Dynasties: The Barones Series by Cindy Gerard, Eileen Wilks, Anne Marie Winston

When she saw the man who rescued her from a stalker ex-boyfriend, librarian Phoebe Richards couldn't believe her eyes. Only in books—and in her fantasies—had she seen a sexy-as-sin man like Daniel Barone. He was everything a hero should be—brave, gorgeous, wealthy...and totally out of her league.Daniel Barone, international thrill seeker, thought he'd seen it all. But nothing had prepared him for the rush of Phoebe's guileless smile... moreWhen she saw the man who rescued her from a stalker ex-boyfriend, librarian Phoebe Richards couldn't believe her eyes. Only in books—and in her fantasies—had she seen a sexy-as-sin man like Daniel Barone. He was everything a hero should be—brave, gorgeous, wealthy...and totally out of her league.Daniel Barone, international thrill seeker, thought he'd seen it all. But nothing had prepared him for the rush of Phoebe's guileless smile. Nothing shocked him more than the unfamiliar desire to stay with her. For the first time, Daniel felt real fear: Would he survive an affair with the innocent, bespectacled librarian? less

13 YEARS, 1 MONTH, 4 DAYS...Reese Barone counted the days since he'd last seen Celia. He'd sailed around the world and still couldn't erase the memory of making love to her in the summer sun, planning their future. Then false rumors and a blowout with his father made Reese abandon the one woman he'd ever truly desired.The last thing Celia Papaleo wanted was to rekindle an old flame or have Reese Barone back in Cape Cod, stirring up the past...and passion... more13 YEARS, 1 MONTH, 4 DAYS...Reese Barone counted the days since he'd last seen Celia. He'd sailed around the world and still couldn't erase the memory of making love to her in the summer sun, planning their future. Then false rumors and a blowout with his father made Reese abandon the one woman he'd ever truly desired.The last thing Celia Papaleo wanted was to rekindle an old flame or have Reese Barone back in Cape Cod, stirring up the past...and passion. Her black-sheep lover had gotten better with age -- now hard, hot and utterly male. One night in his arms and again she could deny him nothing -- until he told her his one little secret.... less

SASSY VERSUS SEXY!Claudia Barone was the perfect choice to shadow Ethan Mallory and discover what he knew about the sabotage of her family's business. She could steamroll anyone. Anyone but Ethan. The cagey P.I. would never tell her his prime suspect was her brother. Nor could he hide his attraction -- red-hot, out of control and licking at her heels....To a society deb like Claudia, Ethan was rough around the edges, and used caveman tactics to get his way... moreSASSY VERSUS SEXY!Claudia Barone was the perfect choice to shadow Ethan Mallory and discover what he knew about the sabotage of her family's business. She could steamroll anyone. Anyone but Ethan. The cagey P.I. would never tell her his prime suspect was her brother. Nor could he hide his attraction -- red-hot, out of control and licking at her heels....To a society deb like Claudia, Ethan was rough around the edges, and used caveman tactics to get his way. Yet that earthy animal attraction threatened to eat her alive. Claudia had never been bested by a man, but working closely with Ethan, desperately trying to keep her hands off him, she wondered if she'd met her match....DYNASTIES: THE BARONES: An elite clan caught in a web of danger, deceit...and desire! less