Busy protecting his youngest sister, Lucius Tyrone Jorquera sets aside the possibility of having someone to love. But everything changes when he continuously crosses paths with Jinky Elle, the girl who stole his wallet-and also his heart. *** Meeting in the most bizarre way, never did Lucius Tyrone Jorquera think that he would fall for someone like Jinky Elle Castrodes. She's annoying, hard to deal with, loud, and most of all, a robber. But when his sister begs to let Elle be her companion in Illinois, Lucius has no choice but to give in to her request. Despite trying his best not to get entangled with Elle, fate seems to have other plans. Lucius finds himself drawn to her, making their situation even more complicated. When the possibility of Elle betraying him and his family arises, will Lucius choose to catch her and make her pay for her sins, or will his love for her remain strong despite everything? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano

Disclaimer: This is the second book that I've ever written. Please proceed with caution and understanding. --->> Eros Soledad de Merced was born to lead, rule, and dominate. Born as the eldest grandson of Soledad de Merced, everyone knew the weight of the crown he was born to carry. He was a man destined to lead. A boy who was born to rule. A man who carried the weight of his responsibilities with excellence and perfection. Eros knew what was expected of him at a very young age, so everything was carved into his mind. He knew his life, and he knew his future. For him, there was no room for failure. It was perfect, it was good... until it wasn't. One summer. A girl named Winter. Cold as her name might sound, yet she was able to set fire to his perfectly drawn life. The plans that were carefully built along his path suddenly became unclear. And amid his crumbling life was her, Winter Eloise Cojuangco. The woman who owns the pair of the most perfect forest green eyes he'd ever seen. The woman he left behind to fulfill what was expected of him. And the very same woman also happens to be the mother of his son. Date Started: December 2024 Date Finished: February 2025