Donatelli Series Series by Sue Fineman

(Donatelli Series - Book 1) Newlywed Cara Andrews overhears her husband talking to his girlfriend about locking Cara in an institution so he can steal her inheritance. Frightened, Cara sneaks away and rents a run-down cabin in Gig Harbor, intending to hide out until she can end her marriage. When the cabin collapses in an earthquake, a neighbor, Nick Donatelli, risks his life to rescue her. The roads are damaged, power and phones are out... more(Donatelli Series - Book 1) Newlywed Cara Andrews overhears her husband talking to his girlfriend about locking Cara in an institution so he can steal her inheritance. Frightened, Cara sneaks away and rents a run-down cabin in Gig Harbor, intending to hide out until she can end her marriage. When the cabin collapses in an earthquake, a neighbor, Nick Donatelli, risks his life to rescue her. The roads are damaged, power and phones are out. They're trapped in Nick's cabin on the shores of Puget Sound. Nick is warm and friendly, and she enjoys his company. When he learns who she is, he's uncomfortable. Cara is one of the wealthiest women in the world, and he's a man who works with his hands. She's falling in love, but her husband is a ruthless man who'll do anything to get his hands on her estate. Cara knows she has to leave before her husband tracks her down, before he hurts Nick. Before he kills her. less

Catherine Timmons comes up with a new television reality show with a twist, but before she can develop the show, she's called home to take care of her father, who was injured in a fall. His latest bimbo, the woman who caused the fall, won't leave the mansion, so Catherine has to call the security company to evict her. Tony Donatelli helps her remodel the house to accommodate her father's wheelchair, and Catherine realizes he's the perfect bachelor for her show... moreCatherine Timmons comes up with a new television reality show with a twist, but before she can develop the show, she's called home to take care of her father, who was injured in a fall. His latest bimbo, the woman who caused the fall, won't leave the mansion, so Catherine has to call the security company to evict her. Tony Donatelli helps her remodel the house to accommodate her father's wheelchair, and Catherine realizes he's the perfect bachelor for her show. Tony has spent most of his adult life flirting and chasing women, but after a frightening experience with a crazy woman, he's reluctant to get involved again. He can't help himself with Catherine. He's falling in love, but she wants to give him to another woman on a stupid TV show. The first night of filming, Tony is stunned to learn the concept of the show, but it's too late to back out now. Then the bimbo who tried to trap Catherine's father into marriage decides she wants Tony, and she'll do whatever it takes to get him. less

Blade Banner inherits his grandfather's estate. He's given a million and the old man's mansion, but the rest won't be his until he marries. He's been alone since he was fifteen and has never had a long-term relationship. What woman would want to marry a man whose best friend is his Harley? He promised his grandfather he'd help maintain the integrity of the family shipping business, but he can't get his hands on the company stock until he finds himself a wife... moreBlade Banner inherits his grandfather's estate. He's given a million and the old man's mansion, but the rest won't be his until he marries. He's been alone since he was fifteen and has never had a long-term relationship. What woman would want to marry a man whose best friend is his Harley? He promised his grandfather he'd help maintain the integrity of the family shipping business, but he can't get his hands on the company stock until he finds himself a wife. After a bitter divorce, Maria Donatelli, mother of four, works with Blade on a house plan. From the beginning, sparks fly between them, and even though she tries to keep her distance, she can't stay away from him. She doesn't tell him she can hear his thoughts, a gift she inherited from her mother. Blade tries to convince Maria to marry him and help him claim his entire inheritance, but he can't tell her what she longs to hear. He loves her and wants a real marriage. But Maria isn't Blade's only problem. People are dying, and he's sure the deaths have something to do with his inheritance. He's afraid the bad guys will come after Maria and the kids, and he'll do everything in his power to protect them. less

Alessandro Donatelli, the youngest of the Donatelli brood, has a promising career as an architect, but he needs a quiet place to work. He buys the run-down inn at Dead Man's Point from a ninety-year-old woman. She gives him a good price, but part of the deal is that he has to let her live out her life in the inn, the only home she's ever known. He wants the inn, so he accepts the deal... moreAlessandro Donatelli, the youngest of the Donatelli brood, has a promising career as an architect, but he needs a quiet place to work. He buys the run-down inn at Dead Man's Point from a ninety-year-old woman. She gives him a good price, but part of the deal is that he has to let her live out her life in the inn, the only home she's ever known. He wants the inn, so he accepts the deal. How many more years could a woman that age live? When the old woman falls and breaks her arm, her great-niece comes to take care of her. Jenna Madison's parents supposedly bought into the inn before they died. Uncle Charlie said the inn would be hers someday, but she can't find a record of her parents' investment. And Al Donatelli claims he owns the inn. Jenna and Al knew each other in high school, when he was a shy nerd and she was the class slut. One kiss is all it takes to forget the past and fuel their passions, but life at the inn isn't easy. The old woman has plans for the inn, and she doesn't care who gets in her way. less