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.

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.

Kendall Jackson was hesitant to say the least about the cruise with her family, but when she bumps into a cute blonde boy she starts to think maybe things could take a turn for the better. That is, until he and his two friends go overboard, drunk. So what happens when you're overboard with three drunk guys and a slowly deflating life raft?