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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“We’re here!” Hamilton announces. “Our new home awaits.” 


When he exits the truck, fear floods my every cell. I sit frozen in the passenger seat; a sudden queasy feeling fills my belly. 


Hamilton’s voice talking to someone draws my attention. Turning my head, I find him speaking to a tall, gorgeous blonde in a see-through silk blouse and a tight, navy pencil skirt. He waves for me to join him. Reluctantly, I slide from my seat, leaning against the truck door. 


“Hand me the dogs. The three of you head on up, and I’ll have everything brought up for you,” the blonde orders, pointing. 


I stand slack-jawed as Hamilton obeys. He passes the two dogs on leashes to her before returning to carry Liberty over to me. 


“Let’s go see the new place,” he murmurs. “Berkeley will take care of our stuff.” 


Chapter 104: Madison