mystery novels to read

She was supposed to be his wife, what changed? And how did she have a daughter for him? She left him for another... But why? What happened? He had to protect his daughter and the woman he always loved after finding out the reason for the marriage. He was a bad guy!

The housekeeper became my stepmother, and together with her son, they humiliated and murdered me. After being reborn, I exposed a video of her affair with her lover at her wedding, destroying her reputation completely. I watched as she and her son were kicked out. They left with nothing, wandering the streets like outcasts. I smiled and tossed a moldy piece of bread into their begging bowl. “This is all you deserve.”

In the small kingdom of Satia, a momentous announcement was made - Princess Mia had been declared the next in line for the throne. However, there was a catch - the kingdom's rules stated that in order to become queen, the princesses must first be married. For centuries, the tradition had been for the parents to select potential noble candidates from all over the nation. But Princess Mia was determined to change this law by finding a way around it. Just as she was plotting her next move, a golden opportunity presented itself in the form of Anisel, who had his sights set on the throne. With the help of some allies, he managed to transform his image from a kingdom's fugitive to a "noble" worthy of the princess's hand. However, they soon realized that they were facing a challenge they had not anticipated - falling in love. Would their desires for power and control overshadow their feelings for each other, or would love conquer all and become everything they had ever dreamed of? Only time would tell.

Vie is a whiz at computers and numbers. But, she has a naughty side that she rarely lets show. Worse yet, she's beginning to fantasize about a certain tough Marine that needs her help. Vie tries hard to ignore the growing ache that his presence brings on. Trev, a hard core Marine, is trying to get his life back in order after finding his baby sister after 10 years of searching. Now, he finds himself blindsided by the BDSM lifestyle. Blindsided yet intrigued. Trev can't stop imagining what it would be like to have Vie give herself completely to him. To show him all the forbidden pleasure. Haunted and hesitant, he can't decide which to choose. One path leads him towards a boring but safe vanilla life. The other twist down a bumpy road filled with erotic sinful pleasures and naughty little games for Trev and Vie to play. *Adults ONLY* *Explicit Scenes* *Violence* *BDSM Themes* Because I Want To is created by Leann Lane, an eGlobal Creative Publishing Signed Author.”

Ella Swiss always had a crush on Alex Black, after a drunken one night stand she swears to stay clear of his path. Years later, an arranged marriage brings them back together again and this time she learns the truth about Alex's secret life as a mafia boss. She life is danger because of him, while Alex struggles with having to balance his double life as he fights hard to keep his wife safe. Blood will be spilt and lives will be lost, can their love survive everything designed to break them apart?

Troy Ragnar was the most powerful heir of the Celestial Hall in Vesenia, unmatched in both strength and influence. Because of his mentor's arrangement, he returned from the mountains with nine marriage contracts in hand. Little did he know—one by one, the letters of annulment arrived and all of his fiancées called off the engagements! What had once been an occasion of rejoicing quickly turned into a scene of broken promises. Troy could no longer hold back—he abandoned tolerance and set out on the journey to supremacy.

I catch the eye of a talent scout on the street and am sent abroad for training. However, as soon as I land, my passport is snatched away. I'm even locked into a cage. The people who beat me up tell me death is the only path for people who disobey orders at Elder Corporation. But if my memory serves me correctly, Elder Corporation is the name of my fiancé's company abroad.

WARNING: This book is strictly for mature minded. 18+ is required to read further. All it takes for her life to come crumbling is the night she received the news that she would be marrying the city known deadly bachelor- Tyler Locke. He’s known for the cruelty he allegedly showed to his two ex wives, those who started and spread the rumor of him being a beast instead of a man. What would Missy do to survive this man, especially when she find out that there’s a reason to his cruelty towards her and it has to do with his first love. Would Missy succeed in bringing back the loving Tyler out or would have to forever deal with the torturing cold one, because he said to her. “You don’t get to run away like the other two did, you’ll be here with me forever.” ……… This is a duet and here is the first book in the series. It is now completed. Book 2 is right under. Book 1- Bride To The Vicious Billionaire (Completed) Book 2- Falling For The Vicious Billionaire (Completed)

Kenna Paige, who is at an all-time low in her life, falls into a very fortunate scene where she spends a steamy night with the most elite billionaire in town, Sean Foxx. Little did Kenna know the shocking revelation that awaited her. Months later, she discovered that she was pregnant for her mysterious once-in-a-lifetime one-night stand. Meanwhile, Sean didn't expect to have a child with a woman he couldn't remember the last name of. But with certain issues going on with his company, a woman who claims that he is the father of her child seems rather oddly convenient to him. The two are forced into making the most of their situation by drawing up a favourable contract. Along the line, they realize that although they are worlds apart, they might just be each other's lost halves. But with his ex-girlfriend in the picture, will their love for each other still stand?

Set in the 1800s were the elite and peasants are very much set apart. Aurora is 18 years old and she is a maid in the palace, one fateful day tragic events lead to her serving Prince Caspian. Prince Caspian is used to having any woman at his abode, with his good looks, wealth, and charm, he sets his eyes on Aurora, he wants her in his bed. He knows that with social norms he can never be with her but what happens when this develops to more than they both signed up for? When sex ends up coming with strings attached.