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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Our plan seems to be working. I limit my substitute-teaching to three days a week. Every day, I schedule me-time like showering or soaking in the bathtub, reading a book, giving myself a manicure or pedicure, doing things for me. Liberty greets me at the door each afternoon I teach. Her unconditional love and contagious smile bring light to my world. 


On the days I don’t teach, I attend counseling appointments then Liberty and I take a quick nap together enjoying our sleepy cuddles. With our naps I’m not tired all the time and still get a full night’s sleep most nights. My depression meds are working. They make me feel like I’m living my life in a thick haze, but my new doctor likes the progress I’ve made. He claims we will adjust my dosage again soon. 


Chapter 74: Madison