"Some flavors are bittersweet. Some loves are masterpieces in progress." Painting is Lauren Adelina's escape from reality. A quiet, responsible only child, she's always been the girl no one needs to worry about. But behind her composed demeanor are feelings she can't express-except through her art. Her paintings bear silent witness to her struggles. To help her financially struggling mother, Lauren sells her artwork, dreaming one day of becoming an interior designer. Another kind of art inspired Augustus Ivan... food. From the moment he learned to cook, Ivan knew he wanted to make a name for himself-not because of the powerful family he came from, but through his own talent. In the kitchen, he finds his voice, his confidence, and his truth. Two artists. Two different worlds. One paints her pain. The other cooks his passion. Their first meeting is unexpected, their connection undeniable. Opposites attract, they say-and for a moment, they do. Lauren is reserved, but she knows what she wants. Ivan is passionate, but he doesn't always know how to stay. Life doesn't always follow the plans we set. And persistence is not always enough. As time and distance test what they had, they're left with one question: Can they still express the one art they never mastered-the art of love?

"All the path that I take, it all leads me to your embrace." Monica, the young heiress of Carluccio's-a world-renowned wine empire-has always lived with a shadow of fear. From a young age, she's felt like a dagger is constantly pointed at her back. To others, she's a walking jackpot, a perfect target for abduction. As she grows older, the threats become more real, her life constantly at risk, surrounded by people she can't quite place-friend or foe, real or fake. Born into a family of celebrated winemakers in Italy, Monica grew up amidst vineyards and legacy. Despite the power and prestige her family name carries, she chooses to remain humble and out of the spotlight, avoiding media attention and the chaos it brings. Then she meets Francis. Monica finds in Francis something she's never allowed herself to want: someone who sees past her name, who understands the burdens she hides. A man willing to stand beside her, not because of what she represents, but because of who she is. Francis becomes her anchor in a world full of masks. But Monica is torn. She's spent her life standing on her own, never leaning on anyone. She's built walls around her heart-strong, unbreakable walls. Depending on someone, even someone like Francis, feels like weakness. And Francis? He's caught in the lie he's living, torn between duty and growing love. Neither of them expects what comes next. Their bond deepens, forged in secrecy and shared vulnerability. But love built on lies is always fragile. Pride will clash. Trust will shatter. And hearts-perhaps both of theirs-will break.

Josefa Hanabella Valiente is the ugly girl of Altagracia. She is often bullied because of her ugly looks. Binansagan siyang ng maraming pangit na pangalan at nasanay na siya roon. Now that her father's dead, everyone bullied her more. The people of Altagracia hated her father's deeds and she can't do anything about it. Tanging ang pusa niya na lang ang kakampi dahil mismong ang kamag-anak ay masama rin ang trato sa kanya. Her heart got broken and she swore to herself that she would never be that helpless bullied girl again. In time, she earned her place and is now popular, the way she wanted it. Pero nang bumalik ang lalaking bumasag sa bata niyang puso, bumabalik ang mga pangarap niya noon. Her daydreams came back, too and she didn't know what to do. Her daydreams that consist of many things. Including holding him close. This is the third and last book of Azucarera Series. The series consist of three books. The two other books are: Against the Heart (Azucarera #1) Getting to You (Azucarera #2)

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Published book, series and now a Wattpad Original. Read the original story or watch new episodes weekly only on VivaOne. Hindi intensiyon ni Carmela Isabella ang umibig, lalo na sa taong 1892. Mula sa taong 2016 ay mapupunta siya sa nakaraan nang may isang misyon: huwag hayaang umibig sa kanya si Juanito Alfonso, ang anak ng kilalang gobernadorcillo at ang lalaking nakatakda niyang makaisang-dibdib. *** Palaging kinukuwestiyon ni Carmela Isabella ang mga kuwentong nakabaon sa nakaraan ng kanyang pamilya, ngunit hindi niya akalain na mula sa panahong 2016 ay mapupunta siya sa taong 1892 sa pamamagitan ng isang lumang talaarawan at ang Arch of the Centuries na kanyang nagsilbing portal. Inatasan siya ng isang misteryosong madre upang gawin ang napakahalagang misyon: kailangan niyang mamuhay bilang si Carmelita Montecarlos, ang bunsong anak ng pinakamayamang pamilya sa San Alfonso at siguruhing mapipigilan si Juanito Alfonso--ang nakatakdang mapangasawa ni Carmelita--na umibig sa kanya. Sa nalalapit nilang kasal at sa kasaysayang naghihintay na maisulat muli, ang pag-ibig na hindi naman sinadya upang maranasan ng dalawang inosenteng puso ay muli bang masisilayan pagkalipas ng isang siglo? Book Cover by: LIB Publishing Illustrated (Charcoal Painting) by: Warner Jr. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. Started: June 01, 2016 Completed: April 27, 2017

Crisanta Camila Alcazar is the baby girl of Altagracia. Bunsong anak ng may-ari ng isang malaking azucarera, she was pampered and always prim and proper. Walang mag-aakalang may magagawa siyang isang bagay na ikakahiya ng kanyang pamilya. When it happened, she was devastated. The truth was revealed and yet everyone seems to their fingers to someone else, hindi siya. Hindi siya kayang paratangan ng probinsiya ng ganoong bagay. She was guilty and regretful. She carried it within her, and never forgave herself. Nang umuwi si Alonzo Salvaterra, nakita niyang pagkakataon iyon para humingi ng tawad. She was always soft spoken but this time, she hopes that her voice was enough. And that it will get to him. This is the second book of Azucarera Series. The series consist of three books. The two other books are: Against The Heart (Azucarera #1) Hold Me Close (Azucarera #3)

Charlotta Yvonna del Real is the queen of Altagracia. Anak ng may-ari ng malaking Azucarera, she has it all - friends, popularity, riches, boys. But well, maybe, not all. May madilim na lihim ang kanyang pamilya. Isang bagay na hindi inaasahan para sa kanila. The deal Real's were always the epitome of a perfect family, not until that night. Inukit sa puso niya ang galit at pagkamuhi para sa mga Castanier. She was sure that when the Lenadro Castanier is back, she would throw them out of Altagracia. Even if it was against her heart. This is the First book of Azucarera Series. The series consist of three books. The two other books are: Getting to You (Azucarera #2) Hold Me Close (Azucarera #3)

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