love is too often times bittersweet

He thought she was just another girl. She thought he was her worst nightmare. But, opposites attract. Finding out about his dark past. Teaching him how to love again. Will she be able to get through to him? Will he let his guard down? See what happens when dark and light collide.

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.