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

I snap Liberty into her highchair, placing a paper plate in front of her. From mine, I cut tiny pieces of cheese pizza then slide them onto hers. I tear a piece of thinly sliced ham for her and move her toddler cup of milk within her reach. 


As I turn toward our table and my plate, I find Hamilton staring at me. “What?” 


He shakes his head. “I’ve got a lot to learn,” he murmurs, brow furrowed. 


“You’ll be fine,” Memphis assures him. “Most is common sense, so you will be fine.” 


I guess I didn’t think that Hamilton might feel overwhelmed by all of the day-to-day parenting activities. I worried about all the important moments he missed and created videos to help with that. 


“Believe it or not,” Memphis continues, “you’ve watched parents your entire life. All that info is stored deep in your brain and will slide to the front as you need it.” 


Chapter 92: Madison