The start of the third generation Monasterio Series 7: The Dare Not to Fall Walang ibang gusto si Elianna kung hindi ang maiahon sa kahirapan ang pamilya niya. Nga lang ay alam niyang hindi magiging sapat ang kinikita niya sa pamamasada ng tricycle sa araw-araw para mangyari 'yon. Kaya naman nang alukin siya ng tiyuhin niya na maging personal driver ng isang mayamang haciendero ay kaagad niyang pinatulan lalo pa at tumataginting ang sahod na makukuha niya kada buwan. Pero sa isang kundisyon: kailangan niyang magpanggap na lalaki dahil hindi siya tatanggapin kung malalaman ng magiging amo niya na isa siyang babae. Piluka, pekeng bigote at breast binder ang naging kaagapay niya nang sa wakas ay humarap niya sa lalaking ipagmamaneho niya. Pero sandali. Hindi naman siya na-imporma na ubod ng gwapo ang magiging amo niya. At hindi rin siya na-imporma na sa kabila ng pagiging perpekto ng itsura nito ay ang katotohanan na bakla ito... at nagkagusto pa sa kaniya! -- Date Started: July 17, 2022 Date Ended: January 2, 2023

(COMPLETE) Monasterio Book 8: Terrence and Priscilla Priscilla was done looking for the perfect man for her. Sa sobrang pihikan niya pagdating sa lalaki, trenta'y singko na ay nag-iisa pa rin. She got the face and money. Marami naman ang nangliligaw pero hindi niya maintindihan kung bakit ni kaunting spark ay wala siyang maramdaman para sa mga iyon. Maybe because those men who courted her in the past were way younger than her? Ayaw niya sa mas bata sa kaniya. She wanted to have a boyfriend who is years older than her. Naniniwala siyang hindi magiging maganda ang kalalabasan ng relasyon kung mas bata ang lalaki kaysa sa kaniya. Tantrums. Immaturity. Petty fights. Fuck. She hates it. But then, he met the playful Terrence Monasterio. The opposite of everything she likes. Priscilla hates a guy who is younger than her, right? But damn it. She wants him!

EROTIC ROMANCE | R- 18 Laurenestine Valencia, a 20-year-old nursing student in Manila. She's usually quiet, but her life changes when she starts liking her professor who has a captivating charm strong personality. Even though she's not usually interested in these things, she tries hard to get her professor's attention. She's surprised when she finds out he's engaged. But Laurenestine doesn't give up. She decides to try and break up his engagement. She changes from a quiet student to someone who uses charm and tricks to get what she wants. But then she finds out she was flirting with the wrong man, not her professor. Will her misguided affections lead her down a path of regret?

A Royal Visit In Brooklyn (Lost Island Series Spin Off) Royal, beautiful, regal, and the next in line for the crown of Italy - that's how people see and describe Gabriela Romanov, the future queen from the royal dynasty Casa Savoia. She embodies beauty and perfection, admired by all. Yet, beneath the crown lies a lonely soul, longing for something more. She dreams of escaping the confines of her carefully orchestrated life, of experiencing the simple joys of the world beyond royalty. More than anything, she yearns for love-the kind that isn't dictated by duty or expectation. She never imagined it would happen. Her future has been set in stone. But fate takes an unexpected turn when she goes on a royal visit to Brooklyn and meets Captain Sebastian Gomez Baca-a man who is anything but refined. Brash, rugged, and utterly unlike anyone from her world. Could he be the one to grant her the freedom she craves? Will their love defy the odds, or will duty and destiny force them apart?

R18| MATURE CONTENT After losing her husband, Isla Gabrielle Gomez thought she'd never love again. But when she meets Angelo Razonable, a charming young man 17 years her junior, she feels a spark she can't ignore. The only problem? Angelo is her daughter's best friend. Isla knows their age gap and the potential for family drama is a recipe for disaster, but she can't help her feelings. As they navigate their forbidden love, Isla and Angelo battled societal norms, judgmental family members, and their own doubts. Isla, a former beauty queen and successful chef, has always been in control, but Angelo's youthful energy and passion for life challenge her in ways she never expected. Can they overcome the obstacles and fight for their love, or will they be forced to give up? Set in the picturesque town of Moalboal, this May-December romance explores the complexities of love, grief, and second chances. Will Isla and Angelo's love story have a happy ending, or will their age difference and past mistakes tear them apart? Join them on their journey as they discover the true meaning of love and sacrifice. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish COVER DESIGN: Sands Edits Date Started: 8 December, 2022 Date Completed: 4 February, 2023

The Magnate Series #1: "Broken vows are the same as shattered mirrors, leaving those who touched them hurt and bleeding, staring at the cracked reflection of their faces." Suffering from amnesia, Angelo couldn't remember his wife. All he knew was he hated her guts and her persistence. He hated that he was jealous. He hated how his heart raced whenever he saw her smiling. Samantha tainted his wife's name from his forgotten memory that he even let her sign the divorce papers, but Philomena proved him wrong. She still pursued him, just like before, but another tragedy came and she had enough. After an unfortunate loss, the old and bubbly Philomena vanished. It was the end of her lifeline. Philomena's sunshine had set; pain and coldness numbed her warm heart. When she signed the divorce papers and left, Angelo knew he had lost his loving wife. Angelo couldn't remember but his heart knew how much she loved Philomena and now, it's time for him to chase her and win her heart back. He couldn't let their marriage turn into nothing but mere forgotten devotions, empty promises, and broken vows. He would win her back- no matter what.

Cecelib x Race Darwin x Makiwander Temptation Island's Monasterio Legacy

Young and ambitious, Estancia Roces always gives her all to reach her dreams. But when she crosses paths with billionaire Lucas Monasterio and unexpectedly gets a job at Temptation Island, Tasya discovers that a life with Lucas is far more complicated than she thinks. *** Dreaming for a better life, Estancia Rosales does everything she can to achieve her goals. She is always confident, but when she meets the cold and snobbish Lucas Monasterio, Tasya unexpectedly finds herself humiliated in front of many people. Now more determined to get the job in Lucas' resort, Tasya begs him to give her another chance. With the undeniable attraction between them and after one drunken night, Tasya gets the biggest twist in her life--she suddenly becomes the wife of Lucas. Tasya vows to be the best wife for Lucas, but when she finds out the truth about their tangled past, can she still stay beside him no matter what? Or will these secrets only hurt them and bring them apart? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish, a combination of Tagalog & English. Cover Design by Regina Dionela

Orion's life was curated by his parents for him, so he knew, it was never his. Being a member of Delta Kappa Phi before he was even born justified his future even more. He will lead the fraternity, finish college, enter the oil industry and get married to Tanya. Unknown to him, there is something called fate, a superficial lord of his destiny. If he was living according to his parents' will, it would be a mediocre life, but meeting Hezekiah proved him that he couldn't just surrender to the plans, because 'fate' is more enticing to him, like a fire that he knew he will get burned, but kept him getting closer.