Does everything really happen for a reason? Hallie Dawson is battling with a broken heart yet determined to give love a second chance. Once again, time isn't in her favor. Her moments After the Pain are filled with promises of a better future and personal secrets. With mysterious notes continuously haunting her and a secret friendship with a fellow musician, Hallie is struggling to stay true to her heart. Tall, dark and handsome, Sean Thomas, is tired of being second best. This time, the good guy refuses to finish last. If he wants to get the girl, he's going to have to confront the one person who broke his heart. His past is on a collision course with his future - will he be able to hang onto his connection with Hallie? After the Pain is a Contemporary Romance novel about restoring faith in the beauty of love. Can Sean put the pieces of Hallie's heart back together? Will love conquer all, or will jealousy and secrets tear them apart?