*THE WATTYS 2025 SHORTLIST* Cassandra, an engineering student, was orphaned young. Since her parents died, she supported herself and her brother. She took all kinds of jobs to pay for their studies and her brother's medical care. She's cheerful, mischievous, and loving, but she never expected her life to change when she met Zac Miguel Ortega, a professor at her university.

My Stranger Husband (De Silva #2) Masaya at kuntento. Iyon ang pamumuhay na nakalakihan ni Kristina kasama ang pamilya. Masipag na Tatay, mapagmahal na Nanay, mabait na Kuya at makulit na bunsong kapatid ang mayroon siya. Ngunit dumating ang malaking problema sa kanilang pamilya, napeligro silang mapalayas sa bahay na tinitirhan. Ibinenta ang bahay na pagmamay-ari pa ng kanyang Lolo at Lola ng kanilang kamag-anak mismo. Dala ng kagipitan ay nilapitan niya ang lalaking nagngangalang, Reynald De Silva. A business tycoon. Inalok siya nito ng perang higit pa sa kailangan niya-ngunit ang kabayaran ay ang maging asawa siya! Higit siyang nabahala sa sitwasyong pinaggigitnaan niya. Ang matitirhan ng pamilya o ang sariling kaligayahan. At sa huli ay tinanggap niya rin ang mapakasal sa hindi kilalang lalaki para sa bahay. Paano niya pakikisamahan ang isang estranghero o talaga bang estranghero ito sa buhay niya? Isang madilim na nakaraan ang kanyang naungkat sa lalaki.

Thinking it will chase off the buyers of her parents' house, Solly pretends to be a ghost that haunts the villa. However, instead of being scared, Phoenix Laz Sandoval, the handsome and mysterious buyer of the house ends up falling in love with the ghost she pretends to be. ----------------- Phoenix Sandoval Black Omega Society New World ©Jamille Fumah 2024

This guy is bad news, pretending to be cute and nice while hiding an evil inside. Zandra Asuncion, who dislikes Michael Jonas Pangilinan, starts to understand him and foolishly tries to "fix" him. Unbeknownst to her, she's falling into a trap, as this guy has no intention of pursuing her - and no intention of letting her go either. South Boys #6 JFSTORIES

A city guy and bachelor billionaire Rogue Saavedra found himself stranded on a secluded island with Jane, a mysterious jungle woman. *** Stranded on a secluded island after his luxury yacht is lost at vast sea, billionaire bachelor Rogue Saavedra is captured by a crazy tribe of old women who believes he is a god and their last hope to extinction. Forced to play along, Rogue plots his escape until he meets Jane, the youngest member of the tribe who is also their goddess. As he secretly plan his escape, Rogue must decide if he is truly ready to leave Jane behind... DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish.

Forced to be his big brother's shadow, Midnight Velasquez has been wearing a mask to conceal his own feelings and identity. When an opportunity to break free from his father's hold comes his way, will Midnight grab it even if it means breaking his mask, too? *** Since childhood, Midnight Velasquez has always dreamed of spending more time with his big brother. However, due to their father's will and circumstances beyond his control, they have always been kept apart. Pushed to wear a mask to conceal his identity and act as a shadow for his big brother, Midnight is forced to suppress his feelings and stay away. When an opportunity for a fresh start arises, he begins to experience things he never thought possible. As he explores his thoughts and his mask begins to crack, Midnight must confront a crucial question: can he stay strong and achieve his goals, or will he succumb to the darkness and continue to wonder whether his life is still worth living for?

Caelan is out for revenge, determined to ruin Everleigh's life after her affair with his father. But hate is a dangerous emotion . . . and he finds himself craving Everleigh far more than he should. *** Everleigh Palma's life was ruined after she got involved with a married man. Branded as a homewrecker, she buried her past and built a new life as a creative writing professor at a private international school. But she can't get away that easily with her past. Caelan Viglianco is consumed by vengeance, determined to shatter her world after her affair with his father. Yet hatred proves dangerously intoxicating, because the more he despises her, the more he craves her, with a desire far stronger than he ever intended. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano

As far as Laila knows, she's the obsessed one, secretly fangirling and hardcore stalking the campus semi-cal cutie, Asher James Prudente. But how does Asher, who's totally not interested in a weird, not-so-pretty girl like her, suddenly become obsessed with her to the point of madness? When did their roles reverse? South Boys #5 JFSTORIES