Tailgates & First Dates

A Small-Town, Second Chance, New Adult, Sports Romance Novel (The Locals, Book 3)

By: Haley Rhoades

Narrated by: Allie Martina, Gideon Frost

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.

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