Wesley Garvin has finally realized her dream—becoming a baseball umpire in the major leagues. As the first woman to enter this male-dominated field, she is determined not to let the prejudices of baseball players, other crewmembers, or even the fans deter her from her chosen career. She will be the best umpire she can be.

However, Wesley is not prepared for Andy Butler, the all-star first baseman for the Pittsburgh Pirates. The moment they meet, he throws a curve into her well-planned life. When they start dating, she finds herself discovering feelings for the first time and cherishing the time they spend together off the field.

As the season unfolds, Wesley struggles with her career choice versus her desire to have a relationship with Andy. Can she have both? Can she make the right call?

Pat Hines makes her Avalon debut with Making the Call. Author of the book Installation Ceremonies for Every Group, she has also written features for two area newspapers, several dinner theater scripts, including “Ebby Neezer Needs Christmas,” and a children’s Christmas musical.

A graduate of Maryville College in Maryville, TN, Hines currently resides in Ellwood City, PA with her husband, two college-aged children, who only come home during the summer months, and two pets—a dog and a cat.

Making the Call is Pat's first novel for AVALON.