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.

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When we return from our afternoon of shopping, the girls can’t thank Fallon enough for keeping their daughters. While I struggled to find the perfect gift at the perfect price, they arrive back at my place with bundles of bags. I don’t enjoy shopping, but I enjoyed their excitement in securing gifts for their families.


“I’m home,” Hamilton calls as he enters.


“Daddy!” Liberty squeals, running to greet him.


He sweeps her up, kissing her until she can’t stop giggling.


“Stop,” she wails, squirming in his arms.


When she wiggles free of his grasp, she pulls him to the toys on the floor and points out Jami and Bella to him.


“Hamilton, are you ready for the estrogen invasion?” Adrian teases.


He greets the women one by one and assures us he can handle all of us.


Chapter 128: Madison