They thought living together would only mean splitting rent, food, and chores. But when Jack is found stabbed inside their apartment and his girlfriend Desiree vanishes, the boarding house turns into a crime scene, and every roommate is suddenly a suspect. Kate swears she wasn't there. Abby insists she knows nothing. Jane claims she saw more than she should have. Secrets, betrayal, and simmering grudges surface, each one more dangerous than the last. As the police close in, paranoia spreads. Did Desiree kill Jack? Or is the murderer still among them? In a house where lies come cheap and loyalties break fast, survival depends on one brutal truth: Trust no one.

After years of loving the brilliant but emotionally guarded Maxwell, Yaz finally gets the chance to be with the man she's always wanted. But misunderstandings, rival suitors, family expectations, and dangerous secrets threaten a love that refuses to stay within limits. *** Yaz has loved Maxwell for years. Smart, successful, and admired by everyone around him, Maxwell seems impossible to reach despite their growing closeness. As their relationship deepens, Yaz finds herself caught between hope and heartbreak, uncertain whether the man she loves can truly choose her. Surrounded by a powerful family, complicated friendships, persistent rivals, and unexpected dangers, she must decide how much she is willing to fight for the future she has always dreamed of. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano

Love Trilogy #2 This work of fiction may include potentially disturbing readings, scenes and discussions around topics such as sexual, self-harm, physical violence, emotionally triggering materials, death and suicide. Please engage in self-care as you read this work. Names, characters, business, events and incidents are the products of the author's imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.