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.

SYNOPSIS It was supposed to be a simple favor. Pretend to be her brother until he gets back his perfect health. No one would know. No one would be the wiser but her. No one would even realize the difference. She's good at playing dress up. She'd done it before, she can do it again. Then enters his brother boss. The gorgeous Hottie, Hawk Laxamana. He's known as a playboy extraordinaire and business tycoon at a young age. Like his name, he has eyes like a hawk that would seep through your very soul. Can she fool him like she fooled the others? Or would he see the woman behind her pretentious facade.

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.

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