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.

It was obvious to everyone that Theo James wasn't the same during the insurgent press tour in comparison to the one the year previous. He seems sad and more tired, but why? Because he's in love. And love is never easy.

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