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

When Erin and Liam broke up in high school they were both heart broken, but only he knew it wouldn't work out when he left for the X-Factor. After Liam left, Erin changed, and was known as the school slut, leaving her careless wake behind her. When she barely graduated, Erin decided to get her life back together and take the high road. Soon after she got a job, a place to stay, and found a new friend to call her own. But when six people get stuck in the one store with one reckless teen girl, it sparks something new, and not just in Liam.

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.