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After Sundown: A Novel Kindle Edition

by Linda Howard (Author), Linda Jones (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 4,121 ratings
Editors' pick Best Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
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Danger brings together two guarded hearts in a battle for survival in this irresistible story from New York Times bestselling authors Linda Howard and Linda Jones.

Sela Gordon, the shy owner of a Tennessee general store, finds safety in solitude. But if anyone can pierce her protective shell it’s the handsome, mysterious ex-military man living alone in the wilds of Cove Mountain. For two years, he’s kept his distance—until the day he appears to warn her that a catastrophic solar storm capable of taking down the power grid is coming. Now, Sela must find the courage to become the leader Wears Valley needs.

Bitter experience has taught Ben Jernigan it’s best to look out for number one. For two years the former soldier has lived in a self-imposed exile, using a top-notch security system to keep people away. But he had to let Sela know about the impending threat—and now the quiet and undeniably sexy woman is making it too easy for him to lower his guard.

As panic spreads, Sela and Ben discover that in the dark, cut off from the outside world, there’s no more playing it safe—in life or in love.

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"As hot romance sizzles between the pair, steadily mounting panic among those trying to survive the crisis keeps the pages turning. This frighteningly realistic tale will have readers riveted." — Publishers Weekly

"This new collaboration between Howard and Jones weaves a moving love story into a community’s journey through hardship and sacrifice. The worldbuilding in this romantic thriller clearly shows how a cataclysmic event brings these self-imposed loners, and their community, together."  — Library Journal

"Linda Howard is a superbly original writer. Linda Howard writes with power, stunning sensuality and a storytelling ability unmatched in romance drama. Every book is a treasure for the reader to savor again and again.” — New York Times bestselling author Iris Johansen

“Linda Howard writes such beautiful love stories. Her characters are always so compelling... she never disappoints.” — Julie Garwood

About the Author

LINDA JONESis the acclaimed USA Today bestsellingauthor of more than seventy novels, including Untouchable, 22 Nights, and Bride by Command.She lives in Huntsville, Alabama.

Linda Howard is the award-winning author of many New York Times bestsellers, including Up Close and Dangerous, Drop Dead Gorgeous, Cover of Night, Killing Time, To Die For, Kiss Me While I Sleep, Cry No More, and Dying to Please. She lives in Alabama with her husband and a golden retriever.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B071K5W5JD
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Avon (March 31, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 31, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1553 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 389 pages
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    Linda Howard is the award-winning author of many New York Times bestsellers, including Up Close and Dangerous, Drop Dead Gorgeous, Cover of Night, Killing Time, To Die For, Kiss Me While I Sleep, Cry No More, and Dying to Please. She lives in Alabama with her husband and two golden retrievers.

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    Linda Winstead Jones is the bestselling author of more than eighty romance novels and novellas across several sub-genres. She’s easily distracted by new characters and ideas and writes the stories that speak to her in the moment. Paranormal. Romantic Suspense. Twisted Fairy Tales. Cowboys. Her books are for readers who want to escape from reality for a while, who don’t mind the occasional trip into another world for a laugh, a chill, the occasional heartwarming tear. Where will we go next?

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Jo
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun read
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2024
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Fun read with interesting characters. Good research on the CME's too and the possibilities. Another good book from Linda Howard
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texasnana
5.0 out of 5 stars A frightening glimpse of what could happen
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2024
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A frightening glimpse of what could happen when everything we take for granted such as power to communicate, everyday food, items and clothing disappear in a day. Having to rely on ones own ability to survive as well as taking care of ones family.
Instinct and skills that become essential. A powerful story.
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Darlene Ebner
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2023
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Good read. Not my favorite Howard book but definitely worth the money. Eight more words required… have a good night.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Ben and Sela
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2023
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What a really good read, I didn’t want to put it down. I loved the characters and the storyline was, while a little out there, was well thought out and very well written. Another great book by Linda Howard, keep them coming please
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Kat Ryker
5.0 out of 5 stars 4-1/2 Stars for a well-written romance/disaster tome
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2020
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I had changed my mind about reading this book a dozen times. There were reasons, and I'll explain. But before I do, understand that the book rated 4-1/2 stars for me because the story was well written with enough research behind it that it was accurate as well as soul-wrenching.

I had changed my mind because people whose opinions I respect had read the ARC almost a year ago and had rated it lower than five stars, and they had good reason. I believe that between then and now, there were re-writes because what they said about the book doesn't seem to be on-point now. The second reason is that, while I don't DISLIKE the writing combo of Jones and Howard, I do find the books lacking as much of that Howard-touch that we see in her independently written books. Some of that, I believe, comes from the two authors themselves who have divergent writing styles as well as methods/processes that differ wildly from each other.

Despite all those things, the book rated 4-1/2 stars. The story was well researched, from the CME itself to the area the book was written about Wears Valley. I love well researched books, it shows that the author is serious about her craft and that she's willing to learn all she can in order to give her readers the best book she can write. I stopped really liking Insta-love a while back. While it does happen, and yes, it has happened to me, it is rare, and because the book starts in the middle of the attraction between Ben and Sela, I could accept it more, but it needed a little more background to make it palatable for me.

Even the best of people become violent when a live-threatening crisis erupts, and I think that aspect of it was played down in favor of making the book more palatable for most readers. I don't necessarily find fault with this, so please don't get me wrong, but I DO think that my imagination went to places the authors didn't want to go.

As always Howard's words came through, whether written by two people or a hundred. I read her first story/book when it was published by Harlequin way back when, and have read them all since, except for one. She will always be my go-to author if I want to read a well-researched, well-written romance.
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Mandi Goforth
5.0 out of 5 stars A fascinating “what if” story
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2023
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I absolutely adore this book, and I’ve read it several times. It’s a zombie apocalypse story without the zombies. A coronal mass ejection (a giant sun storm) kills all electricity on earth. With very little warning, the power goes out, and everything goes to hell. What would you do? How would you take care of your family? Who will band together and who will seize this opportunity for personal gain? The heroine in the book owns a small gas station, and gas has suddenly become as valuable as gold. A Marine lives in quiet isolation on a mountain. As we know, Marines are always prepared.
This novel has heart, humor, and a straightforward look at how personalities can clash or complement. This book will make you want to prep a little more for emergencies…just in case.
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Deborah Gebhardt
3.0 out of 5 stars How would you handle the crash of the world-wide power grid?
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2021
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** spoiler alert **A change of pace or feel to my way of thinking. Linda Howard and Linda Jones have come together again for this romance.
Sela Gordon retreated to Wears Valley after her marriage imploded. She owns a convenience store/gas station and keeps herself isolated except for her aunt, Carol and Carol's granddaughter, Olivia. But, over the last two years she couldn't help but notice former Marine, Ben Jernigan.
Ben quit the Marines tired of bureaucracy and the deaths of his men. Except for forages for groceries and gas, Ben's contact with the rest of the world is his ham radio. From a friend he receives advance warning of a catastrophic solar storm with the capability to bring down the world's power grid. He could of headed into town to stock supplies, but he heads to Sela's store to give her warning. His concern helps her and hers get ahead in preparation.
The world is now in the "dark", and as usual there are people who step-up, people who do nothing or as little as possible and those who take advantage of the situation and hang to anyone who gets in their way.
Sela and Ben will recognize their attraction to each other and come together with the aid of others to defend Wears Valley from those within and without who are ready to cause trouble.
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Heide Katros
4.0 out of 5 stars After Sundown by Linda Howard
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2021
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A doomsday novel with a heart warming ending. You read a novel for entertainment as well as wanting to learn something. America has always been the safest place on earth, but that can change in the blink of an eye. “After Sundown” opens your eyes to a world of possibilities. It’s fascinating reading with an ending that is like a bandaid over a bleeding cut.
Reviewed by Heide Katros, Winter Haven News, Florida
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Lizzie18
5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping read
Reviewed in Canada on February 5, 2021
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I really enjoyed this book. I like the community building that went on in the story, though I will admit that there wasn't much other choice in this case, only two : work together or die alone. I don't know how realistic it is to think that people would indeed come together in such a time of crisis but I found it uplifting to read.

The two main characters end up being the two reluctant leaders in the community and I liked the fact that the storyline allows the readers to meet other interesting people, good guys, bad guys, strong guys, weak guys, and by ''guys'' I include the women who did play a major role in this novel. I thought the story flowed and progressed easily and I did not want to stop reading, but I have to sleep! So I finished it the next morning (one of the advantages of now being retired).

This book has been added to the ''keepers'' in my library because I know I will read it time and time again.
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Gandalf
5.0 out of 5 stars Really good read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 12, 2023
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Loved the story line, couldn't put it down
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3.0 out of 5 stars Fácil de leer
Reviewed in Spain on February 21, 2021
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Disfrute más sus noveles antiguas. Open season, now you see her.
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Leonore
5.0 out of 5 stars Unbedingt lesen!
Reviewed in Germany on April 7, 2020
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Ein Thema von unbeabsichtigter Aktualität: ein durch einen Sonnensturm verursachter sehr kurzfristig angekündigter, aber sehr langfristig andauernder totaler Stromausfall und seine Folgen. Vieles davon lässt sich durchaus auf die aktuelle Situation in der Corona-Krise und ihre Auswirkung auf das Zusammenleben in der Gesellschaft übertragen, auch wenn der Anlass nicht vergleichbar ist. Abgesehen davon ist es eine gut geschriebene und spannende Geschichte mit etwas spröden, aber trotzdem lebendigen Hauptpersonen.

Ein erstaunlich kleiner Preis für ein großes Lesevergnügen!
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Marion J Dryden
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read.
Reviewed in Canada on September 20, 2020
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Very well done and couldn't put it down - I read it in one afternoon!
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