After the Storm

In "After the Storm," the protagonist grapples with the fallout of an open marriage that leaves him alone and self-destructive. He reflects on a poignant connection with Violet Devollier, the owner of a New Orleans movie theater, during a fateful trip. As Hurricane Katrina devastates the city, he resolves to return and find her, confronting his own brokenness while grappling with the challenges of rebuilding both himself and the community. This slow-burn interracial romance is the third installment of the award-winning Lost in Austin series and can be enjoyed as a standalone.