#Wattys2023 Winner: Best Characters Award ❝This was probably what people meant when they said they disappeared into a moment.❞ ***** College exes Laurine Antoinette "Laurie" Navarro and Simeon Lee Aguirre didn't really expect to meet again. But with her café at the brink of financial loss, Laurie accepts help from Lee, who is now one of the country's rising indie artists. The two work together, reminiscing about their time at the university. Laurie thinks the universe is just paving the way for their proper closure. Lee, however, is certain it's the other way around. Is meeting again a mere reminder of why they aren't together anymore? Or does distance really make the heart grow fonder? [C Duology #01, a Novel] floeful || 2023 || Completed ***** Book Cover Illustration by: @demonyong_nini (on Twitter) Calligraphy by: @Abilaine Isabelle (@goldenaraw on Twitter)

(Pearl Palace Series #1) [18+] Georgina Aldana never expected to wear a crown, let alone marry the prince she had spent fourteen years hating. Inside the palace, however, Juan Miguel de Loyola proves to be nothing like the cruel boy she remembers. Behind his seemingly cold and guarded exterior is a man carrying impossible burdens, and despite herself, Georgina begins to fall in love. But the palace is full of secrets. A woman who is believed to be Miguel's longtime lover refuses to disappear. Political alliances continuously shift, and the ghosts of an unsolved massacre threaten to ruin the fragile trust they've built. As old truths resurface, Georgina is forced to question everything she thought she knew, not only about the Loyola Massacre, but about the man she now calls her husband. DISCLAIMER: The story is written in Taglish. WARNING: MATURE CONTENT | R-18 COVER DESIGN: Yours truly

Maya was once a celebrated author whose words enchanted millions. But after three bestselling novels, her creativity vanished, leaving her trapped in an unrelenting writer's block. Desperate to rediscover her spark, she escaped to the breathtaking island of Palawan, hoping its serene beauty would revive her soul and inspire her to write again. Little did she know, it wasn't a return to writing that Palawan would offer her, but a charming, chinito gentleman with a sleek Merry Fisher boat, steering her toward an unexpected new chapter of her life.

Sheena Co was once engaged to Joaquin Ontengco, Jackson's older brother. It was an arrangement, nothing more. A deal made by families, not by hearts. Yet somewhere in between formalities and expectations, she found something real. Not in the engagement itself, but in the bond she unknowingly built with them. She became one of them-an Ontengco, not by name, but by presence. Joaquin may have failed to make Sheena an Ontengco. But Jackson? He wasn't the type to fail. He wasn't the type to let go. And this time, he'll do whatever it takes No deals, no arrangements, just sheer determination, to make sure Sheena becomes an Ontengco.

OVERDRIVE #1 According to Google, burnout is more than just a fleeting feeling of stress. It is a state caused by prolonged, unmanaged pressure that leads to a profound sense of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion. It thrives in toxic environments fueled by unfairness, poor treatment from the people around you, and a total lack of recognition despite everything you do to make them accept you. It is a deeper state of depletion that strips away your light, leaving you hollow. Once you are full from keeping it all in, you will eventually be triggered by a single circumstance. A breaking point that forces you to drop everything you love in exchange for the only thing left to find: peace.

He was her first love and 'never'... She will be his last and 'forever'. *** Tessa Maxfield has always been the smart one because she couldn't be the pretty one or the cool one. And she's fine with that. The upside of being smart is not making stupid decisions like she did as a kid, falling in love with her older brother's best friend. She outgrew that and could still outsmart it now. Jake Hastings has always been a playboy because he could be so why not? But his best friend's rash wedding and fairytale marriage has left him wondering if he could have more. The downside to his notorious reputation is that when he unexpectedly finds the girl he can't live without, she won't believe him. He burned that bridge a long time ago and she's not letting him build a new one now. Can two people who want so much of what they're afraid of find their way through first loves and second chances to finally find each other? *** This is a spin-off from The Mischievous Mrs. Maxfield. It can be read standalone but I would highly recommend reading the original book first before this one for a lot more context and extra scenes. *** Copyright © 2016 by Nina Tippett. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission of Nina Tippett. This is a work of fiction. All of the characters, organizations, and events portrayed in this novel are either products of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously.

***The wrong girl is sometimes The Right One.*** Charlotte Samuels thought she'd be stuck waiting tables at Marlow's until all her debts are paid off-in about ten thousand years or so. She definitely didn't expect a marriage proposal from the arrogant Brandon Maxfield who was blackmailed by his father to make her his wife if he didn't want his least favorite cousin to run Maxfield Industries. Charlotte's instinct was to say HELL NO! but she's stumped by a few obstacles: 1.) His old man Martin Maxfield is dear to her heart and has been recently deteriorating in health. 2.) She gets a million dollars if she stays married to Brandon for a year. 3.) She would rather like the opportunity to teach the attractive but awfully rude man a few lessons he didn't think he needed from a 'teenage gold-digger' which was his term of endearment for her on their first date-er, business meeting. So what's a girl got to do, right? Sure, she's young and a little rough around the edges but there's something her would-be husband didn't know about her yet-she's nothing like he ever expected. Thrust into the glitzy world a standard-issue Mrs. Maxfield would fit perfectly and rule with impeccable social grace, Charlotte will either have to force herself into the mold or break free of it, risking what little she has left for everything that she can gain. *** Copyright © 2014 by Nina Tippett. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission of Nina Tippett. This is a work of fiction. All of the characters, organizations, and events portrayed in this novel are either products of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously. Images, music and videos used in the cover art and any of the multimedia content posted in this story are the sole property of their respective owners.

Maxine Moss arrived in Pacific City to start a brand new life complete with her first real job as a marketing assistant at Hedenby Holdings. Life was supposed to be simple until the unexpected happens. After a disastrous first meeting with her infuriatingly sexy boss, an unlikely friendship starts with the man she just can't quite figure out. The waters become turbulent and unpredictable as old flames and new sparks add fuel to an already slow-burning fire that Maxine fears might burn her if she lets herself get too close. As Maxine's world expands into unchartered territories for a small-town, big-dreams kind of girl, she finds herself caught in the spotlight and worse, in a love story with a man who was never looking for one. Will she run in the opposite direction or will she free-fall? *** Copyright © 2013 by Nina Tippett. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission of Nina Tippett. This is a work of fiction. All of the characters, organizations, and events portrayed in this novel are either products of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously.

During a marine patrol, marine biologist Cleora Celdran stumbled across a wounded dolphin together with her friends. Determined to save its life, Cleora brought the dolphin to land and there she meets Doctor Isidore Camporazzo, the famous veterinarian of Puerto de Marina. Una palang nilang pagkikita ay hindi na niya gusto ang doktor, and she was sure as hell that the doctor feels the same. Isidore Camporazzo thinks it's just another day to treat a marine life, but he did not expect to meet a stubborn and spoiled lady like Cleora Celdran. He knew that if he entertained her, she'll either break his barriers or ruin the perfect and cold way of his life. But he couldn't stop the lady from prying in his life, including his past. At mas lalong hindi niya rin napigilan ang sarili na umibig muli. No matter how hard he tries, Cleora can get on the nerve and the heavy pits of his heart. The goal was just to take responsibility for the dolphin, but falling for the cold doctor wasn't a part of Cleora's plan. Neither did getting pregnant and marrying him. Pinili niyang pigilan ang nararamdaman, but Cleora chose to get closer to Isidore's cold burning flame. With Isidore pushing her away and ignoring her feelings, is she still willing to pursue his heart? But if it's pain and heartbreak they're both facing, could they finally overcome everything and be at peace?

Determined to lift her family out of poverty, Syrean Romano decided to work for the Balsameda Hotel-a place her mother forbids her to go. Iyon lang ang tanging lugar na naiisip niyang magiging daan upang makamit ang kaniyang pangarap at matupad ang kaniyang kahilingan na mahanap ang ama. Upon entering the Balsameda Hotel, she meets the man she thought she would never see again at hindi niya inakalang magiging boss niya ito. Working as a waitress in the morning and a singer at the Balsameda Bistro at night, was enough proof that she could never get away from the intense stares of Wyatt Balsameda. Wyatt Balsameda has always been compassionate with his employees but one thing is for sure, he was sure as hell attracted to the lovely Miss of the Balsameda Bistro. His constant visit to the Bistro made it difficult for him to withdraw his attention from the exquisite singer. Stealing glances, subtle aversions and almost clandestine meetings brought their feelings out of control. Syrean soon realizes that she was falling in love with Wyatt and it wasn't a part of her plan. Neither did staying. As secrets between their families were unraveled, their feelings for each other were tested by time and faith. Upon breaking her silence and a sudden call from home, Syrean have not anticipated that she was headed for another crashing moment in her life. And that...she only needed Wyatt's embrace to pull herself together.