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

I bolt upright. I’m drenched head to toe. I brush my wet hair from my face as I frantically search my room. I dart from my bed to the nursery. I slap a hand over my mouth when a sob escapes at the sight of my sleeping daughter in her crib. 


I pant as I attempt to take a full breath. She’s here. Liberty is here with me. She’s not with Hamilton. She’s not in Chicago. I haven’t lost custody of my daughter. It was a dream. It was a horrible dream. It was just a nightmare—my worst fears playing out in my head. 


Unable to restrain myself, I lift my daughter clutching her to my chest. She remains asleep while I hold her close—we rock. The creaking of the wooden chair and her warmth at my chest calm my racing heart. 


Hamilton-sorry I missed your call. I’ve been in meetings with coaches and my agent. Stan going through something. I’ve been hanging with him at night, too. Promise to call soon. (Heart emoji) 


Chapter 53: Madison