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 thought my worries about Hamilton would cease when he began unrestricted practice last week, but that isn’t the case. His mood didn’t improve. I worry that while he’s focused on physical workouts, he hasn’t healed mentally.


A couple of times each week, he’s restless for several minutes as he sleeps before he bolts upright, waking from his dream. His body is coated from head to toe in sweat from his flailing.


Although I attempt to learn the subject of his dreams, he refuses to share. When I suggest he see someone to work through his fears and issues, he walks away from me, ending the conversation.


He doubles his workouts and the amount of time he studies opposing batters while pulling away from Liberty and me. I’m sure he’s depressed on some level, but he’s unwilling to hear my concerns.


Chapter 165: Madison