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 scan the crowd of holiday travelers scrambling around the airport–meeting Memphis and Amy may be harder than I anticipated. Delta and I maneuver the stroller as best we can towards the baggage claim where we planned to meet and anchor ourselves by a large pole to wait.


After a few moments, Liberty begins waving animatedly. My eyes follow hers. Leave it to my baby girl to spot Memphis before the two adults.


“Na-na!” She yells, wiggling against the seatbelt restraint of her stroller.


Memphis strides toward us, still waving at her granddaughter. I unbuckle and lift Liberty. “Just a minute, Grandma will be here in just a minute.” My words do little to soothe her.


“There’s my girl,” Memphis croons with outstretched arms.


Liberty leans towards her with arms extended. I release my hold, allowing the two to celebrate their reunion. Memphis peppers kisses over her cheeks, nose, forehead, and chin, causing her to giggle.


Chapter 116: Madison