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_

Laureen Juliana Legaspi

Tadhana (Self-published)

You can read this as a standalone story! Sartori #2 "I abused Diablos..." Diablos, the third-born boss of the Sartorian Mafia, was a man who could not be tamed due to his uncontrollable anger. He had to drink the bitter medicines prescribed by the family doctor to keep himself restrained. Never did he imagine that he would taste the sweetest sensation from a woman's skin, far better than bitterness. That taste became the only thing that kept him under control during his fits of rage. But because of his obsession with it, his kindness was abused. . . . Mature Content Warning: R18+

Hope Del Rico had pledged to earn her adoptive parents' pride and avoid any actions that might make them second-guess adopting her. However, when she discovered a note claiming to be from her biological father, it set off a chain of events that could disappoint her parents From expressing her desire to uncover the sender of the notes to encountering a man who bore a striking resemblance to her cousins, Hope noticed Del Rico's distinct genetic traits mirrored in this man's appearance, despite his starkly different demeanor. Meeting him left her feeling perplexed, especially now that she's head over heels for him. With the truth about his existence looming, Hope finds herself with no choice but to depart, carrying a love she believes is forbidden-a love that blossomed when she crashed into him.

Chen x Hover "You bewitched me." Hover said huskily as his nose were tracing on her jawline. "H-hindi po ako mangkukulam." Her voice tremble. Hindi siya sigurado kung dahil sa takot iyon o kaba dahil sa sobrang lapit ng binata. "You don't look like one. But your fucking innocence seduced me. And you will pay for it." "W-wala po akong pera." Hover smirked dangerously at her. "I don't need money, baby. What I need is you." "Ano po?" Hover eyes grew darker. Chen suddenly feel nervous because she knew that look. He will going to punish her. Pero ano nga bang kasalanan ang ginawa niya? "I told you, don't adress me 'po'. That's the third time you said it, baby. A punishment will do for you." And with that Hover taste the sweetness of Chen's lips.

|Freelationship Series # 1| Llander Gian Evangelista and Revian Cerise Reynoso made a promise to not get romantically involved as they believe it would ruin their friendship. They failed to realize that hiding their feelings from each other will lead them to miscommunication to being lost in translation.

Due to Maeve Zahara Villacorta's parents planning everything out, even the people included in her precious 18's, she have decided to look for someone who can be her last dance in her 18 roses through Bumble. 'Bumble is anything aside from seriousness.' She thought. It was only for a last dance, nothing serious. It was the plan. Not until it was Cairo Devin Montenilva she matched with, someone who isn't supposed to be on the app if not because of his friend who set him up and created a bumble account for him, which also swiped right a lot of girls. And it includes her!

The Magnates Series 2: Bride for Hire Blaze Samaniego x Davina Lozano SOON

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?