Blake Meyer's life has crumbled in front of her. After the worst year of her life, she is back in Minnesota with nothing more than a bruised ego and broken heart. That is, until she meets Oliver, her brother's best friend. What starts off as a dislike for Oliver, soon grows into something more than either of them expected. When faced with a choice between family and love, Blake has to decide if her luck will finally turn, or if her life will blow up in her face, again. Before You is #1 of the Before Series and best understood after reading Before Now, the prequel.