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?

The Locals is a New Adult small-town, sports romance.series. If you like fun casts of characters, coming-of-age drama, and slow-burn relationships, then you’ll love Haley Rhoades’s beautiful 4 book series.

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The newspaper comes out once a week-it’s one of the 4,724 reasons I want to leave Athens. 


 “No tears.” Hamilton’s words from last night play on a loop in my head. I need to focus on the positives, while I show my support and excitement for the ball games in his future. I exit my car, parked beside his large red truck in his driveway. Making my way onto the deck, I enter through the screen door, and into his home for the last time. I paint a smile upon my face. 


“Good morning, Madison,” Memphis greets. “Can I get you something to drink?” She looks tired. I doubt she slept last night. The redness ringing her eyes leads me to believe she’s cried already today. 


“I’ll get it.” I pull a cup from the cabinet and pour a glass of unsweetened iced tea. I scan the nearby family room for evidence of Hamilton. “Is he ready?” I hope she understands the many meanings of this question. 


Chapter 17: MADISON