Guardedheart Stories

Temilola swore she'd never fall in love until she met Bamidele, the one man who made her question everything, even herself.

On campus, everyone knows Hosea's number one rule- Never go back twice. Never let anyone close. Cold, untouchable, and hiding behind a wall of indifference, Hosea has built a reputation as the guy no girl can hold onto. But behind his guarded stare lies a past he refuses to confront, a trauma that left him vowing never to feel again. When old scars collide with new connections, Hosea must decide: stay chained to his rules, or risk everything by letting someone break through. Perfect for fans of dark college romance, slow-burn tension, and broken boys with secrets

This story is slowburn. Heavy. Emotional. Psychological. There won't be instant confessions. There won't be dramatic love at first sight. There will be silence, tension, misunderstandings, and emotional shifts. Aurora is not perfect. Ian is not expressive. They will hurt each other without meaning to. And love here won't look loud - it will look restrained. If you're here for soft romance, this might frustrate you. If you're here for quiet intensity, stay. Let's see what grows in the quiet between them.

Elara Vance doesn't just remember the day her parents' marriage ended; she remembers the years it took to die. She grew up in a house where love didn't go out with a bang, but with a slow, agonizing fade-a series of slammed doors, heavy silences, and the sight of her mother's hollowed-out eyes. She learned early that to love is to lose, and to stay is to be destroyed. Now an adult, Elara has built a life defined by the "safe side." Her world is a fortress of carefully constructed boundaries and intentional distance. She never strays too far from the sidewalk, and she never lets anyone close enough to see the cracks in her foundation. She convinced herself that by refusing to start, she's successfully avoided the end. But then there is Julian. Julian is patient, persistent, and offers a kind of warmth that threatens to melt Elara's icy resolve. As they move through the deliberate, agonizingly slow burn of a budding connection, Julian begins to see the invisible walls Elara has spent decades perfecting. For the first time, Elara is forced to face the ghost of her parents' divorce that she has carried into every room she enters. As Julian tries to prove that love doesn't always have to end in a wreckage, Elara must decide if she is brave enough to stop playing it safe. Can she learn to trust the ground beneath her feet, or is she destined to repeat the only blueprint she's ever known?

You Never Smile for Me Park Jihoon x Choi Hyunwook | Cold x Warm | Enemies to Lovers | Slow Burn Park Jihoon has everything - fame, talent, and a flawless public image. But behind the cameras, he's cold, distant, and unwilling to let anyone in. Choi Hyunwook, his new co-star, is everything Jihoon isn't - warm, open-hearted, and annoyingly persistent. He believes in late-night ramen, handwritten notes, and loving out loud. From tense rehearsals to off-script moments, Hyunwook starts to see the cracks in Jihoon's icy wall. But what happens when feelings get too real? When the world starts watching? When love threatens to ruin everything Jihoon built? Hyunwook is ready to fall. Jihoon is terrified to feel. But some stories were written to defy fear. Because even cold hearts can melt. And sometimes, the smile you save is the one meant only for him. #BL #KDramaAU #EnemiesToLovers #SlowBurnRomance #ColdxWarm #Emotional #ActorAU #QueerLove #Heartfelt #LoveBehindTheScenes #ParkJihoon #ChoiHyunwook

Shy Steven Carter is captivated by Jessie Harper, the confident girl who doesn't believe in high school romance. As their paths cross, Steven's quiet persistence challenges Jessie's guarded heart. The Chase of Hearts is a poignant high school romance about breaking down walls and discovering unexpected love. Do you think will Steven change himself? Read to find out👇

Para sa mga Kristyanong nangangailangan ng "tap" at "yakap".. I am a pen in God's hands. ..and this is His word for you.

In the heart of a bustling city, 23-year-old Emma Lawson is a woman whose past is riddled with heartache and betrayal. Once an ardent believer in love, she now keeps her heart under lock and key, wary of letting anyone get too close. Her vivid memories of being deceived and taken for granted by previous partners haunt her, casting long shadows over her romantic prospects. Despite her reservations, Emma's spirit remains unbroken and hopeful for genuine connection. Enter Alex Hartman, a charming and persistent stranger who challenges her perceptions and stirs feelings she thought were long buried. As Emma grapples with her fears, she must decide whether to keep her heart guarded or risk it all for a chance at true love.

"Fading Shadows of Love" is a heartfelt and intense tale of unrequited love, self-discovery, and the complexities of human relationships. Aarav, a 10th-grade student, is hopelessly in love with Arya, a girl from his coaching center who is in 9th grade. Arya, with her cold exterior and sharp words, seems uninterested in Aarav, who has loved her for as long as he can remember. Despite his repeated confessions, she remains unsure of her feelings, calling him a "good person" but refusing to give him the love he craves. Aarav, however, is determined. He believes that one day Arya will see beyond her walls and realize that he is the one for her. As their lives intertwine in the midst of school pressures, personal dreams, and growing pains, Aarav's journey is one of endless hope, rejection, and the painful pursuit of love. Will Arya ever let her guard down? Can Aarav's love withstand the test of time, or will it fade into the shadows of forgotten dreams? This story explores the delicate balance between persistence and self-respect, and the fine line between love and obsession.

Description: Alyah has always been careful with her heart. After being burned one too many times, she's convinced herself that love is a risk she's not willing to take. She has her walls up, her rules in place, and a past she refuses to repeat. Then she meets Ezra. Charming, patient, and far too good at seeing through her defenses, Ezra isn't afraid of the space she keeps between them. He doesn't push-just waits, steady and sure, as if he knows she'll come closer when she's ready. But letting someone in means giving them the power to hurt you. And Alyah isn't sure if she's ready to risk it all for something that might not last. As feelings deepen and the line between caution and surrender begins to blur, Alyah must decide-will she keep running, or will she finally let herself fall?

After a painful divorce, Aaliyah wants nothing to do with men-or marriage. Broken trust. Silent nights. A heart that no longer believes in love. But then a quiet man with a past of his own walks into her life... and into her nikah. Rayan never believed in love at first sight-until he saw her. With tired eyes and guarded silence, she wasn't just beautiful-she was the beginning of his healing.

She loved him like a fairytale. He broke her like a tragedy. Stella, a hopeless romantic and Libra to her core, believed love was the answer to everything-until Rico. Cold, distant, and haunted by his past, Rico pulled Stella into a whirlwind that left her shattered. As she rebuilt herself from heartbreak, stronger and wiser, Rico returned... only to find she was no longer the girl who waited. Enter Levi-Rico's best friend, harboring a quiet affection for Stella-and Bianca, Rico's toxic ex who will stop at nothing to reclaim him. In a game of regret, revenge, and rebirth, love becomes a weapon. But Stella's greatest battle isn't choosing between two hearts-it's choosing her own.

Just a bunch of words. Pain of the past that no longer lingers.

One step closer. One step too far. Emery Blake once risked everything for love-and paid the price in betrayal. Since then, she's lived behind walls, choosing the safety of almost-relationships: fleeting sparks, unfinished stories, connections that never burn long enough to hurt. Then Adrian Cole walks in. Magnetic. Complicated. Impossible to ignore. He isn't her boyfriend, but he isn't just a friend either. He's the dangerous in-between-the chaos Emery swore she'd never let in again. Late-night conversations turn into stolen moments. Every step closer feels like a risk. Every heartbeat reminds her of what she stands to lose. To fall means tearing down the defenses that have kept her safe. To hold back means living forever in limbo. On the edge of almost and forever, Emery must decide: will she risk her guarded heart for something true-or stay trapped in the fragile space where love is never enough?

As the only heir to the throne, Princess Camilla has spent her life playing the perfect role-graceful, poised, and untouchable. With a kingdom to rule and a father who expects perfection, she has no room for mistakes. But when her personal bodyguard, Nathan, is assigned to protect her, the carefully drawn lines between duty and desire begin to blur. Nathan knows his place. He is her shadow, her shield-nothing more. Yet with every glance, every quiet exchange, he finds himself drawn to the princess in ways he shouldn't be. She is royalty. He is a soldier. And yet, in the grand halls of the palace, between stolen glances and lingering touches, an undeniable tension grows. But in a world where duty comes before love, will they dare to cross the line? Or will the weight of the crown crush what they can never have? ~~~ This book started on - 7th February 2025 This book ended on - 14th February 2025

Content Warning: This book contains depictions of drugging, assault, abuse, discussions of trauma, violence, and injury. Two girls, almost completely opposite from each other. One's more friendly, and the other's more cold, secretive and guarded. They met in school, when the bubbly girl introduced herself to her. She was the new girl. She knew no one. She wanted no friends. She needed no friends. But something compelled her to give this cheerful stranger a chance. That day sparked something in them. That always hang out with each other though they had contrasting personalities they felt an inexplicable draw to each other. What could one conversation possibly do?

It was a normal day in Virginia Beach for Tiamaru when..