The Worst Kept Secret by Debbie Wright

In a small Texas town where everyone knows your business, some secrets are impossible to keep. When sixteen-year-old Cathie falls head over heels for the handsome new boy in town, she believes she has found her forever. But what begins as an innocent summer romance soon becomes the worst kept secret in town, setting in motion a series of life altering decisions that will change the course of her life forever. As family expectations close in and small town whispers grow louder, Cathie is forced to navigate love, heartbreak, impossible choices, and the consequences of a world that judged unmarried mothers far more harshly than the boys who helped create the situation. Based on true events, The Worst Kept Secret is an unforgettable story of first love, resilience, redemption, and a mother's enduring love for the son she never forgot.