AliciaSteinke
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Hunter Jones seems to have it all figured out. A star football player by day and a dedicated marching band student by night, he balances school, sports, and music with quiet determination. Raised by his hardworking single mom, Hunter knows the value of resilience and sacrifice-but nothing prepares him for what comes next.
Nine months after a fleeting one-night stand at a high school party, Hunter's life is turned upside down when a social worker shows up at his door-with a baby. The mother of his son has tragically passed away, naming Hunter as the father. The catch? He never knew the baby existed.
Thrust into the world of diapers, midnight feedings, and overwhelming responsibility, Hunter must navigate the unexpected and often terrifying reality of teen fatherhood. With no guidebook and everything to lose, he leans on the few people he can trust-his mom, his closest friends, and his growing love for the child he never expected to raise.
The Baby is a heartfelt coming-of-age story about love, responsibility, and the courage to step up when life throws the unimaginable. As Hunter's dreams are tested, so is his strength-but in the process, he might just discover a new kind of purpose, and a love deeper than he ever imagined.