Before

Written by Anna Todd, Grace Grant and Jason Carpenter

Narrated by Shane East

Book 5 of the After series—Anna Todd’s Wattpad fanfiction that racked up 1 billion reads online and captivated romance readers across the globe! Before explores Hardin Scott’s life before Tessa, reveals what happens after After, and gives new insights on their turbulent #Hessa romance.

Cosmopolitan called Anna Todd “the biggest literary phenom of her generation.” That’s Normal declared Hardin and Tessa “The Mr. Darcy and Lizzy Bennet of our time.” Revel in the awesome, messy power of true love.

BEFORE Hardin met Tessa he was a raging storm. DURING those first moments they met, he realized he needed to keep her for himself—his life depended on it. AFTER they got together, the world would never be the same.

Hardin and Tessa’s dramatic love affair became a vortex pulling in everyone around them. For the first time these others are given voice as they appear before, during, and after the events in original After novels. Alongside them, Hardin’s account of his first encounters with Tessa—which will change what you thought you knew about the brooding boy and the angel who loved him.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
• Release date: Dec 8, 2015
• ISBN: 9781442396258

Anna Todd

Anna Todd (writer/producer/influencer) is the New York Times bestselling author of the After series, the Brightest Stars trilogy, The Spring Girls, and the After graphic novels. The After series has been released in thirty-five languages and has sold over twelve million copies worldwide—becoming a #1 bestseller in several countries. Always an avid reader, Todd began writing stories on her phone through Wattpad, with After becoming the platform’s most-read series with over two billion reads. She has served as a producer and screenwriter on the film adaptations of After and After We Collided, and in 2017, she founded the entertainment company Frayed Pages Media to produce innovative and creative work across film, television, and publishing. A native of Ohio, she lives with her family in Los Angeles.

Reviews for Before

[Ashley Cousins · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

moving on to her Landon spin offs because now, i will mourn my daily dose of this couple. i have been completely consumed by these 5 books. Spending nearly every waking moment with my headphones on. I've actually gotten a lot done around the house! At 45 years old, I can't believe, watching After on Netflix, that I have been changed by this couple. I am so glad I dove in, so glad I watched the movie. What a talented writer Anna is, and to be so young. Now on to Landon's books!

[Huney Mary Mackie · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Personally , Hearing Hero narrate would absolutely top this to the next level!!!
Hearing a man behind female moans just isn't right

[Milo Meed · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I just love this whole series I play it often

[Lauris Jankovskis · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great book, inspiring. The reading, as always, was thrilling. Thank you very much!

[Kristin Wilburn · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Absolutely loved this Audiobook!!! Recommend 10/10 (not for children) Am looking forward to listening to the spin offs ?

[GLEIDY Cardenas · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Best series ever it’s so messed up so many things wrong but you can’t help but somehow hope to see better

[Jennifer Bock · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I love this series, and hate that this is the end for Hardin and Tessa but it’s an amazing ending.

[Gisela · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I was finally able to listen to this audiobook. I’m glad I did decide to listen to it.

[Jen · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This one was more satisfying than I expected. I liked that everyone got to share a bit of their story and hearing After from Hardin's POV. In the grand scheme of the series it's a boring book because you dont learn much new information but I'm not sure if the story could take anymore heartbreak. I do wish the ending showed how the Scott kiddos are with all their grandparents

[Shanna Gattis Nelson · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Loved learning back stories and endings for the characters!