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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Unfortunately, it’s raining outside, so we can’t take Liberty and McGee for a walk. McGee doesn’t like storms and stays close to Alma for protection from the thunder and lightning. At least, his fear means he isn’t begging for a walk this evening. 


Since tomorrow is Saturday and I am too nervous for tonight’s ballgame, I opt not to give Liberty a bath—I will wait for tomorrow. This way she can bathe longer. She’s grown to enjoy playing with her toys in the sink during bath time. Alma and I enjoy snapping photos of her as she smiles happily, and her face is framed by dark, tight ringlets. 


Chapter 51: Madison