even meals shared together. He just chops wood and isolates himself. And Allegra is devastated — she’s confused, lonely, and heartbroken.

Enter Dom. He shows up after feeling a pull to visit them, and he immediately senses something is wrong. His POV was heartbreaking too. He still loves Allegra, always has. But he’s also deeply respectful — he knows she’s married, he knows she loves Nate, and he never tries to interfere. He just wants to help.

Then we get Nate’s POV, and oh my god… the pain. One day, while doing errands, he runs into his abusive foster mother — the woman who physically abused him as a child. She touches his wedding ring and shows zero remorse. That moment triggers everything. He starts spiraling, feeling filthy, unworthy of Allegra, ashamed of his body, of touch, of love. He’s drowning in trauma he’s never processed — and instead of opening up, he shuts Allegra out completely. It’s honestly heartbreaking to read.

Things come to a head during an argument. Dom pushes Nate, trying to break through to him, and Nate just gives up — tells them if Allegra wants to be with Dom, she can. Then he disappears for two days. When he comes back, he finds Allegra and Dom in bed together, but nothing’s happened — she just needed comfort. Nate lashes out, but this moment finally leads to some truths.

Nate opens up to Dom about what happened. And then — this is where things get intense — Nate says he wants to have a threesome again, like in the first book. But this time, it’s different. He needs to do it his way, on his terms, to reclaim control over his body, his desires, and his trauma. It’s not about lust — it’s about healing. And as strange as it sounds on paper, it’s honestly one of the most emotionally charged, respectful, and beautiful scenes I’ve ever read. There’s no messiness or jealousy — just understanding, care, and love.

And then there’s a moment where Dom kisses Nate instead of Allegra (since Nate had said Dom couldn’t kiss her), and it just… worked. The bond between the three of them is hard to explain unless you read it — it’s unique and emotional and full of history and pain and healing.

But this scene is also the goodbye. Dom finally lets Allegra go. He knows she’s always loved Nate in a way she could never love him. As Allegra herself says: Losing Dom hurt, but losing Nate would destroy her. And that says everything.

One extra thing that hit me hard: In this book, Dom admits he’d fooled around with other women even while married to Allegra. I don’t think I caught that fully in book one. It kind of broke my heart because for a while, part of me still rooted for him. But that detail just confirmed it for me — Nate was always the right choice. He loved Allegra unconditionally. Only her. Always her.

Final thoughts:
This book was everything. Raw, painful, healing, soft, layered, and just beautiful. I can’t express how deeply this story touched me. I’m already emotional writing this, and I know these characters will stay with me for a long time.

Now I’ve fallen into this deep hole and found out the author has written more books about other characters — including Raquel’s story — so I need to read those next. I also want to figure out the right reading order because I feel like there are connections and character overlaps I’ve missed.

But yeah. This book? 4.5 stars. No question. Just… read it. And bring tissues.

[randi reviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you haven’t read Rain, you must do that first.

Wow. Just wow. This is such a beautifully painful story and I absolutely loved the follow-up with this love triangle. Although, I’m not sure if triangle is the best shape for this anymore. Is there a shape that has a side that floats in and out as needed? Dom is that floating side. The raw, emotional struggle to overcome your past that A.L. Woods gives us is stunning. Yes, I said stunning. Her writing is so easily visualized and this story is like a solar eclipse. We can see the brightness of the future, but there is still some darkness from the past that isn’t quite done passing through. Life isn’t always pretty and this story gives us the ugly that no one should have to go through. When something outside of societal norms happens, should you really be expected to fully heal in an societal accepted way? This is an absolute must read and one of those times when I wish I could give a 100 star rating.

Make sure to read the Author’s Note.

[sarah Saliba · Rating 5 out of 5]

So for me, this book was way better than book 1 because it showed me the emotional connection missing in book 1.
For book 1, I said I wasn’t convinced of why Allie ended up with who she ends up with not because I didn’t want him but because nothing happened beyond fucking. This book convinced me of why.
Also, I did not expect to cry in this book but I did. I felt the love between the three of them. The end was heartbreaking for me cause Allie ends up with who I wanted but at that point, I also wanted the other MMC as well.

The way Nate and Dom both love her. You know how much Nate loves her from book 1 because he showed it but not Dom. Let me tell you that Dom in this book is different. He made me cry. This guy who I hated in book 1 made me fall in love with him in book 2. And God, did he make me cry.

I wish this book was RH because by the end, I couldn’t choose. Although knowing that one is better for her but both loved her fiercely.

[Vân · Rating 2 out of 5]

2 ⭐️

I don't understand the high ratings? Did we read the same book?? This book was just as boring and repetitive as the first one but at least the author cut it shorter so you're not slogging through 800 pages of repetitive inner dialogue.

Nate needed therapy, not a threesome. Allegra STILL seeks validation from men to feel better about herself. Dom's purpose and presence in the entire book was to be their unpaid marriage therapist. Actually, the only character that had growth was Dom. Allegra and Nate haven't changed and are still the same annoying indecisive people we read about in Rain. How can you be together for 4 years and still have communication issues? The plot also made zero sense. Literally all Nate and Allegra had to do was seek therapy and learned how to communicate and all of their issues would have been resolved right then and there. I don't think this book should have been written.

[ELC · Rating 5 out of 5]

After Rain by A.L. Woods

We are back with Allegra, Nate and Dom.
In this one it has been years of Allegra and Nate being married. However something has changed on Nate. Allegra starts to feel him pulling away and she starts to feel that they are coming to an end. Maybe they weren’t made for forever. She doesn’t understand what has changed so much in Nate. I must say I liked Dom in the first book but he had his moments where he wants my favorite but you guys in this one I must say I really loved him. He was a dark his dark edgy self but yet he was this better version of himself I loved it. This was such a complex Love triangle which I usually hate love triangle books but I absolutely loved this one. It was so emotionally raw but a truly beautiful love story. I highly recommend this book.

[╰⊱♥⊱╮ღ꧁Kathy,Ahmazing Book Faerie꧂ღ╭⊱♥≺ · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book ARC came to me through BookSirens. This is no way affects my review.

When I finished Rain, I was conflicted as to whether or not I wanted more story, but part way through my review I realized I did, infact, want to read on. Next thing, After Rain turns up in my inbox.
I'm not sure how I feel about this, the apparent conclusion to the story.
To me, it wasn't an ending. It was very open. It would seem I don't like loose ends! , and this story had one.
I was hoping for a different outcome, not necessarily the one hinted in the story, and that could have come to fruition, but a story ending with more closure. OR??? Will there be more? Stranger things have happened. Right?

But, the story was good, although, I really didn't understand why Nate felt he had to do what he did. Dom, was fantastic, although, by his own admission, it was all about him! (always). and Ali, I find her to still be that confused little girl, wanting to please everyone. But all together, they get their stuff sorted, just not 100% the way I hoped!

I did struggle with what I felt was an issue, in the authors overuse of 'besting breasts' ok. We know Ali isn't overly well endowed in the breast department, but I honestly lost track of how many times this phrase was used. There are so many other ways to describe small boobies!

[Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought after reading Rain that I was an emotional mess. Boy, was I wrong. This book picks up about three years later. Just like with the first one, I did not want to put it down. Allegra and Nate are now married and experiencing some issues with their marriage. Dom gets wind of this and arrives in town for support. 

The trauma and pain they process in order to move forward is heartbreaking. The end result is absolutely beautiful. I just finished Rain as well as this book, and I am already looking forward to reading them again to see what I may have missed. 

This is the third book I have read by this author, and I was not disappointed. I cannot wait to read the rest of her books.

There are trigger warnings listed; be sure to read them.


I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[xtina · Rating 4 out of 5]

“The three of us were something otherworldly, a paradox of unlikely events crashing into one another.”

I am so torn on this book. Part of me understood that at the end of Rain Nate still had some unresolved trauma to heal from. Another part of me felt that Nate, Allegra and Dom's story wasn't complete. A final part of me felt that while I absolutely love the three of them together and what they produce in the bedroom, this was not the solution to Nate's lingering trauma. Either way I really won't complain much because their story still gutted me and I would chip pieces of my soul away to get to continue their story.

“He’s not our prayer, Nate.” She looped her hair behind her ears, squeezing her eyes shut. “He’s the beginning of our end.”

“I’m not the safety pin, Nate. I’m the detonator.”

“I’d follow you anywhere, Allie. Anywhere.”

[Alesha · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Moment

What ‘a moment’ it was.
Oh how much I LOVED these characters. I gobbled down both Rain and After Rain in TWO days - I was a woman obsessed… and I’m not afraid to admit it.

This was the perfect conclusion for Allegra, Dom and Nate. And while I know the ending was perfect, my heart was aching because I really wanted ‘a moment’ to be more than just ‘a moment’. I didn’t want it to be the end.

A great redemption arc for a certain character, he ended up having MY heart, and I definitely didn’t think I would be saying that after Rain. A great read!

[Amy Toward · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an emotional book for sure. Nate is sucked under from his past trauma and can’t get out. Allie is besides herself and doesn’t know what to do. Dom, after 4 years away, finally comes to them. With Dom’s help, Allie and Nate begin to heal. Their story is finally put to rest. The last chapter reminds you exactly who Dom is. But I love him anyway. Especially for what he did for Allie and Nate.

[Kelli · Rating 5 out of 5]

It has been a very long time since a book has touched me so deep and got into my soul. Like years! After Rain broke me. Such an amazing beautiful story of trauma and coming back to the one you love. Dom was not my favorite person in book 1 but this book, my heart broke for him and bled for Nate. I can’t express how much I truly LOVED after Rain and it will be with me for a lone time to come.

[Jean Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ugly crying heart breaking tears... I am torn between this being a HEA and a gut wrenching what could have been. I get it.. I do. But. I can't even fathom a world where "he" gets his peace because it's supposed to be with her. Gah... Ms. Woods, you're an evil weaver of words and emotions but it hurts so good. I'm here for every syllable.

[Gabi · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series almost wrecked me. Its one for the book shelf.
warning- this book has many triggers
The author takes trauma and winds it masterfully through this series until it has you in a choke hold. In saying that, there's so many beautiful parts of this book as well.
Not your average dark romance, this one will stay with you.

[Denise Briscoe · Rating 5 out of 5]

For Nate..

My goodness what an ending to this story. Dom honestly stole the show for me. What he handled at the end of this book, for Nate, brought tears to my eyes. I just loved their story.

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

More to this intriguing story. Deeply emotional at times, toxic at others, this wraps things up more then book 1. Fantastic ending.

[Chardonae Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

I cried to the end

This was so beautiful. I loved how wonderfully she wrote these characters. It was raw and I was right there with them the whole time.

[Macey · Rating 5 out of 5]

raw, real, love

Loved this book as much if not more than the first. Dim, Nate, and Allegra work through trauma and find healing in each other.