After the Rains

Haunted by a Tragic Past. Tormented by a Deadly Mistake.
Will Natalie’s Heart Ever Be Free to Find Its Home?

Long ago, Natalie’s mother faced an agonizing choice between the two people she loved most, and the difficult resolution to her predicament affects Natalie throughout her young life—fueling a season of teenage rebellion with tragic results.
As a young woman, Natalie attempts to put her troubles behind her, ultimately finding solace in a relationship with the man of her dreams. Yet neither time nor love can liberate her from the past. Determined to confront her terrible guilt, Natalie embarks on a journey that will take her thousands of miles from home and straight into the life and heart of a man unlike any she has ever known.

Two Great Loves. One Impossible Decision.

Confronted with a decision that echoes the one her mother faced so many years before, Natalie finds herself drawn to two men—each of whom holds a claim to her heart. But the sins of her past must be confronted, and an escape from her guilt found, before her heart will be free to find its home.

•2003 ACRW Book of the Year•
•FIRST PLACE Blue Boa Award from Peninsula Chapter RWA•
•2003 Colorado Romance Author Award of Excellence FINALIST•
•2003 Heart of Denver Aspen Gold Awards FINALIST•
•2002  Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice FINALIST•
•2002 Rose Award Honorable Mention•

•Named one of the TOP 20 NOVELS OF 2002 by Christianbook.com•

Reviews

Four and-a-half stars *Top Pick*. After the Rains...is a moving story of redemption and forgiveness...Don't pass on this one––and be sure to have a box of tissues handy!

Romantic Times Book Club September 2002

Raney again explores the long-term ramifications of careless choices, developing themes of God's forgiveness and grace along the way... The most appealing element of the novel, however, is its compelling message that God can redeem poor choices, no matter how tragic the initial consequences.

Publishers Weekly

One year ago, I picked up one of the most moving stories I had read in some time, Beneath a Southern Sky. Packed with impossible situations, heartbreaking choices, and love, I found the book to be unforgettable and doubted that Ms. Raney could ever top the effect this book had on this reader. I was wrong--she has most certainly done it again!! ...Dig out the Kleenex; you are going to need them!! Ms. Raney is a master at creating heartfelt situations and incredible, multi-faceted characters while blending them into cherished novels. Her poignant stories will keep you up into the wee hours, but come morning, you are certain it was well worth the lack of sleep. Another stunning masterpiece, After the Rains is certain to rocket up the bestseller lists this September.

Tracy Farnsworth at The Romance Readers Connection

*Rose Award * In a heart wrenching, soul warming sequel...Ms. Raney weaves a gripping story of a desperate young woman searching for her place in this confusing world. Even though I am 40-plus years old, I completely identified with Natalie’s emotional decisions...I cried, laughed, sighed, and found myself actually wanting to pray for the characters. The themes of sacrificial love, repentance and forgiveness make this a book worth keeping.

Linda Baldwin, The Word on Romance