Around Manila Series 2 Missy and Anton Sometimes, letting go means less wounds than holding on. Missy, a Broadcasting student and iskolar ng bayan from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines, is known for her social skills. She blends in anywhere, whether it's a hairstyle, an outfit, or new people. With her personality, she effortlessly connects with others. Missy believes that every connection is like a string, some loosely tied, others knotted tightly. She spent her life gripping them tightly, even when they burned and hurt her hands. Because to her, that's what love looked like. But how long can she keep tying knots with people who only want to untangle themselves? How much of herself must she give up just to stop them from turning their backs? Antonio Gabriel Simon, her ex-fling, a Political Science graduate and alumni from PUP, comes back into her life. Antonio has always believed that if someone doesn't like you, just let them go. Their strings cross paths again when they both receive a surprise message from Beebeads: they've been chosen from thousands of past buyers of couple bracelet for a chance to win ₱500,000, if they can prove they're the most heart-fluttering couple. Will they allow their strings to be tied once more? Can they tighten the knots again, despite the thousand reasons to loosen them?

International MMA fighter Kreige Ducani is forced to trust his family's alluring lawyer, Basha Ortega, only to uncover that she's the mother of a child he has no memory of fathering. *** MMA fighter Kreige Ducani's world spins out of control when a scandal threatens his career, forcing him to rely on his family's fierce and captivating lawyer, Atty. Basha Ortega. As they navigate legal battles and buried truths, their tangled past resurfaces, pushing them into emotionally charged territory neither expected. With careers, reputations, and hearts on the line, Kreige and Basha must decide whether they can face the consequences of their choices and if there's still a future waiting for them beyond the chaos. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Regina Dionela

Lumaki si Christienne Red Valerio na nakukuha lahat ng kanyang gusto. She's a spoiled brat who loves to play and a well-known for breaking hearts. Wala siyang dare na hindi kayang ipanalo pagdating sa pambabasted ng mga lalake. She can easily make them fall on their knees except for this Buenaventura. A well-known cold and heartless Tres Buenaventura is on her list to make him fall inlove with her. Naging challenge iyon sa kanya lalo na't wala pang babaeng nakakakuha ng atensyon ni Tres and she wants to own it, she wants to win the challenge. Pero paano kung pati ang tadhana ay makipaglaro sa kanya? Matatakasan niya kaya ang larong inumpisahan kung nahulog siya sa sariling patibong at sa lalakeng tuso pagdating sa lahat ng bagay? Unfortunately, the player got played.

SOON TO BE PUBLISHED UNDER CPPH (CELESTIA PRESS PUBLISHING HOUSE) Ravenzzo Series 2 Josephine Mary Penata lives peacefully in the province. They are not rich. She is a lesbian, not really a lesbian, but she acts like a man. She loves music and makes her own songs. Until she meets the antipathetic man Noah Kairain Ravenzzo, the second grandson of Don Cavero. From a quarrel, it turns into a secret love What if they fall in love with each other but no one knows, where will their story end? Start: 12/8/2025 End: 2/10/2026

Si Pheobe Tadea ay isang babae na mahinhin at ang kanyang hangarin lamang ay makatulong sa kanyang pamilya. Siya ay pumasok bilang isang katulong sa Mansion ng Mayor nang kanilang bayan, ang akala niya ay tahimik ang kanyang magiging buhay du'n nguni't nag kamali sya. Simulan ng umapak s'ya sa mansion na ito ay nag bago ang kanyang puso na nananahimik ay bigla na lamang kumakabog pag nakikita n'ya ang anak ng mayor na si Kudos Rancano. Hindi n'ya alam bakit sa tuwing tinitigan s'ya ng binata ay may iba s'yang nararamdaman, pilit man niyang umiwas sa mata ng binata na mapanukso ay hinahanap pa din ito ng kanyang mga mata. At kahit anong iwas n'ya sa anak ng mayor ay hindi ito tumatabla. pag lalo niyang iniiwasan ang binata ay mas lalo s'ya nitong ginugulo. Dumating ang panahon na naging marahas na sa kanya ang binata na si kudos, nakielam ang binatang kudos sa relasyon nila ng kaniyang nobyo dati na si trent. Nang dahil kay kudos ay naghiwalay sila. Si kudos mismo ang nag utos sa kanya na makipag hiwalay kay trent. Galit ang nangibabaw sa puso niya. Hindi niya alam bakit ginawa iyon ni kudos. Hindi niya alam bakit iba siya tratuhin ni kudos. Hanggang sa nalaman niya na kaya pala nag kakaganun ang binata sa kanya ay dahil sa gusto siya nito. Hindi niya alam ang gagawin, sinubukan niyang iwasan si kudos pero hindi niya magawa. Hanggang sa isang araw ay nagising na lamang siya na hubo't hubad habang katabi ang binatang Obsessed sa kanya.

Ravenzzo Series #1 Alseana Ayudisa, or better known as Sirena, grew up in the province. The only child of the Ayudisa couple. They have land where they grow flowers, and this is one of the livelihoods of the family Ayudisa. Ezriel Ravenzzo, also known as Kaiven, the eldest child and first grandchild of the Ravenzzo family. They returned to the Philippines because his parents asked him to attend their grandfather's 60th birthday. And their grandfather also asked them to live and study in the Philippines. What if two people cross paths in the same place? A woman who doesn't give up and a man who also doesn't want to give up. Who do you think will win and who will go home heartbroken? Started: Nov 10 2025 FINISHED: Dec. 7 2025

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"I married him knowing he loved someone else. I married him knowing I'd get hurt." Lorelaine has been in love with the same man since she was fifteen. He has done nothing but break her heart, yet she chose to bind herself to him for life. She believes that love is patient, that love conquers all, and that one day, he will love her back. But as the cycle of hurt continues, Lorelaine must face the ultimate question. Is her love a bridge to a future together, or a path to her own destruction?

ROMANCE|MATURECONTENT|LIGHTDRAMA [UNEDITED] Khrystal comes from a wealthy family in Vista Querencia. She has everything in life; looks, power, money. But despite everything, she's still worthless. Because in everyone's opinion, she was just a good for nothing bastarda-an illegitimate daughter that taints the Dagsinal clan. Agustine Bhryll Revelar, on the other hand, is a well-known businessman. He also has everything in life including what Khrystal doesn't have-a good reputation. In an unforeseen circumstances, the two have to meet for business and unexpectedly created a bond with each other. Will that attachment remain as time goes on? In the midst of the filthy name that rests on Khrystal, will she still be able to show her true worth? Book Cover made by: Gen Hidalgo S: 11/19/21 E: 08/31/22

Davina Erikah "Davikah" Tuazon, an indian-filipina ballerina. Her whole life she had lived with her grandmother, left by her mother, disowned and abandoned by her father. Her world shattered at thirteen when her grandmother died and her mother suddenly returned, forcing her to leave the only home she had ever known. Seven years later, determined to never let them control her life anymore--she ran away to escape an arranged marriage orchestrated by her mother and stepfather. Seeking her grandmother's province but losing her way, she ended up in an unfamiliar rural town. Scarred by a lifetime of betrayal, she finds it impossible to trust or believe in love, swearing to never marry. Casallum Pierren "Caspien" Carpio, a filipino man coming from the province of Bulacan. He lives and dreams for a stable future for his family. Hardworking, humble, and kind. Having to swear to never marry before his success, he chooses to distance himself from the woman that he met when he was on his way home to their province out of nowhere who shifted his steady world. He is a man who avoids trouble, and she is the kind of complication he never saw coming. In the quiet hills of the province, two people who promised never to fall; find themselves facing a choice. Casallum is used to protecting his peace, but Davina is about to become the master of the beautiful ruin of all his plans. Caspien x Davikah