Novels by Lynn Joe

EsmeTodd stood beside his car, looking even more devastating than usual with a black tuxedo, his perfectly wavy hair, and his clean-shaven face.He could pass as a movie star on his way to the Oscars." Princess," Todd called as I walked down from the office terrace into his car." I know that you did well today," he said with a kiss on my lips.A tingle of surprise spread across my skin, mixed with curiosity at the white box in his hands before he slid it into his pocket.There was in the car, a pale blue rectangular box, large sized, tied with a silky bow that covered its logo.“Do not be distracted by its beauty,” I said in an internal soliloquy."I'll take you home to get dressed, I've gotten everything you need and if I haven't told me, I'll get it done for you," he'd said." I trust you," I replied with a smile and nestled closer into his body while the driver drove off.A hairstylist was in the room, I was sure I'd seen her somewhere on a billboard or magazine, but couldn't re

ToddThe thoughts of Esme telling me she loved me too, kept recurring in my mind.And when I asked if she'd marry me, she fucking said Yes.I realized that I looked at her as though she was the first person from whom I knew what love was.I'd die for her, and for me she would do same. To live and make sure I never fail was my life's motto but now it was to make sure I lived for Esme Ames, to give her the love we both never got.The driver ignited the car and drove back to the office, and I met Adam already waiting for me at the door." How's it going? where's he? I asked settling down."We've located where he is and we've kept tabs on his every move, however, we're refraining from letting him know that we know where he is, he's also making some small moves, to attack..."" What color do you think would fit Esme the best," I asked abruptly." Um Mr. Todd," he struggled to speak as he ran his hand through his hair."Never mind, I'm going to get her dressed for the fundraising, stay her

EsmeHe scrambled over to where I was. Holding my legs in his hands, he placed them on his thighs and held his hands around them." Here," he said as he massaged. I nodded my head incoherently as he worked his hands on them." Sorry butterfly," he drew me in and kissed my forehead before laying me back on the bed." How's it?" he asked." Better. How did you learn how to do those? Don't tell me you learned it during boring meetings," I said with a teasing chuckle." No It wasn't during Boring meetings, I created time for it, I met the doctor and he told me that cramps aren't inevitable, so I did learn for you," he answered and I stared amazed by his words." I'm sure you'll make a good dad someday," his head jerked at my words." I'll make their good dad, out babies, I'll make their good dad and you'll make the best mother," he corrected.I nodded and smiled at his words stretching my arms out for a hug.His face formed into a crescent smile as he took in and carried me off the bed."

EsmeI finished my session with the last client of the day and stood to work out of the office to my car.Rita had left with Adam after she was done rambling to me about how her wish of having two hot men to deliver food by her door." Paying in kind." Was what she tagged as her mode of payment.I laughed it off with a wave of my hands and sent her out of my office since she kept talking about Adam." Pshh, as if you and Mr. Todd aren't the same. I've seen the way he looks at you. it's as though he'd kill anyone who dares to stare longer than 3 seconds at you," she continued.I shook my head in rebuttal to her words and pushed her out of my office." I'm sleeping over at Todd's," I told her and was met with an eye roll." You're dating right, he's officially yours and you're his now," he squealed with my nod to her question." Future Mrs. Todd, I'll be your bride of honor Right, you're not allowed to have anyone and you'll throw the rose at me and the next weekend, Adam and I will get

Rita" I'm sorry, I should have known better, you can go in. And Rita…" he paused before continuing. “Meet me in my office.”I stifled a laugh at how she walked behind him.He must have thought he was dealing with amateurs, I could only imagine what would happen to him at the end of all this.The Todd I knew, if he didn't unalive him, his situation would be much worse than to be dead.The thought of Adam struck. He was really done for.I shrugged nonchalantly and walked into my office. Piled on the table were files of different cases." It is going to be a long day," I muttered to myself, settling down.The first of Mr Van's clients knocked on the door before opening the door.I welcomed him with a smile and at the end of his session I wondered if he really amassed his wealth with the little way he thinks." I'll have your case file sent over to the lawyer who will represent you in court," I lifted my brows at his startled expression as he stood up." No. No. No. No! That cannot happ

EsmeI was halfway through sleep when Rita's knock came on the door." Here's Adam's food," she said dropping the food beside me,“ I'll be off.”I slipped down from the bed, hungry, and walked to the food, there was it, Rita's favorite food.I picked up the spoon to eat when my phone rang." Todd," I muttered to myself, before picking it up." Hey amor, how're you," he asked, placing the phone to stand, I switched to video to show him the mood Adam made." It's nice isn't it?" I asked and he replied with a nod." I'm getting Rita's documents and evidence almost ready, I'll have them sent over in some days to your office and while we do that, do you mind going to a fundraising party with me," he asked, staring at me." When is it," my breath hitched for a brief moment when I thought about going out with Todd.That'd be a first, we've never had a chance to go public except for the court case." Esme Ames, it isn't safe to fall in love with him," I soliloquized and shook my head." Butt

As George Roland heard about all the events unfolding surrounding Olivia and Detective Kelvin, a sense of satisfaction washed over him. For years, he had harbored a deep-seated belief that Olivia was somehow involved in his father's death, despite lacking concrete evidence. Now, seeing her embroiled in a web of danger and intrigue, he couldn't help but feel a twisted sense of vindication."Looks like karma finally caught up with you, Olivia," George muttered to himself, a dark smirk tugging at the corners of his lips. "You thought you could get away with it, but now you're paying the price."His satisfaction only grew as he heard about Detective Kelvin's involvement in the investigation. In George's mind, Kelvin was just as guilty as Olivia, complicit in the crime that had robbed him of his father. The thought of them both facing the consequences of their actions filled him with a perverse sense of joy."They deserve everything that's coming to them," George thought, a malicious gleam

As they navigated the labyrinthine streets, each step felt like a battle against the encroaching darkness. Kelvin gritted his teeth against the pain of his injury, leaning heavily on Olivia for support as they followed Chief Rodriguez and Ramirez through the shadows.Finally, after what felt like an eternity, they reached the safe house—a nondescript building tucked away in a forgotten corner of the city. With cautious movements, Chief Rodriguez led the way inside, his eyes scanning for any signs of danger as they entered the dimly lit interior."We need to patch you up," Olivia said, her voice gentle as she guided Kelvin to a nearby chair.With practiced efficiency, she began to tend to his wound, her hands steady despite the urgency of their situation. Kelvin winced as she cleaned the injury, the pain momentarily forgotten in the warmth of her touch.Meanwhile, Chief Rodriguez and Ramirez set to work fortifying the safe house, their eyes constantly scanning the windows and doors for

As they retreated to their temporary hideout, the group poured over the evidence they had gathered from the storage unit, piecing together the puzzle of Emily's death and the shadowy organization behind it. "This is it," Olivia breathed, her voice filled with determination as she studied the documents spread out before them. "We finally have everything we need to take them down." Kelvin nodded in agreement, his eyes blazing with determination. "But we need to act fast," he urged, his voice tight with urgency. "They'll be on high alert now that we've uncovered their secrets." With a shared sense of purpose, they set to work, formulating a plan to expose the organization and bring its members to justice once and for all. But even as they prepared to make their move, a sudden knock at the door shattered the tense silence of their hideout. With weapons drawn, they cautiously approached the door, their hearts pounding with adrenaline as they braced themselves for whatever might come ne

As the group delved deeper into their investigation, tensions ran high, each lead leading to dead ends or dangerous encounters. With each passing day, the weight of their mission seemed to grow heavier, their resolve tested at every turn. "We're hitting a wall," Olivia confessed one evening, frustration etched into every line of her face as they gathered in the dimly lit safe house. "We need a breakthrough." Kelvin nodded in agreement, his brow furrowed with worry. "We can't afford to let Emily's death go unsolved," he said, his voice tight with determination. Just then, a sudden beep interrupted their conversation, drawing their attention to Sarah's phone. With a furrowed brow, she checked the screen, her eyes widening in disbelief. "I've received a message," she announced, her voice tinged with urgency. "It's from an anonymous source, but it contains information about the group." As they gathered around Sarah, she read aloud the contents of the message, her voice trembling with

As they caught their breath, Chief Rodriguez wasted no time in outlining their next steps. "We need to disappear for a while," he said, his voice low with urgency. "They'll be looking for us, and we can't risk leading them back to our homes or the precinct." Kelvin and Olivia nodded in agreement, knowing that staying off the grid was their best chance at staying safe. "But where do we go?" Olivia asked, her voice tinged with uncertainty. Chief Rodriguez glanced around, his eyes scanning their surroundings for any sign of danger. "There's a safe house on the outskirts of the city," he replied. "It's not much, but it should buy us some time." With their plan in place, the trio set off into the night, their senses on high alert for any sign of pursuit. As they made their way through the deserted streets, a sense of unease settled over them like a heavy blanket, the threat of danger lurking around every corner. As they reached the safe house, Chief Rodriguez ushered them inside, his

As Kelvin and Olivia raced through the darkened streets, their hearts pounded with a mixture of fear and determination. With each passing moment, the weight of their situation bore down on them like a crushing weight. "We need to find a place to lay low," Kelvin panted, his breath coming in ragged gasps as they ducked into an alleyway. "Somewhere they won't think to look for us." Olivia nodded in agreement, her eyes scanning their surroundings for any sign of danger. "There's an abandoned warehouse a few blocks from here," she suggested, her voice low with urgency. "We could hide out there until we figure out our next move." With no other options available to them, Kelvin and Olivia made their way through the winding streets, their senses on high alert for any sign of pursuit. As they reached the warehouse, they slipped inside, their footsteps echoing in the empty space. "We should split up," Kelvin suggested, his voice hushed as he glanced around the dimly lit interior. "It'll