The stained bloodline. The name she never asked for. The girl who was never meant to belong. Aqilah Ranya Suldaha and Zaram Rasheed Rabbani. She was the quiet shadow in a loud legacy-born out of wedlock and raised far from the power tied to her surname. He was the pride of a noble bloodline-the son of a Datu, raised on duty and the bitterness of old wounds. She is everything his world was taught to reject. He is everything her world was built to fear. Their lives should've never crossed. But in Sultan Naga, where names hold power and silence screams louder than truth, fate doesn't ask for permission. He looks at her and sees disgrace. She looks at him and feels the weight of blame she never chose to carry. But what if everything they believed-the shame, the loyalty, the hate-is just noise meant to keep them apart? This isn't just a clash between two souls. It's a rebellion against the path they were forced to follow. A journey that begins when one girl dares to step off the trail...and walk into a world that never wanted her. Date started: 05/18/25 Date ended: 10/18/25

She was raised on Sunday hymns. He lived by Friday prayers. She valued structure. He carried peace. Their differences should've been a warning, but the pull between them was hard to ignore. Aiferniza Key Claramoza and Hafzajid Mateen Rabbani. She told herself their bond was harmless. That maybe, just maybe, love could survive between two people with such different truths. Until one secret unraveled everything-and love was no longer just about hearts, but history, family, and faith. How do you hold on to someone when your whole world tells you to let go? She tried to stay strong, unfazed by the noise and the past. But some truths were never meant to be silenced. And maybe this time, even love can't promise to never faze you. Date started: 02-14-24 Date ended: 06-24-25

|Wattys 2025 Shortlist| She was a sunlight. Wild, daring, and free. He was the crescent moon. Silent, disciplined, and powerful. Dorothy Maeve Andino lived like life was a dance she already mastered. But then came Zul Qurnain Rabbani-the man born into legacy, built from faith and restraint. He wasn't supposed to notice her. Yet when their worlds collided, something shifted. What started as curiosity turned into something deeper and too deep for what their pride, culture, and beliefs could endure. Because when the storm meets stillness, something always breaks. She once said if she ever got lost, she'd beg the sun to change its rays just to find her way. But what if even the sun couldn't save her this time? Date started: 03-13- 23 Date Ended: 02- 22- 24

[Remedy Series #4] Cleopatra 'Clara' Mahika Magallanes always knew what she wanted at a very young age. She's always fascinated by the idea of becoming a doctor and saving lives, but her reality is different, as being a breadwinner also means taking on responsibility and sacrificing things... Including her dreams. Hideo Matthew Querubin Mijares is a troublemaker and rebel, often labeled the kid with no dreams, until he meets Clara and realizes what he really wants in life. Would they conquer things together-or find meaningful purpose in separate ways. Date Started: 02/18/2026 Date Ended: --/--/----

[Remedy Series #3] Beauty is a gift with its curse. Mahalia Blessica Natividad was born with unparalleled beauty, captivating men who eagerly flock to her feet. But behind the face that never declines, hides a bruised identity, one that must remain hidden in the shadows. The world bends to those who fit the conventional standards of beauty-until she crosses paths with Donatello Abel "Diego" Guillermo, an activist and ambitious fine arts student who dares to reject her pretty privilege, convinced that appearance is only a façade and that true beauty lies within. Will they uncover the silver lining in their conflicting views, or will their differences tear them apart? Date Started: 02/14/2025 Date Finished 11/02/2025

[Remedy Series #1] Amara Cassiel Alcantara is a woman full of hope and optimism, believing that everyone is capable of changing the world for the better. Atlas Claudius "Claude" Silverio Estrella is son of a corrupt senator, determined to break free from the shadow of his heritage and change the system. In a world of uncertainty, how will they conquer their fears when everything begins to turn against them? Can they endure the cruelty of reality and the chaos of fate? Date Started: 07/05/2020 Date Finished: 06/09/2022

[Remedy Series #2] Olezia Heidilyn Clet Soldevilla is an overachiever, raised as a human near to perfection. She was cultured believing that in life you could only be a honor that will bring glory to the family or a failure that brings disgrace to the name. Marius Rushan "Maru" Sevilleja, on the other hand is a gifted man that strives his way to success. Despite of being naturally gifted, he believes that existing alone is already hard and pressuring oneself does not help. Two brilliant minds, one prestigious prize-only one shall claim the top Date Started: 07/04/2022 Date Finished: 11/21/2025

Carmella 'Ella' Camden, a curious and intelligent young woman, dreams of finding love and companionship. Despite her beauty and wit, she constantly feels overlooked by noble men during her social seasons, who only seem interested in her friends and relatives. Losing hope, Ella resigns herself to the life of a spinster. Meanwhile, Jeremiah 'Jeremy' Morvall, Duke of Darlington, returns to England after traveling for business, being left no choice he has to find a lady to shoo away the eager ladies and their mothers. Fate brings Jeremy and Ella together at a grand ball, where Ella seeks solace in the Duke's library, surrounded by books that have always been her faithful companions. Little does she know that Jeremy instantly becomes captivated by her enchanting presence. However, Ella's past experiences have left her feeling unworthy of such attention, and she dismisses Jeremy's interest as nothing more than a fleeting curiosity. As Jeremy persistently pursues Ella's affections, the walls around her heart begin to crumble. But can Ella overcome her insecurities and allow herself to believe in love once more? Will Jeremy's true motives be exposed, or will he prove himself to be a genuine and devoted suitor? "Rediscovering Love" is a heartwarming historical romance that explores themes of self-discovery, overcoming past disappointments, and finding love when least expected. Readers will be swept away on a journey filled with tender moments, unexpected twists, and the undeniable power of true love. #1 IN SEASON - 05TH MARCH 2025 #1 IN HISTORICAL - 18TH JUNE 2024 #2 IN HISTORICAL - 31ST OCTOBER 2024

Amid hidden pain and unexpected challenges, two hearts cling to love, navigating a fate they never chose. Essence Series: First Installment. start: 07/21/2025 finish: 02/07/2026

Haven Audrea Polina grew up asking questions the world never answered kindly. Bakit may mayaman at may mahirap? Bakit may magaling at may pangkaraniwan lang? Bakit may mga taong isinilang na parang sigurado na sa sarili, habang ang iba, pilit hinuhubog ang pagkatao para lang matawag na may silbi? She lives between four corners; of a room, of a classroom, of expectations she learned to carry too early. A girl who can do many things, yet holds nothing she can truly call her own. She exists quietly, believing that being ordinary is safer than hoping for more. Haven never wished upon stars. Not because she didn't believe in them, but because she feared the cost. She learned early that the universe has a way of taking something back. And with a family already held together by sacrifice and love, she chose gratitude over longing. Settling felt like survival. Until Gabriel Elias Martinez came into her orbit. With eyes that carried warmth instead of distance, he showed her a world beyond what she had learned to afford. Beyond fear. Beyond quiet self-denial. Through him, Haven saw color where she once only allowed herself comfort. And for the first time, she looked up-not to ask for more, but to wonder if she was allowed to keep what made her feel alive. Yet stars have their own sky. A light pulled too close can burn. A star forced out of its place can lose its glow. And love-when tangled with fear, timing, and self-worth, can become something fragile. So Haven does what she has always done. She steps back. She looks up. And instead of wishing, she prays, that the star she learned to love remains alight, even if her place is only to look up from afar.