Newest Michael Connelly Novel

On our wedding anniversary, my CEO husband, Michael Grant, invited me to watch the ocean with him. Tragically, a typhoon hit. I stood there in the raging wind and rain for over two hours, and he never showed up. In the end, all I got was a text that he was suddenly going on a business trip and couldn’t make it. Right after that, his intern, Nora Blake, posted a video on her social feed. It showed my usually pampered husband barefoot while helping fishermen haul crates of seafood. Her caption read: "Our hardworking CEO loves to get his hands dirty!" I laughed and commented: "Diligent and enduring—a true role model for us all." The company Slack channel instantly exploded. Everyone was betting on whether I’d finally blow up this time. Michael called me, his voice tight with fury, "Lauren West! What the heck did you mean by posting that comment? Are you trying to humiliate Nora in public? "It was a typhoon. I helped her family move some fish. What’s the big deal? You’re such a pampered little princess who has no idea how hard life really is. Delete that comment now. I’ll take you to the coast another day." Disgust churned in me. I replied, "Let a man who’s already rolled in the mud take me to the ocean? Forget it." Yes. Michael was now tainted, and I didn’t want him anymore.

In the glamorous world of Chicago's elite, Ava Reed, a shy bookworm on scholarship, finds herself entangled in a dangerous game of power and desire. When she crosses paths with Max Blackwood, the city's most eligible bachelor, their worlds collide in a whirlwind of secrets and deceit. Desperate to escape her hometown and protect herself from a menacing admirer, Ava strikes a precarious deal with Max, the billionaire CEO of America's newest investment firm. But their contract marriage is just the beginning of a tumultuous journey filled with passion, jealousy, and betrayal. As they navigate the treacherous waters of high society, Ava and Max must confront their demons and face the ultimate question: is their love worth risking everything for?

Kazia is taken in as a slave by Murad, a notorious Lycan king, who ends up getting obsessed with a helpless Kazia and forces her to be his newest pet. He brands her with his initials that gives him ownership over her and Kazia believes she'd never find a way out of her misery until she meets another Lycan king, Kavan, who turns out to be her mate. The unspoken rule of the Lycan Kings of the seven kingdoms was that none of them were allowed to touch or admire each other's branded pets. Will Kavan keep to this rule and abandon his mate or is he willing to go against the norms for the freedom of his mate?

On the day we were supposed to get our marriage license, Michael Robertson ghosted. I sat outside the County Clerk's Office for hours. Instead of him, I got a pic from his secretary, Kallie Clunt. She was in his lap, arms wrapped around him, making out like it was the hottest scene in a drama. [Sorry, Elsa. Michael said he had to comfort my broken heart. You don't mind, do you?] When I asked him about it, he just looked annoyed. "She gave me blood once. What's the big deal if I hang out with her? Can't you be a little more understanding?" My stomach dropped. I turned away and called his older brother. "Leon, do you still want to marry me?"

"Ayah, kapan ayah pulang? Ibu terbaring di ranjang dan nggak bergerak!" Putraku menelepon Michael sambil terisak-isak hingga sulit bernapas. "Panggil saja kalau dia nggak bangun! Dasar pemalas, nggak kerja di rumah juga cuma malas-malasan seperti babi pemalas." "Cari saja ibumu kalau ada apa-apa. Aku sibuk kerja, jangan ganggu aku!" Usai bicara, Michael dengan kesal langsung memutus teleponnya. Saat itu, dia sedang sibuk bermesraan dengan sekretarisnya, sama sekali tidak punya waktu untuk pedui padaku. Hanya saja, dia tak tahu bahwa aku sudah meninggal. Aku tak akan pernah muncul lagi di hadapannya, tapi dia malah memeluk fotoku sambil menangis, memohon agar aku tidak pergi.

At our wedding ceremony, the four-year-old nephew of my fiance, Michael Thompson, suddenly rushes onto the stage. He grabs his uncle's hand and cries, "Daddy, why are you marrying another woman? Don't you want me and Mommy anymore?" Seeing this, Lisa Jenner quickly runs over to intervene. She sounds apologetic, but her words are slightly provocative. "I'm so sorry, Sarah. Danny lost his father when he was little and has always seen Michael as his dad. He didn't mean to cause trouble." Even Michael remains completely calm as he picks up Danny. He explains to me, "Before David passed away, he made me promise to take care of his widow and child. I only let Danny call me 'Daddy' so he could have a normal childhood. You understand, right?" As I look at the three of them, standing there like the perfect family, I laugh coldly and rip off my veil. "This poor child has been through so much. How could I possibly steal his dad away? "You know what? Why don't I just let Lisa take my place up here? Then you can have your happy little family of three."

Rindu harus menelan pil pahit. Selama hidupnya tidak dianggap oleh sang ayah karena istri yang teramat dicintainya meninggal setelah melahirkan Rindu. Malangnya lagi, gadis itu difitnah oleh ibu sambungnya hingga sang ayah mengusir dari rumah. Namun, sebelum pergi, Rindu dipaksa menikah dengan seorang pembantu yang telah berani membelanya. Ternyata, lelaki itu punya sebuah rahasia besar.

“Marry me… or your family dies.” To save her father’s life, Rachel Owens signs the one contract no woman survives: becoming the wife of Damien Montrel, the city’s most feared mafia king. His rules are simple: Obey. Stay inside. Don’t ask questions. But behind the mansion’s locked doors, Rachel discovers a softer truth meant to stay hidden— Leo. A small boy who calls her “Mama,” and the only weakness Damien has ever had. Damien is ruthless to his enemies and merciless to traitors… yet for Rachel, his control begins to crack. Her kindness disarms him. Her silence wounds him. Her fear destroys him. Just as they begin to trust each other, a new enemy rises — The Raven, a shadow who knows Damien’s secrets, his past… and Rachel’s value. War is coming. In a world ruled by blood and vengeance, Rachel must decide: Is the real danger the man she married… or the one coming for them both?

Bagaimana rasanya harus memilih di antara tiga cinta? Hati Qiya tertambat kepada Fatur, sahabat sang kakak. Tapi ia justru didekati oleh Bara, sahabat Fatur. Saat Qiya berada di antara dilema dan tidak ingin melukai siapapun, tak disangka seorang Irham, yang di masa lalu pernah mewarnai hari-harinya; tiba-tiba muncul kembali di hadapan Qiya dan ingin memulai cerita baru bersamanya. Mampukah Bara dan Irham membuat hati Qiya berpaling dari Fatur? Dapatkah Qiya bertahan jujur pada pilihan hatinya?

Jaden Luther—seorang direktur utama di perusahaan House Of Luther harus menerima jika dirinya ditinggal oleh tunangannya karena kakinya yang lumpuh akibat kecelakaan mobil yang menimpanya. Setelah kejadian itu, Jaden berubah menjadi pria yang dingin dan temperamen, dia bahkan sampai membenci para wanita. Naraya Agatha—seorang single parent yang hidup dengan seorang anak laki-laki dan ibunya. Sejak kematian suaminya, dia harus bekerja keras untuk mencukupi kehidupannya, ditambah lagi vonis kanker darah yang putranya alami. Demi mendapatkan biaya pengobatan itu, Nara pun rela melakukan apa saja. Sampai akhirnya, Nara melamar pekerjaan sebagai pelayan pribadi untuk Jaden, karena saat itu, keluarga Jaden bingung harus menghadapi sikap tempramen dan arogan dari pria yang merupakan pewaris utama keluarga Luther itu. Selama bekerja, kesabaran Nara dalam merawat Jaden ternyata membuat pria itu luluh dan jatuh cinta padanya. Namun, sebuah rahasia terungkap, jika Nara adalah orang yang bertanggung jawab atas kecelakaan yang membuat Jaden lumpuh. Bagaimana akhir dari kisah mereka? Apakah Jaden bisa memaafkan Nara atau malah dendam itu membuat Jaden memilih untuk melupakan Nara? Selamat membaca dan semoga suka ya, Kak.