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.

The Locals Series

Athens has one small hardware store. For home improvements, you must drive over an hour away. This is one of the 4,724 reasons I want to escape this town. 


Three weeks pass as if only a day. Alma expertly assisted in creating a schedule at home. She insists I sleep when Liberty sleeps and takes care of everything around the house. Between nursing every three hours and completing my classes online, I don’t have much time for anything else. Occasionally, Alma asks me to help her in the kitchen while Liberty swings nearby. 


Tonight, is my weekly call with the girls. I still avoid video calls. As my hands are a doughy mess, Alma connects the call while holding a sleeping Liberty in her arms. 


“Hello,” Alma’s voice greets. “I’m putting you on speaker as Madison is currently rolling cookie dough into balls for me.” 


“Good. I’m glad you are on the phone, Alma,” Adrian begins. “I have a big announcement for all of you to hear at the same time. I’m pregnant!” 


Chapter 36: MADISON