After the Party

Written by Lisa Jewell

Narrated by Helen Duff

Eleven years ago, Jem Catterick and Ralph McLeary fell deeply in love. They thought it would be forever—that they’d found their happy ending. As everyone agreed, they were the perfect couple. Then two became four, and an apartment became a house. Romantic nights out became sleepless nights in. They soon found that life wasn’t quite so simple anymore. But, through it all, Jem and Ralph still loved each other. Of course they did. Now Jem is back at work part-time as a talent agent. Ralph, a successful painter, is struggling to come up with new, hopefully groundbreaking, work for his upcoming show. But the unimaginable has happened. Two people who were so right together are starting to drift apart. And in the chaos of family life, Jem feels like she’s losing herself, while Ralph, stuck on the sidelines, feels like he’s lost his muse altogether. Something has to change. As they try to find a way back to each other, back to what they once had, they both become momentarily distracted—but maybe it’s not too late to recapture happily ever after…

• Language: English
• Publisher: Dreamscape Media
• Release date: Dec 11, 2018
• ISBN: 9781666573817

Lisa Jewell

Lisa Jewell is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of nineteen novels, including The Family Upstairs and Then She Was Gone, as well as Invisible Girl and Watching You. Her novels have sold over 10 million copies internationally, and her work has also been translated into twenty-nine languages. Connect with her on Twitter @LisaJewellUK, on Instagram @LisaJewellUK, and on Facebook @LisaJewellOfficial.

Reviews for After the Party

[Zoe Leyh · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This was an amazing book! It was the sequel to Ralph’s party, and was thoroughly enjoyable. Highly recommend

[Carrie · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Such a heartwarming story. Beautiful development of characters and a look at the grey areas of life. Just lovely.

[Susan Whitehead · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

I don’t recommend this one. It has an anti-climactic ending

[Janvier Schutz · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

I’m sorry to say I was not a fan of this book, (big fan of the author but not this book!) I struggled to finish it. It was much too long and drawn out. If any two people belonged together it was the two main characters, they were just not at all likable! The narration was really good. Sorry ?

[Eulalia Cross · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

This was my least favorite Lisa Jewell book. As always, the writing was great but I was really annoyed with both Ralph and Jem. Their lack of communication was awful.

[Simone Sessler · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I absolutely loved this book. Definitely read Ralph’s Party first (must be read in order not to spoil the first book). Thank you, Lisa Jewell!

[Kailynn O’Brien · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great sequel to Ralph’s Party. Had ups and down and kept me listening.

[Kari VanHeulen · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I didn’t enjoy this book as much as the precursor, but I did enjoy it. I didn’t care much for the negativity about Christianity.

[M A · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

I can tell that the writer is talented, but this was a waste of my time.I honestly thought this book was written by a misogynistic man. It's worse that it was written by a real-life woman.