After the Dawn
A Family Affair Novel
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4.7 • 34 Ratings
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- $11.99
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- $11.99
Publisher Description
New York Times bestselling author Francis Ray's third novel in the Family Affair series, featuring long lost siblings who find family, friendship, forgiveness, and love
Samantha Collins is stunned when her grandfather turns Collins Industry over to her, causing more than a bit of ill will among the other family members, especially her uncle, Evan. But nothing stuns her more than when she finds out that he has asked Dillon Montgomery to help her run the company. Her grandfather had fired Dillon and ordered him off the company property years ago.
Twelve years ago Samantha made her feelings known to Dillon and the whole thing ended in disaster and they haven't spoken since. Working together now, even all these years later, is sure to be a disaster. Still, she needs his help if she is going to keep Collins Industry afloat. But will the prodigal son return to the empire — and the woman — who desperately need him? Will he be able to admit how much he desperately needs her?
Customer Reviews
Beautiful
I read this book in exactly two days and that's just because I had to go to work both days. The story of Sam and Dillon was so beautiful it actually made me smile. I loved the story with Marlene and Roman as well. I recommend this book to anyone the $10 is worth it!
Forgiveness, then love
What a twisted plot that Ms. Ray wove. This story was an example of how simple wrong decisions can result in a lifetime of hatred, malice, and misunderstandings. It seemed that Abe, Samantha, Marlene, and Dillon, as well as Roman, had made wrong decisions in their lives and by righting that one wrong decision They were being released from the grasps of their personal hell. Samantha made peace with her grandfather and accepted the challenge of making his wish come true while helping Dillon to release his demons and open his heart. Once Marlene was able to let go of the past she too was able to open her heart. I believe that all of them learned a lesson in the phrase, "You don't miss a good thing until it's gone"...or almost gone. Abe, in his death learned that lesson as well.
It was also good to see that in spite of the circumstances of their births, Dillon, Cade, and Zachary were able to show the world that they could defy the odds to become what they were.
And though it took so many years, it was nice to see that Marlene could finally find happiness and love with Roman. She had denied herself all this time because she hadn't thought that she deserved it.
And Uncle Evan was so obviously miserable. He and his wife thrived to make everyone else's life miserable. He just didn't seem able to correct his wrongs and try to move forward.
Well done!!
~Sheila
Loved It
Once again, Ms Francis Ray has delivered! I am never disappointed by her work. If you're like me, addicted to love and passion, it's a must read. I always appreciate that she can be so descriptive and allow the reader to be completely in it all while still being tasteful. Thank you Ms. Ray!