A female architect in the Augustan time period dedicates the Temple to her childhood friend, Octavian ( formally known as Augustus), to commemorate their memories. The temple however becomes the subject to criticism due to it unique design and controversial artistic attributes.

❝I've already made up my mind, I want you and only you. No one else... because to me, you're my kind of perfect,❞ In the ruthless world of wealth and power, Adrian Ivanov reigns as a cold-hearted man, devoid of remorse. Love holds no meaning for him, as he indulges in a life of opulence and privilege, yet remains hollow. However, his carefully constructed existence is about to be shattered when an unexpected encounter brings Valentina Russo into his life. Valentina, an Italian girl struggling to make ends meet, crosses paths with Adrian at his exclusive club. Little does she know, this chance meeting will unravel the fabric of her entire existence. Will Valentina possess the strength to weather the storm that threatens to consume her? As their lives intertwine, a profound question lingers: Can Valentina be the one to thaw the ice in Adrian's heart and fill the void that has haunted him for so long? Witness a tale of passion, transformation, and the tumultuous journey two souls must undertake in search of redemption and unyielding love. https://www.patreon.com/c/arihartwattpad

Do you know love at first sight? No? Well, you're about to read it. ~ I cupped her cheeks, "did you not like my kiss sweetheart?" "N-No! Wait yes! Sorry, I'm confused," she tried to figure out what to say. I hummed in response, "I guess I'll just have to do it again so you can decide." I captured her plush pouty lips with my own I groaned as they slid against each other. I pulled her tighter while kissing her roughly. She didn't know where to place her hands on my slick skin. I chuckled and wrapped them around my shoulders. Esme struggled to reach all the way up. She kissed me back and I almost lost myself there. Wolf whistles sounded and I grunted. I pulled away slowly to glare at them and Esme hid against me. They didn't react to my glare considering they were used to it. I met the head coach's gaze who nodded to continue the last fifteen minutes of practice. I grunted and kissed her again. Then again and again down her neck. "We'll go out after I change, sweetheart. Take your car?" She nodded quickly and I patted her butt gently. "Good girl." ~ *this is a fast paced romance! It's a fun satisfying romance with love lust and some drama. please do not comment about how fast they move* **SHE CALLS HIM DADDY OKAY?? it's not exactly ddlg but yeah you get it making sure everyone's aware i'm not proud of it lmao** ranked #3 in Alphamale 2/14/2021 ranked #8 in romance 4/10/2021

Meet ASHER KING CEO of the king Empire who owns businesses all around the world. Asher was born with the golden spoon. He is arrogant, cold, ruthless, yet sexy, handsome, and the youngest billionaire of New York. He had won many prizes, he is always on the front page of every magazine. . . . Meet MAYRA HADE aka CRYSTAL WHITE. She's sweet, beautiful, intelligent. She has a heart filled with love and care. She a pure soul. She's hiding something from the whole world. She's an only sister of DYLAN HADE CEO of Hade's enterprises, But no one is aware of that. No one knows that Dylan even had a sister. She's filthy rich, still, she lives her life like a normal middle-class girl, and the question is WHY? . This is HER HIDDEN LIFE. . ************* This is my first story so please don't judge and there are going to be a lot of grammatical mistakes as English is not my first language but I'll try my best. 🙏 Last chapter published on 15 June 2021 RANKINGS: •1 in #CEO •1 in #SUSPENCE •1 in #ASSISTANT •1 in #ASHER •1 in #COCKY •1 in #HIDDEN •1 in #SECRET •1 in #ROMANCE •2 in #HUMOUR •3 in #BILLIONAIRE •3 in #JEALOUSY •3 in #PROTECTIVE •4 in #DRAMA •7 in #ARROGANT

The Ferraris, the feared Italian mafia, once had a baby girl. She was going to be the most loved and spoiled girl in the whole world. Chiara, their mother, had other plans though. She took Adrianna away because she thought a young girl shouldn't have to survive in a mafia world. Her father, Stefano, along with all of her brothers hate Chiara for this, but to Adrianna, her mother was the perfect mom. A single day's events brings Adrianna back to her family, but she's not the innocent little girl she once was. Follow along Adrianna's journey filled with friendship, lies, secrets, fights, missions, but most of all, family. best ranking- #5 mafiaprincess; #1 onlygirl; #1 lostprincess; #1 lostdaughter; #1 americanmafia; #4 littlesister; #3 assassin; #2 family; #1 ferrari; #1 lostsister; #3 brother

❝ᴍᴀꜰɪᴀ ᴄᴀᴘᴏ ᴀɴᴅ ʜɪꜱ ᴀᴍᴏʀᴇ❞ • • • "I'm gonna make you fall in love with me." • • • ⇥ ꜱʏɴᴏᴘꜱɪꜱ ᴏɴ ᴛʜᴇ ꜰɪʀꜱᴛ ᴘᴀɢᴇ. • • • Sequel to 'Bittersweet Amore' - CAN'T be read as a standalone ᴀʟʟ ʙᴏᴏᴋꜱ ᴀʀᴇ ʀᴏᴜɢʜ ꜰɪʀꜱᴛ ᴅʀᴀꜰᴛꜱ

Most teens are rebellious, don't follow the rules. To Skylar the rules don't even exist, ever since she was a child nothing stopped her from doing thing her way and this new school won't be the first. With her "zero fucks given" attitude she's better get ready for one hell of a ride, and after being given an ultimatum by her mother to be on her best behaviour, she better be ready for the twists, turns and changes that are yet to come. But it's only one year what's the worse that can happen, right? Well welcome to oceanview academy skylar, where expecting the unexpected becomes second nature... • She was a rose, an ethereal beauty with thorns that could make the whole world bleed. He was a rain storm dark, brooding but not the kind you run from, the kind you chase. We keep the rose as a reminder that sometimes, the rain is necessary for the flower to bloom. • "everyone complains when a rose bush has thorns but rejoices when a thorn bush has roses, but some see the true beauty of the rose and over come the thorns, and these are the ones who help the rose to blossom" full description in preface :)

Everyone wants to be part of the high society of Manhattan. The place where the most wealthy people live. The city that never sleeps. Lucienne Grimaldi has it all. She has the money and the looks, and it seems to fit her perfect. She is very well know as a member of the Grimaldi family. Her dad, Jonathan owns Grimaldi industries and is very much respected in the business world. However she is still learning to rule a company and one day take over her dad's empire. She has complete control over everyone and everything that comes in her way. At least it used to be like that, until her path crossed with Demetre Black's. The most feared person in Manhattan and so is his gang. No one can move an inch in his presence. The future was already decided for these two, until one day everything turned around. They were fated.

" What if a good boy turned bad? " Former good boy Carter Matthews was almost beaten to death for having a crush on popular girl Zara Sinclair. After realising that he couldn't save himself because of his good boy image, he decided to change himself and return as a stronger alternative - a bad boy. Once he returns, he realises that his crush on Zara still lingers and struggles between getting revenge and falling in love. - - - Good Boy Gone Bad. Written by Kxdz.