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

Madison: Alma has hip surgery tomorrow at 11 


I dial her phone before she can respond. 


“Hello.” Her voice sounds so small. 


“Are you home?” I ask in almost a whisper. I know she’ll hear me as I speak into the mic and wear my earphones. 


“Yes,” she yawns. “I’ve been home about 30 minutes. How about you?” 


“I’m on the bus back to the hotel,” I explain in a hushed voice. I try not to draw the attention of the entire team. 


“Um, Madison, it’s me. You don’t have to appear to have it all together. Tell me the truth.” I already know the truth. 


“I’m scared. What if something happens during the surgery? She’s acting weird on the pain meds. Things go wrong in surgery all the time, and with her age, there’s more of a risk.” She sucks in a shuddering breath.  “What if she’s not strong enough to walk after the surgery? What if she can’t come back home? She looks so frail lying in the hospital bed.” 


Chapter 80: Hamilton