The Renegade Billionaire

A Small Town Romance (Happiness Ever After, Book 1)

By: Avery Maxwell

Narrated by: Samantha Brentmoor, Robert Hatchet

From Amazon best-selling author Avery Maxwell comes a small-town billionaire romance with a mistaken identity that changes everything, a determined hero who falls first, and the kind of found family that proves home isn’t a place—it’s the people you choose.

He’s got two reasons for getting out of bed every morning: Running his family’s empire and ruining his father.

Braxton Reyes doesn’t have time for anything else in his life. At least not until his grandfather’s will is read. The only man Braxton ever trusted has just derailed everything he’s worked for.

With the entire company at stake, Braxton must walk away from it all for six months to live in some ridiculous small town and do his grandfather’s bidding or he’ll lose it all. But they don’t call him the renegade billionaire for nothing.

He just needs to stay focused, keep his toxic family at bay, and in six months he can return to the helm. There’s just one pretty little problem.

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She’s just getting back on her feet. She’s not about to be swept off them.

After a smooth-talking ex destroyed her life, Madison Ryan is slowly picking up the pieces while running a ramshackle inn in her tiny hometown of Happiness, Georgia.

Money is tight. So she’s grateful for her mysterious new tenant and his six-month stay, however she’s learned her lesson when it comes to falling for the charming stranger.

But every unexpected good deed, every honest late-night talk, every lingering touch, has Madison opening up in ways she never has before. He makes her feel safe, protected, cared for. Despite her best efforts, she’s falling. Hard.

Their new, fragile love is tested when Braxton’s real identity is revealed and his dark family secrets are tied to Madison’s painful past. Can she forgive the unforgivable?

©2025 Avery Maxwell (P)2025 That's What She Said Publishing, Inc

Beautiful small town romance

Avery Maxwell is one of my favorite authors because of the way she so expertly knows how to grab your heartstrings with her small town, found family romances. The town quirkiness and equally quirky characters make this story funny, interesting, and beautiful, as does the expert narration by Samantha Brentmoor and Robert Hatchet. I highly recommend!

Madison and Braxton

Love this team of narrators.

Braxton Reyes was raised by his grandfather, Ace - along with Brax's best friend Greyson and Grey's nephew, Sage.

After Ace's death, Brax, Grey, and all of Brax's "family" are given tasks to accomplish before the will can be read. Brax is sent to find his happiness - in Happiness, Georgia.

Madison runs the Hideaway Inn in Happiness. She's a go-getter with a popular podcast, a small business shared space, and the inn.

Bad guys: Braxton's father - Alistair - and Madison's ex (Harry). Much drama ensues as Madi and Brax fight their way to their HEA.

Great story, excellent characters. I can't wait for Grey's story!

Sweet Scale: 5/5
Spicy Scale: 3.5/5