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After All (Hanover Falls #3)

by Deborah Raney (Goodreads Author)

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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?

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Published May 1st 2012 by Howard Books

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May 06, 2013 Jill rated it 5 of 5 stars

Raney has a skill for writing Christian fiction. The best part of Raney's writing may be that the characters are human. They have flaws and talents just like everyone else. In this third novel of the Hanover Falls series, the town is trying to recover from the devastating fire that took the lives of five brave firefighters. The families and friends were left behind must somehow pull through their loss and move forward, with God. They must look past the secrets that fill the small town and forgi...more

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Dec 28, 2012 Jerome Thangluai rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Bestselling and award-winning author Deborah Raney returns for the third and final book of the Hanover Falls series in After All, published by Howard Books, with characters and plots to draw you into the story from the beginning.

After a tragic fire at her homeless shelter in Hanover Falls claimed the life of her husband, David, and four firefighters, Susan Marlowe was left with no choice but to start all over again. Undeterred by the grim reality of the situation, she slowly started rebuilding....more Bestselling and award-winning author Deborah Raney returns for the third and final book of the Hanover Falls series in After All, published by Howard Books, with characters and plots to draw you into the story from the beginning.

After a tragic fire at her homeless shelter in Hanover Falls claimed the life of her husband, David, and four firefighters, Susan Marlowe was left with no choice but to start all over again. Undeterred by the grim reality of the situation, she slowly started rebuilding. Eighteen painstaking months later, the new shelter is ready and Susan thinks the worst is over.

She couldn't have been more wrong...

A dark secret that David carried to the grave tumbled out of the closet, a secret that devastated her even more than his death. And for the sake of Davy and Danny, her two sons, she knew it must be dealt with sagaciously. But how will she deal with it?

Three months after the blaze, Bryn Hennesey Edmonds, the widow of one of the fallen firefighters, took responsibility admitting that she left a candle burning in the shelter's second-floor office. But is she really responsible for the fire that claimed five lives?

Things start going from bad to worse when her son Davy not only drops out of college but also starts coming home drunk. She realizes he is carrying a painful secret too, that he knew about his father.

Andrea Morley is a very complicated character. Sometimes she wants to convince herself that deceit is truth. And she too lost her closest friend in the fire. But she cannot mourn for him as he was someone else's husband.

Fire chief Peter Brennan resents it when Susan calls for help. He blames the homeless shelter for the death of his crew. But he and Susan grow closer as friends...

A rural property owned by Susan Marlowe is again set on fire leaving many unanswered questions. Is someone bent on destroying her life? To add to the mystery, a past resident of the shelter starts looking for Susan.

Fire chief Peter Brennan resents it when Susan calls for help. He blames the homeless shelter for the death of his crew. But he and Susan grow closer as friends...

After All provides ample dose of suspense and intriguing romance interspersed with its secret twists and turns that will keep a reader going to the end. It is a well thought-out storyline that will hook many readers.(less)

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Jun 17, 2012 Brenda Casto rated it 5 of 5 stars

Deborah Raney is easily one of my favorite authors. Her stories are ones that I often think about for weeks after reading. She has a way of drawing me into a story, making me feel as if I personally know the characters, and that's just how I feel about the Hanover Falls series.

Susan Marlowe is dealing with the pain of losing her husband in the Grove Street fire, but a secret that he was carrying comes to light, a secret that breaks her heart, and has her wondering if she really knew the man she...more

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Jun 16, 2012 Amy Bradsher rated it 4 of 5 stars

Susan Marlowe is beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel after the tragic death of her firefighter husband David nearly two years before. The fire that took his life took several others, as well, leaving few people in town unscathed. Busy getting a homeless shelter up and running, Susan sees romantic possibilities and new friendship in Fire Chief Peter Brenneman. Peter has also caught the eye of Fire Inspector Andrea Morley, who desperately wants to find home, hearth, and children. With...more

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Jun 04, 2012 Krystal rated it 5 of 5 stars

Raney has a skill for writing Christian fiction. The best part of Raney’s writing may be that the characters are human. They have flaws and talents just like everyone else. In this third novel of the Hanover Falls series, the town is trying to recover from the devastating fire that took the lives of five brave firefighters. The families and friends were left behind must somehow pull through their loss and move forward, with God. They must look past the secrets that fill the small town and forgi...more

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Jun 02, 2012 Ibjoy1953 rated it 5 of 5 stars

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I didn’t read the first two books in this series, but I defiantly enjoyed this one. Susan Marlowe runs a homeless shelter, and after a horrible fire that takes the shelter, along with her husband and several other firefighters with it, she is left with the job of rebuilding another shelter for the homeless, along with building another life for herself, alone. It took 18 months to have the new shelter ready for more homeless, and the help of her husband’s co-worker, Peter...more

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Jun 01, 2012 Victor Gentile rated it 5 of 5 stars

Deborah Raney in her new book, “After All” Book Three in the Hanover Falls series published by Howard Books returns us to the small town of Hanover Falls and the wonderful people who live there.

From the back cover: Eighteen months after the tragic Grove Street Fire took the life of her husband 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 about t...more

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May 31, 2012 Jennifer Defoy rated it 4 of 5 stars

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I've not had the chance to read the first two books in the Hanover Falls series. And while I think that it would have given me a better understanding of the emotions that were associated with some of the parts of the story I don't feel like I had missed out from not reading them. The book was well written and it gave all the major background information so that I didn't feel lost in what was going on.

I liked the main character Susan. She was a bit naive though. I'm not sure if her naivety comes...more

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May 31, 2012 Charity rated it 5 of 5 stars

I have long been a fan of Deborah Raney's books. She writes about subjects that other authors would shy away from and this makes her books one of my favorite reads! This novel is the last book in the Hanover Falls Series and was a perfect ending. It makes me wish there were other books to this series to show more of these peoples lives:)

Susan is quite a strong woman and I found myself liking her, even when she would get on my nerves. I guess this is kind of how Peter Brennan felt, huh? I kind of...more

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May 30, 2012 Meagan Myhren-bennett rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: christian, family, fiction, forgiveness, friendship

AFTER ALL
A Hanover Falls Novel
By Deborah Raney

Eighteen months ago Hanover Falls was forever altered – a fire destroyed the local homeless shelter and took the lives of five firefighters including Susan Marlowe's husband David.

But as Susan rebuilds her life and the shelter, she struggles to come to terms with her loneliness and her now empty nest. But elements in Hanover Falls no longer wants a homeless shelter, as they blame the shelter for their loses.

But just when Susan thinks everything is...more AFTER ALL
A Hanover Falls Novel
By Deborah Raney

Eighteen months ago Hanover Falls was forever altered – a fire destroyed the local homeless shelter and took the lives of five firefighters including Susan Marlowe's husband David.

But as Susan rebuilds her life and the shelter, she struggles to come to terms with her loneliness and her now empty nest. But elements in Hanover Falls no longer wants a homeless shelter, as they blame the shelter for their loses.

But just when Susan thinks everything is settling into a comfortable pattern her life takes another detour. A secret from David's past has surfaced and her son Davy is suffering because of it. Can Susan and Davy come to terms with the man David was? Or will Davy allow a secret from the past to destroy him?

When Susan begins calling on him for assistance at the shelter, Hanover Falls fire chief Pete Brennan resents it, after all the shelter was responsible for decimating his crew and taking his friends. But as he works past his issues with the shelter he and Susan grow closer as friends. But when a past resident starts looking for Susan his concern for her makes him realize that perhaps they could have something more. Soon Pete is mentoring Davy, helping him to deal with his loss.

But when a fire is started near Susan's home, rumors are spread that it is because the shelter was re-opened. But was the fire the work of a disgruntled neighbor or is the man looking for Susan to blame?

After All is a look at life and how the choice we make affect not only us and those around us, but also innocent people caught in the waves and ripples our lives make. When our words or actions wound someone we have no idea how they may come back to haunt both us and them. Life is precious and we should live every moment as we what to be remembered, which is possible through the love grace of God.

After All includes a group study guide at the back of the book so that you may more deeply contemplate and understand the message the writer is trying to convey.

I received a review copy of this title from the publisher through the Glass Road Blogger Program for the purpose of this review. A favorable review was not required. (less)

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May 17, 2012 Lisa Johnson rated it 5 of 5 stars

Title: After All
Author: Deborah Raney
Pages: 368
Publisher: Howard Books
Year: 2012
Note: I received a complimentary copy for review from Howard Books. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
Here is a story about fictional lives that could be but a reflection of actual events. Ever read a fictional story that seemed real like that? Well, hold on to your socks as this is one of those stories. It starts out with a small town firefighter group losing five of its own members in a sin...more Title: After All
Author: Deborah Raney
Pages: 368
Publisher: Howard Books
Year: 2012
Note: I received a complimentary copy for review from Howard Books. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
Here is a story about fictional lives that could be but a reflection of actual events. Ever read a fictional story that seemed real like that? Well, hold on to your socks as this is one of those stories. It starts out with a small town firefighter group losing five of its own members in a single fire. We can all remember 09/11, so this isn’t hard to imagine at all. During one of the last memorial services as the people are leaving, there is a figure looming in the distance. Why is that? Who is it?
From that point on, we see how a widow continues to pour out her heart in a shelter for the homeless in the same small community. The community is welcoming the rebuilding of the shelter, but why is it being rebuilt? Well, I can’t spoil it for you. In either case, the rebuilding isn’t getting glowing reviews from some people and finding help or donations is turning out to be very difficult.
The main female character, Susan, is the woman who heads the shelter and is one of the widows from the fire. Her sons are grown, but one of them has had some trouble in the past and isn’t exactly handling his future well either. The chief of the house has a broken marriage, and his walk with God is on rocky ground. What happens with them all? One character in the story is the first female fire inspector. She has something in her past that is directly making her future uncertain and maybe devious. Exactly what is she up to anyway? What I just shared is just the tip of the iceberg!
This is the third and final Hanover Falls Novel for Deborah Raney. It is a story woven together masterfully. There are many threads that run throughout the story and the ending just might not be what you were expecting. For me, this is the first novel I have read by this author, but it won’t be the last. I love stories that can touch on reality and in the end leave the reader hopeful. It is refreshing to pick up a story where everything within the story isn’t wrapped up so nice and pretty. I plan on reading and watching for more stories from Deborah Raney. She writes with heart, soul, and faith. After All gets 4-½ stars from me. Read it and see what you think!
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May 01, 2012 Andi Newberry ~Tubbs rated it 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book I have read in the Hanover Falls series and it was just as good or better than the other one that I had read. I have to say that Deborah lights firecrackers when she writes. Not only are there sparks of romance there is sparks of jealousy as well. Susan is working on putting the pieces of her life together after the death of her husband David. She is finally getting the Grove Street Shelter up and running, something that is near and dear to her heart. Some in Hanover are...more

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Apr 26, 2012 Linda rated it 5 of 5 stars

I almost did the happy dance when I pulled this book out of my mailbox a couple of days ago! I have been looking forward to its release since last summer when I interviewed Deborah Raney about Forever After, the second Hanover Falls book, and she also gave me a sneak peak into this final novel. After All primarily focuses on Susan Marlowe, the director of the homeless center that burned down, killing her firefighter husband and four of his coworkers as they battled the blaze. Fire Chief Peter Br...more

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Apr 24, 2012 Kathleen (Kat) Smith rated it 5 of 5 stars

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In the final book in the Hanover Falls Series, After All by Deborah Raney provides the reader with a sense of closure in one instance and a moving forward and new beginnings in another. Susan Marlowe is beginning to pick up the pieces of the life she knew that was destroyed in ashes just eighteen months ago, when her husband David and four other firefighters were killed in an accidental fire at Grove Street Shelter.

She was the one responsible for running the homeless shelter despite her husband...more In the final book in the Hanover Falls Series, After All by Deborah Raney provides the reader with a sense of closure in one instance and a moving forward and new beginnings in another. Susan Marlowe is beginning to pick up the pieces of the life she knew that was destroyed in ashes just eighteen months ago, when her husband David and four other firefighters were killed in an accidental fire at Grove Street Shelter.

She was the one responsible for running the homeless shelter despite her husband David's misgivings about wondering if the shelter was doing more harm than good to the cities residents. Yet when fights, and threats began to break out there, David felt that Susan was opening herself up for more trouble than it was worth and their marriage began to take a turn for the worse, with each of them spending more time at their jobs than at working on strengthening their marriage.

Now that Susan has begun to rebuild the Grove Street Shelter in a building across from where the former one stood, she is once again making the headlines in the local paper, The Courier. Seems now that Bee Quinton, feels its her responsibility to seek the answers for two letters to the editor about the homeless shelter and its purpose in bringing out the worst criminals to the city. When Susan takes the bait in defense of the good the shelter offers families in need a place to stay over sleeping in their car, she does more harm than good in feeding Bee just what she needs to make the front page.

Fortunately for Susan, not everyone believes the homeless shelter is a bad thing for the city when Chief Peter Brennan speaks out in her defense reminding the citizens of Susan's diligence in having fire alarms and smoke detectors installed. Now if only he can keep his mind on the tasks of running the local fire station instead of romantic thoughts about Susan. However Peter finds himself the source of competition between Susan and fire inspector Andrea Morley, a first in his life since his previous wife Lana left him when they couldn't have children.

Just what type of closure will After All bid for its readers in this series conclusion? You'll have to pick up the book and find out. Even though this is the third and final book in the series, there is enough back story for the reader that this one can be read as a stand alone, but trust me, if this is the first book you've had the pleasure to read from Deborah, you'll definitely want to pick up the other two.

I received After All by Deborah Raney compliments of Howard Books, a division of Simon and Schuster for my honest review and LOVED it! Just the perfect amount of suspense and romance to keep the reader entertained and turning pages til the end. If you love Christian Romance novels or have a spark for firefighters, then this is a MUST read for you! I rate this one a sizzling 4.5 out of 5 stars. (less)

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Apr 23, 2012 Cindy rated it 4 of 5 stars

I loved re-joining old friends from the first two novels, and seeing how their lives have progressed. It is always neat to see how they have moved on in their lives.

Susan Marlowe has gone forward in her life, nevertheless it is not easy. Loosing her husband and the love of her life, she realizes that while things were a bit different in her marriage with David, she never realized exactly how things were. David's death took a secret to his grave, but that secret was not staying buried with him. T...more

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Jun 30, 2012 Erin Cataldi rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012, goodreads-giveaway

In this past year or so I've become one of the most well-read christian romance readers in all of Indiana. Bragging rights? Anyhoo, I grabbed this book because based on the description (and it's genre) I figured it would be a quick read and I need to start zipping through my insanely large "to read" book-pile from Goodreads.

It was as I guessed an insanely fast read, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. The story follows Susan, the widow of a fallen fire fighter who struggles to deal with her lo...more

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May 24, 2012 Melmac MacDonald rated it 4 of 5 stars

Susan Marlowe lost her husband and four other firefighters in a tragic fire 18 months ago. She is beginning to heal and move forward. Her homeless shelter has become a reality and is reaching the homeless in her community. Unfortunately due to the tragedy surrounding the fire at the last shelter the town of Hanover Falls is not as enthused about the shelter as she.

While Susan deeply mourns her husband David she also mourns the last couple of years of their marriage where they seemed to have drif...more Susan Marlowe lost her husband and four other firefighters in a tragic fire 18 months ago. She is beginning to heal and move forward. Her homeless shelter has become a reality and is reaching the homeless in her community. Unfortunately due to the tragedy surrounding the fire at the last shelter the town of Hanover Falls is not as enthused about the shelter as she.

While Susan deeply mourns her husband David she also mourns the last couple of years of their marriage where they seemed to have drifted apart. When she learns that her husband had been having an emotional affair she is devastated. She feels guilty and angry and in the midst of trying to care for her almost adult sons she knows she must lead by example and forgive. But can she?

Fire chief Peter Brennan walks with a cloud around him. He is carrying the weight of his divorce, the fire tragedy, and his own self-doubt. When Susan walks back into his world he catches a glimpse of what could be. As he begins to notice her as more than just a friend healing begins to take place in his heart. He renews his connection with the "man upstairs" and begins to find purpose and meaning once again.

It all sounds rosy until you throw in a troubled fire inspector who is yearning for the love she lost and isn't allowed to mourn. She was the other half of David's affair. She's searching for the love she had with him that she was never allowed to fully explore. On the prowl for a man she puts continual snags in Pete and Susan's budding relationship When a mysterious fire starts in Susan's backyard and a disturbed individual starts following her the plot does indeed thicken.

This is the final installment in the Hanover Falls trilogy. I have not yet had the privilege of reading the first two books. I could tell right away I was coming into a series but Raney did a great job as an author of making sure I didn't get lost. This was a very easy and enjoyable read. With just enough depth to keep me thinking and enough intrigue to keep me turning pages into the night I very much enjoyed After All. Raney writes excellent character development and her characters are real relateable people. You'll find yourself understanding more of the troubled fire inspector as you learn about her past. You'll relate to grief Susan has she deals with a number of issues. You'll find Pete both likeable and human and you'll want to go find him and shake his hand. Do yourself a favor and dive into this series, you won't regret it!

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May 11, 2012 Danica Page (One Page at a Time) rated it 4 of 5 stars

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This is a condensed version of this review. My extended review can be found here.

Disclaimers: I received this for review from . Thanks once again. I really appreciate you sending me this to review.

My Overall Thoughts/Impressions: Oh wow! Why haven't I heard of this series and this author before? I absolutely adored this book. I can't begin to express how much I thoroughly enjoyed this one.Raney crafted a world that sucked me in from the get-go and characters that I couldn't help but love.

I ha...more

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Apr 19, 2012 Lyn rated it 5 of 5 stars

I had read the first book Almost Forever in Deborah Raney's Hanover Falls series. The series begins with a fire that kills 5 firefighters and the three books follow various families as they mourn, try to heal and survive these losses.

After All is the final book. I immediately connected with Susan, the director of the Hanover Falls homeless shelter and the widow of one of the firefighters who lost his life when the shelter was destroyed by fire.

After All could be called the Book of Secrets Revea...more

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May 10, 2012 Casey rated it 4 of 5 stars

In the conclusion to the Hanover Falls series, I found a story riddled with the human condition. A sweet and tender love story that must test the odds. And a cast of characters, I couldn’t help but care for. It’s like stepping into real life, with a divine purpose to entertain.

I have to chuckle *just* a bit since a great deal of the scenes were centered around a meal of some sort with the characters; what is it about food and socialization? (wink) But it’s one thing that gives the novel its char...more

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Jun 05, 2012 Carol Mcclain rated it 5 of 5 stars

Caution: if your children need you, your garden is overgrown, your husband wants dinner or the dog needs a walk, don't start this book. Your world will wait for you to read.

Deb Raney is one of the best Christian writers I've read. And you could probably leave out the adjective Christian--she can hold her own against Jodi Picoult (my favorite non-Christian). After All, the final novel in the Hanover Falls series, once more catapults the characters into situations impossible to overcome. Raney twi...more

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Jun 22, 2012 Diane U rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: paper-books, contemporary

Susan Marlowe is the director at the Grove Street Homeless Shelter. She has been working hard to get the new shelter up and running again since the fire happened eighteen months ago. She discovers a secret that her firefighter husband took to his grave. How could he do this?

Peter Brennan is the fire chief who lost five of his firefighters at the homeless shelter fire. He is recently divorced and stars becoming friendly with Susan. But someone else is in the picture, Andrea (Andi) Morley. She fli...more

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Jun 06, 2012 Jodie rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012, glass-road-public-relations

Susan Marlowe has been through a lot the past 18 months. Now, a midst rumors that her homeless shelter is not good for the community, and someone from her past possibly stalking her, she uncovers something else from her past that could once again turn her world upside down.

I still have not read the first one in this series, but I did read the last two. I absolutely loved this story! One of the lines that really stuck out to me was, "...the chief said he didn't think heaven or hell depended on w...more

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Jul 02, 2012 Renee rated it 3 of 5 stars

3.5 stars
After three novels featuring the members of Clemens County Fire Station 2 and their families following a tragic fire at the Grove Street Homeless Shelter I'm sad to see this series end but I'm happy to say it ends on a high note. While not my favorite book of the series After All is a fitting conclusion to a series full of bittersweet moments.

Susan Marlowe's life is dedicated to running the new Hanover Falls's homeless shelter so much so that unbeknownst to her her husband turned to ano...more 3.5 stars
After three novels featuring the members of Clemens County Fire Station 2 and their families following a tragic fire at the Grove Street Homeless Shelter I'm sad to see this series end but I'm happy to say it ends on a high note. While not my favorite book of the series After All is a fitting conclusion to a series full of bittersweet moments.

Susan Marlowe's life is dedicated to running the new Hanover Falls's homeless shelter so much so that unbeknownst to her her husband turned to another woman. Peter Brennan, chief at Station 2 is feeling the stress of his job more so than ever after the fire that took the lives of a handful of his finest firefighters. Both Susan and Peter are a bit wary of each other but come together in the face of even more problems involving the homeless shelter and its residents.

With her trademark style of writing that pulls at your heartstrings Deborah Raney crafts a wonderful story of loss and love. Susan and Peter's growing feelings towards each other developed naturally and gradually that nothing felt forced or contrived. However Andrea Morley, the local fire inspector's story didn't quite mesh well for me. From what we were told about her past I would have the thought the story would have taken a completely different turn than what it did. I don't want to give anything away but I really think Bryn's story (Almost Forever) concluded wonderfully and very realistically. Throwing in the twist to the story with Andrea and Zeke in this book just didn't sit well with me because it felt forced, like everything had to end perfectly for all the "good" characters in the series. As I said earlier, I loved reading Susan and Pete's story, especially their mutual appreciation for a good, raspberry Tootsie Pop but the ending just wasn't what I thought it would be. I love Deborah's stories however and will continue to read whatever this talented woman writes!

*I received a complimentary copy of this book for review from Howard Books. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255.* (less)

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Jul 22, 2012 Marie rated it 5 of 5 stars

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I won this book in a Firstreads Giveaway. I was not able to read the two books before this one in the series because my library does not carry them.

I can honestly say that I did not want this book to end! I also think this is the fastest I have ever read a book, which means it was that good because it was able to hold my attention and make me want more.

As soon as I started reading this book, I wished I was able to read the two books before this one. Right away, the first chapter held my attentio...more

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Jan 13, 2013 Megan rated it 4 of 5 stars

Deb Raney is one of those authors who don't disappoint. She's consistent in creating believable characters with interesting conflict and realistic settings. I loved the Hanover Falls series and enjoyed seeing the characters grow and discover truths about themselves and God. I'd write a longer review, but this book kept me up waayyy too late last night and I'm tired. Looking forward to Deb Raney's next release!

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Jun 14, 2012 Sara rated it 4 of 5 stars

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The storyline in "After All", was the most interesting of the three in this series. It was complex and involved several characters, which kept the plot moving. There were only a couple of times when I felt things could have moved along a bit faster. As I have said in my previous reviews of these novels, the author does really well in writing about the complicated topic of the benefits and roadblocks to having a homeless shelter in a small town. The shelter repeatedly comes under attack from the...more

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Oct 28, 2012 Linda Bsss rated it 5 of 5 stars

Susan Marlowe had trouble with the residents not approving of the homeless shelter she put her heart and soul into running. the people all thought it would bring undesirables into their small community of Hanover Falls Missouri. Then her husband and four other firefighters died in the two story blaze of the shelter.

Fire Chief Pete Brennan had heard the rumors of Dave Marlowe's affair and he hoped it wasn't true for Susan's sake. His wife, Lana up and divorced him when they could not create a bab...more

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Jun 25, 2012 Lexie rated it 3 of 5 stars

First Reads Win. This was my first time reading a Christian Fiction Novel and I enjoyed it. It was a light and easy read that went very quickly. I didn't read the first two in the series, so I may have missed some things, but I felt the character development was a little weak. I was able to get a feel for the personalitites of the main characters but I never felt conncected to them. Identifying with the characters of a book is important to me. I suppose no one likes "the other woman", but I real...more

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Jun 21, 2012 Lisa rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: first-reads, goodreads-authors, keep-in-library-forever

I won this on First Reads.

Not having read the first 2 books in the series, I was concerned I would have missed out on something that would keep me from enjoying this book. I am so glad to be able to say that was not the case. I do now need to go back and read the others but do not think I could have enjoyed this more. I felt like I knew the people, it was very nice seeing the different relationships and lives. I will definatly get the first two and any new ones that come out in the future.

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DEBORAH RANEY's first novel, A Vow to Cherish, inspired the World Wide Pictures film of the same title. Her books have since won the RITA Award, ACFW Carol Award, HOLT Medallion, National Readers' Choice Award, Silver Angel, and have twice been Christy Award finalists. Forever After, second in her new Hanover Falls Novels series just released from Howard/Simon & Schuster. Deb and her husband,...more

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