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 all loaded,” I announce from the kitchen island when Liberty and Madison emerge from the restroom. “Are we ready?”


“I’m ready,” Liberty states while Madison slips her winter coat over her arms.


“Are you sure you have the dogs’ schedule straightened out?” Madison asks, pulling out her Notes app on her cell phone. She scrolls through her massive list for this trip to ensure we aren’t forgetting anything.


“Yep. The guys know we are gone and plan to check in on them extra times to keep them from getting bored,” I restate for the third time today. “Would you like a water for the road?” I ask as I pull one for me from the refrigerator door. When she nods, I grab her one.


“Okay, let’s hit the road,” I cheer, motioning for Liberty to lead the way to the elevator.


Chapter 130: Hamilton