"Do you ever get scared of being happy?" He asked softly, also pretty tired. I kept my eyes closed as I answered, my fingers softly drawing circles on his chest. "All the time. I used to a lot more, but, the downfalls seem a lot less daunting now that I have someone to free-fall with," I replied, and I looked up to see him smile a little at that, "We're just dancing in the rain these days.. there's no need to be afraid of the inevitable clouds that are gonna pop up." • • • College. Officially a new start. Crystal can already feel the clean slate and new opportunities like a breath of fresh air. She's finally ready to move in towards a brighter future. She knows hard times will inevitably come throughout her life, but that no longer scares her. However, life does have a way of throwing the most unexpected of curveballs at you... Especially when you least are prepared for it. [BOOK TWO OF 'HOPELESSLY DEVOTED' SERIES] • • • !!! [ TRIGGER WARNING ] !!! • suicide, suicidal concepts • domestic abuse, sexual assault • substance abuse, alcoholism, addiction • anxiety, PTSD, panic attacks • strong language and mature scenes • • •

Highest Rank: #1 in Romance #5 in Teen Fiction Synopsis Acosta Sisters Series #1 Ellaine Ysobelle Acosta, the eldest among the Acosta siblings, is a fragile, innocent soul. Sheltered her entire life due to a delicate condition, she spent 21 years homeschooled, safe within the walls of her family's protection. But now, with her parents confident she's fully healed, Ellaine is finally given the freedom to explore life beyond the shore of her sheltered existence. However, stepping into the vast, unpredictable waves of the outside world proves more challenging than she imagined. Ellaine finds herself swept into unfamiliar currents when she falls in love with a man she knows she can never have. Torn between her heart's desires and her family's expectations, she struggles to stay afloat as the tides of love and duty pull her in opposite directions. As their forbidden love deepens, Ellaine faces a choice: Will she fight against the waves for the man she loves, even if it means risking her family's trust? Or will she let the tides carry her away from him, sacrificing her happiness to protect the life her family has carefully built for her?

Highest Rating : #6 Romance 01-24-24 #12 Teen Fiction Playing with Fire Kallista Renae Acosta knew better than to play with fire-but she did it anyway. Falling for Kleo Martin Fuentes, the notorious heartbreaker with a reputation as dangerous as his smile, was a risk she should've never taken. And from the moment she finally let her guard down, she got burned. Now, with his heart on the line, Kleo is determined to prove he's not the man the world thinks he is. He'll do whatever it takes to win Kali back-even if it means baring the most vulnerable parts of himself. But just when Kali starts to believe him, secrets begin to come out-lies, betrayals, and someone trying to keep them apart. The closer Kali gets to Kleo, the hotter the flames grow. And as trust crumbles to ash, one question remains: Will their love survive the fire-or will it consume them both to ruins? Date Started: October 19, 2019 Date Ended: December 27, 2019

In the midst of solving mysteries and exploring their undeniable chemistry, Fifteen Salustiana is determined to help Xildius Vouganville confront his dark past and embrace the light once more. As they uncover the truth behind every crime, she must also seek the truth behind Xildius's fears. *** Desperate for money, Fifteen Salustiana takes a job as the personal assistant to the enigmatic Xildius Vouganville, or XV, a genius professor living in the eerie mansion of Villa Vouganville. XV, a master of anatomy and psychology, solves crimes from the shadows, haunted by a dark past that keeps him from stepping into the sunlight. Fifteen becomes XV's eyes and ears in the outside world, venturing out to gather clues and solve crimes. As they work together, she finds herself drawn to XV's brilliance and vulnerability. The more time they spend together, the more she realizes her feelings for him are growing stronger. Will Fifteen be able to help XV step out of the shadows and into the light, or will their love be consumed by the darkness? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish.

Highest rank: #1 New Adult #3 in General Fiction #56 in Romance Synopsis Acosta Sisters Series #2 Liandra Jade Acosta is the epitome of perfection-hot, sexy, and undeniably talented. It seems like she was born with every skill imaginable, making her the envy of many. Praised by everyone around her, she appears to have it all. But Liandra only has one true dream: to become a renowned painter and portrait artist. While people assume she's destined for a career in architecture, her heart beats for the canvas and the colors she brings to life. Her plan? To marry an architect who could help her achieve her dreams. Everything seemed clear until she met him-the man who made her heart race for the first time. But there was a problem. He wasn't an architect. Worse, he was cold, distant, and seemingly unfeeling. Falling for him was never part of her plan, yet her heart betrayed her, pulling her toward someone who couldn't care less about her feelings. Despite her mastery of art, Liandra finds herself unable to capture the essence of his stone-cold heart. The colors don't blend, the shapes don't align, and no matter how hard she tries, she can't figure out how to paint her way into his life. Will Liandra be able to bring color to his emotionless heart? Or will she lose herself trying to create a masterpiece that was never meant to be? Will she sacrifice her dreams for love, or will she find a way to balance the colors of her heart and his?

Mendoza Brothers Series #1: Jamie Wren R. Mendoza Her groom ran away before the wedding started. . . so she proposed to someone who unexpectedly turned out to be her new boss. ----- Nathalie D. Cruz is about to get married. She's gonna marry the man of her dreams, and that day was supposed to be her best day, but then, something happened. While she was in their hotel room, preparing herself, a text suddenly woke her up from daydreaming about herself walking towards the altar: her groom ran away with her best friend. To save herself from humiliation, she opened the door and pulled the first man that she saw without even knowing who he is. Swallowing her pride, she asked him to marry her. Unexpectedly, the man said, "Yes." Nathalie thought it was already okay. But then, two months later, they met again. And he's her new boss. ----- This story is written in TagLish. +November 15, 2021 -January 14, 2022

[COMPLETED] R-18. Read at your own risk. "I'm an ice, willing to melt by your blazing kisses. You're the sunset that colors my dark nights." -Jacinto Hamilton

WARNING!!!!! RATED SPG!!! This story is more bedscene, so this story all mature content. READ AT YOUR OWN RISK! 18+ only.

[PUBLISHED UNDER LIB] #3. "If I won't have you then might as well kill me, attorney."

[PUBLISHED under LIB] #1. "If pleading guilty means protecting you, I will."