After twelve years abroad, Lorraine returns to the Philippines-only to be taken against her will. Kidnapped by men under Aries Lucien Salazar, a man convinced she is his fiancée. To survive, Lorraine is forced to play along and pretend to be the woman he's been searching for... until pretending starts to feel real. And when freedom finally comes, Lorraine is faced with a choice-walk away and reclaim her life or stay and risk her heart for a man who was never meant to love her. *** Mature Content Warning: R18+

Kristelle Amara Mercado was raised by a single mother, and as a single mom herself, her life revolved entirely around her daughter. She was not looking for love, she was fine being alone, raising her child, and giving her the best things she could offer. But when you least expect it, the universe decides to give you someone. Alexandros Todor Navarro, the eldest of nine siblings, is the breadwinner for his family. He has done everything in his power to provide for them, to the point that choosing himself was never an option. If these two people were to meet on an island and decide to forget their responsibilities, would they take the risk? And what if they meet again later-but this time, with so many more things to consider?

[Remedy Series #4] Cleopatra 'Clara' Mahika Magallanes always knew what she wanted at a very young age. She's always fascinated by the idea of becoming a doctor and saving lives, but her reality is different, as being a breadwinner also means taking on responsibility and sacrificing things... Including her dreams. Hideo Matthew Querubin Mijares is a troublemaker and rebel, often labeled the kid with no dreams, until he meets Clara and realizes what he really wants in life. Would they conquer things together-or find meaningful purpose in separate ways. Date Started: 02/18/2026 Date Ended: --/--/----

[Remedy Series #1] Amara Cassiel Alcantara is a woman full of hope and optimism, believing that everyone is capable of changing the world for the better. Atlas Claudius "Claude" Silverio Estrella is son of a corrupt senator, determined to break free from the shadow of his heritage and change the system. In a world of uncertainty, how will they conquer their fears when everything begins to turn against them? Can they endure the cruelty of reality and the chaos of fate? Date Started: 07/05/2020 Date Finished: 06/09/2022

(Pearl Palace Series #1) [18+] Georgina Aldana never expected to wear a crown, let alone marry the prince she had spent fourteen years hating. Inside the palace, however, Juan Miguel de Loyola proves to be nothing like the cruel boy she remembers. Behind his seemingly cold and guarded exterior is a man carrying impossible burdens, and despite herself, Georgina begins to fall in love. But the palace is full of secrets. A woman who is believed to be Miguel's longtime lover refuses to disappear. Political alliances continuously shift, and the ghosts of an unsolved massacre threaten to ruin the fragile trust they've built. As old truths resurface, Georgina is forced to question everything she thought she knew, not only about the Loyola Massacre, but about the man she now calls her husband. DISCLAIMER: The story is written in Taglish. WARNING: MATURE CONTENT | R-18 COVER DESIGN: Yours truly

[Remedy Series #3] Beauty is a gift with its curse. Mahalia Blessica Natividad was born with unparalleled beauty, captivating men who eagerly flock to her feet. But behind the face that never declines, hides a bruised identity, one that must remain hidden in the shadows. The world bends to those who fit the conventional standards of beauty-until she crosses paths with Donatello Abel "Diego" Guillermo, an activist and ambitious fine arts student who dares to reject her pretty privilege, convinced that appearance is only a façade and that true beauty lies within. Will they uncover the silver lining in their conflicting views, or will their differences tear them apart? Date Started: 02/14/2025 Date Finished 11/02/2025

[Remedy Series #2] Olezia Heidilyn Clet Soldevilla is an overachiever, raised as a human near to perfection. She was cultured believing that in life you could only be a honor that will bring glory to the family or a failure that brings disgrace to the name. Marius Rushan "Maru" Sevilleja, on the other hand is a gifted man that strives his way to success. Despite of being naturally gifted, he believes that existing alone is already hard and pressuring oneself does not help. Two brilliant minds, one prestigious prize-only one shall claim the top Date Started: 07/04/2022 Date Finished: 11/21/2025

|Wattys 2025 Shortlist| She was a sunlight. Wild, daring, and free. He was the crescent moon. Silent, disciplined, and powerful. Dorothy Maeve Andino lived like life was a dance she already mastered. But then came Zul Qurnain Rabbani-the man born into legacy, built from faith and restraint. He wasn't supposed to notice her. Yet when their worlds collided, something shifted. What started as curiosity turned into something deeper and too deep for what their pride, culture, and beliefs could endure. Because when the storm meets stillness, something always breaks. She once said if she ever got lost, she'd beg the sun to change its rays just to find her way. But what if even the sun couldn't save her this time? Date started: 03-13- 23 Date Ended: 02- 22- 24

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Disclaimer: This is the first book that I've ever written. Proceed with caution and understanding. --->> Hiraya Francesca is the golden child of Eunthastica University Foundation, the genius prodigy is bound to nothing but success. She treaded her life with grace and confidence. For her, failure isn't a roadblock but a redirection for something greater. A perfectly curated diamond amidst stone and sand. A perfectly curated success in a world full of commonness and mediocrity. Hiraya can have anything in this world, may it be beauty, brain, or boys. Everything. Except for Deimos Soledad de Merced. Kaya noong nagkaroon ng pagkakataon at hinayaan nitong makapasok si Hiraya sa buhay nito ay hindi na niya pinalagpas pa ito. She seized her chance and gambled, ngunit tama nga yata ang sabi nila; lahat ng matatalino, pag dating sa pag ibig ay nagiging bobo. She poured her heart and soul into all the oceans that she sailed and the spaces in between that she crossed, only to be welcomed by betrayal and loss. She loved him, he despised her. She trusted him, he betrayed her. She watched him tore her kingdom, and offer it to his own queen. Stripped out of her own title, the golden child lost her kingdom and crown. Date started: December 2023 Date finished: December 2024