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.

**Currently Undergoing Major Editing** If stubbornness had a name, it would be Diem Reynolds. The high school senior's perspective on life and love is tainted by all of the failed relationships surrounding her. When Diem's father gets called on a work trip, Diem is forced to stay with an old family friend who happens to be her new AP Biology teacher. Caden Livingston has his hands full with his new job and his old trauma. He didn't expect the smart ass sitting in the front row of his classroom and sharing his apartment to be the person he needed most. The only question is will his persistence be a match for the girl set on pushing everyone away?

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.