A former member of an elite military forces. A powerful tycoon. Clane Altaraza is recognized as ruthless in business world. There's only one woman who has the audacity and charisma to sway him. But, can he be tamed? WARNING: Mature Content | Very Sexual | R-18 | SPG | If you're not comfortable reading this story, feel free to skip this one. I did not proofread this story. Read at your own risk. Book version is available at NBS nationwide.

Determined to keep her brother alive, Kyla Endrano agrees to bear a child for Zevero Montalvo in exchange for a large sum of money. As they navigate their arrangement, Kyla finds herself torn between her need for money and a love she's been longing for. *** Desperate to save her younger brother, dentist Kyla Endrano takes on a second job as a bar waitress to make ends meet. However, her situation takes a huge turn when Zevero Montalvo offers her money to bear his child under a simple agreement: they'll live together, she'll get pregnant, and after giving birth, she'll leave with enough money to pay for her brother's treatment. Kyla believes everything should be easy, but as they grow closer, she finds herself unexpectedly falling for Zevero, and he for her. Now torn between her love for him and her goal to save her brother, Kyla faces an impossible choice. Will she choose love, or will she sacrifice her own happiness to save a life? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano

Arranged to be married, Althea Santillan is determined to make Yvo McKaile fall in love with her. However, everything falls apart when she unexpectedly shares a steamy night with Aristov, the man who turns out to be Yvo's father. *** To pay off her family's debts, Althea Santillan does her best to push through with her marriage to Yvo McKaile. She is determined to make him fall for her at all costs, but Yvo plans to do otherwise. Frustrated by the situation, she decides to go to a bar to unwind. There, she meets Aristov, the guy she spends a steamy night with. Despite the undeniable attraction between them, Althea believes that their connection should end there. However, fate seems to have other plans... Aristov turns out to be Yvo's father, and he doesn't want to let her go. Now entangled in this twisted situation, can Althea carry out her original plans and fix the mess that she's in? Or will she choose to set aside everything and let her feelings win? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano

Sandejas Legacy #6: Shattered Bullets (A DARK ROMANCE) "Sandejas Legacy continues..." "Every shattered piece of mine is yours..." Lethal, heartless, and frigid. Bullet, often referred to as Scythe, is the killing machine. She is notorious in the underworld and makes a life off of killing people. Men included were terrified of her. A look from her eyes will guarantee quick death, and even the mere mention of her name can take down opponents. She was Wyatt Anderson Sr.'s weapon, therefore she had no choice but to comply when she was given the assignment to spy on Colonel Zion Schauffer Sandejas, DEA's new acting director. She was very certain she had the man in the palm of her hand, but Bullet was unaware of the secrets from her past. That it would ultimately crumble her to pieces--shattered, perhaps. Because she may be the weapon of death but...he was the death itself.

Sandejas Legacy #5: Solace Escape "Sandejas Legacy continues..." Sibyl Timothea Sandejas is a well-known ballerina, the center of attention, the star. Everyone wanted a glimpse of her life, not just because she's a great dancer but mostly because she's the daughter of the famous actress, Alyx Sandejas. She's in the spotlight. Fake smiles, false rumors, and the blinding flashes of cameras tired her. She's in the prime of her life, but one mistake and her world turned upside down. It cost her not only her career but also disappointment from her parents that they made her stay in Sta. Monica to learn her lessons. That's when she met again the hardworking and happy-go-lucky man, Solomon Alejo. A complete opposite of her. She expected to have the worst year ever, not knowing she'd find what she didn't even know she sought before. An escape from the eyes of the public. Solace. In his arms. Limelights are chaotic and blinding, no matter how pretty they are to look at. Every show ends, and as the curtain closes, will Sibyl fight for her stage back or will she embrace her peace?

PLEASE READ THIS FIRST BEFORE YOU CONTINUE : If you're not used to another writing style, which includes transitions in between, then I suggest you either read this book with all your deep comprehension and critical understanding, or to wait 'til I'm done revising the book for an even more clean finish. I will be editing this soon after I'm done with the first installment, The Secluded Trails of Deceit, so... ' expect additional chapters of their love story ' some scenes and lines will likely be revised, deleted, and/or replaced ' improvement in writing style and narrations ' revelations, plot twists, and back stories will be reconstructed

At the very end of her heart's beating, there's someone hiding, purposely locked up and sealed by none other than her own loving. That girl is known as Giovanna Chantria Asuncion. Who chose to forget what was all in the past but faced it again when someone she never thought would be connected in the crash... From smiles, laughs, and giggles, everything turned out so fast. It suddenly revolved around betrayals, lies, and disguises, which, in the first place, all of the people never thought they would actually end up saying their goodbyes. So... The question is, can they handle it all at once? When there are hidden masks behind them that they're not aware of; secrets that they don't want to talk about. Is love enough for them to accept the secluded trails of deceit they have already buried deep?

PUBLISHED UNDER LIB Note: If you're not into flawed characters who make wrong decisions, don't read this. Save yourself from stress. Started: 11/20/2020 Ended: 01/29/2021 How far would you go for someone? How many hailstorms and dark clouds would you endure? How many falling stars would you wait for to make a single wish come true? For Reese Deborah Madrid, the sky was the limit. She was used to having whatever she wanted. Clothes? Shoes? Jewelry? Name it. She could get it without putting in so much effort. So, when she hoped for another shot of love with her ex-boyfriend, she was ready to sacrifice everything to win him back. Even if that meant she had to look stupid and desperate. Even that meant she had to suffer through the pain of watching him be disgusted by her. Even if that meant she had to deal with his harsh words and apathy. She did everything in her power to go back into his arms. She stood up to the rain that soaked her and the sun that burned her skin. She waited from daybreak to nightfall, hoping that he would eventually fall back in love with her. She thought she was getting there. She felt like she'd made it. But then, in the world where she could be anything, she lost everything in the name of her love for him. Because much like the sky, Harvin Rouge Foster was only meant to be loved from afar.