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The Billionaire and the Beautician: A Rags to Romance Book
Billionaire businessman Vincent Fontaine has no interest in love. Thrice married and thrice divorced, love never had anything to do with it. He married those women because he hated being alone and wasn’t interested in trying out samples every night of the week. But after divorce number three, he’s alone again. And NOT searching for divorce number four. He leaves DC for his quiet estate in Connecticut for some much-needed R & R. A man alone, he decides, is going to be his fate.
Until he meets Ricki, a woman alone with a sassy body and a mouth to match.
Rasheda “Ricki” Richardson is nobody’s pushover. A Brooklyn hairstylist, she’s struggling just to make ends meet. But when she gets word that her beloved baby sister is in serious trouble, she drops everything and hurries back to her hometown to help. On the way home her car breaks down and Vincent, taking a break from his own drive back home at a truck stop café, reluctantly decides that if he doesn’t help her, some trucker with ill-intent just might.
What starts out as a tumultuous acquaintance and a turbulent ride to her hometown, turns into a friendship that cannot be shaken and a love affair that cannot be broken apart. Although everybody seems to be doing their best to break them.
But Vince and Ricki are about to learn the hard way that although the love they share is worth fighting for, it will come at a cost. And will the turmoil turn love to hate, or solidify their bond forever?
THE BILLIONAIRE AND THE A RAGS TO ROMANCE BOOK is the latest romantically-explosive standalone novel in Mallory Monroe’s popular Rags to Romance series.
Until he meets Ricki, a woman alone with a sassy body and a mouth to match.
Rasheda “Ricki” Richardson is nobody’s pushover. A Brooklyn hairstylist, she’s struggling just to make ends meet. But when she gets word that her beloved baby sister is in serious trouble, she drops everything and hurries back to her hometown to help. On the way home her car breaks down and Vincent, taking a break from his own drive back home at a truck stop café, reluctantly decides that if he doesn’t help her, some trucker with ill-intent just might.
What starts out as a tumultuous acquaintance and a turbulent ride to her hometown, turns into a friendship that cannot be shaken and a love affair that cannot be broken apart. Although everybody seems to be doing their best to break them.
But Vince and Ricki are about to learn the hard way that although the love they share is worth fighting for, it will come at a cost. And will the turmoil turn love to hate, or solidify their bond forever?
THE BILLIONAIRE AND THE A RAGS TO ROMANCE BOOK is the latest romantically-explosive standalone novel in Mallory Monroe’s popular Rags to Romance series.
206 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 2, 2025
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About the author
Mallory Monroe
167 books332 followersMallory Monroe, a pseudonym of award-winning, bestselling literary author Teresa McClain-Watson, has well over a hundred bestselling books under her name. They include MaeBelle Marie, the Alex Drakos Romantic Suspense series, the Oz Drakos series, the Reno Gabrini (Mob Boss) series, the Mick Sinatra series, the Sal Gabrini series, the Tommy Gabrini series, the Big Daddy Sinatra series, the Trevor Reese series, the Rags to Romance series, the Teddy Sinatra series, the Boone and Charly series, the Monk Paletti series, the President's Boyfriend series, and the President's Girlfriend/Dutch and Gina series. She has also worked as an executive editor for many years and as an investigator for three. Recently widowed, she has attended Florida State University, Florida A & M. University, the University of North Florida, and the University of Mississippi at Oxford Summer Law Institute. A law school dropout, she holds a Master's degree in history and education and credits God Almighty for ALL of her success. Visit mallorymonroebooks.com or austinbrookpublishing.com for updates and more information on all of her titles. See also amazon.com/author/teresamcclainwatson.
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January 1, 2026
OMG, OMG, OMG!
Girl, Mallory, you put your foot in this story. I just loved it. I wish I could give it more than five stars. I refused to put my Kindle down until the end.
I just loved the fact that Rasheda was a strong woman who knew her worth and was not going to let anyone push her around. That's what Vincent loved about her. He was used to getting his way and having everyone cater to his whims in business and his personal life. His three ex-wives did not challenge him like Ricki did and he loved that about her. Those ex wives didn't need him, just his money, but Ricki needed him. The real him, and not his money.
Ricki also had an accurate instinct about people and Vince came to understand that and trust that instinct. She was very loyal to the ones she loved. That was why she knew her sister and brother did not do what they were accused of. But those parents though. Ricki was better off in Brooklyn without them. They were just pitiful as human beings and even worth parents.
Girl, Mallory, you put your foot in this story. I just loved it. I wish I could give it more than five stars. I refused to put my Kindle down until the end.
I just loved the fact that Rasheda was a strong woman who knew her worth and was not going to let anyone push her around. That's what Vincent loved about her. He was used to getting his way and having everyone cater to his whims in business and his personal life. His three ex-wives did not challenge him like Ricki did and he loved that about her. Those ex wives didn't need him, just his money, but Ricki needed him. The real him, and not his money.
Ricki also had an accurate instinct about people and Vince came to understand that and trust that instinct. She was very loyal to the ones she loved. That was why she knew her sister and brother did not do what they were accused of. But those parents though. Ricki was better off in Brooklyn without them. They were just pitiful as human beings and even worth parents.
December 16, 2025
simply too good
I have always loved Mallory Monroe’s stories. They are always well developed and the characters have a believable and culturally correct personality. Can’t wait for the next book… I think I have read all her books to date.
I have always loved Mallory Monroe’s stories. They are always well developed and the characters have a believable and culturally correct personality. Can’t wait for the next book… I think I have read all her books to date.
December 8, 2025
Excellent!!!
I really, really loved this book. How could a mother do that to her own child. I can't believe this had happened. Ricki was one tough woman. She didn't take mess from anyone. I gave this book a 5 star because I couldn't find anything wrong. There wasn't any typos at All. Thank you Ms. Monroe for your due diligence.
I really, really loved this book. How could a mother do that to her own child. I can't believe this had happened. Ricki was one tough woman. She didn't take mess from anyone. I gave this book a 5 star because I couldn't find anything wrong. There wasn't any typos at All. Thank you Ms. Monroe for your due diligence.
December 31, 2025
This book was so good and the ending left me with my mouth opened. A must read.
December 7, 2025
Delij75
Loved this book! Now I so wish she could have run into her high school friend again. Loved the twists of believing it was the brother, but ended up being the father. Thanks for another great read!
Loved this book! Now I so wish she could have run into her high school friend again. Loved the twists of believing it was the brother, but ended up being the father. Thanks for another great read!
December 5, 2025
Excellent
Another great read from this author. Excellent storytelling with a twist I did not see coming. Excellent believable characters. Loved it , I recommend.
Another great read from this author. Excellent storytelling with a twist I did not see coming. Excellent believable characters. Loved it , I recommend.
January 9, 2026
Billionaire & The Beautician
Rasheda made no sense. She was so soft hearted she gave to the point she had nothing. She seem to be waiting on a man to rescue her but she could not tolerated any that she chose. Did not take care of herself & wondered why the kind of men she wanted would not give her a 2nd look. She was also adverse to them being gentlemen? Too many contradictions.
Rasheda made no sense. She was so soft hearted she gave to the point she had nothing. She seem to be waiting on a man to rescue her but she could not tolerated any that she chose. Did not take care of herself & wondered why the kind of men she wanted would not give her a 2nd look. She was also adverse to them being gentlemen? Too many contradictions.
December 9, 2025
Loved It!
Vince was married and divorced three times and wasn’t looking for love again, that was until he ran into Ricki. Love isn’t easy, but it’s worth. The storyline was unexpected, but dealt with real life issues.
If Mallory Monroe only has one fan, it’s definitely me!
Vince was married and divorced three times and wasn’t looking for love again, that was until he ran into Ricki. Love isn’t easy, but it’s worth. The storyline was unexpected, but dealt with real life issues.
If Mallory Monroe only has one fan, it’s definitely me!
December 11, 2025
Once...
Again as always mz.Mallory has delivered a fantastic thought provoking novel with a plot so twisted I'm wondering if this one could be under the genre of mystery/suspense romance...it was that good!!! Waiting keep it coming
Again as always mz.Mallory has delivered a fantastic thought provoking novel with a plot so twisted I'm wondering if this one could be under the genre of mystery/suspense romance...it was that good!!! Waiting keep it coming
December 18, 2025
Say what?!
Once again Mallory took us deep into this world of twists and turns. Now I’m not going to give it away, but be prepared to go to the streets; to get dirty and support the protagonist. Don’t slip on this one. You’ll love it, trust me.
Once again Mallory took us deep into this world of twists and turns. Now I’m not going to give it away, but be prepared to go to the streets; to get dirty and support the protagonist. Don’t slip on this one. You’ll love it, trust me.
January 16, 2026
This was really good! I could not put my kindle down! I understood fully as to why the main character Rashida (Ricki) left home at an early age! Her father was an abusive ass and I am glad that it ended the way it did! I am also glad that Vincent and Rasheda had their HEA! What a great read!
January 15, 2026
Not one of her best
The narrative lacked depth, with underdeveloped characters that failed to resonate with the plot. The romantic elements felt forced and unconvincing, ultimately diminishing the overall storytelling experience.
The narrative lacked depth, with underdeveloped characters that failed to resonate with the plot. The romantic elements felt forced and unconvincing, ultimately diminishing the overall storytelling experience.
December 13, 2025
just ok
Still typos, storylines incomplete to me I’ve read better stories by the author. There was a disconnect between her home and beauty shop
Still typos, storylines incomplete to me I’ve read better stories by the author. There was a disconnect between her home and beauty shop
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