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 wiggle the tinkle bell on the end of the elf cap then allow it to touch Madison’s cheek. Her eyes squeeze tight, her nose wrinkles, and her lips purse.


“Stop,” she gripes. “Make it stop!”


“I would, but Cameron is counting on you. You promised her, so you need to get up,” I remind her, safely out of arms’ reach.


“Fine,” she spits, sitting up with the. “What the…”


Her eyes look to me. They struggle to focus then process the sight of her husband. I’m prepared for this reaction. I give it five minutes, then she’ll spring up and join in the fun.


“Oh my gosh!” She covers her open mouth with her hand. “What are you doing?” She laughs.


“It’s Black Friday,” I begin to explain. “You usually decorate your bedroom and car today.”


Her eyes grow wide with the realization of holiday fun to come.


“You start playing Christmas music on Black Friday,” I add. “I thought since you had a book event and couldn’t decorate at home, I’d find a way to let you celebrate your favorite holiday.”


Chapter 123: Hamilton