Being in your sister's shadow blows. Once you're in someone's shadow, people expect more from you. Well, with me what you see is what you get. It's me, Chloe. Just, Chloe. My life sucks, actually. I have a sister and she's absolutely perfect. She's pretty, she's popular and she's actually really smart. Surprise, surprise. Everybody loves her. The guys, the teachers, everyone.

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.