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

BOOK FOUR: TAILGATES & TWISTS OF FATE, LOCALS #4 


I slowly close my laptop after saving my newest writing. Five more chapters. I’ve been a busy girl this morning—I smile to myself. As I open my office door, I find Miss Alba buzzing around the kitchen, the scent of fresh baked cookies in the air. 


“You’re alive,” she greets as I snag water from the refrigerator. “Fallon and Liberty should be back from playtime soon. Are you ready for lunch?” She places the hot pan of chocolate chip cookies on a cooling rack before looking to me. 


“I’ll wait for them. Have you seen my cell phone?” I scan the counters and tabletops. 


Miss Alba smiles, pointing toward my bedroom. 


Chapter 131: Madison