This is the sequel (continuation) of After. Hardin and Tessa's relationship will be tested in ways she never expected, but he knew of all along.

Tessa Young is an 18 year old college student with a simple life, excellent grades, and a sweet boyfriend. She always has things planned out ahead of time, until she meets a rude boy named Hardin, with too many tattoos and piercings who shatters her plans.

The passionate story of Tessa and Hardin continues as family secrets, deep betrayals, and career opportunities threaten to tear them apart.

Antonina Black, or just Nina, is a wise-mouthed but wounded girl. After leaving her homeland Russia, she is sent to live with her aunt in America. Nina tries to adjust to a new life with her homophobic cousins and the American high school. But then things begins to take an unexpected turn when an enigmatic girl shows up. Allecra Knight, an angelic blonde mystery seems to bring Nina's day both the sunshines and dark storms. There is a spark of something ineffable between them, but it comes with an underlying cost. Allecra Knight has a secret and a big one at that. Everything about her fascinates Nina and at the same time terrifies her. Thrown into the wonders of a world she has never imagined exists, Nina meets one of her life's biggest dilemmas. Will she prefer a normal peaceful existence or find the courage to explore the unknown? [NOW AVAILABLE on Amazon in both kindle and paperback version. Link in the bio!]