by Britney M. Mills
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A billionaire hiding from his future. A café owner rebuilding her life. One small beach town is about to change everything. Max Bauer has a decision to make: agree to the marriage arrangement his father demands or finally choose a future for himself. The last thing he expects is to feel at home in Penrose Beach—or to fall for the guarded café owner who gives him a ride into town after his car breaks down. Avery Parker didn’t move to the beach looking for love. She came for a fresh start. But somewhere between apartment renovations, town events, and late-night conversations, Max starts feeling less like a temporary visitor…and more like home. There’s just one problem: Max’s real life is still waiting for him in New York. And Avery already knows what it feels like to come second to someone else’s plans.
Genres: Billionaire Romance, Contemporary Romance, Small Town Romance, Second Chance
Tropes: Billionaire, Marriage of Convenience, Second Chance, Small Town, Coastal/Beach Setting
ISBN: 9781954237681
312 pages
Published: 2026-06-19