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

“He’s out!” I signal while jumping up and down and shouting. 


The official closes his fist and raises it above his shoulder. “Out!” 


Out! That’s three! Game over! We win! 


We win. We won the World Series. Every muscle in my body flexes as the infielders swarm me. It takes all my strength to remain upright. I can’t risk injury on the bottom of a dogpile. Adrenaline courses through my veins as warmth engulfs me. 


I struggle to pull in a breath and tears stream down my face. I’m crying. I’m freakin’ crying. On one of my upward jumps, I notice our large group gathered in the infield. The bench clears and coaches join in our celebration on the field. 


Television cameras and the media begin to infiltrate our mob, seeking photos and interviews. Staff from the head office begin corralling us this way and that for the networks. T-shirts and hats declaring the Cubs World Series Champs fly through the air with orders to put them on. 


Chapter 85: Hamilton