Dominic John Pierceton is the perfect gentleman-a tall, devastatingly handsome American ambassador with a chiseled jawline, piercing blue eyes, and a carefully measured charm that commands every room. His life is built on control, his reputation spotless, his restraint unwavering. But the moment he meets Maria Elenna "Mela" Dellos Valles-Montejo-the shy, eighteen-year-old daughter of the Philippine President with a quiet grace that hides her own buried desires-his world tilts in ways he never anticipated. Mela's innocence is disarming, her blushes revealing what her lips won't dare say. She's only known men like him in the pages of her sister's forbidden romance novels, but Dominic's attention stirs something deeper, something that makes her heart race and leaves her wanting more. For Mela, the stakes are just as high; she knows how hard her mother worked to become president, and risking her family's reputation is the last thing she wants. Yet, with each encounter, she finds herself caught between loyalty to her family and her undeniable pull toward the ambassador. Dominic tells himself he must keep his distance, yet every stolen glance, every accidental touch ignites a desire he can't ignore. Bound by duty and a flawless public image, he's always been in control-but with Mela, that control begins to slip. Behind closed doors, propriety and restraint give way to something darker, a chemistry neither of them can resist. Their worlds are at stake, and yet, neither can bring themselves to walk away. With each encounter, the pull between them grows stronger, promising a forbidden romance that will test how far The Gentleman is willing to go-and just how much Mela is willing to risk.

Dr. Beauxdeaustreuz Bistalan felt like he suffered a massive myocardial infarction when he first laid eyes on Dr. Carmel Lucia Gozar Jonas, a gorgeous, cool and smart as heck, and a bad-áss government agent slash ObGyn. Right there and then, he knew that she's the one for him. So, he decided to pursue her, even if it means moving to another country just to be close to her. Beaux has everything a woman could want, he's an absolute good-looking, hunky, gentleman. A cardiac resident doctor who truly cares for his patients, in and out of the operating room. A hopeless romantic that would make songs and poems dedicated just to the woman he loves, and many more things that can melt someone's heart again and again. But Carmel is having none of it, because she pushes him away and deflects his advances every time. She refuses and swore to never fall again with anyone, after she got her heart broken by the person she's loved for three years. However, B's dedication is as strong as his feminist values, his hatred to patriarchy, and his defiance to toxic masculinity. He's so dedicated to making her fall in love even if it means being her rebound.

Larkin, a gorgeous and sweet twenty-something, has dedicated her world-class talent in computers and technology to helping good criminals disappear and catching the worst of them on the dark web. Despite witnessing the filth of humanity in the underground world, she still sees the glass as half-full, dresses in bright colors, and seems like someone untouched by cruelty. She was perfectly content hiding in the shadows and taking down sickos from behind her screen-until she crossed paths with Simon Lucas G. Jonas, a super tall, hunky, and devastatingly handsome tech CEO. From the moment she saw him, she knew he was her type. If she were a computer keyboard, she would've gladly let him stick his flash drive into her USB port. Hoping to impress him (and maybe snag his attention), she decided to break into his supposedly hack-proof, fortress-like cyber wall. She succeeded-earning her ultimate crush's attention... but also his burning hatred. Now he won't touch her with a ten-foot pole, avoids her like the plague, and looks at her as if she's gum stuck to the bottom of his shoe. Her charm and cuteness? Completely wasted on him. Larkin thought she'd cracked every code in the world. Turns out, she's still struggling with the hardest one yet: The Code To His Heart

Reagina Anais didn't expect to have a child after a hot night with Ethios Aniel "Ethan" Del Russo at a college frat party. She's desperate to hide their kid from him, but after five years of searching, he's not letting her slip away again. *** Ethan Del Russo has always lived for the chase. A self-proclaimed playboy, he never cared for commitment . . . until Reagan Anais. One slap, one scorching night at a college frat party, and suddenly, she was the only woman who had ever left him wanting more. But when dawn broke, Reagan was gone. Five years later, Ethan finally tracks her down-only to discover the secret she's been hiding. The child she swore he would never know. Reagan never planned to see him again. She knows his past. Knows his demons. And she's spent years keeping her heart and her daughter safe from the man who burned too hot to hold. But Ethan's waited too long. This time, he's not letting her go. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Regina Dionela

Attorney Madison Del Russo feels watched by a stalker who's been observing her for years. She grapples with her dark past, including a traumatic kidnapping experience. Despite her success in the courtroom, she struggles with her feelings of fear and desire for the unknown. *** Attorney Madison Ivery Del Russo thrives on unraveling crimes and courtroom chaos, but the one case she can't close is buried deep in her past. Years ago, her high school graduation turned harrowing when she was abducted and held captive in an unknown place, fearing she'd never escape. Salvation came in the form of a stranger with a Russian accent who vanished as quickly as he appeared. Now, as Madison fights for justice in the public eye, shadows cling to her private life. Someone is watching. Her instincts scream to confront the threat, yet a twisted yearning for the stalker's reveal lingers. Because part of her suspects he might be the man who saved her or the monster who never truly left. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Regina Dionela

Creed Del Russo spent years chasing shadows, unraveling every thread of Jillian's absence. But the trail ran cold, until the day she walked into his clinic, clutching a feverish child and wearing a stranger's eyes. *** Dr. Creed Isaiah Del Russo and Dr. Jillian Klairo Esperensa were the envy of the medical floor: twin flames in scrubs, five years deep into a love so certain, they dared to promise forever. But on the day of their wedding, Jillian vanished. No vows. No warning. Just a note that said goodbye. Creed spent years following Jillian's absence, trying to figure out what happened, until she entered his clinic with a fevered kid in her arms and a pair of unfamiliar eyes. She didn't just leave him. She forgot him. Creed must now face the terrifying reality that love, like memories, may be overwritten, as well as the woman who once knew his heartbeat better than her own. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Regina Dionela

Best of 2025: 50% Off! Sale ends on December 23 Trying to redeem herself in her family's eyes, Mary Del Russo steps into Joaquin Cornelius Yvarrez's world-only to discover that attraction to the governor comes with more than heat; it comes with consequences. *** Mary Vanya Del Russo lives through the lens of her camera--reckless, bold, and unafraid to chase the truth. But nothing prepares her for Joaquin Cornelius "Neil" Yvarrez--the dangerously handsome governor of Bulacan whose world is built on rules, control, and public image. Neil is engaged to Mary's best friend, Frida--an engagement forged in politics, not love. Yet the moment Joaquin meets Mary, something inside him unravels. Between secret rendezvous and stolen kisses, they find freedom in each other's arms, defying the expectations that cage them both. But power always comes with a price. When Neil's tyrannical father strikes back, leaving Mary fighting for her life, love turns into a war for justice. Exposing his family's corruption means risking everything--his career, his name, his future, and possibly, the woman who made him believe in desire and redemption. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos

Young and ambitious, Estancia Roces always gives her all to reach her dreams. But when she crosses paths with billionaire Lucas Monasterio and unexpectedly gets a job at Temptation Island, Tasya discovers that a life with Lucas is far more complicated than she thinks. *** Dreaming for a better life, Estancia Rosales does everything she can to achieve her goals. She is always confident, but when she meets the cold and snobbish Lucas Monasterio, Tasya unexpectedly finds herself humiliated in front of many people. Now more determined to get the job in Lucas' resort, Tasya begs him to give her another chance. With the undeniable attraction between them and after one drunken night, Tasya gets the biggest twist in her life--she suddenly becomes the wife of Lucas. Tasya vows to be the best wife for Lucas, but when she finds out the truth about their tangled past, can she still stay beside him no matter what? Or will these secrets only hurt them and bring them apart? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish, a combination of Tagalog & English. Cover Design by Regina Dionela

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