Baumgartners Books in Order

College freshman Ronnie joins the Baumgartners on a Florida Keys vacation as their children's babysitter. The trip brings an unexpected invitation from the married couple, forcing her to reconsider her role in their household.

Ronnie accompanies the Baumgartners to the Florida Keys to babysit their children during her college break. An unexpected invitation from the couple changes the holiday and leaves her reconsidering her relationship with the family.

Now married with a family, Ronnie remembers her earlier connection with the Baumgartners when her husband TJ proposes changing their relationship. A reunion in the Florida Keys forces her to reconsider the past and her present wishes.

College hockey player Henry Baumgartner risks failing his classes and losing his place on the team. While hiding a secret from those closest to him, he turns to a tutor whose help introduces unexpected complications.

Aspiring writer Janie Baumgartner works as a nanny for Ronnie and TJ in New York. When literary agent Josh takes an interest in her, her existing relationship with her employers threatens to complicate both romance and ambition.

Carrie's relationship with her roommate Maureen has convinced her to give up on men, until she meets Steve Baumgartner. A Key West getaway and trouble involving Maureen's boyfriend force Carrie to reconsider what she wants.

A move away from home and long hours apart leave Doc and Carrie Baumgartner's marriage unsettled. Their differing ideas about renewing the relationship come to a head when each prepares an unexpected Christmas surprise for the other.

Studying in Venice, Danielle Stuart begins a relationship with gondolier Nico, only for her ex-husband Mason to arrive seeking reconciliation. Torn between them, she writes to the Baumgartners for help understanding her choices and feelings.

Danielle Stuart is studying Italian while struggling with a tragedy her husband cannot face. Meeting Carrie and Doc Baumgartner brings an unexpected attraction, and their growing connection offers new possibilities that could complicate all three lives.

This collection pairs Meet the Baumgartners with A Baumgartner Christmas. Carrie and Doc's early relationship and later marriage face new attractions, inviting them to consider whether bringing another person into their lives can strengthen their connection.

After ten years of marriage, Janie and Josh still feel a desire for something beyond their usual routine. Their annual anniversary adventure becomes a way to explore that longing while trying to preserve the commitment they share.

Rejected after a breakup and a lost job, au pair Gretchen hopes the Baumgartners can offer affection as well as employment. Their resistance puzzles her, and a Key West vacation becomes her opportunity to test their boundaries.

Henry and Libby mark Valentine's Day by sharing a fantasy, but a discovery about the Baumgartners unsettles Libby's understanding of their relationship. Their yearly tradition becomes a chance to question what each really wants from the other.

With their children gone, Carrie and Doc Baumgartner welcome new freedom but face different worries about midlife. Carrie's renewed connection with Jody complicates a Florida vacation, testing the couple's openness when someone from her past needs help.

With their son Henry marrying, Doc and Carrie Baumgartner enter a new stage of life together. Their relationship with Jody becomes part of the anniversary celebration, while Doc prepares a surprise for the two women he loves.

Ronnie and Gretchen explore new relationships while the Baumgartners reconnect with old friends. An attraction between Ronnie and her personal trainer complicates the group's open arrangements, forcing her to question how comfortably she can share love.