"I don't mind," he said right before cupping my face and bringing his lips to mine. Warmth spread throughout my body and I felt a tingling sensation. It was almost like pins and needles all over my body. As if Brad's actions were completely messing with my nervous system. - When Gwen has a hard time finding work, her friend Jill suggests she works with Brad at a tattoo parlor as his brother is abroad. After an impulsive one night stand, Gwen wonders whether it's possible to work with Brad. She really needs this job but her body needs Brad. Old habits die hard. [Jill: The bad girl and the dork] [Jake: The walking cliche]

first book in the Paperweight series. - ❝He thinks that if all that is wild and beautiful in the world wound up in one person, it would be her.❞

like the flash of a camera he was gone

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.