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.

Mike is a closeted gay kid at a heterosexual school. Coming out at the school isn't a norm and it's shameful to even consider it. But, what happens when an openly gay boy moves to town. Could this be a recipe for love?

Will be published through Amazon, B&N, and more on August 2nd, 2022! Benjamin "Swatty" Luther seems to have it all. He's popular, gets all the girls, and is captain of his high school's basketball team. He lives by his own code: The S.W.A.G Code. A code that assorts his dominance in the school. But that's his alter ego. His home life is far from perfect. His brother is dying from cancer and his dad can get abusive at the smallest convenience. Swatty: He's confident, outgoing, and always down to have a good time. Ben: He's scared, suffers from anxiety, and feels like the world is moving on without him. Until he meets her: Alexandra Santiago is everything he is not. She's smart, determined, and the only one at school who doesn't fall for his game. Both of their worlds collide when Alexandra is assigned to tutor Ben so he can graduate with his class. And the more time they spend together, the more they learn about one another. Then one day, both his lives intercept and he must learn to face the reality that comes with his truth.