A Simple Life Made Grand

A Simple Life Made Grand
The dramatic conclusion to A Grand Life Made Simple

Alex Smalls wanted a way out—and he found it in the distant, unfamiliar land of Romanistyan. There, under the guidance of the wise and warm Granny Hanna, he carves out a new life as a skilled herbalist. With time, love, and hard work, Alex builds something he never thought peace, purpose, and prosperity.

But just when the quiet life seems within reach, he’s pulled back to the sea—and into trouble. Cargo ships, kitchen shifts, and then… sea pirates. The old grind is back, but this time the stakes are higher. Surviving the chaos sets off a chain of events that could finally secure his dream—or trap him under the thumb of a corrupt mayor.

Can Alex break free for good and claim the life he’s fought for? Or will the weight of duty, danger, and ambition pull him under once more?

A story of second chances, strange lands, and the fight for something better.