Nobody was able to capture the wealthy man's attention; many tried and they all failed. That is, until a guy became the wealthy man's obsession. LIAM CASTILLO Even though the shadows of my past were still haunting me, I never thought I would catch someone's attention. At first I experienced a sensation of shivers along my spine, accompanied by intense eyes that followed me wherever I went. Letters and packages from an unknown person started to arrive at my doorstep, and those who had harmed me continued to vanish. That's when I discovered I'd caught the attention of Damien Valentino, a merciless wealthy man willing to do anything for me, including bringing death and no mercy to the shadows of my past. And worst of all? I fucking loved it. READ AT YOUR OWN RISK!

Emmet and Clay did not meet on the best of terms, but that doesn't stop them from becoming fast friends. As their bond grows stronger, they will do whatever it takes to maintain this new friendship. Even though that may not be all that either of them wants. After years of living in a conservative southern town, Emmett has developed a hard shell that is not easily pierced. It's gotten even more difficult since breaking up with his first serious boyfriend left him feeling devastated and betrayed. Then a new friend comes along to peel back all the layers of protection, making Emmett feel happy again, and perhaps making him feel something more. The loss of his father at a young age left Clay with severe anxiety. His girlfriend says he's emotionally distant - because he is. Clay never gave much thought to his sexuality. He started dating because all his friends were, and although his relationships never seem to work out, he continues to try, because that's what's expected. The steady track he's been traveling is suddenly upended when he becomes enamored with a boy he just met. Now Clay has to figure out what he wants and how far he's willing to go to get it.

Some betrayals cut deep. Others pull you into a world you never saw coming. Kai Fitzgerald returned home earlier than planned, his vacation cut short by the sting of a heartbreak girlfriend, faithless in the arms of another. But what awaited him wasn't the solace of home. It was him. Theodore Kingsley-his brother's enigmatic business partner in Kai's own bedroom, entangled between a man and a woman like sin-made flesh. From that moment, Kai knew: that Theo was trouble-wrapped in tailored suits and quiet smirks. No matter how hard Kai tried to keep his distance, fate refused to comply. Their paths twisted, tangled unbreakable thread pulling them closer, again and again. But what Kai doesn't know? Theodore Kingsley isn't just an arrogant, insufferable temptation. He's a man built on secrets. Some that belong to the past. Some that belong to Kai Fitzgerald himself.

Virtuoso pianist Reidyr, a born workaholic, was coerced by his parents to go on a well-deserved vacation in Bali. Breaking his reverie was a mysterious drowning man who he ended up saving, but thought he'd never see again as he left Bali without knowing his name. In a pursuit of independence, he moves to Portland where Lucas, his overprotective but well-meaning best friend, lives. In exchange for that independence, he meets Killian, who looks like he's been cut out of a men's magazine - flipping his whole world upside down. Meeting Killian was obnoxious for a lot of reasons, with the list beginning with: 1.) He's magnetically drawn to the guy. 2.) The man hates his existence to the core. 3.) Reidyr's not sure why number 2 is the case. Reidyr finds himself whirled into a complicated dance with his career, friendships, and his growing attraction to Killian despite the odds. From disarray to more disarray, he navigates his Portland move with deep blue eyes, stumbling upon surprising revelations each day, not knowing if these will color him in, or leave him fading into blue. Copyright © This novel contains mature themes, language and sexual content. Reader discretion is advised. [ Word Count: 115,000 to 130,000 ]

MM ROMANCE | (Male x Male) Zack Milers, a 21 year old simple student living alone, away from his family. He has friends, social life and everything that a person needs to live. His life has the perfect, calm flow, going to university in the morning, doing part time in the night and even going to parties with his friends on weekends. However that flow turns into uncontrollable waves when he finds a box with a note on his bed. 'From your shadow' Shadow, his personality is exactly like his name. The name he choose for himself. No one notices his presence, his work leaves no hint behind. He prefers to be alone, away from the eyes of the people but when his eyes land on Zack for the first time, he can't look away. Something about the boy pulls him in. Wanting to know more about the eye catching boy, he starts following Zack like a shadow but can a shadow disappear too easily? No and Zack knows it too well. "I'm your shadow. No matter how hard you try to get away from me, I will follow you. Your existence means my existence." A low whisper rings in the dark room, barely making it to my ears. He stands there in the darkest corner of my room where I can't see him. He knows how to hide himself too well. "Where ever you'll go, I'll come behind you." His rough voice sounds chill running all over my body. started 11 December 2024 #1 psycho #1 spicy #1 possessive #8 gay romance #2 stalker #2 intense #4 manipulation #1 mmromance #14 lgbtpride #15 gaylove

Seventeen-year-old Isabelle Holden has become a master of keeping up the good girl facade in order to keep her parents off her back and date the baddest boy in school. But when her father decides to spend less time at work to bring their family together, she's left with no choice but to resort to the help of Mason West, a boy who's the perfect candidate to keep her facade from crumbling. Standalone in the My Brother's Best Friend series

He was never meant to be mine. But when fate gave me a way in, I stayed. Alexander Kensington was born with everything, wealth, grace, legacy. But beneath the perfection lies ruin. A past no one sees. Scars no one touches. A soul quietly unraveling. When his twin sister vanishes days before her arranged marriage, Alexander is forced to take her place, an act of duty that sends him straight into the orbit of Atlas King. Dangerous. Unforgiving. Trapped in a world of violence and shadows. Atlas was never supposed to want him but Alexander was never supposed to feel like home. What begins as cold tension turns into something far more devastating. A slow, aching pull neither of them can escape. In stolen moments and fractured nights, two men learn to choose each other over and over again, even when the world demands they don't. But love, like ruin, leaves its mark and some scars were made to be worshipped. [ Word Count: 200,000 to 260,000 ] ******************************************************* Author's Note: Marked by Ruin contains mature themes and sensitive subject matter that may be triggering for some readers. This includes but is not limited to: - Depictions of trauma - Sexual assault (non-graphic but emotionally heavy) - Mental health struggles (including depression, PTSD, suicidal ideation) - Abuse of power and manipulation - Scenes of violence and underground fighting - Explicit sexual content (18+) This story is a journey of healing, love, and reclamation, but it does not shy away from the darkness its characters endure. Please read with care, and prioritize your well-being above all.

Luca is a five year old who had never known what love is and was abused his whole life. Luca was kidnapped when he was a kid from his father who has been searching for him. What happens when Luca and his father reunite with each other? How will Alessio (his father) manage his 'job' and take care of Luca? ✩♬ ₊˚.🎧⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧ Basically a mafia reunited story. Just READ IT! It has a bit of humor to and plot twist (I'll put triger warnings⚠ for the chapters which contain stuff that makes you triggered)

Kai Summers, an Afro-Caribbean immigrant, has always dreamed big despite humble beginnings. Humble, kind, and fiercely driven, he's an aspiring doctor with a talent for cooking and a determination to build a better life for himself. But when his father the family's life savings to gambling. Kai fears his dreams are slipping away. That is, until New York's most elite family offers him an opportunity that could change his life forever. Zander Storm has never wanted for anything-billion-dollar trust fund, charm that draws both men and women, and a reputation as one of NYC's hottest playboys. On paper, his life seems perfect. In reality, Zander is lost, haunted by the death of his fiancée, a tragedy the world believes he is somehow responsible for. To protect his image, his parents arrange a marriage between him and Kai. At first, Zander resents the arrangement and only agrees to save his place in the family dynasty. But as he spends time with Kai, he discovers a warmth and honesty he's never known-and slowly, unexpectedly, he begins to fall. Can hate flourish into love?

A fake priest and a Sicilian mob boss at odds. What could possibly go wrong? *** Roman is a life long slacker and a hardcore gambling addict. After learning there's a hit on him, not to mention his fiancé just dumped him two days before their wedding, Roman is desperate and on the run from loan sharks. Ending it all on a bridge seems like the only option until he meets a stranger who convinces him to participate in an unlikely heist, wherein Roman poses as a newly ordained priest only to rob St Francis Xavier Cathedral 50 million euros. On paper the plan sounds solid. However, Roman quickly discovers he's in more than he'd bargained for when the robbery attracts full attention of a very much pissed off Cosa Nostra boss, Santino Bertinelli.