"There's only one thing that's keeping me here, only one thing that's keeping me sane. The galaxy to my stars, the constellation that guides me home, the gravity that holds me down. It's her. It's always been her. But even she can't save me from myself." _______________________________ Dakota Silver has it all going for her. Born into a successful family, she's worked hard to achieve her academic success. She's been privileged to have it all, the looks, the preppy jock boyfriend, the drive to keep up with her parent's expectations of her... But is it the life she truly desires? Dane Dillon is the silent, moody, tall, dark, and handsome neighbor with an edge. Incredibly smart for his age, his broken family has left him to achieve success his own way. Forming an unlikely desire for each other that they both try to fight, they continuously find themselves being drawn together. However, he's hiding a side of himself that not even he can control. Will love prove more powerful than the secrets that are kept? 🔥 #1 in hiddenfeelings 🔥 #1 in Mysteriousness #120 in mysterious #2 for findyourself #7 for hookup

He never knew life could be this way, but truly if he did, he wouldn't have cared. He cared about nothing, not even himself until her. Before her, he was empty/ Before her he knew nothing of joy or completion, and this is his journey to his life After her.

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

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.