When Darkness Falls

by Ashley Winter

A devastating loss, a broken marriage, and the love of a God who never lets go...

Luke Meyer no longer believes in the goodness of God. Not after the unthinkable shock that drove him and the wife he loved apart. Now, devoted to emergency medicine in the bustling coastal city of Durban, his former home in the Drakensberg mountains feels a million miles away.
Vanessa Meyer imagined a different life to the one she now leads - a life with a loving husband and a houseful of children. Still, she remains grateful for the daughter she does have and a place to call home in the mountains, even if it is without the man she once so loved.

When family illness forces the hurting pair back together after so many years apart, will the resurfaced memories bring only pain, or will the ex-lovers find healing, not only for their marriage, but for their hearts also.

A tender tale of second chance love, a surprise blessing and a fresh start.

282 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 26, 2022

About the author

Ashley Winter is a South African Christian Fiction writer living in Wales, United Kingdom. Ashley and her husband Grant, along with their three sons, immigrated to Wales in 2009 to help with a church plant in Swansea. They have since had one more son added to the chaos, and they spend their days chauffeuring the kids and kicking them off their screens and other electronic devices. They have not been brave enough to add any pets to their collection of living things, as they already have so many to keep alive. Ashley finds her escape from the overwhelming masculinity in her home by disappearing into her wonderful world of fiction.

Reviews

[Lisa-Jane Van Der Walt · Rating 5 out of 5]

I could not put it down! I laughed, a lot! And I also cried! Ashley Winters has a unique ability to make her Characters come alive on the pages. No matter who you are or where you are in your spiritual journey, if this doesn't touch you then I don't know what will. Inspiring! Romantic! Funny! Gut wrenching at times but absolutely worth reading!

[lynne roberts · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an ARC of this book and this is my honest opinion".
I loved the characters, written with such passion and is relatable to many many of us. Easy reading, funny, yes and a few tears but once again shows us that God can move mountains.
Second half of the book I could not put down, read till early hours this morning.

[Denise Pieterse · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think this is one of Ashley's best books yet. I smiled, I cried and could really relate to all the characters. I also love the fact that she incorporates some of the previous characters from previous books in her stories. It keeps her audience involved in their lives. I can't wait to read the next book in this series. Loved it.

[Ashley Winter]

It's LIVE! Available NOW on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited! You can now LISTEN to Chapter One here! -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VkJt...

[Annelie Buitendag · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just love the latest book of Ashley Winter. It is not just a beautiful story, but she also have a message of hope. Hope that even in your darkest hour, God is with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. He will find you, even if you are lost. After all He is the Good Shepherd. Thanks Ashley for following your passion by writing and encouraging us.

[Jenna Harbottle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loved this book. It’s real, raw and relatable. Ashely has the ability to make you feel like you know the characters personally and can induce tears as you read about Vanessa and Luke’s story of hurt and ultimate forgiveness. Can’t wait for the next one.

[Melanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a captivating book and such timing on it's release. With Grief, Lies, romance all twisted in one and Gods grace prevails.... crocodile tears, edge of my seat. A book I wished I could keep on reading... but then it was done.... can hardly wait for the next ...xxx

[Esther Chisholm · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was soooo good, I could not put it down.. so true to life with Grief, Lies, romance all in one and Gods grace prevails....I cried , I smiled and couldn't wait to get ònto the next page. I can hardly wait for the next ...xxx

[Leigh-Ann Stubbs · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an AWESOME read. It keeps you hooked from the beginning. It's almost as if you know the characters personally.

[Hannelie Breytenbach · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book.... touched my heart so deep.



Excellent book.... touched my heart so deep.
A must read for everyone who has experienced grive and loss in any way.

[Natalie Farrell · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a captivating story of redeeming love, of forgiveness and family. An absolute page turner. Some parts had me wishing I could read faster to see the outcome, other parts had me wishing I could slow down time to be in the moment with the characters. So looking forward to the rest of the series!

[Lorna · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a really great story. I really enjoyed it. It had alot of twists and turns, I enjoyed going back and forth between the past and the present. It really kept me on the edge of my seat. I have enjoyed all of Ashley's books as there is always hope and redemption intertwined in the story. Really enjoyed it and looking forward to the next one!!

[Niekie Bushby · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an ARC - really enjoyed the book! Cannot wait for the rest of the series!!

Torn apart by unimaginable grief and sorrow, Luke and Vanessa see each other after 13 years apart. Never divorced but seperated, Luke still loves Vanessa but is mad at God. He finds that Vanessa had a daughter, Zoey, but according to her she doesn't know who her father is.
Can Luke make peace with God and patch things up with Vanessa? More importantly, can Luke forgive himself?

A great Christian-fiction book, the first in the new series. Definitely a book that kept me hooked from beginning to end and I'm looking forward to the rest of the series!

[Claire Roadley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book. It was quite a tough read for me having lost a child myself. I could certainly relate to both Luke and Nessa's journeys. Shed quite a few tears. Loved the Berg setting. Great job Ashley and thanks for allowing me the sneak preview. Can't wait for book 2. I've read all your books and enjoyed every single one.

[Suzaan Jansen van Rensburg · Rating 4 out of 5]

Luke and Vanessa's story is one of young love and dreams but also one of the deepest loss a couple can experience. It is a story of forgiveness and redemption and learning that love and hope keep us together. I loved the characters and am looking forward to the rest of the books in the series.

[Charmaine Goddard · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this start to a new series! Real romance, a bit of suspense and the pages just have to keep turning! I really wished it did not end so soon... Ashley Winter writes in a way that draws me into the story and the characters from the first word and I am literally in a hook until the end - and the promise is there of the continuation; I am so looking forward to that. I did receive an ARC of this book and this is my unbiased, personal opinion. Well done Ashley!!!

[Hendrika · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another amazing book by Ashley Winter. She is super talented and I highly recommend all her books.
The book was such a page turner and I couldn’t put it down and now waiting in anticipation for the second one in the series.

[Carla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow what a stunning book. Once again Ashley Winter out done herself. You get so drawn into the book and caracters. You dont want it to end. For someone who is afrikaans... and likes to read english christian fiction. This book is is defnitley worth it. Cant recomend it enough!! 👏👏

[Tazzy · Rating 4 out of 5]

My first time reading this author - I really was chuffed to find a South African Christian Romance author and I really enjoyed this book.
The story is really well written, the tensions and relationship dynamics are realistic. The romance is clean, there is passion but it is written in a God honouring manner. I really liked that divorce wasn't the go to for this couple, even after years apart.
I really loved the setting - Drakensberg is an amazing place.
***This is definitely an author that is added to my reading list.

[Teresa Nasson · Rating 5 out of 5]

When I found myself struggling to get into a new book, I wanted something that would captivate me from the get-go. This book did not disappoint. I was immediately drawn in and when I blinked I found myself at chapter 8 already. Had I continued, I would have found myself still reading in the early hours of the morning. I am glad I was reminded of how much I loved reading Ashley Winter's books, all set in South Africa, where I reside. The local vocabulary makes the story hit closer to home and so relatable.
"Nessa" reminded me of another God ordained couple I knew who reflected true love - aunty Vanessa, Nessa.