The Billionaire's Secret Joy: An Age-Gap Romance

by Mallory Monroe

247 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 5, 2026

About the author

Mallory 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.

Reviews

[Cherryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

She was her name

Joy eta Johnson was the epitamy of her nickname. She brought joy into William Emerging tones life when he thought all was lost after his daughter's death. Bit meeting Zhou in that cafe changed both his and her life. Joy thought all was lost for het when she went to jail. But when William found out what happened, he made up for that. He loved her light hearted attitude towards life and helped him to see what was right in his face where his business was concerned. She was just what he needed in his life regardless of the age difference.

I just love how Mallory brings the beginning of a story to tie in with the end. I figured out some of it but not the husband part. Very interesting conclusion.

[Mona · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Book!

Joynetta is a young, hardworking woman who wants nothing more than a real chance to change her life. When William, a wealthy older man, meets her at the diner where she works, he is struck by her intelligence, determination, and quiet strength. Impressed, he offers her a job and a love she could have never imagined.

[Janet R · Rating 5 out of 5]

High Impact Emotional ❤

Its easy to see why William fell in love with Joy...Her resilience, selfless caring for others, lack of guile & pretense, and positive outlook on life despite its hard, harsh, painful realities was truly endearing. The story held my attention from the heartbreaking tragedy in chapter 1 to the end & did not see the twist at the end coming😳Enjoy🍷

[Deborah · Rating 5 out of 5]

EXCELLENT Addition

This was one of the best book in my opinion you have published. Whoever edited this book did an excellent job.

Your books usually have several typos. But in this book I only discovered two. Great storyline and characters.

[Vivian Byfield · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent

Another great instalment from one of my favourite authors. Excellent storytelling with full engaging enjoyable characters. I do enjoy this author's writing my biggest issue is that I finish too quickly. I recommend.

[Diana La · Rating 3 out of 5]

Billionaires secret Joy!

It was ok, but I’m beginning to truly miss the Series books, like the Sinatra’s and the Gabrini’s! Are you planning on doing any more series? I’m truly missing them! PLEASE?

[claudette johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great...

Read... great story, great plot and as always mz.Mallory gives you just what you want and need in a storyline to keep you hooked til the very end, but wishing and begging for more...and I'll be waiting...

[betty joe nichols · Rating 5 out of 5]

Joy and William

A awesome read Joy brought joy to Williams life exactly what he needed after what he had been through. William gave Joy what she had always wanted stability in her dream job, love, and family.
Ms Monroe, you did it again!!!!

[Cheryl Duncan · Rating 5 out of 5]

With each book I am astounded!!!

Mallory Monroe draws you in with each and every book. What an incredible author!!! I look forward to her next book.

[Fern · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mallory Monroe has done it again! This was an awesome read! I enjoyed every bit of the story! Highly recommend!

[Sophia Graham · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Joyful Read

As per usual, Ms. Monroe has one laughing one minute and crying the next. This was a roller coaster ride of beauty. I can’t wait for the next release.

[Patricia H · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet

This was a sweet read. I hope there's follow up later on. I would like to know if they had kids.

[Charmaine Carby · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book

This was a very beautiful story of two damaged people but they were able to navigate the road to happiness .Another awesome book

[Eve Davis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Entertaining

Good short read. As always, the characters were lively and so easy to enjoy but I think that this was one of the quickest stories that I have ever read by this author.

[Irene Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was so good and I could not put it down. Author Mallory Monroe's books never disappoints. She is by far one of my favorites. This is a must read.

[Rosie · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 Stars

[A R · Rating 2 out of 5]

Cute story. but needs editing and a proof reader for accuracy

Needs a proof reader. First an incident was 5 weeks, then the same was 5 months . Inconsistent time line
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