𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐒. 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐒. 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐒. More Than My Hometown (Hayes Family Book 5) Small Town Romance Standalone by Claire Hastings Cover Reveal & Giveaway
MORE THAN MY HOMETOWN
Hayes Family #5
by Claire Hastings
Cover & Excerpt Reveal
Release Date: January 15, 2026
Cover Design: Y'all That Graphic
Photographer: CJC Photography
Model: Draven Barcia
Genre: Small Town Romance Standalone
Trope: Friends to lovers, second chance, marriage pact, dirty talking hero, one that got away, inexperienced heroine and hero
Synopsis
It was an innocent childhood pact—if we’re not married by thirty-four, we marry each other. Made back when we were inseparable, and our thirties seemed old.
That was until life—and my harsh words—tore us apart.
Maisey wanted to see the world. I chose our sleepy hometown over her. Something I regret every day.
Now she's back.
She hasn't forgotten about our pact like I thought she had. In fact, she's looking to collect.
Except it’s not that easy. Too much time has passed since we made that pact. We aren’t the inseparable friends we once were.
Still, I can’t stop thinking about what might be. Maisey isn’t giving up that easily either.
The more time we spend together, the more she kisses me, the more I never want it to end.
But now we have to decide what’s more important—following our hearts or following our dreams.
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Excerpt
“Probably should have done that a long time ago,” Ewan whispers, resting his forehead against mine.
I chuckle, for the first time in forever feeling like I have my best friend back. Damn, it feels good.
“Timing was never your thing,” I joke, hoping I can still do that.
He scoff-laughs, and even without looking, I can feel the smile spreading across his face. The Ewan smile—the shy, sheepish grin that still gives me butterflies.
“That’s why I had you.”
I nod, shivering, although I’m not sure if it’s his openness and sincerity or the spring rain that is causing my reaction. Ewan doesn’t seem to think twice though, scooping me up like a groom carries a bride, scurrying across the pavement and back up the stairs. The small overhang at my front door doesn’t do much, barely covering one of us, but it’s better than the parking lot.
“So, what now?” I ask, uncertainty creeping in.
There’s a part of me that would still marry him tomorrow if he asked. Head straight to the courthouse, stand in front of Judge Robinson, and promise to love him until death do us part. But there’s another who wants answers. Who is still hurt.
“I don’t know, Mais,” he admits, placing his hands on my hips. I shudder out a sigh, wanting to fall into him. “I know we both have so much left unsaid, and have a lot to catch up on, but…I…”
I nod. Because I know. He doesn’t have to say it out loud. Even after all this time apart, we’re still connected enough for me to know what he’s thinking and feeling. Which means I know the whole mess that is inside his head right now. Because it’s the same one inside mine.
“Ewan, I…”
“Y’wanna go fishin’?”
Huh…what?!
I blink, hard, trying to make sure I heard him properly. That he just asked me what I think he just asked me.
“Wh-what?” I stutter, staring back at him blankly.
“Y’wanna go fishin’?” he repeats, as casually as ever.
As if he didn’t just turn my entire world on its axis with a single kiss, now he’s asking if I want to go fishing.
And yeah, I do.
Fuck, yes, I want to go fishing with Ewan Hayes.
Because what I wouldn’t have given all these years to be asked that question. To have Ewan look at me, with that sheepish grin, and ask me if I want to go fishing, the same way he would have asked me when we were younger. Like this is any other day.
Smiling, I look up at him, feeling like I’m on top of the world. Like for the first time in a decade, I’m myself again.
“More than you know.”
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About the Author
USA Today Best Selling Claire Hastings is a walking, talking awkward moment. She loves Diet Coke, gummi bears, the beach, and books (obvs). When not reading she can usually be found hanging with friends at a soccer match or grabbing food (although she probably still has a book in her purse). She and her husband live in Atlanta.
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A small town. ✔️
The one that got away. ✔️
Dirty-talking hero. ✔️
One very unlucky cooler. ❌🤣
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