Busy protecting his youngest sister, Lucius Tyrone Jorquera sets aside the possibility of having someone to love. But everything changes when he continuously crosses paths with Jinky Elle, the girl who stole his wallet-and also his heart. *** Meeting in the most bizarre way, never did Lucius Tyrone Jorquera think that he would fall for someone like Jinky Elle Castrodes. She's annoying, hard to deal with, loud, and most of all, a robber. But when his sister begs to let Elle be her companion in Illinois, Lucius has no choice but to give in to her request. Despite trying his best not to get entangled with Elle, fate seems to have other plans. Lucius finds himself drawn to her, making their situation even more complicated. When the possibility of Elle betraying him and his family arises, will Lucius choose to catch her and make her pay for her sins, or will his love for her remain strong despite everything? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano

It was not a secret that my best friend's dad is the definition of hot, but he is my best friend's dad, and I love her, but how do I tell her that I love her father too? Cover made by @wildestskies

"How is life going with your loving wife?", I asked putting a sly smile on my face. "Life's shitty, now spread.", he spat as his hand slowly slid up to my thigh, pushing my skirt higher as he continues to dictate. "We are not here to talk are we? Now shut your pretty little mouth before I make you" . . . . Professor Kendrik Windermere is done playing the dutiful husband in his cold, sexless arranged marriage. Frustrated and desperate, he finds an unlikely spark in Lorenza Floris, his oddball student with a dangerous obsession for steamy romance novels. When their paths cross outside the classroom, Kendrik and Lorenza strike a daring deal: a physical arrangement to fulfill his desires and her fantasies- with one strict rule: no feelings. But as passion deepens and their secret meetings grow more intense, the line between lust and love begins to blur. Can they keep their emotions in check, or will their forbidden connection spiral out of control? 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 : This book delves into dark and controversial themes, including cheating, BDSM, toxic and manipulative relationships, and deep-seated parental trauma. It explores morally complex situations and unsettling dynamics that may disturb or trigger some readers. Discretion is strongly advised-read at your own risk. Rankings: #1 on teacher #1 on Trauma #3 on New #06 on adultfiction #05 on maturelanguage #02 on student-professor

Dominic John Pierceton is the perfect gentleman-a tall, devastatingly handsome American ambassador with a chiseled jawline, piercing blue eyes, and a carefully measured charm that commands every room. His life is built on control, his reputation spotless, his restraint unwavering. But the moment he meets Maria Elenna "Mela" Dellos Valles-Montejo-the shy, eighteen-year-old daughter of the Philippine President with a quiet grace that hides her own buried desires-his world tilts in ways he never anticipated. Mela's innocence is disarming, her blushes revealing what her lips won't dare say. She's only known men like him in the pages of her sister's forbidden romance novels, but Dominic's attention stirs something deeper, something that makes her heart race and leaves her wanting more. For Mela, the stakes are just as high; she knows how hard her mother worked to become president, and risking her family's reputation is the last thing she wants. Yet, with each encounter, she finds herself caught between loyalty to her family and her undeniable pull toward the ambassador. Dominic tells himself he must keep his distance, yet every stolen glance, every accidental touch ignites a desire he can't ignore. Bound by duty and a flawless public image, he's always been in control-but with Mela, that control begins to slip. Behind closed doors, propriety and restraint give way to something darker, a chemistry neither of them can resist. Their worlds are at stake, and yet, neither can bring themselves to walk away. With each encounter, the pull between them grows stronger, promising a forbidden romance that will test how far The Gentleman is willing to go-and just how much Mela is willing to risk.

Ibinenta siya ng taong tinatawag niyang ina-isang trahedya na nagdala sa kanya sa isang entablado ng pangingikil. Sa bawat mapanuring tingin at bulong sa paligid, lumalaki ang takot sa puso niya. Hanggang sa isang lalaking nagngangalang Mr. Cranston ang nag-alok ng halagang hindi niya mawari-isang presyo na maaaring magbago ng kanyang tadhana, ngunit may nakatagong panganib na bumabalot sa bawat ngiti at salita nito. Isinulat noong 2016

Romance|R-16 Calista Vasiliev is a self-centered brat who grew up in a wealthy family. She's spoiled and can get anything she wants with a flick of a finger. Tired of her impudence, her parents sent her to a province to teach her a lesson. In order to get her privileges back, she needs to work hard for it. Enter the cunning and seductive man, Theodore Mercado. Contrary to Calista's beliefs, Theodore hated money more than anything. They lived together and as each day passes, their clash became worse. They're annoyed of each other's presence, until they became more involved to each other. Calista thought of a way to have Theo at her mercy, and that is to entice him. Luckily for her, sexual tension thrived. They say, "opposites attract", but what if they realize that their love will only hurt the other? Can they risk loving each other knowing that they can love a better life separately?

TEACH SERIES #1: 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐌𝐞, 𝐒𝐢𝐫 Sascha begins her college year as an average education student. Not until Mr. De Vega comes in the scene, her new Professor. As she and Mr. De Vega grow closer, she realizes something. She finds it harder to stay away from him in school. Keeping their relationship, a secret suddenly becomes ten times harder. What will happen if they find out their secret? Would she risk it all just to be with him? Sometimes love is hard to fight, especially if you are not sure if it's real love. ___________________________ Genre: Adult Romance Started: Dec. 20 2019 Finished: Jan. 31 2020 NOTE: • This is first draft/rough story. • I don't own the photo used for the cover.

Xyleenah gave Kaius her heart and body to secure her future but still ended up a failure. After years of hiding from him, fate reunites them, and the child she's kept for years may be the key to a love that never truly ended. *** Struggling through college, Xyleenah Vivien Cruz never expected kindness to come from the top student in her class. Desperate to graduate, she struck a deal with Kaius Warner Legaspi-the guy who left her with a shattered heart and an unexpected pregnancy. Years later, Kaius returns as a respected doctor and owner of the café where fate leads Xyleenah to apply. With her pride bruised and her secrets buried deep, she has no choice but to work under the man she once left without a word. But Kaius never forgot her. And now that he knows the truth about their son, he's ready to fight for the family that was stolen from him and for the love that never truly ended. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos ILLUSTRATOR: Ajjay Arts

ꜰᴏʀ ᴛʜᴇ ᴘᴀꜱᴛ ᴛʜʀᴇᴇ ʟᴏɴɢ ʏᴇᴀʀꜱ ɪᴠᴇ ᴘᴜꜱʜᴇᴅ ᴀꜱɪᴅᴇ ᴛʜᴇ ᴅᴀʀᴋ, ʟᴜꜱᴛꜰᴜʟ ꜰᴇᴇʟɪɴɢꜱ ᴀɴᴅ ᴛʜᴏᴜɢʜᴛꜱ ɪ'ᴠᴇ ʜᴀᴅ ᴀʙᴏᴜᴛ ᴍʏ ʙᴏʏꜰʀɪᴇɴᴅꜱ ꜰᴀᴛʜᴇʀ. ɪᴛ ᴡᴀꜱ ᴡʀᴏɴɢ, ᴀɴᴅ ʜᴇ ᴡᴀꜱ ᴄᴏᴍᴘʟᴇᴛᴇʟʏ ᴏꜰꜰ ʟɪᴍɪᴛꜱ. ꜱᴏ, ᴡʜᴇɴ ᴍʏ ʙᴏʏꜰʀɪᴇɴᴅ ᴏꜰ ᴛʜʀᴇᴇ ʏᴇᴀʀꜱ ᴅᴇᴄɪᴅᴇꜱ ᴛᴏ ᴄʜᴇᴀᴛ ᴏɴ ᴍᴇ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴍʏ ꜱɪꜱᴛᴇʀ ɪ'ᴠᴇ ᴅᴇᴄɪᴅᴇᴅ ᴍʏ ᴇx ʙᴏʏꜰʀɪᴇɴᴅ'ꜱ ꜰᴀᴛʜᴇʀ ᴡᴀꜱɴ'ᴛ ᴄᴏᴍᴘʟᴇᴛᴇʟʏ ᴏꜰꜰ ʟɪᴍɪᴛꜱ. ɪɴ ꜰᴀᴄᴛ, ʜᴇ ᴡᴀꜱ ꜰᴀɪʀ ɢᴀᴍᴇ.

Date Started: June 15 2023 -vinacantcook