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.

"He was everywhere. In the smile of all the heart-breakers. In the confidence of all the A-Listers. In the soul of the rock band fanatics. Everywhere I looked I was bombarded with memories of those two amazing years. The years I felt alive and free. Where I answered to no one and did as I pleased. He was there. And somehow, I still couldn't help but love him." Willow Smith made a huge mistake two years ago. She joined a mysterious man on a road trip across the entire country. It was the first time she was free. With no responsibilities and constant partying, you'd think she was happy. But sadly, that wasn't the case. It turned out to be a nightmare. She fell for the guy, watching him go for other girls while they were together. They partied, and he did drugs. He played with her heart the entire time. Now, after he left her in the middle of the desert at Burning Man, America's largest party in the middle of Arizona she'd had enough. It was time to get her life back on track. And she just so happened to go to Foster's Corner, Ohio to do it. Now all that's left is to forget him.

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

A Modern day take on the classic fairytale Beauty and The Beast. Except for the small difference that The Beast doesnt look like a monster and Beauty isn't afraid of him. How bad can The Beast be? And what kind of a Beast are you when your outside is beautiful but you inside is more horrifying than possible?

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.