Yolo never expected his heart to betray him- least of all for Trever, the guy he loved pissing off, the presence he keeps pretending he isn't desperate to feel again. A basketball varsity player and an architecture student, Yolo always believed his life was simple, predictable, and straight. But growing apart didn't make the feelings disappear. If anything, the distance only made every accidental eye contact sharper, every avoided conversation heavier, every unspoken word louder. And worst of all, Trever's attention is already leaning toward someone else- leaving Yolo with nothing but the ghost of what they used to be. Now Yolo is caught in the cruel tension between wanting and pretending, torn between the safety of denial and the ache that refuses to quiet down. How do you let go of a feeling you were never supposed to have- especially when it's for the one person you never stopped looking for? book cover by sereighn arts

Khol Ducani, a young single father, struggles to guard his heart when his ex, Chandria Sylano, returns after a decade of absence, having once abandoned him and their daughter. *** Chandria Sylano had always loved Khol Ducani, the Ducani family's notorious black sheep. Despite his flaws, her devotion never wavered, and Khol slowly discovered the brilliance she tried to hide. Their bond deepened, love took root, and their lives changed forever. But fate tore them apart, leaving wounds that time could not easily heal. Years later, when paths cross again, old scars resurface, and hearts must decide whether to guard themselves or fight for the love they once believed in. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano