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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My hands are shaking–I’m nervous. At any minute, the woman I love will walk through those doors. Today, I’ll lock her into my life forever as my best friend, my wife, and the mother of my children.


I’m way too hot in this jacket, but I can’t take it off and reveal the surprise beneath until Madison stands beside me. It’s my final statement of love and support for her. She’s my everything, and I plan to show her in every way possible.


My breath catches in my throat as the double doors open. I crane my neck in search of Madison in her gaggle of girls. The doors close quickly behind them, leaving me without a glimpse of her or Liberty. In scanning the room, my eyes lock with my mother’s–she smiles and winks to let me know all is well. It does little to calm my nerves. I need to see Madison; I need to hold her hand.


Chapter 126: Hamilton