The Reluctant Billionaire by Krista Wagner

“Money can buy him (almost) everything, but will having too much make him miss his chance on true love?”

Shawn is content living the private life of a freelance writer, especially after a woman broke his heart. But when he inherits his dad’s estate, his newfound status as ‘Most Desirable Man Alive’ thrusts him into a world of the constant presence of bodyguards and society’s demands. Struggling to navigate this uncomfortable new territory, he is convinced that getting back to his private life is the answer, until he meets Shelly at a charity event. She is outgoing, passionate about helping others, and seems to genuinely like him, but can he risk opening himself up again?
Shelly is thrilled that her charity has taken off, helping disabled vets find companion pets and far away from her ex-husband who left her for another woman. During one of her charity events, she meets Shawn. Determined to keep her heart safe, she is surprised to find herself drawn to this mysterious man who seems a bit withdrawn. He’s also humble, kind, and generous, everything her ex-husband wasn’t. But it’s impossible to ignore all of the women who are vying for his attention, triggering her painful past. Will she be able to give love a second chance?
Can Shelly get past the wall he’s put up? And even if she does, will society’s expectations for him to cater to the media, a constant bodyguard presence, and a sudden deluge of eligible bachelorettes come between them?