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

Struggling with commitments, savage and independent Zehannah Sevil is ready to be single for the rest of her life. But as she continuously crosses paths with cheeky Reigo Vasquez, she suddenly finds herself breaking all her rules. *** Repeatedly left behind by her ex-boyfriends, Zehannah Sevil promises to protect her heart at all costs. She doesn't believe in marriage and is okay with being alone until Reigo Vasquez comes rushing back into her life. Despite being cheated on by his exes multiple times, Reigo is still willing to risk it all for Zehannah. She is different from other girls, and he can't seem to get her off his mind. As they find solace in each other's arms, they unknowingly fall deeper than what they have expected. Determined to make their relationship work, can Reigo manage to change Zehannah's beliefs in love? Disclaimer: This story is written in TAGLISH. CECELIB | C.C. WARNING: MATURE CONTENT | R-18 Cover Design by Regina Dionela

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Sandejas Legacy #5: Solace Escape "Sandejas Legacy continues..." Sibyl Timothea Sandejas is a well-known ballerina, the center of attention, the star. Everyone wanted a glimpse of her life, not just because she's a great dancer but mostly because she's the daughter of the famous actress, Alyx Sandejas. She's in the spotlight. Fake smiles, false rumors, and the blinding flashes of cameras tired her. She's in the prime of her life, but one mistake and her world turned upside down. It cost her not only her career but also disappointment from her parents that they made her stay in Sta. Monica to learn her lessons. That's when she met again the hardworking and happy-go-lucky man, Solomon Alejo. A complete opposite of her. She expected to have the worst year ever, not knowing she'd find what she didn't even know she sought before. An escape from the eyes of the public. Solace. In his arms. Limelights are chaotic and blinding, no matter how pretty they are to look at. Every show ends, and as the curtain closes, will Sibyl fight for her stage back or will she embrace her peace?

She's a servant of the church with pure and innocent heart. He's a badass tattooed man. An Atheist. Will their different beliefs become a hindrance to their love? - Published under KPub PH.

Sandejas Legacy Series #4: Raindrop's Tears **Wattys 2022 Winner** "Sandejas Legacy continues..." How far would you go for your family? For Varsha Romana, if it means having to live as her identical twin sister and pose as mother to her twins and wife to Marcus Sandejas, then so be it. *** Varsha Romana, an abused OFW, finds herself back home to the Philippines when she discovers that her identical twin, Storm, left her husband and their kids. With no other choice, Varsha assumes Storm's identity and poses as a mother to twins Sunny and Sky and wife to Marcus Sandejas...who is now blind. Varsha, as Storm, takes care of Marcus and their kids, and though Marcus is doubtful his wife has finally changed at first, she wins their hearts and trust back. Living behind Storm's shadow, Varsha slowly falls in love with her sister's husband...and finds herself in a twisted and wrong affair. They say love conquers all, but when the truth comes out, will love be enough for Marcus and their family to forgive their switch? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos

Successful and well-respected, Attorney Lavender Guevarra's life seems perfect... except when it comes to love. As she accepts the possibility of staying single for the rest of her life, she unexpectedly meets the 'stranger' who makes her heart flutter and turns her world upside down. *** Known as one of the best defense lawyers in the country, Lavender Angelisa Guevarra is the epitome of perfection. She is rich, beautiful, and intelligent, but those traits seem not to be enough for her exes. And so, after coping with two failed relationships, Lavender promises not to engage with any man anymore. But when she unexpectedly finds herself making out in the dark with a particular stranger, Lavender is suddenly unsure of her decisions. With all the doubts and fears this new relationship brings, can Lavender be strong enough to fight for the affection she's always longed for? Or will she let other people's opinions destroy what seems to be her final shot at love? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish, a combination of Tagalog & English. Cover Design by Regina Dionela/ Gesille Catungal

Carter Altaraza is lethal, skilled, and ruthless on the battlefield. But after the war, there are no warriors--there are only survivors. And then Alandra Grande teaches him how to live. *** Carter thought he'd outlived the war, but the war outlived him instead. Regret and guilt from the death of his friend and fellow soldier made his life meaningless, and he suffers through the pain that carries him through his days. One night during training in Sydney, Carter ends up in rumpled sheets with a mysterious woman-a woman he meets again years later back in the Philippines. What happens when she shows him that he can also survive from a battle within himself? Can Carter recover from suffering and bearing his battle scars? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Regina Dionela CONTENT WARNING: This story has mature scenes which are not suitable for young readers.

WARNING: MATURE CONTENT [ SPG | R18 ] A rebel and savage girl who loves to break all the rules--falls in love with an innocent and religious man who lived his life imposing all the law, including the laws of love. - Danary Belcalis Amari De Valentin doesn't like following rules. She hated it so much that she purposely break them to hurt his father's ego and get his attention. She was the black sheep of the family. The breaker of laws, the curse to her father's reputation and the constant pain to his brothers' ass. She doesn't really care about all that. She was living her life being a major disappointment to everyone but that were all shaken when his father thrown her to Buenavista after she almost killed a girl. She had no choice but to live her life on her own. It was a boring town with a lot of boring people, she thought. But that changed one day when she met Achilles Arquin Cordova. A gorgeous, intelligent hot local boy who made her heart's rhythm deranged--until she realized that Archi loves doing and imposing the only thing she hated the most, rules. Will Cali abide all of Achilles' rules to finally get his attention and love? Or will she break them too just to save her own wee heart?

Sandejas Legacy #3: Chaining Lockets Sandejas Legacy continues... "He's still chained like a locket, not to me...but in someone else's neck." Crest Veronica Sandejas is the high-maintenance fashionista heiress of Atty. Iñigo Sandejas. The ultimate kikay of the century, she loves shopping, glittery things, booze, and parties. She believes in living her life to the fullest because she can only have it once. She loves spending money; she loves hanging out with friends and partying all night that her father could already imagine white strands of hair on his head. She's a happy-go-lucky woman, but behind those smiles lies the loneliest woman you'll ever meet. Crest was living the life until she met that man with seductive gray eyes and a strict, cold face, Lt. Lorcan Keith Dmitrov, the man who would turn her life upside down. She thought it was the start of her own happy ending, but soon realized she was not in a fairytale with rainbows and butterflies. Instead, they're in a dark fantasy, scary and twisted. When the secrets from their past start unraveling and monsters start chasing them, what if the ends of the links locking them met? Will they be able to free themselves from the chains tied to them?