The thing with Valentine's Day is, either you hate it or you love it. And Zade Pascual definitely belongs to the first category. Para sa kanya, isang araw lang ito ng commercialized version ng pag-ibig. Walang kakilig-kilig at napakalayo sa true love stories na nababasa niya sa mga libro. Nasubok ang kanyang anti-Valentine's sentiment when she unexpectedly meets Andreau Cortez-an award-winning actor and film student at her university-in the cafe where she works-- on Valentine's Day of all days. Andreau, their new cafe regular, surprises Zade by asking for her help with his latest short film project, which she hesitantly agrees to. Despite a rocky start, Zade discovers the real Andreau Cortez beyond the camera and celebrity gossip. Over the fika-not date hangouts and late-night conversations, their effortless friendship blurs into something more, to the point na akala ng lahat (yes, friends and family included) na sila na ni Andreau. Caught off guard by her evolving feelings, Zade must confront her own heart. Hanggang best friend nga lang ba ang tingin niya kay Andreau? Can their story unfold like the happy endings she loves in books? Well, sometimes, the best love stories take time to tell.

Chaleesi Barbara Saldivar is a damsel in distress and a family oriented who grew up in a poor family, left her hometown at a very young age and worked in the city to provide the good life for her family. Her life in the city was fine as what she had expected it to be, but her plans faded when she received bad news from her mother. She needed a huge amount of money for her father's surgical operation. She has nothing to give so when a stranger offered her money to borrow, she didn't hesitate to accept it little did she know that it will take her freedom away. She had no other choice but to work in Mariposas' Paradise as a stripper to pay her debt. Then, the owner of the club wanted her to do more than just stripping, he was insisting her to be one of the prostitutes of the club. And since she was desperate to get away, she joined the Mariposas' auction night. But it never crossed her mind that someone would undoubtedly spend ten million pesos for her in exchange of something she wasn't aware of. And that someone is no other than Atty. Lucian Kye Villanova, a successful corporate lawyer who's looking for someone to heal his sad and miserable life. Two people with opposite personalities and have different views about life. He works for himself, she works for her family. He wants marriage, she wants money. Can a lawyer dominate an independent woman?

Serafilia "Filia" Florentino is getting tired of all the pressures she's receiving from her family. Tuwing reunion na lamang o kahit magkita lamang sila ng isa sa kanyang mga kamag-anak, palagi na lamang siyang tinatanong ng mga ito kung kailan siya mag-aasawa. Akala yata ng mga ito ay gusto niyang amagin ang "bulaklak" niya. Gusto rin niyang maranasang matawag ang lahat ng santo habang winawarak siya, ano! Sadyang hindi lamang talaga yata siya priority ni Kupido kaya hanggang ngayon ay wala siyang nobyo. Maganda naman daw siya. Masungit lang at sarkastiko kapag bobo ang kausap kaya walang nagtatagal na manliligaw. Akala rin ni Filia ay iyon ang sanhi kung bakit puro sapot ang pagitan ng kanyang mga hita. Not until Sorrel Trillano matched her energy. The proud and notorious womanizer of the Trillano family who shakes her ground, makes her blood boil, but raises her hopes for a happily-ever-after. Si Sorrel na ba ang tutuldok sa walang katapusang pagtatanong ng kanyang pamilya kung kailan siya mag-aasawa? O sa huli ay hindi lamang ang pagkababae niya ang wawarakin ng binata kun'di pati na ang kanyang puso?

(Game Series # 10) Tali coursed through life with ease. Coming from a family full of lawyers, she knew that getting a job would not be a problem. Kailangan niya lang pumasa sa school at pumasa sa BAR exam. Madali lang naman iyon lalo na kung wala ka namang ibang iniisip kung hindi ang mag-aral. Hindi niya kailangang isipin kung may pambili ba siya ng libro o pambayad ng tuition. Life had been really good to her. But one night, she met this guy named Lui... She had heard stories about him, but has never really met him. And when she finally put a face to the name, that was when she understood the stories about him. Nakaka-baliw nga pala talaga iyong lalaki na iyon. There's just something about him that makes you want to say yes... So, she said yes. Yes to kissing him. Yes to making out with him. Yes to everything. Tali told herself that it was just for one night, but she found herself wanting for me despite all the protest of the people around her. She kept on convincing herself that he's not worth it... but she knew the moment his lips touched hers, it was already game over.

"I may be your second chance, Wade, but I will not be your second choice." Reeling from the death of his mate, Alpha Wade tried everything in his power to bring her back to life. So consumed with raising her from the dead, he almost missed his second chance, Violet Campbell, walking in his life.

Luxe, Lies, and Love Series #1: The Art of Loving Again Tangerine Amara Menendrez met Xian Yvo Villacer through a sudden engagement. Tangerine agreed to the arrangement because of her parents. They warned her, if she refused, she would be disowned. And as a daughter-one who was never truly noticed, cared for, or loved-she gave in. Xian, on the other hand, had only one reason to agree: to secure his inheritance. Despite the circumstances, they made their marriage work. They built a life, a family, and unexpectedly, they fell in love. But not everything stays perfect. Not everything stays happy. Xian soon discovers the truth-he married a substitute. Tangerine's name isn't even written on their marriage certificate. What happens if he lets her slip away because of this misunderstanding? Can they consider their union strong enough to fix what's broken? Can they think of their daughter to save what remains? Can they unearth the love they buried beneath pain and secrets? Date finished: September 28, 2020 Currently under editing.

PASSION SERIES #1: THE STAR OF THE SEA I've been a selfish and heartless person, preferring to cause pain rather than endure it. The tragic departure of my father and the moment my fiancé prioritized his career over me are the most painful happened in my life. Broken promises and heartbreaks from my loved ones have opened my eyes to reality. Can someone love me at my worst? Can someone accept me despite my flaws? But.. what if I'm the one who can tame a beast?

Cairish Flem Castilleja had everyone could wish for- privilege, power, and a future carved from her family's legendary reputation. Being the daughter of the family lawyer of the First Family and of a renowned RTC judge, and being the girlfriend of the grandson of the Republic's President, she was untouchable. Until that night shattered everything. One brutal assault. One choice to make: protect her family's name or get her sister justice, exposing the darkness that runs deeper than blood. She screams justice, but the question is, will she have it? Even if it means destroying everything and everyone she's ever loved: her parents, her boyfriend, her entire world. Some battles may not be won in court, but some truths just can't be silenced.

Promising student and avid reader, Zahra Calimeris, attends a book club where she meets Romero Vitale; A judicious professor and bibliophilic aesthete. book 1 | ongoing

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