He never knew life could be this way, but truly if he did, he wouldn't have cared. He cared about nothing, not even himself until her. Before her, he was empty/ Before her he knew nothing of joy or completion, and this is his journey to his life After her.

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

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.

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.

Charlize Bradford, or Charlie as she's known has the worst boss possible. Working for Mr. Russo is her worst nightmare personified. With his black moods, foul mouth and the sexiest face she's ever seen, she can fault him as evil incarnate but there's never a dull day when he's around. Alexander Russo is four months into his take over of his company from his father after playing a ghost role in its running. He never expected to find the beautiful Ms. Bradford working for him. She keeps up with his over the top demands a smile on her face, though mostly sarcastic, that just beams,"Is that all you got?" He dishes his worst but she's holding on for the light at the end of his dark reign, a promotion in a month. Nothing will get in her way not even the infuriating Mr. Russo, well, except her heart.