Wattys 2024 Grand Prize winner Goal: Gayumahin ang lalaking crush na crush mo. Plot twist: May ibang nakiinom sa drinks na hinaluan mo ng gayuma.

She was hired to be his secretary. She never expected to become his wife. Mhelanie had always been determined to find the mother who abandoned her and her father years ago. With no family to turn to and no money to spare, she takes the only job she can get-as the personal assistant of South Sean Medina, the town's most sought-after bachelor. Rich. Handsome. Powerful. And unfortunately, the most insufferable boss she has ever met. What begins as a simple job quickly becomes anything but ordinary. Because aside from managing his impossible schedule, Mhelanie soon finds herself doing everything for her demanding boss-nanny, cook, housekeeper, and practically everything else that isn't written in her job description. Until one night, everything changes. A baby is left at South Sean's doorstep. Along with a note claiming that the child is his. Terrified that his carefully guarded reputation-and his parents' expectations-will be ruined by the scandal, South Sean comes up with an outrageous solution. He needs a wife. And the only woman he trusts enough to play the part is the secretary who's already tangled herself into every corner of his life. Mhelanie. What starts as a marriage of convenience is supposed to have only one rule: No falling in love. And their convenient marriage may have been built on a truth neither of them was prepared to face. Because sometimes, the most inconvenient person can become the one person you can no longer imagine living without. "I love being wed to you. Having the one person with whom you want to spend your entire life is wonderful... Nothing outside of us can change what is ours." But what happens when the truth finally comes knocking at their door?

[ BOOK 1 OF AZITERA: YTHER'S QUEEN ] Consumed by avarice, the four human kingdoms-the Infernal Empire, the Kingdom of Caelum, the Kingdom of Treterra, and the Nayale Archipelago-betrayed their covenant with Yther of Azitera, the race blessed by deities, who protected humans for untold centuries. They slaughtered and defiled the beings that once protected them from storm, famine, poverty, and pestilence without mercy. Betrayed by the humans they protected, the Ytherians were enslaved. Their four queens were caged, chained, and imprisoned to serve as nutrients to the human kingdoms. The once prominent Ytherians were reduced to nothing but servants. As the four kingdoms of the human race prospered for many years since their betrayal, one news staggered them, causing them to tremble in fear and rally their armies to protect and defend their domain: Sollel-the Mistress of Flame, one of Yther's queens-had escaped her prison. Her flames will raze hell, ready to burn the souls of her betrayers. COMPLETED CECELIB | C.C. COVER: ASTRID JAYDEE

Escaping from his responsibilities as a future duke, Terron Dashwood moves to the Philippines, hoping to live a simple and humble life. But when he crosses paths with Eva and discovers her true identity, Terron starts questioning what simple really means. *** Hoping for a simple life, future duke Terron Dashwood leaves his family in Italy and moves to the Philippines alone. There, he meets Eva Galanis, a sari-sari store and barbecue place owner who often treats him as a baggage boy. Knowing that he will return to Italy one day to face his responsibilities, Terron firmly believes that his relationship with Eva is mere friendship and nothing more-but his friends think otherwise. With a deadline for him to return home and a death threat looming around, can Terron fight for his feelings for Eva despite the odds? Or will the complicated past that their families share only bring them further apart? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish, a combination of Tagalog & English. Cover Design by Regina Dionela

To Kade Sanford Black, falling for his best friend Xanthie Lorenz, a serious and drop-dead handsome songwriter, was a line he did not want to cross. Knowing all too well the huge possibility of losing the only person who could see through him, he took a step back and put a distance to sustain their friendship - especially since Xanthie is soon to marry. Will Kade be able to hold back his feelings until he sees Xanthie married? Or will he finally have the courage to confess his feelings...and risk losing the only friend he has? WARNING: This story contains depictions of suicide, self-harm, and mental health crises that may be upsetting for some readers. Any depictions of mental health issues herein are not meant as a replacement for medical care. If you or someone you know deals with similar issues, they should seek the help of a medical professional. Reader discretion is advised. If you or someone you know in the U.S. is contemplating suicide, please encourage them to call 988 or visit 988lifeline.org. For international resources, please visit: http://www.suicide.org/hotlines/international-suicide-hotline s.html CECELIB | C.C. Cover by Ren Tachibana

Betrayed by the people she once loved, cared for, and protected, Queen Gatria is determined to make everyone suffer and feel her wrath. With the intent of saving her sisters while executing her revenge, can the Mistress of Nature carry out her plans and succeed in time? ****** Finally free from being held captive for two centuries, Queen Gatria Valen Balsatra sets on a quest to free her sisters and exact her revenge. With her heart full of wrath, she is prepared to slaughter everyone who would stand in her way, her ex-lover included. Now faced with numerous betrayals and hindrances, Queen Gatria is put to the test. Can she save her people and live up to her role as the Mistress of Nature and overseer of Azitrea? Or will her unending rage cause everything to crumble down and die? [ BOOK 2 OF AZITERA: YTHER'S QUEEN ] CECELIB | C.C. COVER: Regina Dionela

Pride comes before the fall. The Seven Deadly Sinners

RATED SPG Warning: Not suitable for young readers or sensitive minds. Contains graphic sex scenes, adult language and situation intended for mature readers only.

She's pregnant and... a virgin.