After

Before Tessa's world collided with Hardin's, her life was predictable, yet everything changed afterward. She was known as the good girl, with a dependable boyfriend awaiting her return back home, along with clear ambitions and a mother determined to keep her path straight. Her freshman year, however, took an unexpected turn when she encountered Hardin. With his disheveled brown hair, distinctive British accent, and tattoos, Hardin stood out from anyone she had ever met. Though he was undeniably attractive, Hardin's behavior was often cruel and off-putting. Tessa found herself hating him—until an unexpected moment alone with him revealed a hidden allure. Their kiss awakened a passion she had never experienced before.Hardin added to her confusion by calling her beautiful but repeatedly insisting he wasn't right for her, leaving her feeling torn. Despite his erratic behavior, Tessa felt a strong urge to understand the true Hardin beneath his facade of indifference. He consistently tried to distance himself, yet every attempt only drew her in further. Despite already having an ideal boyfriend, Tessa found herself questioning why she was so determined to look past her wounded pride and Hardin's biases against girls like her. Could it possibly be love that motivated her to seek beyond what met the eye?