Mystery Romance Web Novels & Arrogant Hate to Love Stories

Valentina Hales was a carefree young woman, known for making one bad decision after another. But her world spiraled out of control after the mysterious disappearance and death of her sister, Taylor. Following her late sister’s cryptic instructions, Valentina flees from North London to South London, where she finds herself pregnant… a product of a reckless one-night stand with a stranger… and utterly alone, struggling to rebuild her shattered life. Four years later, circumstances drag Valentina back to North London, where she reluctantly takes a job as a maid at the Hawthorne mansion—the very job her sister once held. Her employer: Christopher Hawthorne, a blind and tormented billionaire haunted by his own dark demons. What happens when Valentina finds certain truths, causing her to dig deeper into the Hawthorne family’s secrets and unravel a huge web of lies, deceit, and betrayal? And her quest for vengeance becomes more complicated when she begins to see Christopher in a new light. Will Valentina’s thirst for revenge lead to victory, or will the dark secrets of the Hawthorne family consume her? And what happens when she ends up finding love where she least expects it? In this story of forbidden love and shocking twists, nothing is as it seems… and no one can be trusted. In this forbidden romance novel, trust is a luxury… and danger lurks in every shadow.

One extended shift and one strange drink order was all it took for Stephie's life to change forever. After one kind act towards the Elderly Billionaire of her town, Stephie did not expect to gain a sponsor, nor did she expect to catch the eye of the Billionaire's son, the future CEO of Barlowe Engineering Industries. With a sponsor who refuses to let Stephie brave the harsh world on her own, and his son who swears that he could never see Stephie as nothing other than a threat to his fortune, Stephie finds herself in an inescapable predicament. How will this story end? Read and find out.

Flora Amor thought she had found her fairytale in Dixal Amorillo, the man who made her heart race with every whispered breath of her name. But her dreams collapsed when she discovered that her marriage was built on a cruel bet. Her world crumbled further after a tragic family secret left her with no memories of the past. Seven years later, fate brings them together again through her mischievous, brilliant child, leading Flora Amor straight into Dixal's powerful construction empire. Now a changed man, Dixal is determined to fight for the wife he once lost. With the hidden enemies, family betrayals, and long-buried truths threatening to tear them apart, Flora Amor found the courage to hold on to the healing power of love

She had only ₦2,350 left in her account when one careless mistake changed everything. After accidentally spilling coffee on the most feared CEO in Lagos, Zara Daniels expects to lose everything. Instead, Adrian Knight offers her a job at Knight Technologies. But before Zara can settle into her new life, Adrian's grandmother is kidnapped, confidential company secrets are leaked, and mysterious threats begin pointing directly at her. As betrayal lurks within the walls of Knight Technologies, Adrian finds himself trusting the one woman everyone else suspects. Together, they must uncover the truth before it's too late. In a world where power comes at a price and love is the greatest risk of all, will they survive the lies surrounding them... or become the next victims? Sometimes, the most unexpected choice changes everything.

Ruby’s world shatters the night she walks in on her boyfriend, Ethan, having sex with her best friend. Heartbroken and angry, she gets drunk at a bar and ends up sleeping with a handsome stranger, even leaving him $500 the next morning like she paid for the night. She thinks she’ll never see him again. Until she gets a job at Blackwood Holdings and walks into the CEO’s office — only to come face to face with the same man. Zane Blackwood. What Ruby doesn’t know is that after their night together, Zane’s assistant discovered she is the girl he has been searching for. Something connected to her family destroyed Zane’s own family years ago, and he has been waiting for the chance to make her pay. Now that he has her, Zane forces her to work under him as his personal assistant. He uses his power, his body, and intense sex to break her down piece by piece. What started as revenge slowly turns into obsession… and then into something neither of them expected. Ruby tries to fight her growing feelings, but her body and heart keep betraying her. When she finally uncovers the truth about why Zane has been punishing her, she is completely shattered and tries to leave. But Zane refuses to let her go. In a raw and desperate moment, he takes her one last time — and Ruby realizes she can no longer walk away. She is already in love with the man who once wanted to ruin her.

"Good evening, Mom. How was your day?" "My day was good, my love. How is yours going?" Her voice was a soothing balm against the stress of the day. "It’s... busy. My boss gave me a mountain of work to finish before tomorrow morning, so I won't be coming home tonight. I’m going to stay late and then head straight back in." "Oh, my dear," she sighed. "Just be careful. Don't get into any trouble." "I won't, Mom. Did you take your medication?" I asked, knowing how she tended to forget when I wasn't there to nag her. "Ah... I’ll take it now." "Mom, please. You need to stay strong for me." "I will, I will. I love you, Annabelle." "Love you too." After I hung up, the silence of the office felt even heavier. The lights were dimmed, except for the glow from my monitor and the soft yellow light spilling from Elias’s office. He was still in there, a silhouette of intense focus as he reviewed the project details. Suddenly, a sharp ping echoed through the quiet room. I jumped slightly, my eyes snapping to my computer screen. Unknown Email. No encrypted address. No profile picture No signature. Whoever sent this, don't want to be traced. "What is this?" I muttered, my skin crawling with a sudden, inexplicable chill. The subject line was written in bold, stark capital letters: BEFORE THE INVESTMENT. My pulse shifted into a frantic rhythm. I hesitated, my mouse hovering over the notification. When I finally clicked, my breath hitched. It wasn't just a message; it was a cache of attached documents, internal financial transfers, offshore account statements, and adjusted revenue projections. I realized instantly that these were different from the official files Elias had given me.

Luna Grimes has never believed in fate. As a photographer, she thrives on capturing truth—the unfiltered, raw moments hidden behind Hollywood’s illusions. But when she’s assigned to photograph Deverell Blackwood, the industry’s most untouchable star, truth becomes the one thing slipping through her fingers. He is arrogant, infuriatingly perfect, and worst of all—familiar. She hates the way he looks at her, as if he knows her. Then the impossible starts happening. Distorted photographs. A missing reflection. A name whispered in dreams that don’t belong to her. Luna knows she should stay away from Deverell. But he won’t let her. And the closer she gets, the more she realizes… this isn’t the first time they’ve met. It won’t be the last.

One night. No names. No consequences—until the whole world sees it. Six months after being left at the altar, Celeste Hartwell is done being the beautiful sister everyone underestimates. So when she slips into London’s most exclusive masked club, she wants one thing that belongs entirely to her: an anonymous night with a stranger who asks no questions and makes no promises. Then footage of their encounter is leaked beside a £250,000 payment into Celeste’s account; and the man she is accused of sleeping with turns up dead. There’s only one problem. Celeste never slept with Sebastian Huxley. She slept with Michael Harbinger, the elusive operative who spent years inside the conspiracy that nearly destroyed her family. Now someone has reactivated a system that should have died with Margaret Harlow’s empire, Celeste is holding a key she never knew she possessed, and Michael may be the only man who can keep her alive long enough to clear her name. But the deeper they go, the harder it becomes to separate the danger from the desire. Especially when Celeste discovers their first night together may not have been nearly as anonymous as she believed. Because Michael has always known more than he tells her. And this time, being wanted may be just as dangerous as being watched.

I didn't want to leave Manhattan. But dead fathers don't leave you a choice. Eight months after dad died, Mom said we were moving to Madrid. “Better opportunities,” she said. “A fresh start.” What she didn't say was that it had something to do with his old college friend— the one who suddenly cared a lot about us now that Dad was gone. Mom said it was a fresh start. She said Madrid would be good for what she had with him. I didn't get a say. I packed my books and the last pieces of the life I had in New York. Said hurried goodbyes to my friends and boyfriend and followed her across an ocean. Now I was standing in a city that felt foreign to me. Surrounded by boxes and a man I was supposed to call “father.” Dacio Bruno. Rich. Powerful. And the father of “him.” I came to Madrid for Mom. But from the second we met, we hated each other. Or more like he hated me. And me? I made sure to hate him back just as hard. Hate is loud. And what was between us was louder. We were supposed to stay off-limits. He was older. He was colder. He was set to be my step brother. The one person I could never have. The worst part? I think he feels it too. And I hate that he does. Madrid was supposed to be a fresh start. Instead, it might be the place where I lose everything. Heck I wasn't supposed to fall in love with him. I had a boyfriend and a life in New York. It was unexpected. It was unplanned. He was the one I could never have. And the only one I wanted. This is my life now…….

Twelve years ago, Detective Myra Black lost her brother to a murder the police never solved. Now, she wears the badge — not for justice, but for vengeance. When a high-profile case lands her face-to-face with Raffaele Moretti, a cold, calculating Mafia boss with secrets buried deeper than graves, everything she's built starts to unravel. He’s dangerous, untouchable, and frustratingly calm... and worst of all, he might be the key to her brother’s death. But the more Myra digs, the more the truth turns to smoke. And the more Raffaele protects her — with his dark past and darker loyalty — the more she questions whether she’s hunting a killer… or falling for one. In a city where truth is currency and lies are survival, can a woman sworn to the law trust the heart of a man who lives in the shadows?

Before You Begin… If you're looking for a fairy tale… You won't find it here. But if you're ready to question everything you thought you knew… CONSIDER THIS YOUR ONLY WARNING. Elizabeth Lancaster was ready to spend forever with the love of her life... until his sudden death shattered her world. When circumstances force her into a two-year contract marriage with billionaire heir Lucas Hayes, she accepts for one reason only—to remain in New York and uncover the truth behind her late fiancé's death. Lucas has his own reason for saying "I do": to protect his family's reputation after a scandal threatens everything he has worked for. A marriage built on obligation should have been simple. Instead, living under the same roof turns into a battlefield of pride, sharp words, and hidden wounds. But as hatred slowly gives way to unexpected feelings, Elizabeth uncovers clues suggesting her fiancé's death was never an accident. The closer she gets to the truth, the more dangerous her marriage becomes. Some marriages are built on love. Theirs was built on hatred.