Randal Anderson is in seventh grade when he rst realizes that women are complicated creatures. As he muddles through his testosterone-infused teen years with nothing more than a simple wish to have a girlfriend one day, Randal has no idea that his soul mate is about to make her rst appearance.

One summer evening, shortly after high school graduation, Randal notices a pretty new girl. Though he has never seen her before, she seems strangely familiar. The attraction is so immediate and strong that it almost scares him. But there is one problem Allyson Crawford comes from old money. Randal comes from a middle-class Mormon family. Despite their di erences, however, their love is con rmed in an ancient spirit circle on Timpanogos Mountain. But when Randal makes a stupid mistake, he is morti ed knowing he has lost Allyson forever.

After years of regret, a guilt-ridden Randal attempts to go on with his life, but the memories of Timpanogos and that perfect summer love still haunt his mind. He knows what he needs to do to nally rid himself of his phantom love, but it is only then when he discovers that life, just like love, is full of unexpected moments.