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.

Bethany had it all a husband and a lovely son but soon after tragic news appear she must deal with her life alone. She along with her son and daughter on the way must keep up with bills but also feels pressure from others to move on.

Alyssa Daniels' life was changed forever when she became the foster mother of an abandoned infant. The first two years after finding him, Alyssa thought she and Matthew had it all. She was close to getting full custody until Spencer Walker, Matthew's father, comes back into the picture. When Spencer appears and demands to meet this child he never knew, Alyssa is forced to reconsider her future with Matthew. She finally lets Spencer back in because of Matthew. When Spencer proposes she reluctantly accepts because of Matthew. Is this unwanted marriage, that could lead to an unsuspected romance, be only because of Matthew? Is it Alyssa that needs the love and not just Matthew?