The Locals

Series · 4 books · 2018-2019

By Haley Rhoades

Books in series

Tailgates & Truck Dates

2018

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? Tailgates and Truck Dates is the emotional first book in The Locals New Adult sports romance. If you like fun casts of characters, coming-of-age drama, and slow-burn relationships, then you’ll love Haley Rhoades’s beautiful beginning. Buy Tailgates and Truck Dates to swing at a curveball today!

Tailgates & Heartaches

2019

It’s easy to fall in love but hard to find someone that will catch you. Can Madison find a way to continue her love story with Hamilton, or will telling him about their child prove too much to bear? Madison raises Liberty on her own, beginning her new life, and contemplating on going back to the small-town she so longed to leave. An unexpected visit from her best friend, reveals more than she had planned to share. Madison now must find a way to keep the secret she desperately wants to hold a while longer. Hamilton continues to thrive in Major League Baseball. Working his way through the Minor leagues and landing in the pitching rotation of the Chicago Cubs. As the Cubs move through a record-breaking year, he becomes a big part of the club. An unexpected love for Madison continues to grow, and he is desperate to be with her. As Madison’s secret grows, she enlists the help of her newfound family to raise Liberty until this secret is revealed. Will Hamilton and Madison find their way to each other, or will their new lives keep them apart? Tailgates and Heartaches is the 2nd book in the Locals Series and will fill you full of emotion, love, and tenderness in this new adult, sports romance novel. Read Tailgates and Heartaches and don’t miss out on catching this heartwarming novel today

Tailgates & First Dates

2019

Sometimes the one thing you are looking for is the one thing you can’t see. A tragedy, a death, and a new look on life, can Madison find a way to move forward when everything is abruptly disrupted? Madison is learning to deal with the death of her abusive mother, while witnessing the horrifying accident of her adopted mother. Her small town continues to pull her back to the place she is trying so hard to forget. Raising Liberty, finishing college, and working on her writing career consumes her time, and it’s becoming more than one person can do on their own. Hamilton’s career flourishes as he gets the opportunity to pitch in the World Series for the Chicago Cubs. He can’t shake the feeling that something is still missing, and when he learns Madison needs him most, it’s time for him to return. Something lovely often comes from weeks of despair. She’s not ready, but it’s time to reveal to Hamilton and his family the “secret.” Tailgates and First Dates is the third book in the Locals Series. This steamy small-town, slow burn, second chance, new adult, sports romance novel will keep you guessing with captivating characters and real-to-life events. Buy Tailgates and First Dates today and don’t get called out for missing this opportunity.

Tailgates & Twist of Fates

2019

Sometimes things don’t go as planned… it’s called life. Can Madison put all the pieces together to find her happily ever after? Madison loves the little family she’s created in Chicago and is excited as their family begins to grow. Once again, Madison feels drawn back to small-town Missouri when her friends need her help. Madison and Hamilton’s dreams are finally coming true only to feel that Athens holds the key to their happiness. Hamilton’s career is still on the upswing, winning the World Series, and finding his soulmate in Madison. His heart is full with Liberty, and he can’t wait to continue building their family. As the season begins, tragedy strikes and threatens his life in the Major Leagues. When Hamilton’s mother turns ill, it’s time for Madison and Hamilton to decide if big city dreams are better than small-town values. Tailgates and Twist of Fate is the fourth and final book in the Locals Series. It’s a gripping, steamy, small-town, second chance, new adult, sports romance novel, that will keep you emotionally engaged all the way to the end. Buy Tailgates and Twist of Fate to slide into the finale of this heartwarming story of love, life and happiness.

Author

Haley Rhoades

Author · 17 books

Be sure to follow Haley on BookBub for the latest on sales https://buff.ly/3wdDaKH Haley Rhoades’s writing is another bucket-list item coming to fruition, just like meeting Stephen Tyler and skydiving. As she continues to write romance and young adult books, she plans to complete her remaining bucket-list items, including ghost-hunting, storm-chasing, and bungee jumping. She is a Netflix-binging, Converse-wearing, avidly-reading, traveling geek. A team player, Haley thrived as her spouse’s career moved the family of four eight times to three states. One move occurred eleven days after a C-section. Now with two adult sons, Haley copes with her newly emptied nest by writing and spoiling Nala, her Pomsky. A fly on the wall might laugh as she talks aloud to her fur-baby all day long. Haley’s under five-foot, fun-size stature houses a full-size attitude. Her uber-competitiveness in all things entertains, frustrates, and challenges family and friends. Not one to shy away from a dare, she faces the consequences of a lost bet no matter the humiliation. Her fierce loyalty extends from family, to friends, to sports teams. Haley’s guilty pleasures are Lifetime and Hallmark movies. Her other loves include all things peanut butter, Star Wars, mathematics, and travel. Past day jobs vary tremendously from an elementary special-education para-professional, to a YMCA sports director, to a retail store accounting department, and finally a high school mathematics teacher. Haley resides with her husband and fur-baby in the Des Moines area. This Missouri-born girl enjoys the diversity the Midwest offers. Reach out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or her website…she would love to connect with her readers.