Mystery Author Paretsky Novels & Stories

“Fuck, Princess, you’re driving me wild,” Silas growled, his voice thick, almost desperate. His hand tightened in my hair, urging me on, but his words steadied me. “Don’t stop, just like that.” “Imogen,” he rasped, my name a warning and a plea But his hand stayed steady in my hair, not forcing but grounding me. “Easy, Princess,” he murmured, voice rough but soothing, even as his body shook with his release. “You’ve got this.” “Fuck, Imogen,” he said, voice low and warm, a smile tugging at his lips. “You’re incredible.” ************** When love turns toxic, desperation takes over. Imogen's marriage to wealthy Perry was supposed to be a fairytale, but behind the glamour, she's suffocating. Caught in a web of lies and infidelity, Imogen's last hope is a romantic trip to Rome. But when she catches Perry cheating, her world crashes down. Enter Silas Moretti - mysterious, charming, and passionate. As Imogen's secret affair with Silas ignites, she finds herself trapped between two worlds: one of luxury and lies, the other of forbidden desire and danger. When murder entwines their lives, Perry becomes the prime suspect. Imogen's dark secrets surface, and Silas promises to help. But as their romance intensifies, Imogen realizes she may have traded one cage for another. Will she escape the deadly trap of her own making, or will her quest for revenge consume her? Dive into this twisted game of love, lies, and betrayal, where nothing is as it seems, and the line between freedom and captivity blurs. Can Imogen break free, or will she become the next victim?

**Strong language and sexual and violent situations** Lexi goes to Dallas to spend the weekend with her old high school friend, Brock Lockhart. However, the fun weekend turns into a death trap that Lexi might not walk away from. Will Lexi, Brock, and the other guests survive?

Powerless in a family of Necromancers, Ezra has struggled to fit in his whole life. Going off to a normal college life seemed like the perfect place to escape the harsh realities of home. But when the girl he's had a crush on since they were eight is forced into an arranged marriage with another, darker, Necromancer family, Ezra returns and does the only thing he can to save her - he volunteers to take the test that will name him a full Necromancer, and her betrothed - if he survives. During the test, Ezra learns he isn't as powerless as he thought. Secrets and hidden truths are revealed that are all connected to the Reinhardt family, all of whom were thought to have been killed by the Necromancer's worse enemy, the Witches. Witches that are hell-bent on ridding the world of the 'black arts' With the help of an unlikely ally and a raven familiar, Ezra has the power to save the girl he loves and his kind, too, if he can master it in time.

He was never meant to touch her… but he’s the only one who makes her feel alive. ****** They thought she was dead. Five years ago, Rael Talon was dragged from her home in blood and betrayal. She lost her pack. She lost her mate. And she lost the child growing inside her—taken before she ever had the chance to feel a heartbeat or hear a cry. The world buried her and moved on. Now she’s back. Her wolf is silent. Her arms are empty. And the man who once promised her forever stands beside another woman, living the life that should have been hers. As enemies hunt her, Rael is saved by Eryx Blackthorne, a dangerous man with dark eyes and darker secrets. She should fear him. She should stay away. But Eryx is not the only one watching her. From the shadows emerges Orion—powerful, possessive, and ruthless. He claims her in ways that make her blood run cold, seeing her not as broken, but as something he intends to own. Torn between a man who ignites her soul and another who seeks to claim her, Rael must fight not just for survival… but for her heart, her power, and the life that was stolen from her. Because a woman who has lost everything will not be broken again.

In Gangnam, Seoul's district known for it's wealth and glamour, a series of mysterious disappearances and brutal murders occurs. The criminal is quickly called by public the 'Cherry Blossom Reaper' because of his choice for young, beautiful women and fact, that the day after the kidnapping, in the place of the disappearance, he leaves a small bouquet made of artificial cherry blossoms, slightly sprinkled with the victim's blood. When the daughter of the well-known fashion house CEO disappear, the case is transferred to Kim Soo Min, a female detective from Seoul's Investigation Departament. But as it turns out, the case is not easy to solve, even for such a talented detective as her. The list of suspects is getting longer and evidence does not clearly indicate any of them. [ IMPORTANT: This story is entirely fictional, just like its characters. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental. ]

I never dreamed of being harassed with such an admirer. It turns out that his love for me turned him into a dangerous person. Love can truly turn someone into a good or bad situation. In this case, love became cruel to me. I lose my first love and put into the dawn. Where no one can help me. No one can see me, no one knows where I am. Can someone help me out of this? I, Xencia Enclovia Murcos became a victim of his obsession. Ps. This author may do her updates every day at 9 o'clock onwards (Philippine standard time).

In a sleepy town in the outskirts of Massachusetts, a young woman is suspected of murder. When handsome young men begin to disappear and their mutilated bodies discovered, they all had one thing in common: she was the last one who saw them alive. Could the seemingly innocent and beautiful woman be capable of murder? Or do her scarlet lips and seductive gaze know more than they let on?

"I love you though you are my brother and I know it is against the law but I don't care, i want to spend the rest of my life with you, in a safe place without being scared that we might get caught by our parents or by the authorities.. I am tired of this secret love, I want to be the mother of your children... It's just that it's not possible" Sarah sniffed and hugged Ryan very tight. Ryan smirked an an idea popped in his head, "It is possible." "How?" Sarah asked quizzically. "I have been planning our elopement for weeks. We will elope to a place far away to continue our love. Don't worry, this time, we won't get caught." He kissed her. What do you think will be the product of their love? Will they end up together? Unlock more chapters to find out...

The sequel to The Snow Storm tells the story of Owen, the son and brother of the infamous killers at the now well known motel, dubbed the Murder Motel. Owen is just trying to live a normal life, thinking that he has finally managed to put the past behind him, when a new string of disappearances seem to suggest that he is carrying on in his late father's footsteps. But when a copy cat killer goes so far as to frame him for the murders, he needs all the help that he can get to clear his name. That is where journalist Kate Lyston comes in. She believes that he is innocent and works along side of him to prove it. Will they fall in love at the Murder Motel, or will she be it's latest victim?

Nisha is a normal nineteen-year-old college girl and lives ordinary. But things started to take a turn for the worse when her classmate, Max Stuart, suicide in a gloomy room Everything shows that he killed himself but she knew is impossible. Most surprising, Max showed up in Nisha’s room as a spirit and she’s the only one who can see him and hear from him. Nisha has no choice but to help him. However, in the process of searching for the truth, their feelings gradually warm up, but the closer to the truth is more close to parting, where will they go eventually?