"There's a lot of books in front of me and you in front of them but then I can kiss you and not them"

"This is happening again... its happening all over again... am just not fit to be a boyfriend", said Oliver. "no oliver! don't say this...we can stop this...we can be better",said I but it was too late...I had thought I had lost him but from his perspective it was just another break up cycle and that tore me 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.

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