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

“Want anything from the kitchen?” Alma asks with our empty paper plates in her hands. 


“I could go for some of your cookies.” 


Liberty toddles behind Alma and McGee brings up the rear as the group enters the kitchen. During the commercial break, I quickly make a trip to the restroom. While I wash my hands, my cellphone vibrates. 


Savannah: I’m headed home. too much talking. distracting 


Me: 3 innings. shocked you lasted that long 


Savannah: need to yell someone’s gotta score soon 


I tuck my phone in my back pocket on my way to help in the kitchen. 


“Let’s go,” Alma instructs her two little shadows. 


“Need me to carry the cookies?” I offer. 


“I’ve got it, if you help Liberty carry her treats.” 


I look at my daughter’s hands. One clasps her cup, the other tightly grips a bone for McGee. He walks beside her with a careful eye on the treat she carries.  I love his patience with her—they truly are best friends. 


Chapter 78: Madison