Sandejas Legacy Series #4: Raindrop's Tears **Wattys 2022 Winner** "Sandejas Legacy continues..." How far would you go for your family? For Varsha Romana, if it means having to live as her identical twin sister and pose as mother to her twins and wife to Marcus Sandejas, then so be it. *** Varsha Romana, an abused OFW, finds herself back home to the Philippines when she discovers that her identical twin, Storm, left her husband and their kids. With no other choice, Varsha assumes Storm's identity and poses as a mother to twins Sunny and Sky and wife to Marcus Sandejas...who is now blind. Varsha, as Storm, takes care of Marcus and their kids, and though Marcus is doubtful his wife has finally changed at first, she wins their hearts and trust back. Living behind Storm's shadow, Varsha slowly falls in love with her sister's husband...and finds herself in a twisted and wrong affair. They say love conquers all, but when the truth comes out, will love be enough for Marcus and their family to forgive their switch? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos

There is only one happiness in this life - to love and to be loved. Pero sa kaso ni Sandra, siya lang ang may kakayahan magmahal. *** Having a voluptuous kind of body is a struggle for her. It's always the reason why men can't like her. Na para bang kapag mataba ang isang tao, wala ng karapatan mahalin at seryosohin. Hindi kaya siya mataba. malaki lang ang braso at hita niya! She's about to lose hope and accept her fate that she'll grow old alone. No husband, no kids, no sex life. Handa na siyang tanggapin na sa home for the aged na lang siya tatanda. Pero hindi ata iyon ang plano ng langit para sa kanya. Bigla na lang siya nagising isang umaga sa hindi pamilyar na kwarto, hindi pamilyar na kama, katabi ang Isang matipuno at hubad na lalaki. At ang mas nagpawindang pa lalo sa kanya, maging siya ay hubo't-hubad rin! Dios ko! Nasa langit na ba siya?

Getting involved with a known playboy is the last thing on Anastasia Medina's mind. For her, Aiden Martinez is nothing but trouble. But when Anastasia finds out that the rumors about Aiden aren't true, maybe falling for him isn't that bad after all. *** Anastasia Denise Medina isn't looking for love when she crosses paths with Aiden Lucas Martinez. With his reputation as a playboy, he automatically falls under Anastasia's hate list. Instantly attracted to her charms, Aiden is determined to make her fall for him while Anastasia thinks otherwise. She is hell-bent on pushing him away by hook or by crook. But when Anastasia finally gets to know the real Aiden, she finds herself falling for him, too. And just when they think that everything's finally falling into place, Anastasia is suddenly put to a test. Will she be brave enough to take the risk and make a decision--even if it means getting hurt in the end? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Cover Design by Louise De Ramos

'Desperate times call for desperate measures' seems to perfectly describe Emily Calixto's life. In the day, she might be a hardworking student, but at night, she becomes the masked Lily, someone who dances for money. But what if she meets two men who will change--and potentially ruin--the life of this girl with the mask? *** As the eldest in her family, Emily Calixto is willing to shoulder all in order to support her ailing mother and younger siblings. Her desperation leads her to throw away her dignity and work at night as Lily, a woman who dances under the eyes of countless hungry men. Things become more complicated when cousins Gaz Fontanilla and Rage McIntosh show deep interest in her. But as someone living the double life, can she keep her secret and identity hidden--or will she be pulled even deeper into a world that knows no shame? Disclaimer: This story is in Taglish Cover Design by Astrid Jaydee

Breadwinner Hestia Dela Rosa always puts her family's needs first. But when a chance to prioritize her own happiness finally comes, her fears and doubts start to mess everything up. *** Coming from a broken family, Hestia Dela Rosa prefers not to fall in love. She prioritizes her family's needs first, thus making her work more than necessary. But when she unexpectedly meets businessman Louis Alexandre Moreau in a club, Hestia suddenly gives in to the sensation, and the supposed one hot night they have shared turns into something more. Hestia then finds herself living with Louis, but when certain circumstances come between them, Hestia decides to face the consequences of their actions alone. Now meeting again after several years, Hestia eventually tells Louis the truth. With the situation they are in, can Hestia finally choose to trust Louis and give their relationship a try? Or will she continue putting up her walls and have her heart broken the second time? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish, a combination of Tagalog & English. Cover Design by Louise De Ramos

Essex Delhomme likes things simple and easy--his girls, too. So when a hot sexcapade with Shiloh turns him into an engaged man...he is not going to make things easy for her. *** Shiloh was supposed to spend her weekend getaway with her best friend, but when she finds playboy musician Essex Delhomme instead...well, things could be worse. It also helps that she's attracted to him-and him to her, so despite being NBSB, Shiloh takes a chance on this sexual attraction between them. What she doesn't expect is to have to save Essex from his father and propose an impromptu marriage. Can Essex and Shiloh work through this fake marriage and play house to save his life? For better or for worse, 'til death do they part, right? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish Started Aug 2016 Finished January 2017