Sterling Protection: A Steamy SoCal Billionaire Romance Series

by Rylee Rubens

Tropes for Sterling Protection

Billionaire
Age Gap
Enemies-to-lovers
Protector/Bodyguard
Forced Proximity
Hollywood Stalker Danger
He Falls First

622 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 5, 2026

About the author

Welcome to Steamy Contemporary Romance with Rylee Rubens—where the men are powerful, protective, filthy rich, and dangerously difficult to resist.

You can expect steamy billionaire romances, irresistible silver foxes, age gaps, forbidden relationships, enemies who’d rather tear each other’s clothes off than admit they’re falling in love, protective alpha heroes, forced proximity, secret relationships, fake marriages, surprise pregnancies, and plenty of happily-ever-afters.

Basically, I write about the men your mother probably warned you about.
Except mine fall desperately in love, for keeps.

Reviews

[Sharon Grow · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had never read anything by this author, but I definitely will be checking the remainder of this amazing series as well as the author’s other books! The writing style is concise with the story flowing to ensure that you (well, I) read to the very exciting end! Sophia has achieved success as an actress and is looking forward to completing a dangerous and essential stunt. Aware of the process, at the last minute she notices a change and is injured. The studio immediately seems to believe that she is now incapable of continuing. However, she is strong, has fought for her career, and insists that she is fine. She does refuse to continue until she knows exactly what happened and why. As the production company investigates, it soon seems that instead of finding out what or who was at fault, they try to convince her that she is too emotional to continue. She refuses to agree to their plan and contacts her attorney. She soon learns that Phoenix Security has been contracted to make sure that the scene will be safe and that she is protected. Cameron Sterling is the CEO of Phoenix Security, a man of few words, but the words “hit” as he means them to. He eventually believes that there is more, so much more, going on within the film company. Sophia becomes convinced that Cameron’s concern is for her well-being and security as a personal relationship slowly makes her safety even more urgent for Cameron and his company. Loved it! I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation for an honest review. (paytonpuppy)

[Shawna · Rating 5 out of 5]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Protective, Powerful & Completely Addictive! 🔥❤️

I really enjoyed Sterling Protection! Cameron is exactly the kind of hero I love—powerful, confident, protective, and completely thrown off balance by the one woman he never saw coming. 😍

As the man behind an elite security firm, Cameron is used to being in control of every situation. Then Sophia enters his life and suddenly all those carefully constructed professional boundaries start falling apart. Their chemistry was immediate, and I loved watching Cameron struggle between his protective instincts and his growing feelings for her. ❤️‍🔥

Sophia was a great match for him. She wasn’t simply someone who needed protecting—she challenged Cameron and managed to get past the walls he’d built around himself. The combination of Hollywood glamour, billionaire romance, elite security, danger, and sizzling chemistry kept me turning the pages.

A fantastic start to The Pacific Phoenix Empire! If you love possessive protective heroes, strong heroines, billionaire romance, suspense, and plenty of heat, Cameron and Sophia’s story delivers! 🔥🛡️❤️

Definitely a 5-star read! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐.

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[Carolee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sterling Protection pulled me in right away with its mix of danger, Hollywood intrigue, and intense emotional stakes. Sophia is the kind of heroine I love to root for—strong, vulnerable, and determined to reclaim her life after being controlled by powerful people who underestimated her.

Cameron Sterling makes a fantastic protector-hero: commanding, wounded, and impossible to ignore. The age-gap tension, forced proximity, and slow-burn trust between him and Sophia give the story a compelling romantic pull without losing the suspense that keeps the pages turning.

I especially enjoyed how the personal danger and emotional vulnerability build together, making the romance feel high-stakes in every sense. If you enjoy glamorous romantic suspense with protective heroes, resilient heroines, secrets, danger, and a promise of happily ever after, this is a terrific start to The Pacific Phoenix Empire series. I’m excited to read what comes next!.

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[Deb · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is what a reader expects from romantic suspense. The attraction between the victim and security, the recurring incidents of danger and forced proximity in a safe house.

The detailed description of the opening stunt makes Sophia immediately an empathetic lead. As the reader learns more of her background and how she has been treated one becomes invested in the outcome.

Likewise, Cameron Sterling is introduced with a detailed description of his family life and how hard he worked to build his company making him also someone the reader becomes invested in.

The world building is well described giving the reader insight into the lack of privacy for a Hollywood star. I found myself reading every spare minute to learn the outcome.

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[Julia Burkett · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

I really enjoyed this book. It is well written and caught my attention after the second paragraph. I read it during my free time in two days time. I couldn't put it down and can not wait for to read the next book.

I like how Sophia and Cameron seemed to worked really well together from the get go. I don't want to spoil it for anyone by telling you about the book, but I will say this, I enjoyed reading about Sophia, the accidents, and Cameron wanting to control how things would go with her, but letting Sophia have control.

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[Linda Huddleston · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have to admit, when I first started Sterling Protection, I wasn't sure it was going to be a book I would really enjoy. But I'm so glad I kept reading!

As the story progressed, Rylee Reubens did a great job developing the characters and drawing me into their lives. The more I got to know them, the more invested I became in their story. Before long, I found myself really enjoying the book and wanting to see how everything would unfold.

I love when a book surprises me like that. What started out as a story I wasn't sure about ended up being one I was very glad I read. The character development made all the difference for me.

[Shauna · Rating 5 out of 5]

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This was a wonderful romantic suspense book. It kept my attention from the first page and was hard to put down. I loved how even though both of the main characters were strong-willed, they just clicked. The constant danger Sophia was in and her blooming relationship with Cameron kept me wanting more. I didn't expect the twist at the end and thoroughly enjoyed Sophia and Cameron's happily ever after.

[Holly Couch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review of copy received from author



I loved this book it had me guessing if Cameron and sophia would fall in love or not . I'm glad they did and I'm glad the ones that was trying to sabotage sophia got what was coming to them . Also her starting on her company was a good part of the book. Overall I loved this book.

[Lynda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sterling Protection by Rylee Rubens was a bit different. It was romantic and suspenseful but the story unfolded with a bantering rhythm. I loved Cameron and Sophia and the way they just fit together. I couldn’t figure out who was going after Sophia but I hated them! I couldn’t put it down until I knew Cameron had kept her safe and their HEA was secure.

[Patricia Lord · Rating 5 out of 5]

Right from the start it grabs your attention with the mix of danger, intrigue, and emotional stakes are involved.The age-gap tension, forced proximity, the slow building of trust adds everything else that you need to enjoy this book

[Mrs Irfan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book I was just keep reading and I will say perfect starting till book ends you don’t get enough I enjoyed it lot and i highly suggest it to everyone.

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[Jewell Turner · Rating 5 out of 5]

This storyline was amazing!! Several twists and turns that had you seriously guessing about the Heroine and her Hero!! Cameron and Sophie were very open characters in their communication with each other and outside friends, family, and acquaintances.

[Janeen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a new to me author. I will definitely want to read the rest of this series.

While the timeline of the story was a little hard to follow (days vs weeks, etc), the overall storyline and plot flowed well and definitely keeps the reader interested in finding out what happens next.

[Christine Primeau · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sophia is thrust into danger while filming for the studio. In walks Cameron Sterling owner of the protection company that was hired. He wants to control how things go for her but he gives her the control. This couple has good chemistry with him basically glued to her side and their forced proximity in a safe house.

I recommend this to anyone who enjoys a good suspenseful romance.