They both have big goals. But will an unplanned baby derail their futures?

Madison craves so much more out of life. Counting down the days until she leaves for college, the eighteen-year-old dreamer is ready to escape her alcoholic mother and small-town nosiness. But wanting her first time to be with someone she trusts, she approaches her best guy friend with a sexy farewell proposition.

Hamilton’s excited for the next chapter. Drafted to MLB to start in the minor leagues, he treasures his one special night with his favorite girl as a fond send-off. And unwilling to let it become a final goodbye, he savors each word of their many texts and video calls to stay connected.

Her stomach dropping when she finds out she’s pregnant, Madison scrambles for a way to keep it secret from their tight-knit circle, continue her longed-for education, and not destroy her bestie’s promising baseball career. But though Hamilton is confused by her sudden distance, he discovers a desire for something deeper than friendship.

Will they open their hearts to each other, or will hard choices push them apart?

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I lay my cell phone on the coffee table while Alma’s bugged-out eyes stare at me for information. “I am flying to Dallas December 19-20th.” I can’t form any other words. 


“Let me fetch my calendar. We have a busy week that week.” I love the fact her cell phone and laptop have digital calendars, yet she still prefers a paper calendar posted on the kitchen wall to schedule all of her events. When she returns with a pencil in hand we discuss the rest of December. I graduate on the 15th, our all-church Bible study potluck is the 16th, I have an interview on the 17th, will be in Dallas the 19-20th, have a bachelorette party the 21st in Athens, and then Salem’s wedding on the 22nd. She mentions her family will arrive the 23rd as I return from Athens. 


“I think it is best if I stay here with Liberty while you head to Dallas. We can prepare for the holiday company and you can focus on your meetings.” 


Chapter 58: Madison