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.

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My phone rings after dinner. Seeing the sheriff’s number on the caller ID, I choose to answer on speaker phone. “This is Madison,” I greet. “Hamilton is with me, and I’ve put you on the speaker.” 


“I have an update,” the sheriff informs. “Although the toxicology report hasn’t arrived, we have a suspect in custody and a signed full confession.” 


I feel as though I’ve been punched. I attempt to pull in a breath without success. I pull my knees to my chest and wrap my arms around them. This allows me to gulp shallow breaths. 


Standing behind my chair, Hamilton rubs my shoulders and asks, “Who confessed?” 


Memphis enters the room, fetches me water, and encourages me to sip. When Indie and Liberty run into the room, she herds them back into the front room. Amy assists her in blocking the doorway. 


Chapter 96: Madison