AFTER HEARTACHES SERIES #2 Fatima Riarte only had one cardinal rule. And it's to never fall in love with her friend, Rigo Riorson. Despite the meaningful glances and the silent pleas of the heart, their relationship never materialized. Not until that one night. But when a mistake forces Fatima to confront complicated relationships, make difficult decisions, and navigate motherhood, she would need all the help she can get. . . including Rigo's. With their relationship dangling on a tightrope, will they ever be ready to risk their hearts? *** SOMEDAY SOON halfbakedwriter © 2024 Book Cover Illustration by Chin (artduchin) Book Cover Background from Freepik

#Wattys2023 Winner: Best Characters Award ❝This was probably what people meant when they said they disappeared into a moment.❞ ***** College exes Laurine Antoinette "Laurie" Navarro and Simeon Lee Aguirre didn't really expect to meet again. But with her café at the brink of financial loss, Laurie accepts help from Lee, who is now one of the country's rising indie artists. The two work together, reminiscing about their time at the university. Laurie thinks the universe is just paving the way for their proper closure. Lee, however, is certain it's the other way around. Is meeting again a mere reminder of why they aren't together anymore? Or does distance really make the heart grow fonder? [C Duology #01, a Novel] floeful || 2023 || Completed ***** Book Cover Illustration by: @demonyong_nini (on Twitter) Calligraphy by: @Abilaine Isabelle (@goldenaraw on Twitter)

THE WATTY AWARDS 2021 WINNER: ROMANCE Due to an unexpected pregnancy, ex-lovers Ryo and Frankie are forced to live under the same roof. They can't stand each other but when the moments from their past are slowly catching up, their lingering feelings seem to be much stronger than they thought it would be. *** When Frankie Castañares broke up with Ryo Canencia, she is determined to move on and never meet him again. They are living well on their own with her working hard to be a magazine editor and him reaching his dream of becoming a professional basketball player. But with the news of Frankie being pregnant with Ryo's child, they've got no choice but to act civil and live under the same roof. They bicker over the simplest things and their situation couldn't get any easier than they ought to be. With them still hung up on their past, can they be brave enough to settle their differences and start all over again? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Cover Illustration by 17aila_