After the Night
by Linda Howard
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Author: Linda HowardEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Published: 1997-11-01
ISBN: 0671019708
Number of pages: 352
Publisher: Pocket
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Book Review: You'll either love it or hate it--I loved it
Summary: 4 Stars
A family of unkempt alcoholics and troublemakers, the Devlins are the scourge of Prescott, Louisiana. The mother, Renee, is a bombshell who happens to be having an affair with one of the richest men in the city, Guy Rouillard. The father, Amos, is a drunk who beats his children if dinner isn't on the table when he gets home. The two oldest sons go out causing trouble every night. The youngest son has Down's syndrome and a heart ailment to boot. The oldest daughter is fast trailing in her mother's footsteps, willing to open her legs to anyone for a good time. And then there's the exception to the rule. Faith Devlin. A carbon copy of her mother with rich red hair and a body that doesn't belong on a 14-year-old girl. Faith takes on the role of mother, taking care of her younger brother, making sure dinner's on the table, and keeping their rundown home somewhat presentable. Faith has her sights set on more than what her parents have achieved. She has a crush on Guy Rouillard's son, Gray, and wants nothing more than for him to know that being a Devlin doesn't mean that she sleeps around, drinks a lot, or steals things. But when her mother runs away with Gray's father, her chance at winning him is lost. Gray's anger is all-encompassing, and in the dark of night, he kicks her family out of their home, sending them scurrying into the darkness. He has a mother and a sister to protect from his father's infidelities, and knows that the presence of the Devlins in town will only serve as a reminder. But 8 years later, Faith Devlin returns to Prescott, Louisiana. Because her mother did not run away with Guy Rouillard, and she's determined to find out what really happened...
After the Night is, in a word, fantastic. Guy Rouillard can be an insensitive hero, which is the only thing keeping me from giving this book five stars, but I can see where he's coming from. His mother is more concerned with social status and keeping up appearances than in taking care of her children. Her husband's disappearance is a slap in the face, and she becomes a recluse because of it. And Guy's sister attempted suicide when she learned that her father wasn't coming home. So I'll say that Guy has some right to anger. But Faith didn't deserve to be the brunt of that anger. Faith was a good person. This is a girl who, at 14 years old, ran her home, took care of her little brother, and made sure that things ran smoothly. She stayed up late at night to make sure that everyone got home okay. She also had to live under constant scrutiny and embarrassment because of her last name, but she still managed to make something of herself. She starts a successful business, doesn't drink, and only sleeps with her husband. Besides her appearance, this girl is in no way reminiscent of Renee Devlin.
But then, in small towns, it's appearances that matter. So, of course, she struggles through the townspeople treating her with disdain, being refused service in stores, or being watched like a hawk when she shops. And all the while she's trying to find out what happened to Gray's father so that he can sleep easy at night. She's a saint with putting up for him, and I loved her enough to forgive Gray for being so difficult. Which isn't to say that Gray was all bad. The way Howard describes him is sinful, and I can understand why Faith was infatuated with him.
After the Night is one of those books that you're going to love or hate. If you like heroes who will do anything to protect their families, whose pride is of utmost importance, and who are ruthless in their efforts to get what they want, Gray will appeal to you. And if you like heroines who know how to take charge, fight back, and stand up for themselves, Faith is everything you need. This book isn't a traditional romance, but it is a great one, and I'll probably reread it again.
Summary of After the Night
Faith Devlin grew up knowing that Gray Rouillard thought she was trash because his rich father ran away with her pretty, sexy mother. She almost hates him for it, but she can't, because every time he looks at her she wants him more. Gray controls the tiny Louisiana town, but he finds can't control Faith -- until he gets close to her. And underneath the passion, there's a mystery to be solved. Steamy and compelling!FAITH DEVLIN: A poor, outcast child in Prescott, Louisiana, she'd always adored the town's golden boy from afar. But he called her white trash that sultry Southern night when his rich, respected father disappeared, along with her pretty Mom. Now Faith wanted to hate Gray Rouillard...not to feel a powerful surge of desire. But she couldn't quench her passion, any more than she could hide the truth about the past she had waited so long to unravel.
GRAY ROUILLARD: Even when he raised hell, he did it with style. Reckless, charming, and backed by Rouillard money, Gray controlled the town of Prescott -- and Devlin was a name he never wanted to hear again. But when he gazed at Faith Devlin, all he saw was a swirl of tangled sheets and her silken flesh beneath him. To care for her was impossible, unthinkable...because Gray Rouillard planned to use all his power to ruin her.
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