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

My attempt to remain far, far away from Athens on Mother’s Day weekend fails this year. I plan a day trip on Saturday to attend Troy’s graduation from Athens Community College and Bethany’s baby shower. When I agreed to attend, I informed my friends that I would not be spending the night—I claimed I wanted to spend Mother’s Day with Alma when really, I plan to spend the day with my daughter. Of course, Adrian and Bethany know my real Mother’s Day plans. 


I recently developed a new addiction—I enjoy listening to audiobooks of my favorite reads. After I read a book once and sometimes twice, I download it on Audible. I listen via my phone while I drive, clean, or lay in bed at night. On my drive to Athens today, I am enjoying Cambria Hebert’s Hashtag Series. I’ve already read the series twice. My three-hour drive flies by as I enjoy the stories yet again. 


Chapter 73: Madison