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

After dinner, the long day begins to take its toll on me. I long to prop myself up on a few pillows in the corner of the sectional. 


“This way,” Hamilton urges as we walk down the hallway. 


I hear the sound of running water in the master bathroom. “What’s up?” I pause, looking up at Hamilton. 


“Liberty and I have a surprise for you.” He continues to maneuver me towards our bedroom with his hand firmly at the small of my back. 


“Sup-pize!” Liberty jumps up and down on our bed as I enter my room. “Sup-pize, Mommy!” 


I climb onto the bed and begin jumping with her. Liberty wraps her little arms around my legs, and together, we fall to the mattress, giggling. She wiggles her way up my body. 


She points to the master bath. “Sup-pize, Mommy!” 


I crane my neck. Hamilton bends over the sunken tub, turning off the faucet. He dips his hand in, testing the temperature. 


“Perfect,” he declares, looking my way. “Your bath awaits.” His long arm gestures above the tub. 


Chapter 107: Madison