Their relationship started for all the wrong reasons--ego and money, to be precise. Ara Lian didn't expect that she would fall for an arrogant prick like Liam. Despite real feelings blossoming, circumstances tear them apart. Will they be able to prove that their relationship is more than just a bet? *** Ara Lian Binalatan has lived her life in peace--that is until Marcus Liam Cando came along and a series of mistakes make their paths cross again and again. Forced to live together for the sake of a bet, they promise themselves that they will never fall for each other. It should be simple--they never like each other anyway. But as they spend time together, they discover feelings they have never felt before. Will they be brave enough to admit their real feelings and bet it all for the sake of love? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish

[REVISION COMPLETED] Ylyana Cervantes is living the life that anyone wants to have . . . but why is she still jealous of the handsome politician, Nicholas Ybarra who does nothing but admire her from afar? *** Yana always gets what she wants except for her parents' attention because of a man named Nicholas Ybarra. Driven by hate and jealousy, Yana devises an evil plan to hurt the handsome gentleman. But upon execution, she realizes that he is more than a public servant and a businessman. He is a good man with integrity, virtues, and an adorable personality--the very same reason why she will fall into her trap. Will she be able to escape without hurting herself or Nicholas before it's too late? *** • Once part of the Paid Program for 2 years and 5 months (February 2020 to July 2022). • Wattpad HQ handpicked for the New Adult category 2020-present. *** Welcome to TPNY's 2024 version. *** A Taglish novel by riathebeloved. All rights reserved 2018. Cover designed by yours truly by using non-copyrighted photos from Unsplash. Apps used for the book cover: ToonMe, PhotoRoom, and Canva.

Ongpauco Series #4 I knew it from the start. We were never really meant to be together... We just happened. *** Epilogues II, III, & IV are available on PATREON.

Kim Talavera has feelings for Lake Ongpauco. The problem? They're one-sided because he likes her best friend... or so she thought. *** Kim Talavera has been head over heels for the perfect guy, Lake Ongpauco, ever since she laid eyes on him. But luck isn't on her side when she finds out Lake likes her best friend, Jamie. Decided to forget about her unrequited feelings for him, Kim prays for the time when she finds the right guy for herself...and chooses her. But then Lake starts to confess his true feelings towards Kim and his flaws begin to show, and Kim realizes he isn't the perfect guy she has always thought him to be. Will love be enough, then? Or will Kim and Lake choose themselves--even if it's not together? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos

When Louisse Salazar, tough, assertive, and cynical, loses in a debate against charming and annoying football quarterback Cascade 'Kade' Ongpauco, she never thought she'd find herself falling head first into his arms. The problem is: she's trying her hardest to stop herself--even if Kade is ready to catch her. *** Louisse has always kept her heart under lock and key--until Kade. Brick by brick, he tears down her walls, determined to love her even when she thinks she's not worth the trouble. Both best friends and lovers, Louisse starts to give herself to the seemingly right relationship, letting her guard down...when complications with their families arise and Louisse shuts down again. When this breaks them apart, will Kade fight for her--for them? Or will he give up, and will Louisse let him? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos

Geek and bookworm Jamie Navarro doesn't exactly know how to have fun when she's dragged to her first night out with her friends. When River Ongpauco shows her with dancing, body shots, and a good time--she ends up on his bed the following morning. *** Jamie is as innocent as they come, but when she wakes up alone on River's bed after spending an amazing night with him, she can't help but leave a killing curse (Avada Kedavra) on his window. But River is determined to woo her, and their one night turns into something more--a perfect relationship with a somewhat perfect boyfriend...if only he opens up to Jamie and stops keeping himself at arm's length. When this breaks them apart, can River give his heart and his all to the girl he first took for granted? Will she let him? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos

Ever since Sari's sister married the seemingly perfect man, she had dreamt of her own happily ever after. Gusto niya rin ng gwapo, mayaman, at gwapo na papakasalan. She'd settle for nothing less. And when she set her eyes on Cohen Isaac Gomez de Liaño... she knew that she'd stop at nothing to get him to notice her.

Karaminah Viel Trajano has always been told that she's... peculiar. She just doesn't like the things that girls her age are expected to like. But she loves writing... that's probably the only normal thing about her. Problem is, her parents do not support her 'career' of choice. For them, it's nothing more than a hobby. It's either she follows their steps and become a lawyer or become a lawyer. She chose neither. Now, she's forced to work to make a living. But she's not really made for work. Given the choice, she'd spend the day daydreaming about her scripts and characters. Fortunately, someone offered her a job... Madali lang naman daw ito. Magiging 'manager' daw siya ng basketball team. She agreed... After all, how hard could it be to manage a bunch of boys who spend their days running back and forth on a wooden ground... right?

(Game Series # 7) Jersey thought that her life's already as good as it's gonna get... Wala naman siyang karapatang magreklamo-pasalamat pa nga raw siya 'di siya pina-abort ng nanay niya nung nabuntis siya ng tatay niya. Pero araw-araw din naman sa kanyang pina-mukha 'yun... Hanggang isang araw, napagod na siya at lumuwas na sa Maynila. Bahala na. Kahit wala siyang kilala roon, kahit hindi niya alam kung saan magsisimula. Basta mahalaga, malayo na siya sa nanay niya. Pero mali pala siya... maling-mali. Sa Maynila, nandun lahat ng mapagsamantalang tao. Sa Maynila, nandun lahat ng manloloko. Sa Maynila, nandun lahat ng manggagamit sa kanya... Gusto niya nang mawalan ng pag-asa. Mabuti na lang dumating siya.

(Game Series # 6) Assia dela Serna's dream was to become a lawyer. Ever since she was little, she had dreamt of becoming one... But from a young age, she knew that her family wasn't financially capable of sending her to law school. Kaya naman bata pa lang siya, sinigurado niya na magiging maayos lahat ng grado niya. She made sure that everything in her transcript was perfect. She needed to get a full ride scholarship to the best law school in the country, St. Claire's Academy College of Law... But things do not always go according to plan. She didn't make it to SCA, but she made it to Brent. It wasn't the best school, but she met a lot of good people. She was happy. She felt like everything was going according to plan. She's gonna be a lawyer. She's gonna go home to her province and help the people in her town. Everything was great... until her last year in law school. That's when shit started to happen.