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 make it to Bethany’s without any issues. I see my four girls in the open doorway as I exit the vehicle.


“I’m so glad you’re here,” Bethany greets, ushering me into her warm house.


“Yes, it sucks that it snowed, but I’m glad you get to stay a few more days,” Savannah adds as we walk towards the kitchen.


“Hang on Bethany,” I call from the back-entry way.  “Do you have a side hustle I don’t know about?”


Adrian jumps in saucily, “That’s her new kink.”


“It’s not kink,” Bethany bristles. “Troy saw that when he was doing construction on a local salon. They didn’t want a third washing station anymore, and he remembered me going on and on every time I get my hair done about how good it feels when they massage my scalp.” She smiles at his kindness. “So, he brought it home and installed it for me. And now, he offers to wash my hair.” She shrugs like it’s nothing special, although she knows it is.


Chapter 152: Madison