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

Stan approaches my area in the locker room minutes before we take the field. “We still on for our post-game celebration?” he keeps his voice low not wanting teammates to invite themselves to join us. 


I nod while my eyes scan our surroundings. No one seems to care about our conversation. “The Mrs. Okay with you not coming straight home from the game?” The last thing I want is for her to kick him out again. I rather like having my condo to myself. 


“She knows how we are celebrating and agrees I shouldn’t allow you to celebrate alone.” Stan pats me twice on my shoulder. “Let’s go start the season of in the win-column.” 


Chapter 71: Hamilton