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

From my lounge chair, my heart swells as I witness our children reunite, swimming in our pool with Stan and Delta’s family. It took a lot of work, but we kept in touch in the years since Hamilton left the Chicago Cubs. Technology helps, but it’s the in-person visits that kept our friendships intact.


“I can’t be this old,” Delta states from the lounge chair next to mine. “How can I be the mother-of-the-groom?”


I rest my sunglasses on top of my head. “I’m so happy they chose our farm to hold the wedding.”


“Webb’s still infatuated with your books and all things Hamilton.” Delta shrugs it off. “He’s loved our yearly visits here. You may not be so excited to host when the entire wedding party and mother-of-the-bride arrive tomorrow,” she teases.


Judging from the bride-to-be’s phone calls, she’ll fit right in with our friends and family. We’ve talked a lot in planning the wedding over the past two months.


Hamilton’s voice clearing above me catches my attention.


Chapter 166: Madison