After the Rain

Rain #7

by Vanessa Miller

saac is back with a vengeance. As old enemies from his past resurface Isaac Walker desperately tries to hold onto his faith in God’s ability to fight his battles, but all bets are off the moment his son is kidnapped. Isaac is pulled back into a life he left behind so long ago… and only God knows how this nightmare will end.

224 pages, Paperback

First published January 25, 2015

About the author

Vanessa Miller is a best-selling author, entrepreneur, playwright, and motivational speaker. She started writing as a child, spending countless hours either reading or writing poetry, short stories, stage plays and novels. Vanessa’s creative endeavors took on new meaning in1994 when she became a Christian. Since then, her writing has been centered on themes of redemption, often focusing on characters facing multi-dimensional struggles.

Vanessa’s novels have received rave reviews, with several appearing on Essence Magazine’s Bestseller’s List. Miller’s work has receiving numerous awards, including “Best Christian Fiction Mahogany Award” and the “Red Rose Award for Excellence in Christian Fiction.” Miller graduated from Capital University with a degree in Organizational Communication. She is an ordained minister in her church, explaining, “God has called me to minister to readers and to help them rediscover their place with the Lord.”
· Essence Bestsellers’ List March 2008; May 2008 (Former Rain)
· Essence Bestsellers’ List September 2008 (Rain Storm)
· Black Expressions Book Club Alternate Selection 2007, 2008, 2009 & 2010
· #1 Ebook for fiction on Amazon.com November 2010 (Long Time Coming)
· #1 on BCNN/BCBC Bestsellers’ List November 2010 (Long Time Coming)
She has worked with numerous publishers: Urban Christian, Kimani Romance, Abingdon Press and Whitaker House. She is currently working on Something Good with Thomas Nelson (HarperCollins) which releases in March 2022.

In 2016, Vanessa launched the Christian Book Lover’s Retreat in an effort to bring readers and authors of Christian fiction together in an environment that’s all about Faith, Fun & Fellowship. To learn more about Vanessa, please visit her website: www.vanessamiller.com. If you would like to know more about the Christian Book Lover’s Retreat that is currently held in Charlotte, NC during the last week in October you can visit: http://www.christianbookloversretreat...
Vanessa lives in North Carolina with her husband and family. She graduated from Capital University with a degree in Organizational Communication.

Most of Vanessa’s published novels depict characters that are lost and in need of redemption. The books have received countless favorable reviews.

“. . . Heartwarming, drama-packed and tender in just the right places.”—Romantic Times Book Review.

“Recommended for readers of redemption stories.” –Library Journal.

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Reviews

[Tiffany · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful book great part of the series and a good amount of drama. Wish she would bring some of the old characters back to see what they have been up to.

[Kapreice B · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm so glad that Vanessa shared an update to Isaac and Nina's lives years later, it amazing how much of a fight you have to put up to break generational curses sometimes.

[Metris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously and he will give you everything you need. Isaac and Nina Walkers have been through hell & more hell but once they gave their life to Christ there was no turning back even when evil find it's way back into their space. Their mission is to serve God, love their family and bring others to Christ; so that no ones Soul will burn forever in Hell. Continuing to seek God first, God has never let them down and their lastest test was no different.

After having Isaac Walker Jr, (the child they never thought they would have), they covered him with pray and God's protection. Not wanting the evil of Pastor Isaac's past to ever corrupt Ikee they chose not to share who Isaac Walker was before he became a pastor. But the devil has a way of sneaking up and revealing the truth for his good. BUT GOD.........

I have enjoyed this series from the beginning (MY FAVORITE CHRISTIAN FICTION SERIES EVER); and those warrior Angels ALWAYS put a smile on my face and bring hope in my own life.
Vanessa Miller you are truly a gift from God who has an anointed way of spreading the WORD through Books!

[Cheryl Durham · Rating 4 out of 5]

As always, I enjoyed this work by Vanessa Miller. She forever writes about the challenges centered around seeking a life that is pleasing to the Father. She doesn't sugarcoat the wrestling that goes with trying to live right. As with us all, Miller illustrates that families can be endowed with generational blessings and also burdened with generational curses.

We have to work at loosening those chains. Just as the Walker family, sometimes as adults we don't share with our child the degradation and pits that we've been in because we want to protect them. Nevertheless, sometimes they need to know that we have a past that is not so great...and with God...we were able to turn it around. Likewise, sometimes we can be so eager to make a pretty penny that we don't listen to anyone.

Great work. Encourage everyone to read any work by Vanessa Miller....as with me and the other Book Club members, you will be able to identify with the struggle that she uses as the backdrop!

[Jackie · Rating 5 out of 5]

After the Rain continues the seemingly never ending battle between good and evil for the Walker family. In a style that is all her own, Vanessa Miller has once again demonstrated God's love for His children. In this installment of the Rain series, Isaac and Nina Walker (my favorite fictional people) find their faith being tested once again when their youngest child strays from their teachings and finds himself in a situation too large for him to handle. Faith, forgiveness and trust are core values laced throughout this book, but the greatest lesson I learned was to stay focused on the charge that God has given each of us. I was as blessed with this book as I was with the first installment, Former Rain, and each one in between.

[Emilia · Rating 4 out of 5]

though it is book 7 it can be read as a standalone :)

very engaging story about the choices we make in life and their consequences, about the teenage rebellion and more :)

This book stands as a very strong reminder of few things we tend to forget in our regular lives...

first of all - the power of prayer!
second - that when we pray, our Guardian Angels are fighting the demons! that fight was very beautifully described in this book!!!

[Ellowyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Vanessa Miller has written another good book following the lives of the Walker family. Even though this book is a work of fiction I think young people who are thinking of being a hustler and hanging out in the streets should read this book. This book brings out a lot of valid points, encouragement and inspiration to each reader. I am looking forward to the next installment that releases in April.

[Sharon Simmons · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my favorite Vanessa Miller series!

I love Isaac and Nina Walker! They surely are a family that prays together and stays together! I have loved this series since book one. This series is definitely a must read!

[Deirdre Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

After the Rain

I love the "Rain Series"! The Walkers are BACK with the drama in the suburbs. I could never tire of reading Ms. Miller's stories. Looking forward to the next installment.

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really am enjoying this series. The Walker family continue to endure attacks of the enemy from past sins related to Isaac but God keeps on showing Himself strong and the salvation message abounds more and more in this novel. Good read!

[Teri Rainey · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 stars! God always shows up right on time because sometimes we have to go thru the storm to see the sunshine. Love this author!! Keep them coming

[Nicole Sharon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book. I really like the angels. I don't know what Isaac is gonna get the family into next, but I can't wait!

[Ava Smith-forrest · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ikee

This was a good lesson for any young person. The power of prayer and praying parents but to know God yourself will save from harm and danger. Good read

[Yvette Yearwood · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!! Wonderful example of grace and mercy!

[Jessica Dawn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Powerful.

Prayer changes things. A family that prays together stays together overcomes together! ! The author continues to bless the reader with issues coupled with the Worf of GOD