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

“Alma, I’m right here.” I pat her forearm to ensure she can feel me beside her, and her eyes open a sliver. “Hey. How you feelin’?” 


Alma opens her mouth. Only a moan escapes as her eyes search the room, struggling to find me. 


“It’s okay,” I sooth. “Don’t talk.  Just rest. Liberty and I will be right here if you need anything.” 


The sharp scrape of the metal curtain hooks on the rod slice the silence as a nurse quickly moves to Alma’s bedside. 


“I’m Madison,” I greet anxiously. “How is she?” 


“Are you her relative?” The nurse doesn’t pause her deliberate actions to look my direction. 


I open my mouth to explain my relationship and quickly realize if I’m not family, I might be asked to leave. “I’m her daughter.” 


“The doctor hasn’t been in yet. I’m starting an IV with fluids and pain medications.” She glances to me with a warm smile. 


Good. She’s not the Nurse Ratched type. 


“Doc will be in here next. We’ll know more then.” As quickly as she came, she exits. 


Chapter 79: Madison