Sollano Series #1: Klive Owen Sollano Isang mapagmahal na anak si Kalea Hailey Mendez, lumaki siyang walang ama dahil maaga itong namayapa. Bilang nag-iisang anak, she grew up protected by her strong and loving mother. At may pangarap siya-to become a lawyer and fight for justice, to prove her worth and change her fate, forever strong. Love was never part of her plan, too uncertain for someone who valued peace. Then came him. A fellow future lawyer, cousin ng best friend niya. A man who didn't try to change her, but saw her. Someone who listened to her silence, believed in her dreams, and helped her breathe a little deeper. With him, Kalea learned to smile more, to care for herself, to live-not just exist. And for the first time, she let herself love. But not all love is mutual, and not all hearts beat in sync. Sometimes, love isn't enough to make someone stay. So she stepped back. Masakit man, she chose to love him from afar. To let go, without anger or bitterness. She chose growth, healing, and peace. Because maybe, if it's meant to be, love will return. And if not, at least she learned to love herself in the process. She gave her heart, quietly and fully. And maybe just maybe their love will find its way back... when it's time.

Warning: Mature Content Men from Hell Series No. 1 Tyler Craig Smith's story "Don't trust what you see. Even salt looks like sugar." Tyler Craig Smith is badly smitten with Zafina Caliente. And so he made her his. Yes, unexpected things happen in unexpected time. One moment, she hated him. Then one moment, she fell for him. Then the last moment, they were already together, for two years straight. Until she needed to leave. Kinailangan niya dahil nabigyan siya ng pagkakataon para makapag-aral sa ibang bansa. That is indeed a wonderful opportunity. So she chose her dream rather than her boyfriend. Tyler didn't let her to leave. But she wanted to pursue her dream. So do Tyler who wanted to pursue her to change her mind and choose him rather than her dream. They were both persuasive... That left Tyler with no choice, but to impregnate her. By hook or by crook. - Trigger warning: nonconsensual