Sunshine After the Rain by Jessica Redland #Review

Jessica Redland's series, The Escape to the Lakes, continues with Sunshine After the Rain. It was published by Boldwood Books on 15th May. 

 
 Escape to the Lakes with million-copy bestseller Jessica Redland for a BRAND NEW uplifting story of family, friendship and love. Melanie knows she’s been running away... But maybe there really is no place like home.

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.

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? 

 My Thoughts

 This fourth in the Escape to the Lakes series re-acquaints you with life in Willowdale and you get to find out how life is evolving for the characters we have come to known. Mel is introduced into the mix and it is soon clear that she is still trying to live with her grief at a family tragedy which decimated her life.

    Family, as ever, is central to the story and as Mel moves back to Willowdale, it is clear that family dynamics are complicated. In addition, there are some concealed secrets which come to the surface and change perceptions. She makes some new friendships and finds herself , professionally, in her dream job. The environment has a healing effect.  Beneath the surface of some hurt feelings, you glimpse a growing romance.Visits to Willowdale always give you a glimpse of a beautiful part of the world and offer a warm and uplifting read. 

In short: second chances and new starts

After the Rain

Jessica Redland is the million-copy bestselling author of novels, including the Hedgehog Hollowand 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 to Jessica Redland, Boldwood Books and Rachel of  Rachel's Random Resources for a copy of the book and a place on the tour.  

 

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