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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Clothing must be purchased at a Walmart a few towns away, in a city an hour away, or online. Just another of the 4,724 reasons I want to escape this town. 


It’s March, and I’m gigantic. I spend most of the day horizontal on the sofa before turning in early to bed. I slide from the sofa with the grace of an elephant. Slowly, I waddle towards the restroom. The urge to pee grows with each step. 


“Alma!” I call. When she peeks into the hallway from the kitchen where she is fixing dinner, I inform her I just peed myself. 


As she nears, Alma states it’s not urine—my water broke. She turns me towards the front door. “Go! I’ll meet you in the van.” 


As I waddle, she quickly grabs our purses and my overnight bag. I make my way to the porch, down the steps, toward her car. As I open the passenger door, I remember the dog. McGee! I mention to Alma he is still in the backyard. She quickly places him in his kennel before joining me in her car. 


Chapter 35: MADISON