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After the Rain
Marley Johnson has it a beautiful home, a loving fiance, and now, a baby on the way. Happiness pours through her, until one tragic, rain-soaked night shatters Marley’s heart into a million pieces.
Left all alone to bring a new life into the world, Marley reluctantly leans on her fiance's best friend, Wyatt, for help. As something more than friendship begins to grow between them, Marley finds herself questioning everything she once knew about love and loyalty.
Struggling with her complicated feelings, an unexpected revelation sends Marley reeling, and she's left wondering if she'll ever be able to trust or love again. Will Marley give in to her heart's desires, or will guilt and grief keep her from embracing a second chance at love?
Join Marley on a journey of self-discovery as she confronts her fears and learns to trust her heart in this moving story of overcoming grief and choosing hope.
Left all alone to bring a new life into the world, Marley reluctantly leans on her fiance's best friend, Wyatt, for help. As something more than friendship begins to grow between them, Marley finds herself questioning everything she once knew about love and loyalty.
Struggling with her complicated feelings, an unexpected revelation sends Marley reeling, and she's left wondering if she'll ever be able to trust or love again. Will Marley give in to her heart's desires, or will guilt and grief keep her from embracing a second chance at love?
Join Marley on a journey of self-discovery as she confronts her fears and learns to trust her heart in this moving story of overcoming grief and choosing hope.
204 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 11, 2023
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Tilly H. Colson
16 books180 followersTilly H. Colson is a contemporary romance author who enjoys writing stories filled with emotion, heartache, and happily ever afters for men who range from golden retrievers to alpha protectors, and the amazing women they love!!
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May 16, 2023
Title: A Gripping Tale of Resilience and Redemption!
Review:
"After The Rain" is a captivating and emotionally charged novel that swept me away from the very first page. Be warned: once you pick this book up, you won't want to put it down! As a reader, I was immediately drawn into Marley Johnson's world, feeling every ounce of her pain, sorrow, and ultimately, her journey towards healing.
This book beautifully explores the theme of resilience, taking the reader on a rollercoaster ride of love, loss, and the power of second chances. The slow burn romance between Marley and Wyatt added a layer of depth and anticipation, keeping me engaged and rooting for their eventual happiness. The author skillfully navigates the complexities of grief and guilt, making the characters feel real and relatable.
One aspect that truly stood out to me was the vivid portrayal of the characters' emotions. The raw and heartfelt depiction of Marley's struggles and her growth throughout the story was truly commendable. I found myself empathizing with her on a profound level, sharing her pain and celebrating her victories.
The novel expertly incorporates tropes such as second chance at love and the healing power of friendship, making it a delightful read for fans of women's fiction and romance. The exploration of family dynamics, overcoming adversity, and finding hope in the face of unimaginable tragedy added layers of depth to the story, making it resonate on a universal level.
The author's writing style is engaging and beautifully descriptive, effortlessly painting scenes and emotions in my mind. The pacing was just right, with well-timed twists and turns that kept me eagerly turning the pages, desperate to uncover Marley's fate.
Overall, "After The Rain" is a powerful and uplifting read that skillfully weaves together heartbreak, hope, and the indomitable spirit of the human heart. I highly recommend this book to anyone seeking a compelling story that will leave a lasting impact. Get ready to be swept away on an emotional journey of love, loss, and ultimately, redemption.
Tropes and Topics: Second Chance Romance, Healing and Redemption, Grief and Guilt, Resilience, Family Dynamics, Overcoming Adversity, Friendship, Slow Burn Romance, Emotional Journey.
Review:
"After The Rain" is a captivating and emotionally charged novel that swept me away from the very first page. Be warned: once you pick this book up, you won't want to put it down! As a reader, I was immediately drawn into Marley Johnson's world, feeling every ounce of her pain, sorrow, and ultimately, her journey towards healing.
This book beautifully explores the theme of resilience, taking the reader on a rollercoaster ride of love, loss, and the power of second chances. The slow burn romance between Marley and Wyatt added a layer of depth and anticipation, keeping me engaged and rooting for their eventual happiness. The author skillfully navigates the complexities of grief and guilt, making the characters feel real and relatable.
One aspect that truly stood out to me was the vivid portrayal of the characters' emotions. The raw and heartfelt depiction of Marley's struggles and her growth throughout the story was truly commendable. I found myself empathizing with her on a profound level, sharing her pain and celebrating her victories.
The novel expertly incorporates tropes such as second chance at love and the healing power of friendship, making it a delightful read for fans of women's fiction and romance. The exploration of family dynamics, overcoming adversity, and finding hope in the face of unimaginable tragedy added layers of depth to the story, making it resonate on a universal level.
The author's writing style is engaging and beautifully descriptive, effortlessly painting scenes and emotions in my mind. The pacing was just right, with well-timed twists and turns that kept me eagerly turning the pages, desperate to uncover Marley's fate.
Overall, "After The Rain" is a powerful and uplifting read that skillfully weaves together heartbreak, hope, and the indomitable spirit of the human heart. I highly recommend this book to anyone seeking a compelling story that will leave a lasting impact. Get ready to be swept away on an emotional journey of love, loss, and ultimately, redemption.
Tropes and Topics: Second Chance Romance, Healing and Redemption, Grief and Guilt, Resilience, Family Dynamics, Overcoming Adversity, Friendship, Slow Burn Romance, Emotional Journey.
June 28, 2023
Had the pleasure of reading this beautiful book recently and would strongly recommend it to other lovers of romance novels! I loved how the author didn't shy away from complicated feelings for either of the main characters and brought together so much hope and openness amidst the struggles they both faced. The highlights for me were Marley's emotional journey throughout the book (which really captured the ebbs and flows of grief and felt so authentic) and the coldness of the villain (who is such a great "love to hate them" character). This book is perfect for anyone looking for a read with lots of heart, hope, and triumph. I'm already excited for Colson's next book!
August 2, 2023
When a dear friend said she had published her first book I knew it would be amazing. She doesn't do anything without putting her heart in soul into it. However I didn't expect how deeply she would draw me in. This book brought out all the emotions you look for in a story of love and healing. I started this last evening and couldn't stop reading, I read till my eyes wouldn't stay open and when I woke at 4:30 in the morning couldn't back asleep till I picked it back up and finished the last few chapters. Can't wait to see what she writes next.
April 25, 2025
I’ve never sobbed so hard
This was new for me, I was sobbing 10 pages in and it left this anxiety in me the rest of the book. I cried more and more as it went on and the letters? Stop, I’m holding it together by a single thread. It’s books like these that really get you thinking about the blessings in life and the heart ache too. I pray everyday that something like this doesn’t happen to my family and as an empathetic I felt for her the entire book. I loved it though, anything that really drives an emotion out of me is a 5 star read.
This was new for me, I was sobbing 10 pages in and it left this anxiety in me the rest of the book. I cried more and more as it went on and the letters? Stop, I’m holding it together by a single thread. It’s books like these that really get you thinking about the blessings in life and the heart ache too. I pray everyday that something like this doesn’t happen to my family and as an empathetic I felt for her the entire book. I loved it though, anything that really drives an emotion out of me is a 5 star read.
March 29, 2025
Almost?
Not my first Tilly H. Colson book, but not sure how I felt about it. The idea of the story was good, but hard to write. I felt the emotions of Marley, with everything she was going through, even though I haven’t experienced the same pain. Somehow, the writing wasn’t quite up to par with the writing I have come to love from this author. She didn’t quite sell me on the other characters in the book, the villain, to me, wasn’t quite believable in her actions and execution.
Not my first Tilly H. Colson book, but not sure how I felt about it. The idea of the story was good, but hard to write. I felt the emotions of Marley, with everything she was going through, even though I haven’t experienced the same pain. Somehow, the writing wasn’t quite up to par with the writing I have come to love from this author. She didn’t quite sell me on the other characters in the book, the villain, to me, wasn’t quite believable in her actions and execution.
May 15, 2023
Proud to say I know this author; great work for her first published novel! Keep doing what you’re doing. 🤍
April 29, 2025
I sobbed!
August 19, 2025
A heart-wrenching beautiful story. I couldn't put it down and cried so many tears.
September 18, 2025
AMAZING
Tilly captured every emotion wonderfully in this book! It became one of my favorites! If you haven’t read any of her work, please do!
Tilly captured every emotion wonderfully in this book! It became one of my favorites! If you haven’t read any of her work, please do!
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