"You can't marry her Keith, she's not from a prestigious or renowned background and it'll ruin our family lineage!" An angry outburst from Keith's Father leaves Annalise startled and flushed in the corridor. Fed up and hurt she walks into the room, a bit apologetic for interrupting their conversation, she takes a deep breath before turning to George Anders, Keith's father. "With all due respect sir, I'd let you know that all my life I've worked hard to get to where I am at the moment. Regardless of the fact that my parents died when I was young, I didn't let that stop me, I waited tables, even ran errands just to make sure I finished my education and made a life for myself, one my parents would be proud of, one that doesn't involve hardship or suffering. So I will not let you stand here and belittle all my achievements and hard work. Yes, I might not be from a 'prestigious or Renowned family or of high social class' or heck I might not even be a billionaire yet but my money is very long too. I'm proud of myself and the woman I've become and that's enough for me. So if you'd excuse me I'd like to go and be with my family now, thanks for having me" She walks out of the room sassily never looking back. ******* Ever wondered how it feels to be an orphan in this cold world? Well here's a front row seat to the imperfect life of Annalise Johnson a young woman who maneuvers through life with her unwavering ethics determined to create a beautiful life for herself and her sister Lily. She least expects it when she falls in love with a young billionaire and all that she stands for is put to the test.

He never knew life could be this way, but truly if he did, he wouldn't have cared. He cared about nothing, not even himself until her. Before her, he was empty/ Before her he knew nothing of joy or completion, and this is his journey to his life After her.

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.

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.