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.

Mel and Bryce have been best friends for, like, ever. Bryce looks like a movie star, captains the football team and is the guy in school that all the girls crush on. But to Mel he’s just Bryce. After all, what else could he be, right? But when he admits that he has kissed Mel’s nemesis, Taylor Whitrow, the gorgeous head cheerleader, everything changes. Everything.

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.