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Max Bauer's Second Chance

A Penrose Beach Romcom, Book 1 (Closed-Door)

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Pub Date 26 Jun 2026 | Archive Date 13 Jul 2026


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Description

Max Bauer’s Second Chance is a closed-door, secret identity rom-com.

Tropes: 

  • Second Chance 
  • Billionaire
  • Secret Identity
  • Found family
  • Small town
  • Fish out of water
  • Closed-door, kisses only romcom


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.

Max Bauer’s Second Chance is a closed-door, secret identity rom-com.

Tropes: 

  • Second Chance 
  • Billionaire
  • Secret Identity
  • Found family
  • Small town
  • Fish out of water
  • Closed-door, kisses only romcom


A billionaire...


Available Editions

EDITION Ebook
ISBN 9519621478812
PRICE $4.99 (USD)
PAGES 314

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