THIS STORY IS UNDER EDITING TO PREPARE FOR PAPERBACK. Series 2 of 8 Grief drives Sahara Williams into the night on the first anniversary of her mother's death-into music, alcohol, and the arms of a stranger meant to be forgotten by morning. What begins as an escape ignites into something dangerous, a flame born of sorrow and desire. Marco Grayson "Mason" Castillo Russo is dangerous in his own way-commanding, magnetic, and unapologetically intense. Their connection burns fast and fierce, driven by raw desire and unspoken ache. They ignite like flames fueled by lust, never asking for more, never imagining consequences. When passion collides with secrets, will lust and love survive the truth-or will the flame of lies consume them both? Started: 03/29/20 Finished: 06/16/20

THIS STORY IS UNDER EDITING TO PREPARE FOR PAPERBACK. Series 1 of 8 A complicated alignment of families. The loss of loved ones. The complex emotions that resulted in unimaginable rage. Dangerous and seemingly emotionless, Kade Markus Mayner lived for a single purpose-revenge. He never once imagined that he would one day abandon his vengeance after crossing paths with Seraphina Elle Miller, the daughter of the man who owed him a great debt-a debt paid in the lives of his mother and younger sisters. Is there any hope that his story with Seraphina will turn into a sweet love story after the assaults he inflicted on her to satisfy his thirst for revenge? Or will their ending be far more painful, shaped by even more confusing events that ultimately drive them to kill each other? Finished: 04/26/20

Clementine Alvarina is a simple woman with a simple life and simple dreams. Umulan man o umaraw, may sakit man o wala, her studies always come first. She knows her priorities. But no matter how sunny, simple, and orderly your life may be, there will always be things, people, and events that can ruin even the brightest of days. Saint Jaxsen Valiente Dawson-a dimpled Casanova who unexpectedly arrives and turns her orderly life upside down. His arrogance and gambling are only two of a hundred reasons why she dislikes him. Yet no matter how desperately she wants to express just how much she hates and despises him, she has no choice but to tame and tutor him at his grandmother's request. The priorities she has held onto for so long slowly begin to fall out of order. And she never imagined that what began as a sunny day would eventually end in a downpour of painful emotions-and lead her into the darkest chapter of her life. Started: June 1, 2021 Finished: December 29, 2024

Eia Felicity Alfonso could only do nothing but shake her head whenever she sees her best friend's-Phoenix Lorenzo Adler-scandalous actions in public. Jumping from one woman to another, and making out in public seems to be Enzo's most favorite hobby other than pissing her off. Para kay Felicity, hindi niya magagawang magkagusto sa lalaking katulad ni Enzo... She despise womanizers more than anything else so she set high standards for herself. Just when she thought that she could live happily by having a decision to settle with a nice guy who meets these standards she tried to set for her life, waves of unwanted events turned the tables around that made her question her feelings for the man she thought she love the most, and the man whom she thought would remain as her best friend. COMPLETED: 05/26/21

Silvanus "Silas" Alvarez is fantasizing over a girl who is unfortunately his niece-Athena Aine Alvarez-to his horror. For him, Athena is like an enchantress straight out of his grandmother's tales. A princess he wishes to protect. A damsel in distress that needs a knight in shining armor to save her from a beast. And yet, Silas is both a knight and a beast. Because the mere thought of her makes him a beast-a sinner who deserves hell for having a forbidden desire. Completed: 01/10/21

A better life for her family-that's what Xena Peña Vega wants. Nang pumanaw ang kanyang ama, siya na ang nagtaguyod sa pamilya nila sa kahit na anong paraang magagawa niya-kahit pa ang maging pole dancer sa isang club. But everything changed when she met Mr. Andromeda. He was her father's business partner before his death, and now the old man searched for her to give her inheritance-that will lead Mr. Andromeda's son down a dark path. Lennox Aigel Andromeda works as a university professor with the ulterior motive of ruining Xena's life. A mysterious, handsome professor, and a problem she should have avoided. She didn't think that falling in love with him might be the biggest mistake of her life. Innocence, lies, scandals, and heartbreaks. Will Lennox's quest for vengeance destroy them both, or will Xena's decision to hide the result of his revenge and seduction wake their tainted hearts to a beautiful ending? Started: 07/14/20 Finished: 09/14/20

Lucienne Campbell is spoiled and behaves like a brat. She always gets what she wants, and she has a particular love for the purple color. Then, there comes Finn Lucas Sullivan's unique amber-purple eyes. To her luck, Lucas's father owes a huge sum of money to her father and Lucienne wants Lucas to be her slave as a debt collateral. Started: 06/18/20 Finished: 07/13/20

Unbothered and aloof, Kaleidoscope Vargas is often mistaken for a boy due to her appearance and attitude. But when she keeps crossing paths with Daumier Cavanaugh, Kaleidoscope starts to feel things she's not sure she should keep or show. *** With her boyish appearance and unbothered attitude, Kaleidoscope Vargas always gets the attention and admiration of boys and girls alike. Despite it all, she remains aloof and often keeps to herself. But everything changes when the cold Daumier Cavanaugh comes along. He makes her feel different kinds of emotions and open up to him without even trying. Just when their bond is growing stronger, several problems and misunderstandings arise, tearing them apart. Meeting again after several years, they decide to give their relationship another try. But with a new problem coming between them, can Kaleidoscope and Daumier fight through it all and let their love transcend? Or will what they have be washed away by the sea that seems to have no end? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano

Timid and soft-spoken, Holy Ildefonso suffers from anxiety and erotophobia due to her deceased parents. As she spends time with the naughty and dashing Laki Cavanaugh, can Holy really face her fears, or will his actions only trigger them more? *** Suffering from erotophobia, Holy Ildefonso finds it hard to be close to other men except for her own brother. When she discovers that her brother is leaving and she must live under the same roof with Laki Cavanaugh, she suddenly feels trapped and unsecure. With him offering to help with her phobia, Holy reluctantly agrees and unexpectedly finds herself being more comfortable with him. However, just when they think that their situation is getting better, challenges and misunderstandings come between them, tearing them apart. As Holy returns to the country and sees the changes in Laki, can they still try to make everything work this time around? Or will they choose to move on and surrender, even if it breaks their hearts? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano