(VBS #1) Grant Villaverde, the older brother, a man driven by passion. His love is reckless, full of fire, and ignoring the consequences. He becomes captivated by this girl-luxurious, elegant, elusive, and impossible to possess. He doesn't just want her; he craves her, willing to risk everything to make her his.

(Gemstone Chronicles #4) Passion can burn, and so can the game. She set him on fire, but now she's the one burning for him.

(Gemstone Chronicles #2) He tried to trap her heart, but instead, he was the one ensnared in the deep blue of her love.

(Gemstone Chronicles #1) A diamond is rare, precious, and hard to break. And he treats her as his prize to be claimed.

(Gemstone Chronicles #3) She spent years chasing him. But when the moment she let go, he was the one left searching only to discover the pearl he had been overlooking all along.

Lily, a flight attendant with a week-long layover in Belgium, stumbled into a whirlwind of unexpected drama. Mistaking Formula 1 superstar Leander's sleek car for her ride-share, she found herself face-to-face with the irate racer. Her initial fluster quickly escalated into a full-blown media frenzy as paparazzi, already tracking Leander's every move, captured the scene. The ensuing controversy threatened to engulf both Lily and Leander, their images splashed across tabloids worldwide. Leander, despite his initial anger, recognizing the potential damage, whisked Lily to his hotel - the same one housing her airline crew. Now, they must navigate the treacherous waters of public opinion and potential legal repercussions, their every move scrutinized under the intense glare of the media spotlight. Their only hope lies in damage control, a carefully crafted narrative, and perhaps, an unlikely alliance forged in the crucible of a shared crisis.

A dream was hope, fantasy, or a goal. It wasn't supposed to be reality. If it was, Miracle wouldn't call it a dream. Being married to the man she loved since she was sixteen was a far-fetched reality to woke up to, especially if she remembered getting wasted at the fact he was marrying someone else tomorrow. How come his vows were sworn to her? Vows so far from the dream she wished just never came true.

WARNING: MATURE CONTENT | R-18 | COMPLETED | S T A N D A L O N E N O V E L | All she ever wanted was to be happy. Hindi siya ang tipo ng taong mapaghangad ng mga bagay na hindi niya maaabot o mayayakap. Kaya naman halos takasan siya ng bait nang dumating ang araw na kinailangan niyang unahin ang sarili bago ang iba. Alam niyang hindi magtatapos ang lahat sa paghingi lang ng kapatawaran sa mga naapektuhan dahil kahit saang anggulo mang tingnan, malaki ang kasalanan niya at walang ibang maaaring sisihin kundi siya lamang. Nang hilingin ng taong pinagkakautangan niya ang pagsuko niya ng kanyang sarili dito upang mabayaran ang napakalaking pagkakautang, wala siyang ibang nagawa kundi isuko na lamang ang sarili. Hindi na siya umaasang magiging maayos pa ang pagtrato nito sa kanya lalo pa't terible ang atraso niya rito. Ngunit may kakaiba sa paraan ng pakikitungo nito sa kanya na ayaw niyang bigyan ng pangalan. Naroon lang siya upang magbayad ng malaking pagkakautang. Ayaw niyang umasa, at mas lalong ayaw niyang masaktan. Hanggang kailan niya kayang manindigan na tanging paniningil lamang sa kaniya ang pakay nito kung habang tumatagal ay lalo lang siyang hindi makawala rito? Hanggang kailan tatagal ang pagbabayad niya kung wala rin itong balak na pakawalan siya kahit na kailan? -- THIS IS A STAND ALONE NOVEL! This has NOTHING to do with Freezell Series.

Lysandra Adrianne Siverio

After getting pregnant at a young age, Calista Belmonte tries her best to keep her son hidden from his father, Lazarus Cavanaugh. But when their paths cross again, can the truths of the past finally bring them together, or will it only keep them further apart? *** Simple yet beautiful, Calista Belmonte can catch the attention of the people around her without even trying. With her parents living abroad, she must focus on her studies and be independent at a young age. However, an unexpected encounter with Lazarus Cavanaugh turns into a bigger mistake, leaving Calista pregnant with their son. As their paths cross again, Calista tries to keep her son hidden from Lazarus, only to end up on his side again. With their new connection and a possible second shot at love, can Calista and Lazarus embrace the hope of a fresh start and make everything right this time? Or will the truths of their past continue to hurt them and push them further apart? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano