Read Now: The CEO Came DOA Novel by Heather Haven

Step into the world of captivating mysteries and heartwarming celebrations with Heather Haven's thrilling novel, "The CEO Came DOA." Meet Lee Alvarez, a dedicated detective facing a peculiar challenge on what was supposed to be an ordinary day.

As Lee grapples with the discovery of a man found hanging in his office clad only in baby blue undershorts, her focus shifts from her upcoming Christmas wedding to unraveling the mysteries surrounding the apparent suicide. With her Navy SEAL groom mysteriously absent on a secret mission, Lee finds herself embroiled in a complex case involving a fatherless teenage girl seeking the truth.

Amongst a flurry of wedding preparations orchestrated by her elegant and determined mother, Lila Alvarez, Lee delves into a web of deceit, uncovering dangerous secrets and encountering unforeseen perils. As she navigates through a series of unexpected twists and turns, Lee's investigative prowess is put to the test, leading her down a path filled with peril and intrigue.

With each revelation and every new obstacle, the Alvarez detective family shines brightly, showcasing their unique talents and unwavering dedication to justice. From the brilliant computer-savvy brother to the adoring chef uncle crafting the wedding cake of the century, Heather Haven weaves a tale that seamlessly blends warmth, humor, and suspense.

Join Lee Alvarez on a thrilling journey brimming with suspense, humor, and a touch of romance, as she untangles the intricate threads of deception while preparing for a Christmas wedding that promises to be anything but ordinary. Heather Haven's storytelling captivates readers with its quirky charm and dynamic cast of characters, making "The CEO Came DOA" a must-read for fans of cozy mysteries and clever female sleuths.

Part 1: The CEO Came DOA story line

Part 2: The main characters of The CEO Came DOA

Part 3: The most popular chapters of The CEO Came DOA

Part 4: Recommend 10 novels similar to“The CEO Came DOA”

Part 1: The CEO Came DOA story line

A DETECTIVE AGENCY WITH HEART.

AND LEE’S VERY OWN CHRISTMAS WEDDING!

It’s only six am and on-the-job, ace detective, Lee Alvarez, is staring up a man hanging from the center beam of his boardroom wearing nothing but his baby blue undershorts. And she hasn’t even had her coffee yet.

And this is just one more thing that might get in the way of her very own Christmas Wedding. Especially as her drop-dead gorgeous Navy SEAL groom is nowhere to be found. A covert mission to where?

But Lee just can’t leave the young teenage girl who is now fatherless, and is looking to Lee to prove her father didn’t commit suicide. So our star sleuth in on the case. Who has time to think about getting married or bridal gown fittings?

But don’t say that to her formidable boss and mom, the elegant Lila Alvarez, who’s planning every aspect of her daughter’s wedding, big time. No matter what, Lee will have the wedding of Lila’s dreams.

– And as Lee keeps stumbling across more dead bodies – it’s just as well her wedding is out of her hands.

Then Lee uncovers a little known drug of lethal proportions and is facing dangers she never signed up for. But is she up for a near-death experience? Well! Bring it on!

Meanwhile, her adoring chef uncle is creating the wedding cake of the century for his niece while Lee's genius bro’ – who made the firm famous with his brilliant cyber-detection – now awaits the birth of his first child at any minute.

Just in time the soon-to-be groom shows up a little the worse for wear but still as willing as ever. Now if she could only remember where she’s put those handwritten wedding vows. What was she going to say? Hmmm.

Author Haven enchants us again with all the warm and fuzzy thrills a cozy fan could wish for—in the form of a delightfully eccentric and thoroughly loving detective family, each with his or her special talent, from its matriarch. Lila, to her computer genius brother, Richard, to Tio, the adoring uncle everyone loves (he’s handsome and he cooks!), and Lee’s new drop-dead gorgeous former Navy SEAL soon-to-be hubby.

Fans of PI stories, cozy mysteries, and women sleuths will love Lee Alvarez, especially if they love sharp funny female protagonists like Sue Grafton’s witty Kinsey Millhone and Janet Evanovich’s lovable Stephanie Plum. Aficionados of Lisa Lutz’s family series, The Spellman Files, will get a special kick out of the Alvarez clan. Back again is the colorful and loving detective family, gearing up not just for murder but Lee's Christmas wedding!

Part 2: The main characters of The CEO Came DOA

Lee Alvarez, a skilled and committed detective, stumbles upon a disturbing scene early in the morning—a man hanging in his undershorts within the boardroom. Juggling intricate investigations, personal hurdles like organizing her impending Christmas wedding, and unforeseen challenges, Lee perseveres with focus and resilience. Despite the mysterious circumstances, including the absence of her Navy SEAL fiancé and encountering perilous situations, Lee's dedication to her profession and unwavering resolve to uncover the truth shine through as she navigates through complexities while unearthing hidden truths.

Part 3: The most popular chapters of The CEO Came DOA

The CEO Came DOA Chapter One

Life was good. I was happy. Let me count the ways. Any day now my sister-in-law’s water would break, and my first niece or nephew would get on with things. I was dubbed Investigator of the Year by the Professional Private Investigators Association of California. No one was more shocked than my mother. I lost five pounds. No one was more shocked than me. And I was getting married in less than a week to a man who thought I was just about as great as I knew he was.

Meanwhile, I was doing my favorite kind of job, which is not chasing bad guys over rooftops, often my sad lot in life, but ferreting them out while sitting on my duff in the air-conditioned office of a small startup company. Looking for a saboteur, I was either sifting through documents via my laptop during the day or searching offices late into the night.

Called Read-Out – a dull but appropriate name – the startup was a bio-tech company claiming to have developed a ground-breaking computer chip. The scuttlebutt was that when said chip was placed under the skin of a human or other mammal, it detected a multitude of conditions and major diseases related to that particular species. In addition, the chip could predict potential problems for the next five-year period with 89% accuracy. For a small fee, there would be monthly transfers of information to a medical data center or your doctor.

The CEO Came DOA Chapter Two

“So what happened?” Detective José Garcia looked at me, his writing pad and pen poised to ensnare my every word. Like his chief of police and a lot of people in this area, he was of Portuguese descent. In most Latin countries, the name José Garcia is akin to being named John Smith. You know there are people out there with the handle, but you rarely meet one. When you do, it’s hard not to say, “Hey, do you know you’ve got one of the most common names in the world?”

But I couldn’t say that to this guy, not even as an icebreaker. José Garcia was around my age, one tough cop, and didn’t care much for PIs. Sometimes I liked to give him reason. I scowled before answering his question.

“Weren’t you paying attention? I must have told you five times,” I said.

“Tell me again.”

“You know, I already gave my statement and signed off on it.”

“Tell. Me. Again.” Garcia leaned in and managed to hiss the three words, even though there wasn’t one “s” in any of them. He also had bad breath, but I told him again.

“Read-Out hired D. I. to investigate recent attempts to sabotage their IPO. It’s scheduled for next month.” I looked at my watch. “It’s nearly seven o’clock. When can I get some coffee?”

The CEO Came DOA Chapter Three

Frank backed up, gave a short nod of his head to the CFO, and dePartd. Rameen didn’t acknowledge the greeting, but came directly to the chair opposite me and sat down, leaning in.

“There’s been a catastrophe.”

His voice, normally a lilting tenor, shook when he spoke and took on a raspy edge. I leaned into him squarely with one arched eyebrow.

“You mean other than your CEO swinging from a rope in the boardroom?”

Either he didn’t hear or chose to ignore me. He straightened his horn-rimmed glasses with a trembling hand.

“We can’t talk here. We need more privacy.”

Without another word, he stood, turned, and walked away. I got up and traipsed after him, still nursing my coffee. I followed him to his office, I assumed for privacy, which didn’t make a whole lot of sense.

Read-Out was a modern-thinking business i.e., no doors on offices or communal spaces. Employees were expected to be open and non-secretive at all times, even unto their workspace. The exceptions to this ‘no door’ policy were the restrooms and the two founders’ offices, D. H. Collier and Craig Eastham. Upon reflection, given what I’d found in Collier’s desk, taking away his door might not have been a bad idea.

Part 4: Recommend 10 novels similar to“The CEO Came DOA”

If you like CEO romance novels, I recommend 10 books similar to "The CEO Came DOA".

1. NANNY FOR LITTLE BEVERLY

author: wonderful

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Chapter 1 ONE

NATASHA'S POV:

"Bang Bang into the room, I know you want it" ,

I reached for my phone to turn off the alarm, I don't think I've slept that much.  I've been practicing for my interview as a Nanny.

I quickly took my bath and made coffee with Scrambled eggs while I sit on the high stool in my kitchen thinking as i sip my coffee.

i took out my phone again to Browse on possible questions that could be asked for Nanny's interview.

I checked my time and it's six, I'm almost getting late.  I quickly stood up and washed my empty cup and took my side bag.

I don't want to be late for anything.  This job means alot to me, I've been going for lots of interviews but to no avail.

I trekked to the bus station to wait for bus and as God will have it, the bus came right in time.

when I got to the location, Standing in front of me is a large three storey building and which left me confused because I was expecting to see a house and not a company as big, tall as this.

I brought out my phone to cross check the venue again and it is this same place.  I summoned the courage and went inside the building.

The inside is so beautiful and everyone is dressing corporate which made me feel like an outcast.

2. Midnight Cravings

author: Rinna-O'shea

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Chapter 1 The hot porn star

WARNING : This story contains hot mature contents and it should be read by people who are above 18 years . . .  It contains short hot erotica stories and if you not interested in reading them , don't risk reading the following chapters . . .

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AM IN LOVE WITH THE PORN STAR . . .

EROTICA 1 .

RINNA'S POV . . . . .

'' Oh !  F**k '' , l let out a quiet breath...  My eyes were feeling heavy and my lips kept repeating yawn after yawn....  Of course I had to get the result of staying up at night...  I used to this and dozing was one of my hobbies but at this time l was pissed off....  I had spent the whole night watching pornos but nothing was even good...  I watched some compilations of some porn stars enjoying the threesome but l found none interesting....  They were not the videos l had planned to watch but then l had nothing to do.....

. . . . . . .

From beneath my heavy eye lids , l stared at Mr Peggy Darius our boss has he explained the changes that have been made in the company... .  They were so damn boring but l had to stay since we were all in the meeting listening to the billionaire...  ''Rinna focus and write down every thing that is being said '', l mumbled to myself but then just as I was beginning to write down the new benefits , a much more higher yawn soon enough escaped out of my mouth...

3. Boss Lady My Ex husband Wants Me Back

author: Elinor-Clain

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Chapter 1 Why Didn't He Care About Your Life

"Nobody picked up.  Are we sure she's Kenneth's wife?"

"How could I mess that up?  She's definitely married to Kenneth Powell.  I'm certain of it!"

"I've called him multiple times and sent messages saying we have his wife.  So, why no response?"

Selena Powell had been abducted.

She had gone out last night for a business meeting, thinking it was just about business.  However, it turned out to be a setup.

A night had passed, and with the ransom deadline drawing closer, the kidnappers grew nervous.

"Why isn't Kenneth reacting?  Doesn't he care about you?" one of the kidnappers snapped at Selena.

Trying to stay strong, Selena replied with a smirk on her bloodied lips, "Kenneth Powell is not the type to pick up any call.  Give me my phone, and I'll call him.  He'll answer it."

The kidnappers exchanged glances.  Their goal was clear;  they were after the money, and were not interested in actually harming anyone.  So they decided to give Selena's idea a shot.

4. Substitute’s Redemption

author: Sharrie

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Chapter 1 The Substitute Bride

Standing in front of the mirror in an ill-fitting wedding dress, Jane studied her reflection and felt the corner of her lips twist into a wry smile.

“Sign this contract”.

Jane caught the document that her father, Peter Harrison, tossed at her.  Her eyes traveled to the bottom of the page where her husband-to-be’s signature stared back at her: Ethan Harrington.

The handwriting was neat as though in fine print but the pen had been gripped with enough force for the ink to have bled through the other side of the paper.

“You’ll be well taken care of as his wife but…”, he warned, “… you’d better behave”.

An edge crept into his voice like the hints of a dark cloud looming over the horizon.

“Think about what will happen to your grandmother if you ruin everything”.

It should have been Stacy in her place, Jane thought.  But Stacy didn’t want to marry a man on the verge of death — why would she?

She had fled just a few hours before her wedding but to tell the groom’s family would be nothing short of insulting, even humiliating, which was why her father had — rather callously— threatened Jane with her grandmother’s life to coerce her into taking Stacy’s place.

5. Attractive Cute Wife

author: STARMOON

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Chapter 1 Pleasant Voice Like Cello Music

In the largest five-star hotel in Carl City, a chandelier hung from the top, and countless spotlights flashed back and forth in the dreamy venue.  The engagement ceremony between Jim Smith, son from the most powerful Smith family across Carl City, and Anne Brown was being held.

But the bride-to-be was frantically chased by three, five bodyguards.

"Stop!"

"So hot..."  Anne tugged at her collar.  There was an abnormal flush on her cheeks.

You wish, only dummies would stop!

Just then, she had a cup of wine given by her aunt, Kate Turner, and then started to feel unusual heat within herself.

She looked back at those in hot pursuit and ran straight towards the elevator.  Although she had no idea what was in the wine, she knew it was definitely not something good given her impression of her aunt!  Aware of the abnormality, she certainly would run.  She was not stupid!

She pressed the button to the highest floor and let out a sigh of relief when the elevator ascended.  Weren't those people so great?  Could they fly up here?

Only she didn't know that floor was only open to the most distinguished guests of the hotel.  Ordinary people were not allowed to show up there.

6. Secrets Of His Amazing Ex wife

author: Ewan Mcmillan

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Chapter 1 Divorce

When Brenda Sanchez left the court, she had two divorce certificates in her hands.  However, she was unusually calm.

They had been married for more than three years.  Was she sad about the divorce?

Of course, she was.  But there was more relief.

Her ex-husband, Miguel Hamilton, didn't love her.  Even when he drank too much last night and made love to her for the first time, the name he called was the one of another woman.

Suppressing her depression, Brenda stood by the side of the road and hailed a taxi.  After a while, a black Rolls-Royce pulled up in front of her.  Through the half-open window, she saw the cold eyes of a handsome man sitting in the driver's seat.

Rich and charming—the perfect description of Miguel.

"The hospital has issued another critical illness notice for Veronica.  Come with me to the hospital," he said indifferently after sparing her a glance.

7. My Wife is an Aloof Beauty

author: Jennie Buss

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Chapter 1 Until We Meet Again

FX International Group, a leading company in S City, had a number of businesses from many sectors;    from hotel chains, construction industry, large department stores, entertainment firms to amusement parks.

People who lived in S City might not know their mayor, but they had surely heard of Edward Mu, the leader of his big family businesses and one of the most sought-after business giants.    Mr. Mu was not only successful and rich, but he was also an absolutely fascinating man who looked more gorgeous than most women.

It sounds unreal, but one should see him to say this was true.    In addition, he was so smart and intelligent that he could defeat his competitors without them noticing.    People tagged him as a "playboy" because he appeared in many various magazines.    Not many knew about his secrets but rumors had it that Jessica Lin is Mr. Mu's favorite girl.

8. Fall For You After Divorce

author: Shabi's pen

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Chapter 1 Unveiling Deceit

Briana was picking a gift for their three-year anniversary when she received Kiley’s text.

Briana was bombarded by more than a dozen photos.  Once she processed what she saw, her face drained of color in an instant.

While the photos varied, Maxim and Kiley appeared in each and every one of them.

In the pictures, they were seen hugging, kissing… What remained consistent was the affectionate gaze Maxim directed toward Kiley in those images.

Despite spending three years by Maxim’s side, he had never regarded Briana with the same look.

“Does this look familiar to you?”

Briana felt a headache starting to emerge and instinctively massaged her temple.  The house in the pictures did seem recognizable.  However, before Briana could draw a conclusion, she received another message from Kiley.

“This is the house you are supposed to live in after you married Maxim.  Don’t you recognize it?

“Oops… I almost forgot.  Maxim never allowed you to enter it after your wedding night.  Do you know why?

“Because Maxim had decorated this house for me.  If Norma didn’t butt in on your wedding day, you would never have the chance to enter this house.”

Every word was a stab to Briana’s heart.  Briana’s hand started trembling subconsciously as she read the text.

9. Reawaken Expired Love

author: Sassy-Lady

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Chapter 1 I Want You

Lightning lit up the sky, followed by the deep rumble of thunder outside the window.

The bathroom's frosted glass door, touched by a soft, uncertain light, showed the outlines of two figures.

A tall man and a woman, both delicate and graceful, stood behind it.

Steam clouded the air, making it hard for Alicia Ellis to see.  Her hands pressed against the glass, the pattern of her palms clear against it.

Around her waist, the man's arms held her tight, strong as iron.

A whirl of emotions filled her.  Confusion and happiness tangling together, she felt like a feather tossed high into the air before falling.

Today, she celebrated three years of being married to Erick Ellis.

In the past, Alicia always reminded Erick, but he never remembered.  He even seldom came home.

10. Billionaire's Secretary

author: DoublePen

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Chapter 1 Let's Celebrate

“We finally did it!!”  Amy screeched in excitement, pumping her fist in the air as she took a large swing from the bottle of wine she had in her other hand.  Brent only chuckled in response as he watched her dance in the room, completely out of rhythm with the song , the alcohol being the main reason for her sloppy movement.

“Ooh” Amy cooed, grinning as she felt Brent wrap his hands around her waist.  Amy smiled contentedly as she snuggled more into his embrace, both of them moving slowly as the music had changed to a much slower one.

Ed Sheeran’s Perfect played through the speakers as Amy pondered just how much their life was going to change from tomorrow.

Amy and her boyfriend Brent had both decided to startup a company together.  It was a dream they both worked hard towards it together and after everything they’d been through as they struggled to achieve their goal, they finally got sponsors who were willing to invest in their company.  All that was left now was to submit the contract.

Amy felt like her life couldn’t possibly get any better as she had all she could ask for: a loving boyfriend and very soon, a successful company.