In order to get over a bad breakup, Drake Hong agrees to become friends with benefits with the lovely Empress Palermo. But when the two falls in love with Empress getting pregnant, their supposedly happily-ever-after is put at risk when his past love resurfaces with a secret. ******* Twenty-three-year-old model Empress Palermo and Drake Hong have a simple arrangement: to help Drake get over a recent painful breakup, the two enter a friends-with-benefits relationship. Despite Empress' typical spoiled brat attitude, she ends up falling for the professed bad boy. Little does she know, Drake has fallen for her too. Finally, the two take a leap of faith and embarks on a proper relationship with a baby on the way. However, a woman from Drake's past-the very ex-girlfriend who broke his heart- emerges with a secret that threatens to ruin everything Empress and Drake have built together. DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A FILIPINO LANGUAGE STORY

Ludwig Ivan Palermo

Catherine Reyes, a simple girl, has secretly loved a guy since their college days. Years later, they reunite and enter into an agreement that leads to a guilty pleasure. *** Catherine despises her childhood neighbor. In college, she falls in love at first sight with a classmate after borrowing his pen, but she never admits her feelings to him. Little does she know, he is Lucio Palermo, the boy she once disliked. Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish, a combination of Tagalog & English. Cover Design by Louise De Ramos

How will you correct the mistake that you've done because of your past?

It began with a drunken kiss and ended with a kiss full of love. *** Maleha's life seemed perfect with a great job, her own condo, and a loving boyfriend, Jero-until he cheated, turning her world upside down. After breaking up, she found comfort in Arion, a friend's cousin. They made an agreement to help her forget Jero, promising not to fall in love. But as time passed, their connection deepened. When past lies and misunderstandings caused chaos, Maleha's life spiraled further, and painful choices had to be made. With love and betrayal at play, will Maleha and Arion find a way through the heartbreak? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish, a combination of Tagalog & English. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos

Aries Chastin Palermo

After years of loving the brilliant but emotionally guarded Maxwell, Yaz finally gets the chance to be with the man she's always wanted. But misunderstandings, rival suitors, family expectations, and dangerous secrets threaten a love that refuses to stay within limits. *** Yaz has loved Maxwell for years. Smart, successful, and admired by everyone around him, Maxwell seems impossible to reach despite their growing closeness. As their relationship deepens, Yaz finds herself caught between hope and heartbreak, uncertain whether the man she loves can truly choose her. Surrounded by a powerful family, complicated friendships, persistent rivals, and unexpected dangers, she must decide how much she is willing to fight for the future she has always dreamed of. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano

Rawden Raine Mendoza

│PUBLISHED│ Tigers #5 Luke Palermo