Lisa is a New York Times and Sunday Times number one bestselling author who has been published worldwide in over twenty-five languages.

If Jem and Ralph had just been open with each other from the start then we probably wouldn't have a book and things would have been less complicated, but the sad reality is that most relationships are like Jem and Ralph.I like the idea that she's gone back to her first book, Ralph's Party and imagined what became of the characters, which considering this is supposed to be 'Chick Fic' (or is it 'Lit'? After the Party tells us what happens next, shattering the illusion of happy ever after with the reality of the responsibilities of a long term relationship. Right,” says Jem, staring at the photo, at the little soul somewhere on the other side of the world, a tiny person without a family, whose whole destiny is about to turn on its axis. He’s never confessed his unwillingness to have a second child, and she’s filled with unspoken resentment at his lack of support.

It's a little darker, a lot deeper, not as much FUN as 'Ralph's Party' but nevertheless it's an extraordinary book about love and life, changes that come with the years, and new starts. Lulu is cleaning poster paints off a small vinyl-topped table, and her husband, Walter, is sautéing potatoes over the hob. Instead, this was a jumble of completely insane and non-issues that deteriorated the relationship of two people. It's isn't necessary to read the first book Ralph's Party but for those that have I think this is a wonderful way to look at the progression of Ralph and Jem's life.It took my husband to point that out to me and that our's is very different from others, which is why I didn't 'get' their issues.

An intoxicating, spellbinding read that will make readers entranced with Lisa Jewell’s wicked and gorgeous prose…raw, intense, gritty, dark and suspenseful. She’s imagined this conversation a thousand times and every time her heart has raced, her skin has flushed. I accept that this book is probably very realistic, but being newly married myself, I'm not ready to accept that happily ever after comes to an end.So if you've enjoyed Lisa Jewell before, or even if you haven't, you won't be disappointed with this engaging, touching and ultimately jump for joy read. it was like the last hour of armageddon (the movie) where you're pretty sure they're going to get out of this whole "end of the world" mess but first the drill has to jam and steve buscemi has to ricochet off a meteor. I can also recommend Vince and Joy, 31 Dream Street, and of course, Ralph's Party which I can't wait to read again with fresh eyes. Jem pauses and stares at the sleeves of Karl’s pullover, which are encrusted with some kind of beige paste.

I really enjoyed Ralph's Party but found that not only did I enjoy this current book, but I fell in love with the characters all over again.This reading group guide for After the Party includes an introduction, discussion questions, and ideas for enhancing your book club.