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.

"Drink up." Luke put another straw into his drink and placed it in front of me. "You're no good for me." I twirled the straw in my hands. "We're complete opposites." "I know." He grinned. "But maybe not as much as you think." Sophie, a Freshman in College, is on summer break in Los Angeles before she enters school. Her vacation takes an unexpected turn as she meets a group of "bad boys". One in particular completely changes her world, whether for better or worse.

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.