michael connelly best selling novel

A CEO’s strange disappearance happens on the same night she brought someone home without much thought. This woman has once been harmed by her relative, but manages to escape from the sea of flames. Five years later, she returns with a four-year-old cutie while keeping a low profile, and rescues the mysterious man. She thinks this man is helpless and is a good-for-nothing who lies around at her place, but in the blink of an eye, he helps her tear apart a vixen, and even treats her with affection. Suddenly, it's as if everything is possible in her life! Wait a minute, why are those people respectfully calling him CEO…

Leo accidentally obtained a chance to enter a global game ten years ahead of time. During these ten years, he practiced hard every day, and finally, on the day he defeated the final boss, the game officially opened. However, he had already achieved all the achievements in the game, obtained the best artifacts, and the rarest divine beasts. What else was there to enjoy? Thus, the greatest intelligence master in the newbie village was born. "Come one, come all, don't miss out! Selling game strategy information, fair prices and no deception for young and old! Hey, miss, I see that you are well-endowed, oh, I mean intelligent. Would you like to buy some information to improve yourself?"

[You have been slain by an Evil God. Time Reversal initiated.] [Save file loaded successfully. Beginning Fifth Playthrough.] In 2030, a game burst onto the scene. And you had already been reborn for the fifth time. Only you knew that in three years, the game would merge with reality. Humans and races from other worldlines would invade Earth through the game. And not long after that, even more unknown horrors would descend upon every timeline! [Ding! Congratulations, player registration successful. Please draw your Talent.] [Ding! Detected that the player has used a redemption code.] [Ding! Redemption code successfully applied. Congratulations! You have obtained the unique Talent: Millionfold Boost!] [Talent Description: Millionfold Boost — When selling an item, you may choose to receive a millionfold boost in either quantity or quality!] As expected, the redemption code you had painstakingly gathered during your first four playthroughs was worth it! [Detected: Player has sold a Common-grade Bow. Player has chosen Quality Boost.] [Ding! Millionfold Boost activated. Congratulations! You have obtained the Legendary-grade equipment: Moon Reaper!] [Detected: Player has sold a D-rank Skill Book: Blink. Player has chosen Quality Boost.] [Ding! Millionfold Boost activated. Congratulations! You have obtained the SSS-rank Skill Book: God Speed!] [Detected: Player has sold a God-grade Pet: Ancient Dragon Egg. Player has chosen Quantity Boost.] [Ding! Millionfold Boost activated. Congratulations! You have obtained 1,000,000 God-grade Ancient Dragon Eggs!] Beautiful! You bastards, get ready to face the strongest ancient dragon legion in history!

Emily Mason has run out of a place to live, she doesn't have a good salary to afford an apartment on her own, and if she doesn't get a place soon, she will have to go back to her small town and give up her scholarship. Nathan Vandenn has it all, the money, the popularity, the luxuries, and a wonderful apartment with an empty room in Kensington, London. Nathan is willing to take Emily into his apartment, but Nathan doesn't need Emily's money. Nathan needs Emily, Nathan needs to marry her. If Nathan doesn't marry Emily, Nathan won’t get the vice presidency of Vandenn Industries. They both need each other, but can they handle this lie without falling in love?

Michael is just your average guy who used to work as a successful bartender before an incident messed it all up. He helps Alexandria Alexia Demonte one of The Four Queens and in doing so he becomes involved in something far bigger than he ever thought possible when he was living his mundane life. He will learn about The Four Queens, there past and there secret as Michael becomes closer to them and they to him before starting a relationship that if found out will turn the world upside down because of the power The Four Queens hold. Book will contain Yuri though the chapters will have a warning for those who don't like this gene so they can skip. Release schedule of 2 chapters per day. This is my first novel so please go easy on me :) Grammar is improving with each chapter *Artwork is not mine*

After practicing immortality for thousands of years and achieving the status of Immortal Emperor, Ling Yi chose to go against the grain and return. In this life, the King of Hell wants my daughter to die at midnight, but I want to keep her until she lives forever! In this life, apart from me, there is no other wealthy family in the world! In this life, I want this day to tremble for me!

After being kicked out of her home, Sophia planned to raise pigs to survive. She found an old pig trough, a container used to feed pigs, and brought it home. But after using it, her pigs grew thinner for no reason. One day, she noticed the trough could swallow anything she threw in and then spit out treasures like gold, jade, and ancient items. She soon discovered the trough was connected to the past, to a powerful war general named General Yves who nearly conquered the Western Land before dying young. His kingdom collapsed, but through the trough, things from his world kept reaching hers.

****COMPLETED**** Damien Hale, son of the richest family in the country, once had everything—until he was abandoned by his family and by everyone he loved. Now he lives alone in a filthy place, hiding his past and his true self. Damien no longer exists. In his place is Dane. Dane sells his body to billionaires. Not only for money—but for the thrill, for the twisted pleasure of watching powerful men crave his beauty. Every touch, every hungry gaze makes him feel alive. His deadly charm and sinful beauty turn him into the most desired man in the city. For the billionaires, he is a game. For Dane, they are prey. No one knows he is the lost son of the Hale family. To the world, he is only Dane—the beautiful prostitute billionaires throw money at like paper. But behind his seductive smile lie sadness, loneliness, and secrets darker than his new life. The question remains: why was he abandoned by everyone he once loved? And what Dane doesn’t expect… is that somewhere in this world of obsession and pain, love will come crashing into his life. Author’s Note This story contains toxic relationships and darker secrets hidden behind every seductive smile. Warning: Mature Content BL (Boys’ Love) 18+ Only Read at your own risk—this is not a sweet love story. It’s filled with obsession, betrayal, and the kind of love that can both destroy and save. — Meowly^-^

A small yet significant society brought forth the story of Emberline. A con who has managed to secure herself as a nurse despite having nothing to qualify. And of Nicholas Vials, a well-groomed and slightly cheery boy who has vowed to uncover the mystery of his brother's gruesome murder. A search that leads a revolution in the streets of Curida. Soon, during his on going search, he grows up in deep love for Emberline. But love is easy to declare, and heavy to portray. And this love for each other is tested in every way because there are many to oppose this affair. As Nicholas embarks on the journey to find his brother's killer, Emberline finds herself lost and she comes across Baldwin, who is willing to do anything to protect himself and those he loves. A distance, no matter how many fortnights away, can never keep their attachment at bay, so only with resentment, are they kept away. And by conflict only, do we see their lives entangled again. A story that exists due to the fear of detachment, abandonment, and heartbreak. All of which are rooted in both fanciers. And all those who are brought together by this romance. ... Emberline lay still, her eyes widened in fear as he held her hand, gently caressing her palm. "I love your hands, whenever I touch them, I am reminded of my lifetime of victories" he paused, looking back to Emberline. "I adore your smile, it makes me believe I can make you happy," Emberline was visibly distressed, her eyes threatening to flood, "And I am mesmerized by your eyes," she stifled a cry as he passed her a gentle smile. It wasn't filled with his usual warmth, which was stiff and lazy. His smile was rather ominous, unsettling and lacked the charm she lived by. "But that is all I love about you," he said, his daunting declaration left a dent in her memory that she knew she couldn't forget, a cold ran down her spine as she gazed back at the man who once said he couldn't live a day without her.

In the modern world of 2022, a young man named Odin makes contact with a different world that he knows from fiction the realm of 40k. With this encounter, he gets a system that will help him sell to the many individuals in the dark far future of 40k Q. Will he gain wealth? A. Probably Q. Will he fight the chaos gods? A. Hahaha... Are You serious? Q.harem? A.No Q.Op Mc? A.as strong as an 18 y.o that works out once in a while can be. Q. Trashy system? A. I hope not. Also, please comment on any errors you find both grammatical and lore-wise I'm still new to writing.