When You're Gone

Although Uriah Peterson is only a sophomore in high school, he is convinced he has found the girl of his dreams--Summer Harris. But there’s just one problem; Summer is a senior and she doesn't even know he exists. But that is just the beginning of Uriah's problems. All while trying to devise a plan to capture the attention of Summer, he is dealing with an abusive father, his best friend replacing him with a girl, and running track--a sport he hates. Could life be anymore complicated? But through a fateful turn of events, Uriah and Summer meet and love blossoms. Just when things finally seem perfect, the couple faces a dilemma that could end the happily ever after just as it's getting started. What will happen when Summer leaves for college in the fall? What will Uriah do when Summer is gone? Can their romance survive the distance or is it worth fighting for? Uriah has a choice to make, but little does he know that Summer has been keeping a secret. A secret that may change everything.

Aaron TenHarmsel has been writing stories ever since he was a young boy. His first completed book was a biography about his grandfather. "When You're Gone" is his first novel. As a recent high school graduate, his dream is to one day be a very successful author.