It is 1967 in Anderson, Indiana, as Mark Kelly starts his first day as a high school freshman. After he arrives in his English classroom, Mark glances around the room. When his gaze stops on the girl next to him, he is strangely drawn to her. What Mark does not know is that he is feeling the pull—the allure of destiny. Anna Collins has high standards for everyone, especially herself. Not naturally outgoing, Anna is captivated with the idea of having a boy for a friend. As they become closer and mature, their mutual attraction builds into love. But when life threatens to send them in different directions, will they be separated forever or will they somehow find a way to realize their own happily-ever-after? In this tale of romance, faith, and perseverance, two teenagers embark on a life-long journey where they must determine if their love can endure, despite seeming insurmountable obstacles.
