(After High Series # 3) Lily Delphine Borromeo came to UPLB to build a life that was entirely hers-until Sandro Cantavieja decided to follow her there. She never questioned why her childhood friend chose the same university instead of staying in Seattle. She never asked why he looked at her like that. She was too busy pretending they were just friends. But some truths refuse to stay buried, and some feelings become impossible to ignore. Lily has spent her whole life avoiding complications, taking the safe path, running from anything that might disrupt the carefully constructed world she's built. Sandro has spent years being patient, waiting for her to stop running. When their fragile balance finally shatters, Lily learns that hiding from problems doesn't make them disappear-it makes them explode. And sometimes the thing you're most afraid of losing is the only thing worth fighting for.

(After High Series # 2) Juliette de Marco has everything-beauty, wealth, and a family name that opens every door. Everything except the one thing she's never been denied-the attention of Olivier Rafael de Sousa. When the hotel heir treats her like just another teenager at a charity gala, Juliette discovers something she's never experienced before-wanting something she can't have. But Juliette is her mother's daughter, raised in the ruthless world of power where everything is negotiable and everyone has a price. She'll use every tool at her disposal to get what she wants. And the question isn't whether she'll win Olivier's heart-it's what she won't do to get it. Some games are played for power. Others for love. Juliette de Marco plays to win.

(After High Series # 1) Saffron Rose Borromeo appears to have it all-top grades, family connections, and a guaranteed future in law. But appearances can be deceiving. Maximiliano Jose Delgado is her academic equal and complete opposite. Brilliant, intense, and fiercely independent, he seems to see right through her polished facade-and he clearly doesn't like what he sees. From their first day at the SCA- College of Law, they're locked in a rivalry that goes beyond textbooks and test scores. It's personal. It's consuming. And neither understands why the other brings out such strong reactions. But when good intentions collide with wounded pride, their carefully constructed worlds begin to crumble. Some secrets destroy trust. Some lies are meant to help. And sometimes, the person you're trying to save is the last person who wants your rescue.

Sue Dajero has never cared about labels. Branded a playgirl for changing boyfriends as easily as outfits, she's long stopped explaining herself. But being a part of a political family means her reckless choices come with consequences-ones her family refuses to ignore. To keep her in check, they assign her a bodyguard. Someone who won't indulge her brattiness. Someone she can't control. TL Fajardo is running from a love he'll never have, hoping that a new environment will help him move on. But guarding Sue is nothing like what he expected. She's chaos wrapped in confidence, temptation disguised as trouble. And the more time he spends with her, the harder it is to keep his distance. She's known for breaking hearts. He's struggling to heal his own. But like an eclipse, are their hearts destined to cross and find solace in each other-or are they only meant to collide, never to stay?

Engaged for convenience, top model Chanel Alcantara finds herself genuinely falling for Engr. Travis Ford. But when a tragedy wipes her memories clean, Chanel must choose between guarding her heart or trusting a love her mind can't remember. *** Known as one of the highest-paid models in the country, Chanel Athena Alcantara loves being in the spotlight. To meet her parents' expectations, she consistently strives for perfection in both her work and studies. But her life takes an unexpected turn when she suddenly finds herself engaged to Engr. Travis Leandro Ford, the son of her parents' business partners. As they pretend to get along, what begins as a forced arrangement soon turns into something real. Just when everything's going well, complications and tragedies strike, eventually breaking them apart. Now that Chanel has forgotten everything about her past, can she manage to stay strong and guard her feelings this time around? Or will she choose to trust Travis and her heart, even when her mind is telling her otherwise? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano

Soliesse Adelina is a sophisticated woman from a private family of de Andrades. For the last five years, she was caged at their mansion which most may call a dream-perhaps a home. She knew she was missing a lot about life and she wanted to regain her freedom-even if it means, she has to break the rules. On her 27th birthday, she left Spain and flew to the Philippines. Here, she decided to live a real life with a fake identity. But starting from scratch is harder than she expected, she doesn't know much about the unfamiliar country. In her adventure, Soliesse landed at Yohan Thaddeus Suarez's, an airline CEO, a pilot, and a licensed private investigator. He is a workaholic man who seemed to be lost for reasons to stay at home-he never knew what home is anyway. Two hunters in the wild, lost in places they have been. Will they be able to hunt their homes together or will their relationship remain a forbidden escapade? Ended: August 26, 2023

Yuka wants nothing in the world more than a good old rags-to-riches kind of story. She's dealt with the rags part of it and trying to get to the riches part has earned her a reputation of being easy. She jumps from one man's arm to another, hoping to find the one who will allow her to move up the social ladder. After a wild one night stand, she discovers that she is pregnant and the father could be one of two men; a rich and famous football player or a wealthy and respected scientist.

Forced to leave Italy for her safety, Hera Salviano moves to the Philippines to start a new life. Just when she's adjusting to her surroundings, Hera uncovers secrets about her past, making her doubt everything around her. *** Picky and pampered, Hera Salviano is forced to relocate to the Philippines after her brother's sudden disappearance. Clad with a new identity, she enters a new school with her friends and tries to blend in for her own safety. There she meets Bea and Waige, who unexpectedly become her friends. Just when she believes she's finally making progress, she uncovers a series of secrets and deceptions, triggering something wicked in her. With her doubting everything around her, she runs to Waige and finds the comfort she's been longing for. But when Hera discovers her true past and Waige's real identity, can she overcome all the obstacles and start anew? Or will everything turn into shambles, leaving her broken and blue?

Beatrix Estrella Salviano is a woman who overcame her life from her abusive mother before she got married to this sunshine, yet toxic man she dearly loves. After being in a coma for 6 months, she just found herself loving a man she never thought she'd be, and got married at the early age of 21. Their marriage is a love-hate relationship, but always have each other's back when things get tight. In this kind of love, what will happen to their imperfect marriage after finding out that her husband lovely husband can't save her from her own body? Would her husband let go of her, or find what's beyond the horizon for her?

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