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

“You drive,” he urges. “We’re going to the spot where we began.” 


The weight of his words warms me. We began the night I asked him for a favor; we met in the cemetery, and it changed my life forever. 


Approaching the chain link fence surrounding the site, I notice twinkle lights hanging from the oak tree in the center. Beneath them, blankets and pillows cover the dead grass. A small grill holds flaming logs, a cooler and crockpot sit nearby. It seems Hamilton has been very sneaky this afternoon. 


He pulls my back tight to his chest while wrapping his arms snuggly around me as I take in the scene. “I’ve thought about a first date for a couple of days now. Movies, going out to eat, dancing, driving to Kansas City…none of those seemed perfect.” 


I spin in his arms, placing my hands on his cheeks. “This is perfect.” 


He chuckles. “You don’t even know what I have planned.” 


Chapter 103: Madison