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

When the doorbell rings, Liberty sprints from her toys, excited to see her cousins. 


“It’s probably Fallon,” I inform my daughter, raising her into my arms. “Let’s see.” 


“Hola!” Liberty immediately reaches for her. She plants a noisy kiss on Fallon’s cheek. “Pway?” 


Fallon lowers Liberty to the floor. “I need to talk to your mommy for a bit, then I will come play with you.” 


Happy with the promise, Liberty scurries back to her blocks on the wooden floor across the room. 


“What’s up?” Fallon asks, voice lowered. 


“Let’s move over here.” I return to the barstools and my friends. “This is Hamilton’s mother, Memphis, and his sister, Amy.” I motion in their direction. “And you’ve met Delta, right?” 


“Yes. We’ve met a few times,” Delta answers. 


Fallon says hello to my guests, nervously climbing onto an empty barstool. 


Chapter 118: Madison