Anjelous was forced to pretend as someone else's wife after being abducted by a woman who looks exactly like her. Although crazy, it should be easy--her 'husband' was her first love after all--but no, she's trapped in a toxic loveless marriage. But are her feelings enough to make her live a lie? *** Lucienne Anjelous Corpuz has always lived a simple life in Isla Verde. But one day, she wakes up in an unfamiliar room after being abducted, and she is then asked to do an impossible task--to pretend as Mayor Wax Salvaterra's wife, a woman whose face is a carbon copy of hers. She didn't know how it happened but one thing's for sure--someone claimed her identity and married her first love. Now that she finally has the chance to be with Wax, will she be able to break down his walls and melt his heart? Or will discovering the lies that the fake Anjelous made only prove that gaining his 'love' was nothing but a false hope? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Cover Designer: Rayne Mariano

(For Love # 1) Saniela Victoria Clemente aspires to become a cardiologist like her deceased mother who she truly admires. Being left in the care of her busy father and sick grandfather made her somewhat a rebel who lives her life to the fullest. Upon meeting a popular group of friends changed her snug life--especially the cryptic Keegan Joaquin Arciago. The first encounter was a tease, the first dance was ferocious, and the first kiss was a night to remember. Everything was going smoothly, or so she thought, not until everyone found themselves cruelly trapped in an ill-fated tie they won't be able to escape. Love, hatred, secrets, truths, and vengeance, how will they be able to face all of these and put everything in right places? Without a doubt, their decision lead them to end where gaining means losing. •••TAGLISH | New Adult (disclaimer: photo used as book cover wasn't mine. credit to the rightful owner/s :))

IDLE DESIRE 10: HERSCHEL AIVAN ORSON Kyerra Francine Alcantara, the black sheep in her family. A beautiful woman --- who is a troublemaker and brings disgrace to her family. She knows in herself that she is a sinner and she has already committed many sins. The woman who believes that the world is cruel to her. That she was born to feel pain, envy and emptiness. She hates herself, as well as those around her. She always wants to be alone and pushes people away from her. Because Kyerra believes that no one wants to be with her, and she always thinks that everyone who comes close to her will betray her. She is the woman who desperately wants to survive, even though she is the one who is struggling and wants to give up. She is the woman who wants to cope with the broken family and she couldn't find her home. And she is the one who wants to move on after the one she loves dies. But she can't believe that she will be even more sinful by falling in love with this gorgeous, hunky priest --- Herschel Aivan Orson. Will she be able to suppress her lust, desire and love for Herschel before it's too late? Paano na lang kung bumalik ang unang lalaking kanyang minahal? Na buong akala niya na ito na ang magiging huling lalaking kanyang mamahalin? Can she find her happiness, even if those around her are hiding something from her? O mas pipiliin niya nga ba ang sarili niyang nararamdaman para kay Herschel kahit pa na mali sa mata ng mga tao ang kanyang makasalanang pag-ibig? Illustration by: Sake Sale

Vida live her life in luxury since her mother lived in with a rich haciendero in the province. Later on, her mom was left with nothing after the man died. Now, Vida's luxurious lifestyle is in crisis. With this, she agreed to her mom's wicked plan - to seduce and marry the only heir to Maravilla's wealth. Is she willing to lay all her cards, including her heart just for the life she wanted? With her hour glass-like body and beautiful face, are these enough to captivate the haciendero's heart, mind and soul? Lastly, will she be able to lure the man into her biddings?

In the past four years, Raki poured her heart and soul into one thing-her son, Aldrius. At 17, the life she once knew shattered, her dreams faded, and the future became uncertain. She had no one except her Grams on her side because her family disowned her because of disappointment. The child's father however, was a different plot - someone she never met again after the night of March 31st. Now, 21, she is forced to return home and leave the quiet life she tried to build so hard for her, and her son in Madrid. However, when she comes home, she learns the painful truth that everyone tried to hide from her, and a very heart wrenching news-her best friend is dead. She died after coming back from visiting her in Spain four years ago. She felt the sense of responsibility to uncover the truth behind her death that leads her to the man she never expected to be him - the person that always piqued her son's interest, and the one her genes didn't even stand a chance with, the person with a "shining, shimmering, splendid" abs. He is very real and not just a fragment of her past that she tried so hard to forget- the twist is? She thought he was just some stranger and also caught up that night, but all along he is someone she knew. Torn between the guilt of being the last person her best friend visited before she died and the fear of him finding out about their child, Raki decides to finally face and dig the past she forcefully buried. She entered their home as a cook, however not only she uncovers the truth behind her best friend's death, she also uncovers the whole untwisted truth and reality in that mansion. Will that truth finally unleash the ties that binds her to her past and keeps her from moving forward in the present? Will she finally have answers to the questions that lingered in her mind in the past years, and finally find the real peace and love she deserves?

[COMPLETE] Amber Champagne Fortalejo had always gotten everything she wanted. So, when her mother sent her to the Philippines to live with her estranged father, she was furious. Altagracia was a far cry from her glamorous city life, and she was ready to curse every moment there. Then she met Connor Griffin Veoros, the notorious playboy and her brother's friend, whom she instantly disliked. Connor was arrogant, flirtatious, and everything Amber despised. Their constant clashes only fueled her disdain. Yet, as time passed, she began to see a different side of him-kind, caring, and unexpectedly deep. Despite her resistance, Amber found herself falling for Connor. Their tumultuous relationship forced her to confront her past, embrace her new life, and discover that love often blooms in the most unexpected places. -Tagalog/English

#COMPLETED [UNEDITED] R18|ROMANCE|DRAMA|MATURECONTENT Ayesha Samaniego had always been a carefree spirit, radiating happiness wherever she went. But beneath her cheerful facade lay a heart scarred by betrayal and hurt from a past relationship. Determined to shield herself from further pain, she built walls around her heart, vowing never to let anyone in again. But then Daevon Castanio came into the picture, a charming and persistent man who refused to be deterred by Ayesha's barriers. Slowly but surely, he chipped away at the walls she had built, unraveling the layers of her defenses with each passing day. Ayesha found herself drawn to Daevon's warmth and sincerity, her heart gradually thawing in his presence. Just as Ayesha began to let her guard down and trust again, fate dealt her a cruel blow. Betrayal struck for the second time, leaving her ruined in an almost happy marriage. S: 06/25/20 E: 08/21/20

What was supposed to be a simple getaway-a bachelor trip to Casa Alcaraz-turns into something far more complicated. A week of unexpected kisses, long-buried secrets, and unresolved pasts has left this tight-knit group craving an escape-one last adventure before reality catches up. But as they touch down in the Philippines, what was meant to be a celebration becomes a turning point in all their lives. Kadeem is on the brink of a future he never chose, bound by an engagement that feels more like a prison. Seb and Jared's love remains an open secret, accepted by friends but forbidden beyond. Meanwhile, Via and Yoshi tiptoe around feelings they refuse to name, caught between friendship and something more. With old wounds reopening, confessions left unsaid, and friendships pushed to their limits, this trip isn't just an escape-it's the moment everything changes. Will they return the same, or will this be the journey that redefines them forever?

Rishi never meant to fall in love-not with him, anyway. All she wanted was a taste of freedom. Moritz wasn't aiming either. Bratty, stubborn, always ready to argue-she was a walking headache he was asked to look after. Their banter became friendship. Their friendship became something they couldn't name. Until everything fell apart. She had secrets. He felt betrayed. And when it ended, they became polite, distant strangers who once almost had something real. But love, as they've learned, doesn't care for pride, timing, or unspoken truths. And sometimes, the arrow that missed the first time still knows exactly where to land.

Azalea Queen Diaz, an aspiring actress, who works hard to achieve success in the industry. She finally aimed her success and celebrated with her friends at the bar where she met a charismatic man Tristan Carl Montero, a musician and the owner of the bar where they were celebrating. The man who would shatter her successful life because of one night they would never forget. Book Design: Sageaveselunea Luxyncés