Language: Taglish Started in Nov 2011 | Revamped in July 2018 | Finished in March 2019 Published in Paperback (Popfiction) in October 2018 Blurb: Miala's ex, Lenard is coming back to her life after 3 years. How dare he? After cheating with her, he left with no explanation. Now that he seems to be smoothly sliding back to their hometown, mending broken friendships except theirs, Miala thought there can't be anything worse. But she's wrong. He's back not as some random neighbor. He's gonna be her stepbrother.

Language: Filipino Started in July 2011 | Finished in December 2011 Published in English for paperback (Pop Fiction, 2013) Adapted in Indonesian for paperback (Penerbit Haru, 2016 & 2018) Blurb: Phoebe Bernal shares a secret with one of the biggest stars in the country, Kent Fuentabella. Their secret? They've been secretly married. Of course, no one can know. That's Kent Fuentabella, for goodness' sake, a star so famous that even the tiniest move he makes can create Twitter trends worldwide. Phoebe has known Kent since he was a gangly nobody, but she doesn't even know how they feel about each other. But just when she's trying to sort out her feelings for moody and unpredictable Kent, here comes Harley Villaluz, Kent's biggest rival, who's determined to sweep Phoebe off her feet. Then there's also Elisa, Kent's onscreen love interest, who's determined to take their romance off-screen. Oh, what's a secretly married girl to do - when the country's biggest celebrities suddenly find themselves entangled with her life?

Zoe Leandra Monterro grew up inside a broken family. Sa isang pagkakamali na nagawa ng kanyang ama, ang isang kumpletong pamilya ay mananatili na lang hanggang pangarap para sa kanya. Aware of her father's infidelity, she promised to herself that she'll be a one-man-woman. Sa sobrang pagiingat na hindi matulad sa naging kasalanan ng ama niya noon, ipinangako niya sa sarili niyang isa lang ang lalaking hahayaan niyang makapasok sa puso niya, lalaking makakatuluyan niya hanggang sa huli. Sisiguraduhin niyang ang lalaking una niyang magiging nobyo ay siya rin lalaking papakasalan niya at makakasama hanggang sa pagtanda. Pero may kasabihan nga. Kung ano ang puno, siya rin ang bunga. Natagpuan ni Zoe ang sarili sa isang sitwasyon na hindi kailanman niya pinangarap. Sitwasyon na pilit niyang iniiwasan umpisa pa lang. Sitwasyon na nagsilbing bangungot para sa kanyang ina. Ang una at kaisa-isang lalaki na hinayaan niyang makapasok sa puso at buhay niya... ikinasal na sa iba... sa mismong matalik na kaibigan niya pa. The worst part is... she stayed... she stayed in that fucked up relationship... she let herself become the person her father's avoiding her to be... she became a mistress.

A pair of caramel eyes, a sharp and pointed noise, a strong and defined jaw, and carnation pink lips-those were the words that could describe the man Allison Tanya Valmonte kept on dreaming every night. The man she didn't know existed. Bewitched and curious, she meticulously drew every detail of his physique and brought him to life using every stroke of her paint brush. Making that man her own masterpiece that would be featured on an art exhibit that she needed to attend to. On the day of the exhibit, their worlds collided-the man on her painting was standing next to her, real, alive, and breathing.

Allison had always wanted to become a painter. Due to financial constraints, she wasn't able to pursue her dream and instead found contentment in expressing her art at home. The man of her dreams became her favorite masterpiece. He was a recurring figure in her nightly visions. Despite her confusion about his existence, she meticulously depicted every detail of his physique, bringing him to life on canvas. When given the opportunity to participate in an art exhibition, Allison didn't hesitate to choose the man from her dreams as her entry. Standing in front of her painting on the day of the exhibition, a man suddenly appeared beside her, causing her to glance at him. As he examined her masterpiece with furrowed brows, the man uttered words that made her freeze on the spot. "What is my face doing there?"

She's a servant of the church with pure and innocent heart. He's a badass tattooed man. An Atheist. Will their different beliefs become a hindrance to their love? - Published under KPub PH.

Life has been hard for Hassena Italia Garcia after her decision to leave her family in the province, but in the midst of her struggles, she finds solace in her love for Rius, the man who seems to be her beacon of hope. Yet, unbeknownst to her, the man she has fallen for is not who she thought he was. *** Hassena Italia's decision to leave her family in the province to help them takes a sudden turn in her miserable life. Meeting Rius Villareal is akin to discovering a bright light amidst the darkness. Despite their life's differences, Hassena's admiration for Rius never wavers until she learns that the man she has fallen for is not the true Rius but his twin brother, Linus. Tragedy unveils the secrets between them, leaving Hassena with a painful choice. Will Hassena choose to follow her heart, or will she bid farewell to the man she once adored? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano

Book 2 of Taming Love

Gennica Tamara Arellano Cover is not mine. Credits to the rightful owner.