One Million Heartbeats - R. A. Collins

Neo Harrison is a seventeen-year-old aspiring photographer who views the world through a lens, looking for beauty in the ordinary. His life takes a vibrant turn when he meets Emma Rivera, a witty, sharp-tongued girl with a passion for old jazz and a secret bucket list. What starts as a competitive rivalry over a school project blossoms into a whirlwind summer romance filled with midnight diner runs, rooftop stargazing, and profound conversations. However, just as their love reaches its peak, Emma's health begins to falter. She reveals she has been battling a progressive heart condition that is now reaching its final stages. The story shifts from a playful teenage romance into a deeply touching journey of courage, where Neo must learn that love isn't measured by how long it lasts, but by how much it changes you. It is a story of first loves, final goodbyes, and the echoes left behind by a heart that beat for someone else until the very end.