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.

"I wonder what it feels like to actually be loved. And I'm talking about the deepest meaning to the word. I don't just want to be loved, I want to be craved. I want someone to think about me day in and day out, I want someone to want nothing but my ever lasting happiness, I want someone to care about me. But does such a person exist? .. With the things I've seen in this world I doubt it. Love doesn't exist.. At least not to me." Ella LaNoré is a simple girl living with her mother, step sister, and the continuous boyfriends her mother bring. She's never been cared for, never been loved and her happiness has never mattered to anyone. Then only thing she knew was pain, and hate. ... Until they came along. (ON HOLD)