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 pull out my cell phone to call Hamilton for a ride as we planned. 


“Mady!” Hamilton yells in greeting. Without pulling the receiver from his mouth he slurs to the men. “Guys, she’s on the phone. Stop. Stop. Troy it’s your turn.” I can’t make out Troy’s words. “Bull shit!” Hamilton yells. “I call bull shit!” 


Sensing something is up, I signal for the ladies to be quiet by putting my index finger over my lips and set my phone to speaker. The girls gather around to hear better. 


“Shut up and chug,” Latham slurs loudly. 


“Drink. Drink. Drink.” The men chant for Troy. 


Next, we hear Hamilton say, “Two fours.” 


Hamilton attempts to taunt while slurring, “Are you sure Troy, you’ll have to drink if you’re wrong.” 


“I call bull shit!” Troy reiterates. 


Chapter 62: Madison