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

I slam my cell phone down on my desktop with more force than I intended. Why isn’t Cameron returning my calls and texts? I flip through three pages of notes. How will I ever get all of this done in the next two weeks? I imagined by the third book I wouldn’t find the weeks leading up to a release as stressful as before. With all the changes since September, my life seems to be busier with each passing week. I open my digital calendar, scanning today and tomorrow. Fallon and Liberty plan to attend several classes and play groups. That will allow me to focus in my office. I need selfies to post; I detest posting videos and photos of myself, but I’ve got to promote myself to ensure sales.


The doorbell interrupts my pity-party. Glancing at the clock in the corner of my laptop, I see it’s 1:15. Who could be here?


“I’m here to save the day!” Cameron’s voice sings as she approaches my office door. “Who’s the best editor in the whole world?”


Chapter 140: Madison