When ex-CIA operative Kiara Sanders is forced to work for Mafia boss Gabriel Garcia to save her brother's life, she must balance her moral convictions with the seductive pull of the criminal underworld-and resist the dangerous allure of the man holding her brother's fate. *** Former CIA operative Kiara Sanders is pulled back into danger when her reckless brother, Charlie, falls into debt with powerful mob boss Gabriel Garcia. Confronting Gabriel, she strikes a deal-her skills in exchange for Charlie's life. Working as a ruthless mob boss, Gabriel has never learned to trust before. When Kiara takes charge of Gabriel's security, he finds himself pulled towards Kiara's unparalleled strength and beauty. He wants to know everything about her damaged past, and finds himself wanting to open up to her. Kiara begins lowering her walls, and their fiery clashes turn into undeniable attraction. But it's not long until Gabriel's merciless nature leaves her questioning everything. As their wild natures tangle in a volatile dance of power, obsession, and desire, every encounter blurs the line between fierce hatred and explosive passion. But the past never stays in the past, and when it threatens to consume them both, Kiara must face the ultimate question: Could the dangerous pull between her and Gabriel be the greatest power of all?

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Cassandra Emerald Fortalejo is the sassy "it girl" Roche Dreyden Sevarro wants to forget. Yet every time he tries to, he keeps coming back to the same place he once left. *** Cassandra has built a reputation as the queen of effortless cool. Boys come and go--mere accessories to her glittering life--but Roche, a snobby swimmer at the sports club, refuses to be just another name on her list. A rising star in competitive swimming, Roche is selective, too proud to admit that Cassandra once fooled him. He tells himself he's over it, that she's nothing more than a fleeting mistake in his past--so he becomes a playboy to prove it. And yet, every time he tries to forget, he finds himself tangled in the one memory that won't let go. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos

Shanaia Ciel, the "coldest" Fortalejo, doesn't like trouble. She always craves peace and calmness. An introvert who rarely smiles and who always appears snobby will attract a troublemaker-Crius Rylan Silva, a basketball player in Ateneo and a drummer, was well-known for being a bad boy. She's aware he's dangerous-a king who only worships himself. How will she stop being tangled in his own chaos when she completely falls in love with the danger itself?

Chey Venice Fortalejo is the "friendliest" and most approachable amongst the Fortalejo cousins. Since they were young, she had been very vocal about her supposed crush on Toshi Delafuente. Mula noon ay sigurado siya sa kanyang nararamdaman para sa kababata kahit wala itong ibang ginawa kundi pagsungitan. Ni isang beses ay hindi nito sinuklian ang kanyang pagtingin. All her life she chased for the boy who didn't even spare her one glance and begged for his love she thought was for her until Grey-the ill-tempered and troublemaker Delafuente, entered the picture. He made her slip and fall into his arms. Will she ever recover as she slipped into the wrong Delafuentes life?

Elliana Brielle Delafuente, "the innocent girl" of the Delafuente clan with a plastic attitude will do anything just to fit in with the standard of being a Delafuente. Palagi siyang nakukumpara sa kanyang pinsan na si Zera kaya gusto niyang patunayan sa lahat na may ikakabuga rin siya sa pamamagitan ng pang-aakit sa isang badboy. She will prove to her friends that taming a badboy is easy for her, when the truth is, she's not really good at it. She wants to own the title. She wants to prove to her friends that she's capable of making the badboy fall inlove with her. Paano kung siya rin ang nahulog sa sarili niyang laro at hindi na siya makatakas pa. The badboy gripped her until she can't escape from him.

A "simple" girl named Marione Santillan will do anything to have a comfortable life. A golddigger who's after the wealth of her boss. Money excites her. Kung pwedeng akitin niya ang boss ay gagawin niya ang lahat mahulog lamang ito sa kanya kaya noong inalok ng tulong ng isa sa mga malapit sa kanyang boss ay hindi na siya tumanggi pa. Sa larangan ng pustahan, may isang mananalo at may isang matatalo. She gambled for the sake of a wealthy life. The gambling chained her from a situation that will scar her heart forever.

Jia was living her simple life but after she attended her friend's wedding, unexpected thing happened. She was stalked, she received flowers, chocolates and text messages. It feels like she has her own bodyguard. Six months ago she met two men, which they gave her hints and motives. The question here is who's one of them is the stalker. Sajiax Preal Rivera & Priam Carrius Acker Deception Series #1 (COMPLETED)

The "unbothered" model from the famous family of actresses will use a Delafuente to cover up her issue. Keyla is a wellknown bratty model for having a rebellious attitude. Latching on to Kaizen will put her from the top and will boost her career. Iyon ang kanyang pakay pero sa huli ay magbabago ang kanyang isip sa kanya. For the first time, she's bothered and it's because of him. It's because of Kaizen.

Charismatic band vocalist Kielton Grande is known for easily winning over any woman he desires. But when he crosses paths with spoiled and bratty Kianna Avarie Campbell, Kielton encounters an unexpected challenge. Could it be that he finally found his match? *** Determined to succeed in the music industry, Kielton Grande leaves his family's luxurious life and paves his way to success. With his good looks and captivating voice, ColdHeart's vocalist easily charms his way around women, often seen with different girls all the time. But when he crosses paths with bratty model Kianna Avarie Campbell, Kielton is challenged for the first time. Determined to win her over, Kielton does everything to get closer to Kianna and attempts to prove that it won't be just a one-night stand. When different circumstances try to drift them apart, can Kielton and Kianna get the happy ending they long for? Or will fate play its tricks and break their hearts even more? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish, a combination of Tagalog & English. Cover Design by Regina Dionela