Backstage Night with the Billionaire

By Mariah Ankenman

On Sale: 4/28/2026
The latest story by Harlequin Romance author Mariah Ankenman, a one-night romance with a secret billionaire!

Once upon a fixer-upper…

A handsome handyman arriving without warning to renovate down-on-her-luck aerialist Piper’s rented theater throws her into a spin—she can’t afford anyone finding out she’s living backstage. Only Kellen is no ordinary contractor: He’s a billion-dollar tycoon with a tool belt! Thanks to a lifetime of letdowns, he doesn’t believe in happily-ever-after…but Piper’s idealistic charm makes him wish he did. And as their chemistry erupts right under the stage lights, can he really keep his well-built walls up?

From Harlequin Romance: Be swept away by glamorous and heartfelt love stories.

Read all the Love Under Construction books:

Book 1: Backstage Night with the Billionaire
ISBN: 9780369767318
Imprint: Harlequin Romance
On Sale: Apr 28, 2026
List price: $6.99
No of pages: 256
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: FICTION / Romance / Billionaires
BISAC 2: FICTION / Romance / International
BISAC 3: FICTION / Romance / Contemporary
BISAC 4:
BISAC 5:

Mariah Ankenman

Biography

Bestselling author Mariah Ankenman lives in the beautiful Rocky Mountains with her two rambunctious children and loving spouse who is her own personal spell checker when her dyslexia gets the best of her. Mariah loves to lose herself in a world of words. Her favorite thing about writing is when she can make someone’s day a little brighter with one of her books. To learn more about Mariah and her books, visit her website http://mariahankenman.com/ follow her on social media, or sign up for her newsletter.

gt;

The latest story by Harlequin Romance author Mariah Ankenman, a one-night romance with a secret billionaire!<br><br><em>Once upon a fixer-upper…</em><br><br> A handsome handyman arriving without warning to renovate down-on-her-luck aerialist Piper’s rented theater throws her into a spin—she can’t afford anyone finding out she’s <em>living</em> backstage. Only Kellen is no ordinary contractor: He’s a billion-dollar tycoon with a tool belt! Thanks to a lifetime of letdowns, he doesn’t believe in happily-ever-after…but Piper’s idealistic charm makes him wish he did. And as their chemistry erupts right under the stage lights, can he really keep his well-built walls up?<br><br><strong>From Harlequin Romance: </strong><strong><em>Be swept away by glamorous and heartfelt love stories.</em></strong><br><br> Read all the <strong>Love Under Construction</strong> books:<br><br><strong>Book 1: <i>Backstage Night with the Billionaire</i>

ISBN: 9780369767318
Imprint: Harlequin Romance
On Sale: Apr 28, 2026
List price: $6.99
No of pages: 256
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: FICTION / Romance / Billionaires
BISAC 2: FICTION / Romance / International
BISAC 3: FICTION / Romance / Contemporary
BISAC 4:
BISAC 5:

Mariah Ankenman

Biography

<p> Bestselling author Mariah Ankenman lives in the beautiful Rocky Mountains with her two rambunctious children and loving spouse who is her own personal spell checker when her dyslexia gets the best of her. Mariah loves to lose herself in a world of words. Her favorite thing about writing is when she can make someone’s day a little brighter with one of her books. To learn more about Mariah and her books, visit her website http://mariahankenman.com/ follow her on social media, or sign up for her newsletter. <br></p>gt;