The After Effects

Aegean Sun #2

by Stephanie Wood

Follow the escapades of some of the holidaymakers who stayed in Room 101 at the Aegean Sun Hotel to find out what happens when they leave the freedom of their holiday and return to the routine of their lives back home.

Discover the after effects of a Greek holiday on characters who are seeking a better work/life balance, those who are navigating a more serious relationship, and those preparing for an unexpected addition to the family which is not wholly desired by both parties.

Learn the truth behind the reason Michalis is being kept away from the girl he loves and the lengths to which he will go in order to reunite with her, while keeping an eye on Jane as she goes through the application process to become next year’s rep.

This short-stories sequel to Aegean Sun: Room 101 continues the tale of several of the familiar characters to see if their lives continue in the way they had imagined.

The entertainment was just beginning in Greece, but now it is continuing back home…

146 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 27, 2014

About the author

Stephanie Wood writes contemporary fiction in the form of novels, novellas and short stories and her books explore a wide range of life’s challenges, dreams and responsibilities. The stories are all character based, so she has fun expressing each unique personality and the reasons behind their actions in a setting which always has a strong sense of community.

She published the AEGEAN SUN series of books as a fly-on-the-wall vision of life in a Greek resort during the summer season, using her extensive experience as a holiday rep to bring some unusual incidents to life on the page. The series began as an exploration of the various ways in which tourists make the most of their holidays and how they interact with the locals while they are visiting. The later books in the series have taken a closer look at the locals themselves to show how their lives and relationships are sometimes changed by the regular influx of seasonal visitors.

The CHRISTMAS ON THE CLOSE series is set in a British suburban cul-de-sac over the festive period and visits each house individually to discover how the neighbours who live there celebrate the season in their own special way.

The GREEK RETREAT trilogy is a new release of women's fiction with romantic themes, which creates a relaxing escape, full of sunshine and surprises to soothe the soul.

Stephanie lives in Lancashire where, apart from reading and writing, she loves gardening and cycling and is a huge fan of the soaps Emmerdale and Neighbours.

You can find Stephanie on Twitter / X or Facebook

Reviews

[Evelyn Chartres · Rating 4 out of 5]

Where Room 101 had a certain voyeuristic quality. So far that the reader could only view to the events occurring in one room, this sequel breaks out of the mould. Although it does an excellent job of breaking from the genre of its predecessor.

This sequel aims to close the loop on stories which had occurred previously. It was wonderful to see what effects their time abroad had on these characters. Some relationships grew closer, some created, and others were blown apart.

While there are some stories from Room 101 that had no closure such as Jill and Mike's drinking and scare with cancer. Or what happened to Laura and Suzi after their trip, the stories Stephanie Wood choose to pursue were well worth the read!

Overall this novel is a light quick read, which left me glad that I could consume it one go!

[Bridget · Rating 4 out of 5]

Follow on from Room 101. Different pace as we find out what happens to some of the guests when they return home.

Another fun read.

[Wendy Eyre · Rating 2 out of 5]

1st one was reasonable. Found this one boring and badly written.