NOT A COINCIDENCE Belle Isandrina Lacasandile was in a race against time, desperately trying to get back to her university for a dreaded Inorganic Chemistry exam. After running an errand for a friend from another school, she found herself stranded, with no hope of finding a cab. Panic set in as she feared being late and having to take an even more difficult make-up test. Just as her anxiety peaked, the famous UP Maroon basketball star, Juan Gomez de Liaño, appeared and offered her a ride, saving the day. What started as a simple favor soon grew into an unexpected connection-ice cream dates, spontaneous afternoon hangouts, and an undeniable spark that everyone around them noticed. Their chemistry felt like something out of a movie. But Belle believed their meeting was merely a blessing in disguise, a chance occurrence without deeper meaning. As someone who spent countless hours in biochemistry labs, proving theories with hard evidence, she didn't believe in love born from a random encounter. Was it really just a coincidence? Or could it be something more-science, fate, and destiny intertwined?

THE WATTY AWARDS 2021 WINNER: ROMANCE Due to an unexpected pregnancy, ex-lovers Ryo and Frankie are forced to live under the same roof. They can't stand each other but when the moments from their past are slowly catching up, their lingering feelings seem to be much stronger than they thought it would be. *** When Frankie Castañares broke up with Ryo Canencia, she is determined to move on and never meet him again. They are living well on their own with her working hard to be a magazine editor and him reaching his dream of becoming a professional basketball player. But with the news of Frankie being pregnant with Ryo's child, they've got no choice but to act civil and live under the same roof. They bicker over the simplest things and their situation couldn't get any easier than they ought to be. With them still hung up on their past, can they be brave enough to settle their differences and start all over again? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish. Cover Illustration by 17aila_

Left with no choice, Marianne Larazano sacrifices herself to help pay her brother's debt. But when problems don't seem to leave her alone, she is forced to approach Ryan Del Carmen, the guy she had a one-night stand with years ago. *** Young and innocent, Marriane Larazano gets the biggest twist of her life when her older brother asks her for help in paying off his debt. As a college student, there's nothing much she can do-until an idea comes to her mind. Marriane then joins the secret service, where she sacrifices her innocence in exchange for money. There, she meets Ryan Del Carmen, the ruggedly handsome guy she shares a steamy night with. Believing everything's finally solved, her brother brings more problems, eventually leaving her in a pile of debt. With her life now on the line, Marianne reluctantly approaches Ryan to tell him she got pregnant with him years ago. Now torn between prioritizing her safety and keeping up with her lies, can Marianne ever prepare herself when Ryan finds out the truth?

Lennox Castillano - "Stained" (Boy Next Door #3) Ridge James Castillano - "First Heartbreak" A Castillano Legacy continues . . . Iris Lewis Faustino is a hard-working woman. Life thought her to stand on her own and grab what was in available no matter what happens. Being an only child in a broken marriage made her stronger to face her future and bound to secure their life together with her mother. Her bestfriend, Ridge Castillano helps her to work in one of the well-known Construction Company in the Philippines. Achilles Castillano runs his father's construction company and pursues to court Iris, his cousin's bestfriend, after so many years of having a secret crush on her. Kahit alam niyang hindi interisado si Iris sa kanya. When he thought he got everything under his hands, his world collapsed. Under the circumstances of the buried secrets within his family, how he will get back the woman he wronged? He must protect his wife and children. And he must find the truth behind the wall.

Mark My Skin (Blurb) Bago pumanaw ang asawa ni Angel ay sinabi nito sa kanya na naibenta na ang Calavera Farm. Kasama pati ang kanilang tinitirhan. Sa isang lalaking manggagaling sa Mexico. Hindi na lingid kay Angel ang mga utang ng kanyang asawa. Gawa ng pagkalugi ay hindi rin nakabayad. Kaya naman ilang araw pagkalibing sa kanyang asawa ay inihanda niya ang natitirang gamit at ang sarili para salubungin ang nakabili nito bago lumisan. His name is Draco de Narvaez. A Filipino-Mexican businessman. Sa halip na magtanong pa tungkol sa lalaki ay hinayaan na lamang niyang kunin nito ang Calavera Farm. She planned to start again, gamit ang maliit na savings na naipon niya. But when Draco arrived along with his fiancée at her farm, she was mortified. That the man named Draco de Narvaez is the man she only loved and the man she tried to forget. Si Jandro. At siya na rin ang siyang nagmamay-ari sa ari-arian ng kinamumuhian nitong matandang lalaki. If pain lives in her, she would be immune. But she was wrong. It outsmart her. The pain marked her skin when she broke his heart. She was ready to live. But Jandro halted her. Why? Dahil kasama si Angel sa kanyang binayaran. He bought Mrs Angel Calavera from her late husband. Ngayon, paano matatakasan ni Angel ang paghihirap sa piling ni Jandro?

(VBS #1) Grant Villaverde, the older brother, a man driven by passion. His love is reckless, full of fire, and ignoring the consequences. He becomes captivated by this girl-luxurious, elegant, elusive, and impossible to possess. He doesn't just want her; he craves her, willing to risk everything to make her his.

(Gemstone Chronicles #1) A diamond is rare, precious, and hard to break. And he treats her as his prize to be claimed.

For Chrissie Hill, turning thirty is enough of a nightmare. But to hit the big 30...and wake up married? To a man she'd never met or seen before that morning when she finds him on her couch. Race insists they have been married for two years...and he has the proof, but can she make herself believe him? Suffering from an unusual bout of amnesia, Chrissie slowly comes to accept this man in her life -- and the life she didn't know she lived. Love, marriage and happiness had never been sweeter for two people. However, true love doesn't just drop out of her dreams onto her couch...she must go a little crazy first.

This is a sequel from "Left in the Dark" Series #5 of the Savage beast Series Mahirap siyang abutin, masyadong malayo. Hindi siya sa akin, para abutin

Known for being a notable and respected politician, Luke Fuentes is always focused on his work as the mayor of Buenavista and doesn't have time for love. But when he crosses paths with spoiled heiress Zakia Guerrera, Luke starts to wonder if he has just met the one. *** As the youngest elected politician in the country, Mayor Luke Fuentes always gives his one hundred percent in serving his people. He is known not only for his excellent public service, but many admire him for his good looks, making them have high expectations for the love of his life. When he unexpectedly shares a steamy night with Zakia Guerrera, Luke starts believing he has found the one. With his ex-girlfriend entering the picture and the numerous challenges they continue to face, Luke and Zakia are suddenly put to the test, and the future of their relationship remains uncertain. Can the two acknowledge their love and keep it alive? Or will their relationship just be a heated moment and nothing more? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish, a combination of Tagalog & English. Cover Design by Regina Dionela