THE WATTY AWARDS 2021 WINNER: ROMANCE Due to an unexpected pregnancy, ex-lovers Ryo and Frankie are forced to live under the same roof. They can't stand each other but when the moments from their past are slowly catching up, their lingering feelings seem to be much stronger than they thought it would be. *** When Frankie Castañares broke up with Ryo Canencia, she is determined to move on and never meet him again. They are living well on their own with her working hard to be a magazine editor and him reaching his dream of becoming a professional basketball player. But with the news of Frankie being pregnant with Ryo's child, they've got no choice but to act civil and live under the same roof. They bicker over the simplest things and their situation couldn't get any easier than they ought to be. With them still hung up on their past, can they be brave enough to settle their differences and start all over again? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Cover Illustration by 17aila_

The thing with Valentine's Day is, either you hate it or you love it. And Zade Pascual definitely belongs to the first category. Para sa kanya, isang araw lang ito ng commercialized version ng pag-ibig. Walang kakilig-kilig at napakalayo sa true love stories na nababasa niya sa mga libro. Nasubok ang kanyang anti-Valentine's sentiment when she unexpectedly meets Andreau Cortez-an award-winning actor and film student at her university-in the cafe where she works-- on Valentine's Day of all days. Andreau, their new cafe regular, surprises Zade by asking for her help with his latest short film project, which she hesitantly agrees to. Despite a rocky start, Zade discovers the real Andreau Cortez beyond the camera and celebrity gossip. Over the fika-not date hangouts and late-night conversations, their effortless friendship blurs into something more, to the point na akala ng lahat (yes, friends and family included) na sila na ni Andreau. Caught off guard by her evolving feelings, Zade must confront her own heart. Hanggang best friend nga lang ba ang tingin niya kay Andreau? Can their story unfold like the happy endings she loves in books? Well, sometimes, the best love stories take time to tell.

Leaving Manila was hard enough, but becoming a girl Friday for her stepbrother Apollo Arcangel in Hermosa? Sahara Israeli never saw that twist coming. *** Sahara Israeli thought her Manila life was over the moment her widowed mother moved them to the beautiful province of Hermosa-to start over with her mom's new fiancé and his too-perfect son. Apollo Arcangel, heir to Hacienda Arcangel, is everything Sahara isn't: disciplined, dutiful, and annoyingly good at following rules. Tasked with keeping an eye on her, he insists they make a deal: she'll be his girl Friday, helping him manage the whole hacienda. But as bickering turns into banter and duty turns into desire, Sahara and Apollo find themselves caught in a forbidden attraction. Will their love for each other outweigh their loyalty to their parents? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano

Unwilling to put down her lover's tragic end, Claret sets out to find the vampire who can manipulate time. Despite the odds, will Claret succeed to do the impossible and bring Zen back to life? *** Ever since Zen left, Claret is obsessed on finding a way to bring him back to life. With the help of the other three chosen princes, she starts on a journey to find another Gazellian, a prince rumored to manipulate time. She knows that it would be difficult-but she has underestimated the deep, complicated secrets involved in this impossible mission. How much is Claret willing to sacrifice in order to bring Zen back to life? (Bite Trilogy Book 2) DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish.

Blythe knows how charming she can be and she uses that to her advantage. When she heard that a hot new neighbor moved in, she decided to invite him for dinner. But for the first time ever, her charisma failed her. Alexander likes simplicity. With one look at the smiling blue-haired lady at his doorstep, he could tell that she was anything but simple. When she admitted that she was trying to flirt with him, he handed her a form to fill out - in order to determine if she was eligible to be his fling. The Fall of Alexander is a fresh novel about love, risks, and individuality, Sometimes, love doesn't just come knocking on people's doors, it bangs on it. Others are just too afraid to twist the knob open. Monteverde Series 3 Alexander Callix Monteverde © All rights reserved. Property of Patyeah (Patricia Nicole Danao). Published by Anvil Publishing, Inc. (Bliss Books)

AIWG Sidestory featuring Misty Kirsten Lee (Kurt's younger sister) and France Zion Madrigal (Wayne's younger brother) "Ma-fa-fall na nga lang ako, sa bading pa!" - Misty *2015 Talk of the Town Awardee*

Published Under Psicom, available in selected bookstores. Also available in shopee and lazada for as low as 150 pesos. WINNER OF WATTYS 2016 "M-Mahal kita--" "Pero mas mahal mo siya..." Mahirap pakawalan ang taong mahal natin. Pero mas mahirap manatili sa piling ng taong hindi tayo kayang mahalin katulad ng pagmamahal natin sa kanila. Skyleigh Vergara ran away from Cloud Rendrex Monteciara with a secret that her husband has to know, but she chose not to tell. Even though she loves him, in her heart, she has all the reason to leave him and never see him again. Ngunit hindi nakikiayon sa kanya ang tadhana. Sa muli nilang pagkikita, may pagkakaton pa nga bang maayos ang relasyong matagal nang sira? Sapat na ba ang mga nagdaang taon para maghilom ang sugat na iniwan ng nakaraan? Magagawa mo pa nga bang bigyan ng isa pang pagkakataon ang taong sinaktan ka nang lubos? Hanggang saan nga ba ang kaya mong isakripisyo at ibigay para sa taong mahal mo? Totoo nga kayang pagdating sa pagmamahal... walang imposible? Warning: Do not read if you don't want to be redirected to other platform.

"Pinagsisihan ko ang mga panahong iniwan kita Jesica. Please give me another chance to set things right" Pagsusumamo ni Vincent. "You left me alone, Vincent. Inaantay kita. Umaasa na baka sakaling darating ang panahon na maalala mo ako at babalikan. Vincent, para akong tanga na nag-antay sa wala." lumuluhang saad ni Jesica.

Allison's almost perfect life flips the moment she married the popular model, Reid Marquez. Determined to make his life as miserable as hers, she comes up with a plan to make him fall to the deepest pits of hell. Can Allison succeed in bringing the bad boy down--or will it be the other way around? *** Still heartbroken by the sudden departure of her ex-boyfriend, Allison Mae Ferreira faces yet another struggle by marrying popular model and bad boy, Reid Marquez--especially since it's against her will and she hates Reid to the core. Upon her ex's return, she's determined to call the sham of a marriage quits and bring Reid down. But as she puts her plans into action and she discovers secrets from the past, she unexpectedly realizes that perhaps, she has fallen for the guy she swore to hate. Now forced to choose between her ex and her husband, will Allison make the right decision--or follow what is right for her heart? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Cover Design by Rayne Mariano

Warren experienced his most unforgettable frustration in the hands of his first love, Lena. The unbearable pain pushed him to change himself to become the best and be a man whom any woman couldn't afford to resist. He achieved everything he dreamed of. After ten years, Warren and Lena's path crossed again. He became her boss and she became a lowly cleaning lady of his company. He took this chance to seek revenge to the woman who gave him the first heartache in his life. But as their fate kept intertwining, he ended up loving her again for the second time around...