He was never looking for rescue. Seth Alvarez survives by staying invisible, drifting through life from one job to another just to make ends meet for his sick mom. His only rule is to keep his head down and his mouth shut. But his silence fails him when he stammers a clumsy greeting and draws the attention of Cali, a cold-blooded enigma, who offers him a job he can't refuse. The cost of a tempting contract. Plunged into her world of whispered threats and intoxicating deception, Seth walks the thin line between gratitude and fear. Now, the greatest threat comes from within: a sharp, undeniable attraction he doesn't dare name. Bookcover by: Alon/ Art Wave

Belle Evangeline Caballero has always been introverted all her life. Siya 'yung tipong tao na panigurado makakasurvive sa isang horror o thriller movie dahil unang-una, hindi siya OA at pangalawa, an entity or a killer would find her boring because she won't give them the satisfaction to see her reactions. In short, nonchalant siya, that's how most people perceive her. She finds it hard to have a connection with others because of her inability to be vulnerable. And then she meets Lucien, the personification of the sun, and the first person who she thinks she's able to have the special connection she was yearning for. She wishes to deepen their connection into something more... intimate. But there are two "tiny" problems... Lucien likes men. And worst of all? He's nothing like the person Belle thought he was. ~ Language: Taglish

Second Book of Allure Men Series Topher Knoxville Gozon is everything trouble looks like. Fuck boy, detached, charming, and emotionally unavailable, a walking red flag who doesn't believe in love and leaves damage wherever he goes. Feona Krishna Clemente, on the other hand, is the complete opposite. She was disciplined, never experienced a reckless rule-breaking lifestyle, and far too good for a world that burns as recklessly as his. Until one night breaks every rule she's ever lived by. One mistake that ties her to the man she should have avoided. Now, trapped by the consequences of their desires, two opposites are pushed into a future neither of them planned. Started writing: December 21 2025

ELYU SERIES #1 In the sleepy town of San Juan, La Union, the waves are unrelenting. Sereia Montanez leads a quiet life with no desire to rule the waves until a boy from Manila arrived and changed everything... This is a story about a girl, a boy, and an ocean between them.

Mateo and Maxima Author's Note: Before diving into the Prologue and the rest of the chapters, I kindly ask that you take a moment to read the Author's Note first. It contains important context, insights, and a few reminders that will help you better understand the story and its background. Please note that this version is unedited, so you may encounter a few errors along the way. I appreciate your patience and understanding. Happy reading! --- Started: November 26, 2021 Completed: December 31, 2021

The Love Series: Eros (Completed on Haloreads) There are seven kinds of love and one of them is Eros. Passion, attraction, and love with heated lust was what she had ever dreamed of. Everyone only knew her as Grace Santos, a simple journalist of an NGO Broadcasting Media Company. A normal, overlooked woman. Nothing special, which is a good thing because she's hiding. It's what she wanted, to finally taste freedom for the first time in her life. She wanted to be selfish this time and find love but unexpectedly found herself swooning over his boss. The grumpy, very handsome, mouth-watering, and panty-dropping-literally-Vincent Dela Vega. Who, as per rumors, turns out to be a closeted gay. Grace, wanting to disprove the rumors, got drunk and blatantly asked her boss if the rumors were right, only to end up being kissed by the said grumpy boss. One kiss is all it takes and that kiss turns into something wild, sexy, and daring affair. Will it turn into something beautiful and unexpected such as love or will it remain only a call of lust and physical attraction?

[OFFICE LOVE AFFAIRS #1] As his personal secretary, Chantal's next task is to marry the president. *** Not getting any younger, Xavi is pressured by his mother to get married and settle down. He is lured on blind dates disguised as business meetings and family gatherings. With his patience stretching to its limits, to escape his mother's persistence, he offers extra work to Chantal and boldly asks her hand in marriage. Having faith in love and believing in destiny, Chantal rejects his offer and files for a resignation. She thinks it will be easy to find another job in the corporate world with her credentials and working directly for the highest post in Dela Vega Holdings. However, Chantal has no idea that Xavi will block her applications until she is hard-pressed and unable support her mother, who is undergoing regular dialysis. In the end, she has no choice but to accept Xavi's offer, be his wife in papers, and play pretend.

The Prestige Series 2 Alliana had everything in life. For her, career and passion should always be her utmost priority. Not until Abes, came in the picture and totally changed her views in life. One night of playing with fire paved a way to light their dark, disarray and dull reality. However, in their case, love and dreams doesn't coexist after all. *** Cover is not mine. Credits to the rightful owner.

The Prestige Series 4 Ang hirap pala maging panganay at breadwinner. Akala ng lahat, palagi kang matatag-na hindi ka napapagod, na hindi ka sumusuko. Ganiyan ang takbo ng buhay ni Nazarrea De Alba. Sa murang edad, natuto na siyang magbanat ng buto. Dahil kung hindi siya magtatrabaho, magugutom ang pamilya niya. That's why she promised herself she'd do whatever it takes to graduate with top honors-to land a high-paying job and finally lift her family out of poverty. But life has a funny way of throwing curveballs especially when Juan Miguel Lorenzo Alcaraz, the town's notorious playboy, suddenly made a comeback in school. Out of nowhere, he was climbing the ranks and worse, he was starting to outrank her. Simula noon, unti-unting nagbago ang takbo ng mundo ni Nazarrea. She hated everything about him-his smirk, his smarts, the way he walked into her life like he owned it. He was like a parasite she just couldn't shake off. Then came one small misstep...and suddenly, everything spiraled out of control. What comes next? Will she find the strength to stand back up? Or will she stay stuck in the darkest parts of her fall? What comes next after the fall? *** Cover is not mine. Credits to the rightful owner.

Legacy series #3: Sierra Lavelle V. Galvez Sierra Lavelle Galvez has it all---beauty, wealth, fame, and an attitude that no one dares to cross. A spoiled brat, social influencer, and Atenean college student, Velle is used to getting her way. But when she pushes her father too far, he hires Isaac, a scholar of the Galvez and a UP student, to be her bodyguard and, much to her horror, her full-time babysitter. But Velle isn't one to back down, and Isaac isn't one to break. As Velle's perfectly controlled world starts to crumble, Isaac finds himself stepping in, not just as her protector, but as something more. What happens when sparks turn to flames? Velle and Isaac are forced to face questions neither are ready to answer. But secrets have a way of surfacing, and their growing connection might cost them more than either of them is ready to lose. Can Isaac protect Velle from the dangers around her and the ones within himself? Will Velle risk everything for a love she never expected? Or will the truth tear them apart forever? Sometimes the greatest risks are the ones taken in the dark. 01/02/25