Ever since she was a child, Stephanie had felt Paul Jake's deep-seated hatred toward her-a resentment she never understood. He never hid his disdain, making it clear that she would never be part of his family. Yet, despite his coldness, she couldn't stop herself from loving him. Bound by an agreement she couldn't refuse, Stephanie must marry Paul Jake-the man who despises her-at the request of the very person who raised and protected her. She knows he loathes the arrangement, but in the end, he stands to benefit from it more than she does. "You will just warm my bed at night. That's the only purpose you will have in my life." His cruel words cut deep, but Stephanie accepts them without protest. If being his wife-his bed warmer wife-is the only way to stay close to him, then so be it. She's willing to endure his hatred, if only to love him in the only way she can.

Beneath a broken mask lies the truth behind the façade, and while masks can conceal pain, they cannot mend wounds. In the end, no mask was worth the torture. However, to Midnight Velasquez, who was forced to wear a mask since he was young, the mask hiding his true face was a façade he was ready to keep for a lifetime. However, what occurs when the mask begins to break, revealing the dreadful things concealed beneath it? Would he have the courage to confront his true self reflected in the mirror, or would the remnants of his broken mask consume him and drag him into the depths of despair? With a broken mask, a battered body and a weary soul, Midnight couldn't help pondering... is this life worth living for? CECELIB | C.C. UPDATE SCHEDULE: No specific date as of now 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

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.

"You are invited to Temptation Island."

After a hot-headed playboy billionaire stands her up for a career-making interview, blogger Sweet vows to ruin his reputation. The only catch? It requires her to strike a fake-dating deal with the enemy. Standalone in The Billionaire's Sweet Trouble series *** When sensational blogger and small-town farmer's daughter Sweet Treble promises her publisher an exclusive interview with notorious Greek billionaire Sebastian Stavrakos, she knows she's on the precipice of getting everything she's ever wanted. That is, until Sebastian stands her up not once, not twice, but three times, and she decides to sour his reputation to get even. Sinfully handsome Sebastian grew up with the keys to his family's business empire, but a string of playboy antics have him on thin ice with his parents. When Sweet goes on live TV to expose his behaviour, what starts as a missed interview spirals into a media storm that threatens the CEO position he's spent his entire life hedging for. Sebastian has his eyes set on revenge. Sweet has her heart set on karma. But as their plans backfire, they decide to strike an outrageous deal: fake date for the media, repair Sebastian's reputation, and write an exclusive that will launch Sweet's first book to the bestseller list. But what happens when the fiery hatred between them grows into something more? And when Sweet's high school sweetheart, Jace, returns to town, how will she choose between the comfortable good guy and the enticing bad boy? Can revenge turn into romance, or will the playboy get a taste of his own medicine? Cover designed by Louise de Ramos

At age seven, Nina was adopted by a mysterious man she called 'daddy'. Surprisingly, 'daddy' is young billionaire Lion Foresteir, who adopted her at age ten. *** Nina, an orphan, is supported by a mysterious benefactor she calls 'daddy'. Meeting Lion, her benefactor, after 13 years reveals his deceitful nature. Despite his manipulation, Nina admires him until discovering his true intentions. Lion's incapacity for love leads to Nina's departure. Is love without sincerity truly love? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish, a combination of Tagalog & English. Cover Design by Louise De Ramos

[FREE Novel with PAID bonus content] After an awful night out, social worker-Skylar Leighton-believes her life will always be vanilla. Learning to navigate the real world with only her sister by her side, she's made the most out of what she has. But between her string of failed relationships and busy day job, she's resigned to being the forever single sister. Just when her life has reached a steady plateau, someone from her past reappears and throws everything off track. A deviously handsome, brooding man who she only knows as Blondie. As much as she tries avoiding Blondie, something is lurking in his past and she's the only one who can help. Suddenly, Skylar's life is much more than vanilla. Will Blondie choose his past over Skylar, or will he let the past consume him? ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ FREE Novel. PAID bonus content. PSA: My book is not 9999 coins, that is a glitch, the bonus chapter should only be 15 coins total. WORDCOUNT: 75-80k words Copyright of Anna Steffey © -- All rights reserved. This book or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the publisher except for the use of brief quotations in a book review.

Silent but deadly, Lukas Zamora's new assignment is to guard Corrine Margarette Delgado, the spoiled and hard-headed mayor's daughter. Can the mysterious Lukas tame and control the brat princess with his savage ways . . . or will it be the other way around? *** Author's Note: Lukas Zamora is the head bodyguard of Isabela Santiaguel from my other web novel 'Everything I Want'. ⚠️ MATURE CONTENT WARNING: This story contains graphic sexual content, foul language, and sensitive scenes. Reader discretion is advised. If you're under 18 or uncomfortable with mature content, PLEASE DO NOT READ. ***Creating/distributing soft copies of my stories is strictly prohibited. Please respect me and my works. Thank you!***

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