Overview
'Rixon has done it again. She's queen of the tragic romance.' - Laura Pearson
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This is the story of girl meets boy.
And then everything goes wrong . . .
Ever since they first met at university, Beth and Nick have circled in and out of one another's lives: supporting each other through grief, marriage, divorce, career crises and family dramas.
Fourteen years ago, when they were on the cusp of adulthood, they both survived a devastating fire that sent their lives in different directions. And they've been running ever since: from the pain, from the memories, and most devastatingly of all, from the guilt.
But no matter how hard they try, there's something else they can't run from. The inescapable, terrifying truth: they're in love with each other.
But how can they move forward, when neither of them can stop looking back?
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Readers LOVE Charlotte Rixon
'This is the story of girl meets boy... And then everything goes wrong. And I've never wanted everything to go right in such a long time! Heartbreaking and full of longing and chemistry - it's a captivating story and a pitch-perfect romance.' - NetGalley reviewer, 5*
'This was so beautifully written that you could feel the characters ' emotions and see them appear in front of you. Couldn't put it down but didn't want it to end. Just a delightful escape.' - Amazon reviewer, 5*
'Found myself totally routing for Beth and Nick the whole way through the book. An easy 5 stars from me!' - NetGalley reviewer, 5*
'I absolutely loved this book... So cleverly written and with such authenticity... I fell in love with the characters and was totally invested in what happened to them. Absolutely recommend this.' - Amazon reviewer, 5*
'Wow this is a really great book, SO much goes on throughout the book it really does keep you engrossed and wanting to turn those pages. It's a rollercoaster of a story.' - Amazon reviewer, 5*
This book title, After the Fire (An emotional and heartbreaking story of first love and second chances), ISBN: 9781804540053, by Charlotte Rixon, published by Bloomsbury USA (September 2, 2025) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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