After All: A Hanover Falls Novel (Hanover Falls Novels) [Paperback]

Deborah Raney (Author)

Book Description

Release date: May 1, 2012 | Series: Hanover Falls Novels

Eighteen months after the tragic Grove Street Fire took the life of her husband, David, and four other heroic firefighters, Susan Marlowe thinks she’s finally beginning to heal.

But then she discovers that David carried a secret to his grave.

A secret that changes everything she thought their marriage had been.

For the sake of their sons, can Susan forgive the unforgivable?

Andrea Morley lost her closest friend in the fire. But she has no right to mourn him. Instead, she must forever grieve in silence—because her dearest friend was someone else’s husband. Peter Brennan carries the weight of the world on his shoulders. As Hanover Falls’ fire chief, he was responsible for the brave firefighters

who lost their lives that awful November night.

Can he ever shake the feeling that he should have somehow prevented the tragedy?

As he tries to rebuild the team at Clemens County’s Station 2, it seems he might find comfort in the arms of the woman he least expected.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Deborah Raney’s After All is a poignant story of betrayal, forgiveness, and love. If you’ve ever felt betrayed by someone you cared about, Raney has created a story that offers hope for your heart. After All portrays the freedom found through forgiveness, and the joy found in the courage to love again." (Ginny L. Yttrup, author of Words and Lost And Found)

About the Author

Deborah Raney’s first novel, A Vow to Cherish, was awarded a Silver Angel from Excellence in Media and inspired the acclaimed World Wide Pictures film of the same title. Her books have won the RITA Award, the HOLT Medallion, and the National Readers’ Choice Award. Raney was also a finalist for the Christy Award. She and her husband, artist Ken Raney, make their home in their native Kansas.

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Howard Books; Original edition (May 1, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1416599959
• ISBN-13: 978-1416599951
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #776,387 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I went from full-time stay-at-home mom for 20 years to pretty much full-time author. My passion is my family-my husband and I have been married for 38 years and have four kids, and four darling grandkids! But since, if a mom does her job right, she eventually puts herself OUT of a job, I'm delighted to have the privilege of working as a novelist. I absolutely love the writing life.

I've had a couple of non-fiction books published and contributed to some anthologies, as well as writing magazine articles. But my first love is fiction. I have written more than 25 novels and am now working on a new book for Howard/Simon & Schuster. A typical writing day begins early-often before 6 a.m.-with the business side of things: answering e-mail and reader mail, updating my Web site, reading for research. We're new empty-nesters so our routine is much quieter than it was when we had four kids at home. When my writing time begins, I have a routine that sets the stage, starting with lighting scented candles, choosing mood music on Pandora, and brewing a pot of coffee. Lately I've been enjoying coffee our son sent me from Germany. I have a cozy office that looks out over our front yard where I can watch for the UPS man and the mailman. But since I write on a laptop, I often take my computer to the kitchen counter or a chair by the fireplace, or, if the weather is nice, out on the deck where my feline friend keeps me company. I try to wrap up the day's words (usually 1000-1500 a day) by dinnertime.

Believe it or not, my first choice of activities for the evening is READING-a great novel, of course! As much as I enjoy the actual process of writing, I am an extrovert by nature, and doubt I'd last long in this business were it not for the company of several wonderful online writers' groups, the joy of connecting with other authors at retreats and conventions, and meeting aspiring writers when I teach at conferences around the country.

Probably the most exciting event in my writing life so far was when my first novel was made into a film by World Wide Pictures. Certainly a dream come true! I believe writing is a calling from God on my life-one I've felt since I was a twelve-year-old girl-and I feel blessed beyond words to have answered that call.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great ending! May 3, 2012

By edna

Format:Paperback

I have been reading Deb Raney's books since she began but these series are some of her best books. I thought this last book still had a lot of suspense and surprise in it, yet she portrayed God's forgiveness and cleansing power in a beautiful way. If you haven't read any of her books, you need to try one. This is the last of a series, and one of her best!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended!! May 14, 2012

By Ane Mulligan

Format:Paperback

Deborah Raney is on my "Top 10" list of all-time favorite authors. She consistently gives us great characters with endearing quirks, captivating stories, and leaves us contemplating them long after we turn the last page. After All, the last in the Hanover Falls series, is no different. I highly recommend it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome series by Deb Raney May 13, 2012

By Karen

Format:Paperback

Awesome ending to the Hanover Falls Series by Deb Raney. After All is the third book in this series that I just finished reading and it kept me so interested and wanting to not put the book down so I could finish the story. Several twists and turns that I wasn't expecting really made it interesting. Christian fiction at it's best with wonderful examples of how God works in our lives. I have read every one of Deb's book and she just keeps getting better and better as a writer!! I can't wait until her next book comes out. If you have not read any of her books you need to do so.