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

“Did that just happen?” I ask the room. 


“Miss Libby,” Miss Alba calls. “Come help me take the towels to your bathroom, please.” 


Liberty gently passes the book back to Memphis before climbing down to shadow Miss Alba. I’m grateful for the distraction she offers so we may discuss the situation. 


“That’s not normal.” Amy simply states what we all struggle to comprehend. 


“Have you read that story to her before?” Delta asks Memphis. 


When Memphis shakes her head, she looks to me. I also shake mine. 


“Reading starts at about age five. For some, as early as four,” I recall from my education classes. 


“Webb told me Libby read to him last night. I assumed she pointed to an ‘a’ or ‘I’, so I didn’t ask him for the details,” Delta shares. 


Chapter 117: Madison