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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As the approaching holidays and Salem’s wedding draw near, I receive more texts from the girls in Athens. Alma’s daughters and the girls left shortly after noon today. Alma is giving Libby a bath in the kitchen sink while I read the texts bombarding my phone this evening. The girls must have planned to all text me at seven. 


Adrian-I’m officially 6 months pregnant! I have trouble sleeping & I’m always horny. of course, Winston doesn’t mind that part 


I quickly interrupt while trying to keep the images from forming in my mind. That’s way too much information. 


Bethany-I’m 2 months pregnant! I told Troy last night. he’s freaked out & going to be over-the-top protective 


I imagine Adrian and Bethany’s kids growing up together. Bethany & I know my daughter is the oldest child in our little group. I find I long more and more each day to share my secret with the rest of these ladies. 


Chapter 59: Madison