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From USA Today Bestselling author M. Never, comes a sexy, sensual, fast-paced billionaire romance.

Ty Winters is my biggest distraction.

He’s handsome, rich, and hell bent on having me.

But as attracted as I am to him, I know we can never be together. My past has scarred me in all too many ways. And no matter how many times I shut down his advances, he only pursues me harder.

It’s a tiring cat and mouse game, and my resolve is dwindling. I want to give in, but I’m terrified once he discovers all my secrets, the chase will be over, and I’ll be thrown away all over again.

The Billionaire’s Beginning is a follow on to the novella Trinity and was originally published in the USA Today Bestselling collection Drawn to Him.

78 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 1, 2019

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M. Never

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M. NEVER RESIDES IN NEW York City. When she's not researching ways to tie up her characters in compromising positions, you can usually find her at the gym kicking the crap out of a punching bag, or eating at some new trendy restaurant.
She has a dependence on sushi and a fetish for boots. Fall is her favorite season.
She is surrounded by family and friends she wouldn't trade for the world and is a little in love with her readers. The more the merrier. So make sure to say hi!

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Profile Image for Nerdy Dirty & Flirty.
3,985 reviews363 followers
July 4, 2019
Jess~
Quick, one sitting billionaire romance that packed heat and heart in one little package.

Ty is the sexy billionaire who is used to getting what he wants. He wants Simone but she is going to give him a run for his money. Not only is she related to his family's rival but she is hutting the door on any advances.

Filled with a ton of sexual tension, an incredible first kiss and overcoming fears. This little book was a perfect beach read. It wasn't too heavy, made me smile and had just the perfect amount of heat. It also featured three characters that it was nice to check in on.
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50k reviews128 followers
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August 8, 2019
🎁 FREE on Amazon & on iBooks today (8/8/2019)! 🎁
Profile Image for Andrea Fleury.
1,017 reviews79 followers
July 15, 2019
Ty and Simone...

Simone and Ty see each other across a crowded room and after one look they feel a connection that is very deep. Awhile later they attend a fund raiser where they are each other again. Ty asks Simone to dance and they kiss. He says he wants her. But she says no never. This is their story.
Profile Image for Jessica Alcazar.
4,403 reviews624 followers
July 4, 2019
Again I find myself thinking "why the fuck have I not read a lot more books by this author?!?" ! In the last month or so I managed to read three books, including this one, that have ticked off every sexually delicious box for me! I've downloaded every book I could find so now I just need time to binge LOL

But I digress ... This story is going to be over before you want it to be over. At least that's what happened to me. As insta and the romance was between Ty and Simone, so was their journey. It just flew by and I wanted soooo much more! I was so caught up in the delicious sexual tension and forbidden backdrop of feuding, it seemed like it was over in minutes LOL But not quite that fast. It was honestly the perfect length for the type of story you get. Quick and sexy all wrapped up in heart. The very best kind of journeys!
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1,283 reviews30 followers
July 7, 2019
💖 💖 💖 Because a single kiss is holding his mind hostage – The Billionaire’s Beginning. 💖 💖 💖
MNever has written the most hotly romantic description of a first kiss that ensnared me and had me desperate to read more. And, that just was the prologue!

Ty Winters can’t believe the intense and unrelenting instant attraction to a gorgeous woman that he’d first set eyes on at a charity fight, until she moved into the arms of another man.

Later that same evening, he sees her again at the charity event for VetSports. She’s alone, the man was a friend, and Ty can’t help himself as they dance. And they kiss THAT kiss. He wants her, she won’t, he’s doesn’t want to hear excuses, and yet Simone Travers still won’t budge. She stands firm on her refusal to be taken to bed, which Ty has never before experienced. He’s actually stumped, until he finds out that her last name is Travers, official enemy and the bearer of the other last name in the company that Ty’s family now owns and controls – Winters Travers.

The business split was nasty and he believes she’s setting him up for some revenge.

Simone Travers is adamant that no man will get near her ever again. Her best efforts are now directed to aiding VetSports, the charity that helped her as a wounded warrior when nothing or no one else could. She’s tough on the outside, but she knows that when he gets to see the real her, he’ll be gone.

Not knowing the story behind her resistance, Tys’ pursuit of her is that of his business acumen – unrelenting. It’s the Winters Travers way. And the beautifully romantic part of their story is that Ty is starting to think long term. For him, she’s never going anywhere again. He just can’t understand her intense resistance.

And he wants the real deal. “One life, one love kind of deal,” and he won’t stop till he’s got it.
MNever’s hot and short novella is definitely 5 Stars.
Profile Image for Kim Whitehead.
2,829 reviews
June 17, 2019
Short but oh so good!! Such an emotional journey! Definitely needing more!!
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1,822 reviews58 followers
June 30, 2019
One sweet and sexy read that had my complete and undivided attention for like an hour.

I seriously loved it so much that I couldn't believe when I reached the end. I was hoping for so much more from this couple, but M. Never did just an amazing job with this novella because it went down to the nitty gritty. Not much more needed to be said or done with this short story.

I loved the characters and the storyline. It really was a great short read that I'm sure anyone would enjoy if they're looking for a quick read.

I know I could never go wrong reading an M. Never novel.

5 Stars

**Received an ARC in exchange for an honest review**
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999 reviews65 followers
January 20, 2020
Short Romance

Simone, a beautiful but insecure woman. Ty is a gorgeous billionaire, and determined to get Simone.
This was a pleasant, fast paced storyline. A story of unexpected surprises and a great ending.
I love this author and on a mission to read/listen to her books 📚
Profile Image for Lindsey King.
842 reviews34 followers
July 1, 2019
Yyyyyaaaaasssss! Why does M Never always suck me into her books???? Because she’s epic at storytelling that’s why! Although this was a quick read it still packed one hell of a punch. Loved the characters and their chemistry. Great flow and super steamy. The angst was on point and tension was through the roof. Loved it!!! Wished there was more from these two characters because I fell for them instantly.
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2,384 reviews1 follower
June 27, 2019
What a hot and sexy retelling of Romeo & Juliet! Simone Travers and Ty Winters meet at a fundraiser and the sparks fly instantaneously. They share a very passionate moment but Simone has a past that makes her afraid to open up and leaves Ty confused. They find out that their families were in business together and had a bitter split. They know they should stay away from each other but Ty can't get Simone out of his mind even 6 months later. They meet again and this time Ty will do whatever it takes to make her his. This fast paced and sexy romance hit some very difficult subjects and treated them with empathy and honesty. This is the perfect example of a quick and steamy read that leaves you wanting more but yet satisfied.
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970 reviews995 followers
January 1, 2020
I love M.Nevers writing . Such a sweet and short story . I feel in love with the main characters and kept asking what and why until the end. A good short read
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3,716 reviews64 followers
July 1, 2019
The Billionaire’s Beginning by M. Never is a star-crossed lovers romance that was quick, sexy and a bit angsty read with great characters. The Winters and Travers parted as business partners ways in the worse ways possible. One should have nothing to do with the other, but when Ty Winters meets Simone Travers, he knows she is meant to be his. To hell with who their parents were. But Simone has secrets and she has no intentions of sharing with Ty.

But Ty is one determined man and nothing will stand in his way, not even Simone herself. I have to say I loved Ty. His determination to win Simone over had me swooning. Simone was a strong and beautiful woman, even if she did not always see it herself. She wanted to keep Ty at a distance, but he drew her in ways she never expected. A sweet and charming read.

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Profile Image for Crystal Wilke.
1,598 reviews3 followers
June 23, 2019
Short snd Sweet.

Ty and Simone's story reminds me of Romeo and Juliet but with a HEA. Nothing will stop Ty from wanting to win over Simone's heart. Find out why Simone is running from Ty and how he'll finally become her ending and Simone becomes his beginning.
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496 reviews8 followers
June 24, 2019
Short, hot and so sweet!

Love Ty and Simone’s story! Despite their families feuding past, Ty is determined to make Simone his and will not take no for an answer.

A quick and hot read that won’t disappoint!
Love M. Never and can’t wait for more from her!
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1,222 reviews67 followers
July 11, 2019
4 stars!

“You’ve ruined my life, Simone,” he abruptly announces. “Excuse me?” I scoff. “How?”“Because I can't get you the fuck out of my head. I think about you when I eat, see you in my dreams, and relive that fucking kiss every goddamn day. You have ruined me.”

An enjoyable short insta love read.
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2,178 reviews
July 8, 2019
I absolutely loved this book!! It was a short novella but packed a huge punch. Ty and Simone were as intense as you can get and they were perfect. Definitely recommend this one hands down!!

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254 reviews9 followers
August 19, 2019
Loved it! Short and sweet!!!!❤️
Profile Image for Char (1RadReader59).
3,216 reviews20 followers
April 8, 2020
This book has it all. The overly ambitious alpha male with the golden heart. A strong, giving, and gorgeous woman who has been hurt. When you suffer from PTSD you can't walk away without being marked by the things you did to serve the country. But, the price she pays when she gets home is far worse.
Ty Winters had seen her the first time on New Year's Eve at the fight. It had been love at first sight. Things weren't aligned for them. Tonight when he sees her again he can't take his eyes off her. She may be married he considers that but has to find out. Because she did walk in with someone, but he had to meet her anyway.
Turns out Simone Travers is not married and she is without a date. They talk, they dance, and they kiss. Then, puff! Cinderella is gone. Six months Ty pines over this woman. You see she was not any woman the reason she fled is that she is part of the Travers Winters original ownership before they split due to bad blood. Although, she was never part of that like he wasn't. He was angry she wasn't forthcoming that she was a Travers.
Now, at the beach, at a surf contest of all places. Where is watching a friend he sees her coming out of the surf with aboard. Being that it is a charity event for Vets he puts two and two together. Yet, he is still angry. So, he storms her tent.
See what goes on between Ty and Simone. See if Ty can be the balm that heals her heart. See if Simone can be the woman that gives him the love and peace he sees Chance and Shane having.
I give this: 5 stars. Free on Amazon. Follow us at www.1rad-readerreviews.com.
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5,206 reviews73 followers
June 30, 2019
I received a copy of this book from the publisher/author to review for Stephanie's Book Reports.

I never believed something as simple as a kiss could be so life-altering. But I was wrong. Dead Wrong. The last thing I needed was a distraction. But that's what I got. A diestraction in the form of a mysterious rehead who aslo Happens to be the neice of my biggest business rival. Simone Travers is more than just forbidden -- SHe's Juliet Capulet herself. That doesn't mean it's gong to stop me from having her. Nothing will....

This is the story of Ty Winters who is a billionaire property developer. He finds himself at another galla bored to death until he sees the redhead across the way and finally approaches her. He is so excited to meet her until she says her last name is Travers. Simone is the daughter of the man her father use to be in business with and whose name is still there but they have nothing to do eith the business. He nkows he can't have her and she is left a little shcoked but gives him as god as she gets. I don't want to tell you much more abut he story and ruin it for you. You have to pick up the book and see. I was so excited that this book was Ty's too If you have read Trinity you know exactly who he is and how he is with those he loves. If you haven't there might be a little spoiler to Trinity but you will want to go back and read that book too. In true M. Never fashion, she has given us an amazing story that is short and so much fun to read. The perfect pool side read for this hot weather if you have one.
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1,813 reviews41 followers
July 2, 2019
THE BILLIONAIRE’S BEGINNING - M. Never 4.5 stars

Trinity Fans – this is for you….we get a glimpse of the ruthless business man Ty Winters and also Jenn, Chase and Shane. This story starts at the same New Year’s Eve fight that we saw in the Fairytales & Alpha Anthologies. Then we transition to 6 months later in New Jersey in the area that Ty has been redeveloping with the help of Chase and Shane.

At New Year’s, Ty sees Simone across the room and is immediately drawn to her like a moth to a flame. This is so unlike him because not only is he a ruthless businessman he is a bit of a player. Turns out that Simone is the daughter of one of his father’s ex business partners and things did not end well and the families kinda hate each other. Since this is a short story it does have a bit of instalove feel since Ty is lost after only one kiss, but Simone is damaged and knows that no man will ever love her again. Can Ty convince her to ignore not only their families conflict but also to trust that he wants more than a hook up with her?
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88 reviews1 follower
June 20, 2019
I absolutely loved this short story. It has to be one of the sweetest I have read.

Ty Winters meets Simone Travers at a charity event. The Winters family and the Travers family used to be in business together until a fallout split them apart leaving the company only in the hands of the Winters family. Ty does not know who Simone is at the event but the two are immediately attracted to one another. Despite Simone’s attraction to Ty, she pushes away from him but Ty keeps pursuing her. While you may think that the fallout between the two families may be the reason for Simone keeping her distance, she actually does not believe anyone could ever love her. Not giving up, Ty goes to Simone’s uncle, who is reluctant to help based on the two family’s history, but realizes that Ty truly loves his niece and explains to Ty why Simone does not feel she deserves love. With this knowledge, Ty goes to Simone to wipe away her insecurities and prove his love to her.
1,707 reviews14 followers
July 1, 2019
The only complaint I have about this book is it was too short. Ty and Simone had a chemistry that sizzled as soon as they saw each other. He couldn't get her out of his head, even though he should have. She was his rival in the business world, but he didn't let that stop him. He saw her and his life changed. Usually a playboy, he couldn't seem to be interested in anyone else or get his mind off of her.
She was interested, but pushed him away time and again becasue of a tragedy in her past. Her ex, in my opinion, was a horrible person. To treat her the way he did, after what she went through, was horrible. Not wanting to let her slip through his fingers again, he chases her when she runs away. He even goes to her uncle, who hates him, to find out why she keeps pushing him away.
An emotional journey that left me wanting more of Ty and Simone. I received an ARC in exchange for an honest, voluntary review.
527 reviews
July 2, 2019
It’s a quick novella focused on Ty and Simone. It has Romeo and Juliet elements with the two of them coming from families that have been enemies for as long as anyone can remember. Ty is used to getting what he wants but Simone is determined to end their relationship before it even has a chance to begin. Simone has gone through some difficult times and is understandably hesitant about getting involved with a man. Her background is different to what I’ve seen before. She’s a strong woman but suffers insecurities because of past experiences. It would have been great if the story had been longer and had more of a build up before the resolution. However, it was still an enjoyable story to read in an afternoon. There were some great supportive characters like Chase, Shane and Jenn. Their interactions with Ty and Simone were entertaining.

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11.7k reviews189 followers
July 3, 2019
My chief complaint with The Billionaire's Beginning is that it was way too short, as I needed more! See, I'm a HUGE fan of M. Never, so I'm always going to NEED more of her writing, so a short(ish) book won't satisfy my big craving! This is the story of Ty Winters, a billionaire playboy, who got knocked on his man whore a** when he came face to face with Simone Travers, even though their families were enemies. He was determined to make her his, while she was just as determined that she wasn't having any of it, even with their explosive chemistry. Simone was a strong woman with demons, while Ty seriously had me in love with his in it to win ways. And I loved that he wasn't living it up with other women when Simone was turning him down. So what was Simone hiding to keep her from taking a chance on something great?! You'll have to one click this sexy piece of goodness to find out! HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
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1,090 reviews22 followers
July 1, 2019
Characters = 5/5
Plot = 5/5
Romance = 5/5
Mystery = 1/5
Action =  0/5
Darkness = 0/5
Humor = 0/5
Stars = 5 ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
Would I recommend this book = Yes
Would I read future books by this author = Yes

"I'll be the man who leaves a mark, not a scar."

I'm so happy we get Ty and Simone's story. We met them in the book, Trinity and I've been anxious for their HEA. LOVED it!

Ty is amazing! So sweet and protective. He won my heart over. As far as Simone, you can't get a more heroic heroine. She sacrificed so much to lose everything in return. Luckily, she has Ty who helps her put her pieces and confidence back together.

I know we see an HEA (or maybe call it a happy for now) but I would love to get more of Ty and Simone. Maybe an extended epilogue or something like that. I want more!!!
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1,392 reviews4 followers
July 7, 2019
Sexy novella starry Ty Winters. Ty is the man we love to hate for how he treated Jenn in Trinity. But Jenn has found her happiness in Shane and Chase. This story is Ty’s and he will melt your heart with his tenderness, intensity and sexiness.

Simone has a very traumatic past and she’s completely shut him out. They have this undeniable connection but she’s afraid and shuts down. Ty will do anything to break down those walls, because Mr Insensitive has fallen hard for Simone Travers, the daughter of their business nemesis. She’s his and he will not stop fighting for her.

Ah, Ty. It’s good to see you humbled and willing to do anything for the woman you love.

“You’re my beginning, and I’m you end.” ❤️❤️❤️❤️
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138 reviews1 follower
June 21, 2019
Another fantastic read from M. Never! This one involves a character we met in one of her other books and I just love getting to follow up with characters we see in previous books! Especially ones that stood out so much like Ty did!

This book is the quick and hot love story of Ty and Simone. They come from a line of feuding families but Ty is determined that theirs families past won't keep him from the woman he wants.

Simone is worried less about her family name and more about some deeply personal physical issues that she faces. She's reluctant to let Ty see her vulnerable side.

When you know what you want, you can overcome any obstacle.
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1,619 reviews57 followers
July 1, 2019
It was a short and intense read. Like a fast paced flow of wind, the chemistry between Ty and Simone flows. Ty is instantly attracted with the beauty that is Simone. They have an instant connection but when Ty insists on wanting to see her more, Simone seems to flee. Yet fate brings them together again and the attraction is still magnetic between them. But Ty has no clue what is holding Simone back. Simone has her demons and a strong reason for holding herself back.
Ty is persistent when he wants something and it was beautiful to see him being a cutthroat business man yet as a man who loves with his whole heart and doesn't just love Simone physically but her as a person.
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