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 lay my head on a towel at the back of the tub, letting the warm water and bubbles penetrate my tired muscles. I let the heat soak into my soul. I need it to wash away the last month of travel with my book tour and the Cubs.  Although I put on a brave face for others, I’m exhausted and every muscle aches.


Memphis and Fallon care for Liberty, so I clear my mind, putting in my ear buds, letting the music carry me away. My eyes close, and I allow my arms to float languidly atop the water. I stretch my legs by pointing then relaxing my feet, one after the other. I press my shoulders back then forward a few times, relaxing the kinks. Moments pass too fast; soon, the water chills, and I must extricate myself from the once warm haven.


Chapter 155: Madison