Ashleybutler26
When fourteen-year-old Ashley Manes moves to Anaheim, California, she never expects to find a home in the boy next door.
Austin Carter is everything she's not-confident, adventurous, and always chasing the next dream. From the moment they meet, an unbreakable friendship begins, one that grows through beach days, football games, family dinners, and countless memories neither of them will ever forget.
By the time they graduate high school, Ashley can't imagine a future without him.
But Austin has always dreamed of becoming a United States Marine.
While Ashley begins nursing school and works toward the career she's always wanted, Austin prepares to leave everything behind for boot camp-including the girl who owns his heart.
Suddenly, their lives are measured in phone calls, handwritten letters, video chats, and the days until they can see each other again.
With every goodbye comes a promise.
"You will always have my heart."
Three simple words that become their lifeline through distance, fear, missed holidays, and the uncertainty of military life.
As the miles between them grow and the future becomes less certain, Ashley and Austin must learn that love isn't just about holding on-it's about believing in each other even when they're worlds apart.
A heartfelt story about first love, family, sacrifice, and finding the strength to wait for the person who feels like home.
Because no matter where life takes them...
No matter how many miles stand between them...
No matter how long they're apart...
You will always have my heart