When a philandering butler realizes his romantic feelings towards the spoiled and pompous ass Marquess Jacques Sotello, will he have the guts to admit his change of heart or will he forever keep it hidden? ****** Good-looking and highly efficient as a butler, Cloud Sebastian Beaumont thought that he had life figured out already, he thought nothing could surprise him anymore. Oh, how wrong he was. The world as he knew it was turned upside down by an irritating, pompous, spoiled ass and foul-mouthed nobleman who knew nothing but shop. Marquess Jacques Sotello was the kind of person he disliked the most, but how the heck did his hate turn into something else - something that made him say 'je t'aime'? DISCLAIMER: This is a Tagalog language story WARNING: Mature Content Inside

[REVISED EDITION, 2026] Lost Island Series #4: Dancing With Fire "A love that risked everything, knowing it might leave ashes behind, yet choosing to burn anyway." Money. For Serafine Veronica Mendez, money is everything. A self-proclaimed rich kid with a penchant for deception, she believes that wealth is the key to power, status, and entry into the elite world. Her life is neatly orchestrated around manipulating others-until one fateful night when she unwittingly witnesses what appears to be a murder. That night leads her to Engineer Vioxx Ephraim Miranda, a wealthy bachelor. A man who challenges her beliefs, showing her that money cannot buy true happiness, life, or love. Every time they embrace the fire between them, they only stoke the flames-never realizing that in the end, those flames would consume them both. Book 4 of Lost Island Series

[REVISED EDITION, 2025] Lost Island Series #3: Heart of Darkness "Some people have no idea how beautiful the darkness is." Winter Andromeda Almedarez may be in danger-her father is certain of it. But does she share his fears? She believes she can handle herself just fine. With her wits and the ability to defend herself, she never let the threats from her father's political adversaries unsettle her. Yet her father, gripped by concern for her safety, secretly hired a bodyguard. Here comes Major Warrion Adelram Alcantara, a favored and former military officer who was assigned to protect her. One look at him, and Winter realizes that while she may not fear danger, her heart is now in one- in an entirely different way. Amidst shadows of painful truths and buried secrets, can love become a beacon-bringing light to her heart filled with sorrow and darkness? Book 3 of Lost Island Series

Played by Fate's second book.

Lean De Guzman has long since wanted to free herself from living in the shadow of her more competent and trusted twin brother. The last thing she expects is for playboy Theon Dela Cruz, her dearly detested enemy, to help her do exactly that... including tempting her to touch him. *** Having hated each other growing up, no one in Lean and Theon's families can deny that they are a match made in hell. Being in the same circle of friends slash cousins does nothing to their constant bickering and teasing; with Theon's big ego and Lean's snarkiness, there's no possible way they can be anything together besides a disaster. But when chemistry overrides logic, Lean and Theon have no choice but to face their attraction and sudden longing. It's bad that he wants her, and it's worse that she wants him back--but what starts off as physical turns into something neither of them expects when Theon becomes the one person who sees Lean behind her twin brother's shadow. With Theon's playboy reputation, showing their families and friends that they're better together than apart seems to be a challenge. Can they fight for a love that may ultimately tear their families apart? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Regina Dionela

Daniel Dela Cruz thought his life was going to be bland and dull and the only excitement he will have is from the missions he needs to accomplish. He lost his family in a tragic accident and he never opened himself up to anyone since then... And then she came in the most unexpected way. Adelaide Hernandez got herself in a situation where she needed to hide and run away from her home. She ended up staying in Daniel's house and little did she know that with every passing day with him will make her fall for him. But sometimes, fate has its own ways to hurt people. Even when they're in love.

Knight Velasquez would willingly and silently sacrifice himself in order to protect the people he cared the most about, even if it meant endless trouble and deceit. But his life soon took a quick turn when he fell for the woman who saved him from his world of pain. ****** To ensure the safety of his beloved brother and friends, Count Knight Velasquez would willingly suffer through his domineering father's punishments. However, just as he reached his limits and desired to give up, a certain Sweet Monday Lopez unexpectedly came into his life and saved him. Before meeting Knight, SM can be said to be living an ordinary life with a fair share of painful past but they soon realize that ordinary is an understatement and their love comes with a price. DISCLAIMER: This is a Filipino language story. WARNING: WITH MATURE CONTENT COVER DESIGN: Ren Tachibana

Lost Island Series #5: "Listen to the song, to the symphony of the sea and sail towards the love that was lost yet found again." Cathalina once called the palace her home, but now it feels like a cage. Sheltered, hidden, and controlled, she was nothing more than a puppet, obeying the commands of those who dictated her life. Lost and lonely, she realized it was time to break free and rediscover herself. When her parents announced her arranged marriage, she had reached her limit. She refused to let others decide her fate any longer. This time, she would make her own choice-to search for the man her heart truly longed for. Fleeing into the night, she found herself aboard a ship, where she met the tall, enigmatic, with striking midnight-black eyes, and handsome Captain Lucian Alessandro Castanier. Would their love rewrite a fate that's been sealed long ago? Could it defy fate? Could it defy the very forces that threaten to tear them apart-even death itself? As they sail together upon the endless sea, will they reclaim a love that was once lost? Or would the cruel destiny make history repeat itself? Book 5 of Lost Island Series Note: Please read the first four stories related to this series before this one. Or, you can read any of the first four then this if you prefer. But I suggest you'll read this last for more thrill.

Hunter Dela Cruz, known for being the sexy beast and the brother of Thunder Dela Cruz, swore that he would never fall in love again. Love for him means complications and pain, and it's also useless. He's fine with what he does. He's okay bedding women, and it was crystal clear what he wanted from them. The only relationship he can give is when they're in bed. But she came and made his world upside-down. Zyline De Guzman came from a not-so-good relationship with her past and was living her life away from problems anymore. She just wanted a problem-free, stress-free life. But having Hunter around her makes that impossible to happen. It's also impossible not to fall for him, but the question is... Is Hunter Dela Cruz capable of falling in love , or will it be another not-so-good relationship in the end for her?

Phoenix Ethan Walters the second grandchild of Light Rain and Francheska Paris Walters. Second son of Slate and Iris and twin brother of Bridgette Margaret. Father of Shellaine Pepper Walters and Skyler Peyton. Ameren's first love. Ameren Miracle O'Leary - Ang babaeng in-love sa kanya sa mahabang panahon. His best friend. The girl na nagmamahal sa anak nya ng sobra pero nasaktan nya rin ng sobra. "Kapag nagmahal ka kahit alam mong mali pilit mong ginagawang tama, nagbubulagbulagan dahil sa rason na 'nagmamahal lang' pero papaano kung mapagod ka na? papaano kung magsawa ka na? lalaban ka pa rin ba? Pero papaano kung pagod ka na? O napapagod nga ba ang puso?"- Ameren "Sa pagmamahal ba dapat may tamang guidelines? dapat ba may susundin kang listahan para maging tama ang lahat? Papaano nga ba ang tamang pagmamahal? I ain't perfect. Mahal kita at handa akong pagbayaran ang lahat ng mga masasakit kong nagawa mahalin mo lang ako ulit." Phoenix.