Naomi doesn't want to hurt anyone. Zayn has never loved. Ben is just a friend. Harry is broken inside. Jake is a stranger. They all stand on the edge of her heart on different shards but who knew silence was more painful then words...

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.