COMPLETED (FRANCOS SERIES #1) Chandrea never expected her life to change after meeting Ashton Suarez, her friend Grace's father. At first, she found him unbearably irritating, especially with the way his grin stayed in her mind long after he was gone. Yet the more she tried to push him away, the more she realized she was falling for him. Their relationship grew quickly, though not without its flaws. Chandrea often said I love you, while Ashton rarely returned the words. Still, she believed their connection was real-until she discovered the truth. Ashton wasn't in love with her. He was only using her as part of his revenge against her father, whom he blamed for his wife's death. Now Chandrea must face an impossible choice: fight for Ashton and hope to heal the wounds of the past, or let go of the love she never expected but desperately wanted.

[ Flower series # 1 ] She's a sweet and innocent woman from a small town in the province, with a singular dream of making a new life for herself in the city. In pursuit of her aspirations, she's on a quest to find a job that will take her one step closer to her goal. Little does she know, her job search will lead her to an unexpected encounter with someone who will change the course of her life forever. LOVE COLLIDED OUR HEARTS Genre: Romance-Comedy, Drama Author: Luminariluxx

Mature Content Warning: R18+

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You can read this as a standalone story! Sartori #2 "I abused Diablos..." Diablos, the third-born boss of the Sartorian Mafia, was a man who could not be tamed due to his uncontrollable anger. He had to drink the bitter medicines prescribed by the family doctor to keep himself restrained. Never did he imagine that he would taste the sweetest sensation from a woman's skin, far better than bitterness. That taste became the only thing that kept him under control during his fits of rage. But because of his obsession with it, his kindness was abused. . . . Mature Content Warning: R18+

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

Damien Sartori, a ruthless mafia boss, finds an escape from his vices in an unexpected savior: Saoirse. Discovering that only her presence can calm his violent temper, he drags her into his dark world, making her the one thing he refuses to lose. *** Damien Sartori, the youngest boss of the Sartorian Mafia, is consumed by violence and a heavy drug dependency, relying on vices to keep his lethal rage under control. Everything changes when he meets Saoirse, a woman whose natural scent calms him in ways no substance ever could. Drawn to the only peace he has ever known, Damien pulls her into his dangerous world with a ruthless demand: she must bear his heir. But even as he binds her closer, Saoirse begins slipping through his control. When everything he thought he could hold starts to fracture, is their connection enough to keep her bound to him?

Warning 🔞: This is not suitable for young readers! Yssa, desperate to save her sick mother, took a dangerous job. But a terrible mistake with drugs meant for someone else landed her in a nightmare. She ended up having a night with Tauruz Kulton, a famous billionaire, and got pregnant. But Tauruz, furious and blaming her, threatened her life. Yssa fled, hiding her pregnancy and vowing never to return. Fate had other plans, and their paths crossed again, bringing back the pain and suffering she thought she'd escaped. Filled with hate, she agreed to a relationship with Tauruz's twin brother, Trez, just to get away from him. But Tauruz discovered the truth and, consumed by his obsession, vowed to claim both her and their child. Will she be able to break free from his possession? SBTBS | jayewel