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 run into your general practitioner, who is also your gynecologist, at church, at the store, and at restaurants. This is a very important reason I want to escape Athens. 


After setting up my new cell phone, I shoot a quick text to Hamilton. 


Me-my what a busy boy you’ve been the last 48 hrs (smiling emoji) 


I’m not sure of his schedule upon arriving in Des Moines. I imagine he would see the stadium, meet with the coach, and maybe practice with the team. I busy myself placing my new photo frames around my bedroom. 


Hours later, my new iPhone plays Centerfield by John Fogerty, alerting me to Hamilton’s text. 


Hamilton-The emoji = new phone (smiling emoji) 


Me-I (heart emoji) my gifts! can’t believe you had time 


Hamilton-Adrian did photos & frames. Savannah bags & wrapped. rest I did on my own 


Me-you’re going to make some girl (smiling emoji) some day 


Chapter 119: Madison