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

As I arrive home from my day as a middle school physical education teacher on Friday, a rental car is parked in front of Alma’s house. We weren’t expecting company, at least not that I knew of. As I walk up the porch steps, Cameron opens the front door and Liberty toddles out to greet me. 


“Momma,” Libby cheers as she wraps her arms around my leg. 


I lift her in my arms while walking toward Cameron. “What are you doing here?” I suddenly worry we had an editor’s meeting I might have forgotten. 


Cameron steals Libby from me. “I couldn’t miss my niece’s first birthday.” 


I shake my head. When will I ever learn to expect these family surprises? After dinner a knock at the door has Alma hopping from her chair. Trenton, Taylor, and their families spill into the house. Alma’s grandchildren scramble to Libby playing on the floor. 


“Am I the only one surprised here?” I ask Alma. 


Chapter 69: Madison