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.

Nikki Runnells isn't just a pretty face. She's got the looks and caring personality but she's not as relaxed as she makes out. Being forced into joining her brothers high school and leaving her friends and dad behind is just the beginning. As she tries to turn over a new leaf and forget about the past she meets baddass Nathan Stillman. Everyone knows his name, girls love him and guys envy him. He's got everyone at his feet. Nikki though, shes determinded not to fall for his smart tricks, instead she tries to become friends. She also meets a new guy, Ty Fein. Everyone says he's the school player but Nikki's feelings for him overcome her common sense. When Nathan finds out about these two, things start going downhill. Not only is Nikki the girl he liked to tease and get attention from, Ty was his best friend. Despite all the drama at school, Nikki's home life gradually becomes difficult too when she finds out her dad's true reason for leaving. Tears, heartbreaks and love is what Nikki is forced to go through but will everything turn out okay in the end? Or will Nikki just end up in yet another heartbroken mess?