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.

To earn the freedom to write her headlines in the newspaper, Fiorisce has to expose the rot buried deep beneath Dr. Xalvien's pristine reputation. *** Fiorisce Lavandula is a rising journalist with one dream: to make it to the front page. Her assignment? Uncover the truth behind Xalvien Vouganville, the beloved psychiatrist with a reputation too spotless to be true. The search for scandal becomes a journey through Xalvien's damaged mind. Xalvenge, the volatile, haunted, and mysterious attorney, is hidden behind Xalvien's calm façade--the secret locked away by years of trauma from a shadowed asylum stay. As they solve mysteries, Fiorisce's ambition is tested by forces bigger than fame. When secrets threaten Xalvien's reputation, she must decide whether to expose the story or protect the person who trusted her enough to let her in. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish.

The S #1 Hindi ako santa. I'm not nice on a daily basis. I've done things that conservatives and prudes will frown upon. I've got vices and guilty pleasures. I've done things that good and obedient students wouldn't. I've done the worse thing that you could do to a friend. Yeah, people will say I'm bad, but I don't care though. I'm every bad thing... And he's the complete opposite of me. He's an achiever, he's nice and patient, he's prim and proper, he's all things that are good. Me? I'm bad for him. I will only drag him down. That's what they say.... But will I care this time, though?

deceret (n.) latin word for "body to body" When Philodemus Elton Treveron's parents were slayed, the only thing that brings him closer to finding the killer is the gold crucifix chain around his neck. Fueled with vengeance, Elton swore to himself that he will find the killer and make him pay. 10 years later, Elton found the very same necklace rested on the slim neck of the shy Stormie Iona Roman-the governor's invisible daughter. Vengeance served hot on the plate garnished with love and a romance that shouldn't have started in the first place gave birth to chaos. In the name of love and revenge, Elton found his lips on her neck...

Cliché? Yun yung good girl meets her prince charming, they both fall in love, the antagonist comes along, here comes the up rise, problem solved then insert the happy ending with matching confetti and balloons. Kung hindi happy ang ending? Then wait for the epilogue. Kaumay! Yung mabait laging bida, yung nagpapaawa ang laging pinapanigan at si good girl at prince charming lagi ang nagkakatuluyan. Pero paano kung maging bida ang isang kontrabida? Maxwell is mean but she's willing to be extra mean just to get the guy of her dreams. It had always been Grant for her since she was seven. No matter how many times she cry, no matter how many times she get hurt, and no matter how many times she get beaten down because of Grant-she'll never get tired of loving him. She'll chase him till the ends of the earth. And if someone gets in her way? Simple, she''ll have them taste her hell. Or they could taste Rush's, Grant's cousin, who's also willing to do every mean things for her. Mean 1 of 2.

Sometimes, you do crazy things for the one you love. No matter how mean or absurd it is, gagawin mo pa rin. Kahit na magmukha kang masama. Kahit na sabihin nilang madamot ka. Kahit na alam mong mali. Ika nga nila: "All is fair in love and war." It has no bounds. No rules. So fuck everything, right? Just when Maxwell finally realizes her true feelings for Rush, that's the time when he chooses to leave. No texts. No calls. No goodbye. Not even a single word from him. He just... disappeared. For three years, Grant never left her side-hoping Maxwell will love him again like before. Everything was smoothly sailing until the said devil decided to come back. Mean 2 of 2.

If you're looking for the ugly duckling who turned into a swan, then you got the wrong book. Les' best friend, Dee, just got rejected by the love of her life. According to the guy, ayaw niya sa babaeng conservative, hindi aggressive, underdog, weak, boring at manang katulad ni Dee. Now, Dee's convinced that love is all about how you look. Les tried to convince her otherwise but she's too broken to be swayed. Despite Les' abhorrence towards love, she doesn't want her best friend to end up with a broken esteem. Kaya ngayon ay handa siyang gawin ang lahat mapatunayan lang niya na sa pagmamahal, puso ang ginagamit-hindi ang mata. Even if she, a total bitchesa swan, needs to turn into an ugly duckling... So be it. Available in bookstores nationwide for only 150.00! :)

(For Love # 1) Saniela Victoria Clemente aspires to become a cardiologist like her deceased mother who she truly admires. Being left in the care of her busy father and sick grandfather made her somewhat a rebel who lives her life to the fullest. Upon meeting a popular group of friends changed her snug life--especially the cryptic Keegan Joaquin Arciago. The first encounter was a tease, the first dance was ferocious, and the first kiss was a night to remember. Everything was going smoothly, or so she thought, not until everyone found themselves cruelly trapped in an ill-fated tie they won't be able to escape. Love, hatred, secrets, truths, and vengeance, how will they be able to face all of these and put everything in right places? Without a doubt, their decision lead them to end where gaining means losing. •••TAGLISH | New Adult (disclaimer: photo used as book cover wasn't mine. credit to the rightful owner/s :))

Regan Cordova yearns to taste true freedom. So when an opportunity to be independent arrives, he takes it without any second thoughts. With a clear goal in mind, he's ready to prove that he's not just a mere shadow following his parents' footsteps. But because of a single mishap, a fire that he thought had burned out long ago starts to blaze stronger than before. Treyton Franco, with his unruly wild hair and lethal eyes, cannonballs back into his life and messes him up big time. The two share an unwanted past and to exact revenge, Treyton uses it to make Regan's world a living hell. But how did love flourish amidst hate and relentless rage? After everything Regan has gone through, why does his heart still beat for the person he can't pursue? And when he's being chased by the man who brought him pain, will he still allow himself to be drawn to his flame?

Kung may isang pangako si Leon Eleazar sa sarili, iyon ang hindi tumulad sa mga kaibigan niyang nagpakasal sa kapwa nila lalaki! Bukod kasi sa napakalaking drift noon sa paniniwala at pangarap niyang pagkakaroon ng pamilya, hindi niya makita ang sarili na may kinakasama o kaniig na lalaki! Isa pa, sapat na kay Leon na siya ang may inaalagaan sa ibaba, ano! But then again, life is a huge shit. Hindi niya alam kung kailan siya pagti-trip-an nito at malay-malay ba niyang kung kailan malapit na siyang lumagpas sa kalendaryo, 'tsaka nito isasampal sa mukha niya ang presensya ni Keith Gaviola. That man with a brooding aura is a walking disaster but at the same time, Leon just keeps on unconsciously throwing his shit out the window whenever he's around! It's like Keith keeps on enticing Leon, drawing him near him- like a drug, tempting him to indulge himself to addiction! Bwakanang shit siya! Anong ginagawa ni Keith sa kanya?! START DATE: JANUARY 15, 2021 END DATE: JULY 23, 2021 REVAMP DATE: JANUARY 7, 2022