Sunshine After the Rain
Melanie knows she’s been running away…
For the
last seven years Mel has been hiding; from life, from her friends and from
those who love her the most - her family. But being at home in her beloved Lake
District has been far too painful for Mel to contemplate. Because seven years
ago, Mel lost everything and she’s never been able to banish the dark clouds
that follow her.
But maybe there really is no place like home?
When Mel
returns to Willowdale for a family event, she has no intention of staying. But
surrounded by her family she begins to realise just how much she's been missing
and also, how much healing she still needs to do.
Starting a
dream job at Willowdale Hall, going on walks with Emma and her funny alpacas
and reconnecting with those she loves, Mel slowly begins to see chinks of light
and a more hopeful and happier future ahead.
And as Mel
begins to feel stronger, she also feels brave enough to face the most painful
part of leaving home…the one man she has always loved. With his help, can she
finally banish the dark clouds forever and see the sunshine after the rain?
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Jessica Redland’s Sunshine After the Rain is a
heartwarming addition to her Escape to the Lakes series. It is a gentle
exploration of healing, family, and rediscovery. As always this story has the
picturesque and special backdrop of the Lake District, we meet Mel who as she
returns to her hometown of Willowdale after a seven-year absence, confronting
past sorrows and embracing new beginnings.
Redland’s storytelling always captivates me as a reader,
every book has drawn me in, made me love the characters and the community
created. The wonderful depiction of Willowdale and its endearing locals make me
wish I could be part of that world – get me to that quiz night! Mel’s journey—from grief to hope—is portrayed
with authenticity and sensitivity, making her both believable and inspiring. I
was rooting for her from that start, hoping that she would find her way again.
As it is the next in a series it was lovely to catch up with past characters
and storylines, you could read this as a standalone but it’s lovely to know what’s
happened in more detail. Loved the inclusion of alpaca walks and catching up with how previous
romances were blossoming.
Well written and paced carefully to replicate Mel’s slow and
steady change, I feel nothing was rushed and that just added emotionally to key
moments throughout. Overall, Sunshine After the Rain is a comforting
read that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the power of
returning home and being around those who know us best. The book is emotional,
heart-breaking and warming at the same time. Fans of Redland’s previous works will
appreciate this uplifting tale that reminds us of the sunshine that can follow
even the darkest storms.
Author Bio:
Jessica
Redland is the million-copy bestselling author of novels, including the
Hedgehog Hollow and Escape to the Lakes series. Inspired by her hometown of
Scarborough and the Lake District, she writes uplifting women’s fiction of
love, friendship and community.
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Thanks for joining the blog tour, Jenn. Glad you enjoyed Mel's emotional story
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