"You've become so damaged that when someone tries to give you what you deserve, you have no idea how to respond." He says taking a step closer to me. I frown. "So, it's my fault? That I'm to blame for being damaged?" "No, it's not your fault at all, but it is your fault for believing you don't deserve better. That you don't deserve to be happy." Nathan looks away from my eyes, inhaling. "Maybe the little things that you consider your weakness are actually the things that people treasure most about you. Maybe you hate that you care too much...or that you wear your heart on your sleeve. But seriously, some people think that's the best damn thing about you. We all have different little things that make up who we are, we don't need to change those things, but we can choose who we share them with." "What are you saying?" Now so close to me, he places his palm on my cheek, and whispers. "You're treasure, Madison...I hope you realize that." ________ Nathan Lane a Billionaire heartthrob who has everything in his life. Money, fame and power. Except he keeps some secrets of his own. This persona he puts on for the world to see is not what he truly wants. But all of that changes when he meets the lovely Madison Monroe. Madison Monroe has always been too soft for her own good, but life takes a drastic turn when unexpected things happens to her. Now she has to pick herself up from the ashes, but she doesn't believe she deserves forgiveness. She doesn't know what to do, until she meets Nathan Lane in a very not so sober way. But both of them don't know that they share a similar past. The Universe played it's game and tied them together. Maybe they are destined to be together... Who knows? Read more to find out what happens in Another Man's Treasure. _________ This book contains Mature content so please be 18+. READER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. This story is based on my imagination and is my own ideas. Thank you.

The journey of two people...ex-best friends if I may add I guess wanting to keep your reputation and pride intact in front of others costs you something valuable in return. Having the intention to apologize to her on their graduation day after fucking up wasn't possible because she left. He didn't do the one thing he ought to do APOLOGIZE. Going through college was not easy with that guilt eating him up, he graduated from college and became the handsome ruthless CEO everyone knew. No one knew why he didn't date, no one knew why he became ruthless until he met HER again. Read to find out the journey of these two

I can destroy everything for him.

Xavier Damon Moretti doesn't play nice. A psychology student with a short fuse and a bad reputation, he's known on campus as the rebel without a cause-smoker, underground motor racer, walking fight club. A certified black sheep who doesn't give a damn what anyone thinks. Especially not Atticus Vale Serrano-his golden boy rival. Atticus is everything Xavier hates. Clean-cut, calculated, and too perfect for his own good. An engineering student who always has his shit together. Student council favorite. The face of every university campaign. And most importantly, Xavier's mortal enemy. But everything shifts after a brutal accident on the court-when Serrano crashes into Xavier's knee during a basketball game, ruining his chances to race again. Xavier swears to hate him more than ever. But hate gets complicated when Serrano starts showing up. Every day. With meds. With food. With quiet care behind that emotionless mask. And no matter how many times Xavier curses him, pushes him, shoves him away... Atticus stays. Until one day, he doesn't. When Atticus finally walks away, Xavier realizes the one truth he's never dared to face: He didn't hate him. He loved him. BL story started: 05/13/25

Yun Nian, the young master of the Yun family, was frail and sickly, but was spoiled to be arrogant and domineering. Then he was transformed into a short-lived cannon fodder who was also frail and sickly. When the male protagonist Zhou Xingyan was in trouble at home, he bullied and humiliated the male protagonist in various ways. When the male protagonist grew up, he became a feared business tycoon and ruthlessly avenged all his enemies. But this sickly boy died of illness before the male protagonist could take revenge. Yun Nian: I understand, as long as I get my lunch box early, no one can do anything to me. Zhou Xingyan's parents died suddenly in an accident, and his fate was already miserable. However, the young master Yun was bossy all day long, ordering him around like a servant. Later, everyone gradually got used to Zhou Xingyan's way of asking for whatever he wanted from Yun Nian. When Yun Nian wanted to eat cake in the middle of the night, he would go dozens of miles away in the rain to buy it; When Yun Nian was angry, he let the other party bite his shoulder without saying a word; Others laughed at him as a dog next to Yun Nian, and he was only worried that Yun Nian's clothes were too thin and she would get sick when it snowed. Yun Nian occasionally woke up next to Zhou Xingyan, and Zhou Xingyan looked at him with eyes that seemed to want to eat him, which was very scary. He couldn't help but tremble in fear, wondering if Zhou Xingyan was bullied too badly by him? But how come he hasn't died of illness after so many years! ? Yun Nian thought about it and decided not to give Zhou Xingyan the opportunity to avenge himself! So on the day Zhou Xingyan took back his parents' property, he ran away overnight. .....

Title: The Accidental Male Empress Synopsis: Lin Xuan, a top-tier hacker and modern-day troublemaker, wakes up in the body of a beautiful but absolutely useless male empress. The empire knows him as His Majesty's Delicate Flower-fragile, weak, and the biggest headache for the Emperor. However, Lin Xuan is none of those things. Armed with modern-day knowledge, sharp wit, and an unbeatable talent for stirring chaos, he refuses to be a tragic beauty waiting for his downfall. Instead, he turns the imperial palace upside down! Features of this chaotic mess: The Emperor, Feng Yuan, is cold and intimidating, but somehow always ends up in situations where he has to clean up Lin Xuan's disasters. The noble consorts and ministers hate Lin Xuan but can't outsmart his ridiculous schemes. The imperial guards are tired-because their empress keeps escaping the palace like a bandit. The eunuchs and maids secretly gossip about how their empress bullies the Emperor (it's true). The entire empire is confused-why is the once fragile empress now out-drinking soldiers, gambling with ministers, and winning street fights? Meanwhile, the Emperor, originally planning to get rid of him, finds himself... oddly entertained. And possibly falling in love with his absurd but unexpectedly brilliant empress. ---

Dana Thommens wants a normal college experience. Unfortunately, that isn't what he's going to get. After ruining Matthew Jeneviere's very expensive shirt, his life takes a drastic turn. The quiet and mysterious actor is a heart throb on campus and this heart throb lingers in Dana's life until they're definitely at least friends, but perhaps on the road to becoming much more. There's nothing easy about liking a once fallen and now upcoming celebrity. The attention may be too much to handle, especially when there's far more opposing them than Dana could imagine.

Thomas needed a vacation, but that didn't mean he wanted one. His best friend convinced him to come down to his family's beach house for the summer to unwind, to relax for once. Thomas wasn't swayed easily, but he found himself on a flight to Florida regardless, albeit begrudgingly. Thomas intended to mope around for the three months, drink away his problems, and maybe get a tan in the process. However, his plans were thwarted when an unwanted houseguest from his past arrived the day after his getting there, leaving a bitter tang on the entire "vacation." Not to mention, Thomas was forced to share what he thought was his room with his best friend's wife's ridiculously handsome brother, Dallas. Thomas was on the cusp of drowning in the first week. Relaxation wasn't even on the agenda. He just had to try to keep his head above water.

[BOOK ONE] [Completed] [Voted #1 Best Action Story in the 2019 Fiction Awards] Liam Luciano is one of the most feared men in all the world. At the young age of 18, he inherited the family name. 10 years later, the Luciano name is well known for its roll in the Mafia; along with two other families: The Costello's and The Corinelli's. But when a 21 year old is put on all three of the families radar, Luciano steps in the way, doing something he had never done before. Protect her. Through their own series of trials and tribulations, they learn how to love and how to trust. But most importantly, they learn that blood does not define family. - © 2015 taintedkissesxo * cover by thelucianoseries on instagram *

Vindictive words of your beloved hurts the most. At first you are taken aback. You won't believe its from them. It cause unbearable pain at first but pain doesn't lessen in second, third and so on time. As the time passes intensity of the pain increased and at one point either you completely succumbed or became immune to every emotion. This is story of Vindictive Akshay and headstrong Smita. "I'll do as I please. Who are you to stop me? "Anger radiating from each cell of Smita. Her eyes were shooting daggers and pupils dilated.Nostrils were flared, muscles clenched and fist is ready to hit him. " Ah my feisty princess is back. "he remarks. " I am not yours infact I never was. "she snapped. He took calculative steps towards her and holds her waist tightly with one hand. " What are you doing?" Smita struggles in his arms. She moved her hands vigorously to free herself from his grip but no avail his grip tightened on her waist. He pulled her towards him. Her breast were touching his bare torso. Her each movement now igniting raw passion and desire. Her breath became uneven and her struggle subsides.Its good for her as her efforts is sterile in compare to his strength. His hand touched her neck and stopped at her chin. He lifts her chin and looked directly into her eyes. "kiss me. "he ordered her. His words felt like venom. It felt like someone pour molten lava in her ears. She tries to push him away but his grip strengthens. "You will kiss me today sweetheart. "his words ran shivers in her spine. " please "came a whisper from her. " You can leave AFTER KISSING ME" his emphasise words broke her hope. She stands on her tip toes, hold his face in her hands and placed her lips on his. His hand caressed her hairs and pulled her closer. He took all she have. When they were breathless he broke the kiss. "Forever mine, all mine, mine only . "he remarked. "Never yours." English is not my first language so you may witness grammatical errors.