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.

**SEXUAL CONTENT** Renee is going down a bad path. She tries to find her self and has a constant tug of war with her mind and heart as she ties up loose ends.

Lilac Johnson has been secretly experiementing with her bestfriend JaLena Gomez. She likes whats happening to her, but is not ready to go public just yet. Jalena Gomez wants to go all out with Lilac. Spoil her, Be with her, go to all kinds of extents with her. Although she has thought about what she wants with Lilac, she also has to think about their dead parents, and how they wouldnt approve of what is happening between them. JaLena feels that she will continue to be who she wants, but if Lilac wont be with her, she will move on. Will Lilac and JaLena continue in secret, stop all together, or go public with their relationship despite the approval of her parents? Or will it be too late?

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.