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.

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

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.

~The Best Friend~ When Jazelle Clawe finds out one of her best friends, Darci Gells, slept with her long time crush, she's furious. Ari Summers, her other best friend, is there for her completely. ~The Idea~ Jazelle needs a way to get back at Darci. After all, she slept with her crush. She's ready to drag her down by her pretty little head from the top of the school foodchain. However, she can't do that without Ari's help. ~The Plan~ Since Darci can't stand Ari, Jazelle decides she needs a taste of her own medicine. Jazelle gets Ari to fake date one of Darci's exes--Ricki Kemm--who she still kinda has a thing for. Only problem? Ari and Ricki can't stand each other! They have to make seem it like they're really in Love! ~The Problem~ ...what happens when Ari really starts falling for him? ~The Outcome~ Hell. In this slight twist on the classic good girl, bad boy Love story, Love will be lost and gained, friendships will be ripped to shreds and new ones will be made and the things you see on the outside, may not always be the case on the inside.