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

"That's the funny thing about old hurts- they just wait for new heartache to come along and then show up, just as sharp and horrible as the first day you woke up with the world changed all around you." Lilith Saintcrow

Have you ever wanted something so bad, but couldn't have it? Been so close, but still not there yet? He's almost mine, but he can't be. It hurts. It's Complicated. He's always been there for me, but so has he. There's a voice in my head that tells me I'm a horrible person, but that's what happens when you're in love. It sucks. It's Complicated. I love a man, but he hurts me. There's a boy who obviously cares, but I'm sure he has no real interest. How will I possibly suffer through this pain. It scars. It's Complicated. I met this boy. We've got a connecting, but my friends don't seem to understand. I've fallen in love, but now we're both stuck. He understands, but I'm not sure I do. It aches. It's Complicated.

Love? Nope, never heard of it. Especially when it comes to Harry Styles. I can't love him. I'm not supposed to. But he has to fall in love with me in a month, so I can break his heart. Sound harsh? It is, but he deserves it....Or does he? Sky Nelson is your average, gorgeous, talented girl. Maybe she's not that average, but she thinks she is. That's why it's so hard for her to believe that boys go crazy for her. She realizes this just in time for her friends to come up with a plan, to break a players heart. Who's this player you ask? It's Harry. Harry Styles. He's a horrible womanizer, with a huge secret. When the secret is out, will Sky have his back? Or, will she play A Five Step Game, shattering his heart? I'm actually not quite sure. Why don't you read and find out.....

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.

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.