Wounds heal, but scars remain. So even with the possibility that one can accept and move forward, it's impossible to forget. Because there will always be an irremovable mark that will remind you of every bit of pain. Growing up without a mother was Zarih's first heartache. It scarred her more than anything else. She sees how her dad grieves for her mom all the time-even after years-and it breaks her. When Zarih learned about the possibility that she might have inherited her mother's heart disease, she knew she couldn't afford to love because she wouldn't want anyone to suffer at her death. She wouldn't want to love someone just to wound him at the end. It was easy not to fall in love, only if Ace Timotheo Salvador, her summer enemy, didn't dare touch her scars... as if they were the most beautiful parts of her existence. Zarih feels like losing it... She wants to love and be loved. Maybe he can heal her scars. Maybe their story is different from her dad's. Maybe they can have a happy ending. Or maybe... She should've not risked it at all. Maybe she could've not scarred her heart more. Finished: July 21, 2022

WHITE HEAT SERIES 1 | COMPLETED | R-18 Chiara Asunción has survived a life of betrayal, trauma, and neglect, yet the scars run deep. Rebellious, guarded, and carrying the weight of her past, she trusts no one until Demian Chavez, her former senior and now professor, enters her life. Quiet, steady, and strangely attuned to her pain, he offers something Chiara thought she'd lost forever: a chance at justice, healing, and maybe even love. But can Chiara let down her walls for a man who seems so detached yet so determined, or will the shadows of her past keep them apart forever?

Marian Odessa Ramirez thought being sent to Mauban, Quezon was the worst punishment-no parties, no coffee, no signal. Just the silence of Barangay Balaybalay... and Jerick Alonzo, the quiet local boy who looked at her like she didn't belong. She was chaos. He was calm. She came from the city. He never left the land. They were never meant to meet-but the river became their secret place, where glances lingered and hearts slowly opened. Some love stories aren't written in books. They're whispered by the wind, carried by the current, and remembered by the heart.

[Sarmiento Series #1] Growing up in the Philippines, Amara Roussane Faustino has always dreamt of being a model. So when the moment came to move with her father who lives in Italy, she grabbed the opportunity in a single heartbeat. Her dream has always been to be closer to Milan. Not knowing that moving to Italy would be one of the biggest regrets she will make in her life. Yves Marcellus Sarmiento took over his family's wine business at the age of twenty-five. Three years later, the business has never been as successful. He has it all. Good looks, skills, and wealth. Except for one thing. He doesn't know the woman underneath the crimson mask who caught his attention during the masquerade ball. Amara has always hated Yves since the very first time she took step on Italy. Her father constantly compares her to Yves, leading her to despise him. She thinks he's too arrogant and full of himself. What will happen when she finds out that the man behind the silver mask ended up being the man she hates the most?

El Vicente Series #3 (COMPLETED) As a child, Gianna Bryn dreamt for love that is unconditional and faithful. The love of contentment and candid, for she lived her whole life witnessing heartaches and disloyalty. Her wild mind seeks for that kind of love and that lead her to somewhere she defined as the ace. To her, that ace was her highest straw in the cards of love. She hoped too fast. Until her desperation to be the beauty of someone's life brought her to the darkness.

The Wattys 2022 Winner! Category: Romance Campo Razzo has always been a refuge for animals and for Adamaris Segovia, it is also the home of her dreams. But with her best friend transferring to Puerto de Marina, Adamaris was left with no choice but to help manage both the camp and the farm. She knew she needed more help than ever but the return of the eldest son of the Camporazzo wasn't the help that she actually needed. She knows accepting his help may either make her or break her. Coming home to Campo Razzo is the last thing that Reeve Camporazzo wanted to do. He had a perfect life back in the Metro but one thing led to another, destroying his career and leaving him with nothing. Now that he's back home, he was offered a job to manage the Camp and to do that he needs to work with the lady who had been on his mind since the day he left his hometown. Days of working together made them accustomed to each other's presence, reminiscing the past and rekindling their forgotten feelings. Adamaris began to believe that Reeve has changed and he was willing to stay for the better. But as soon as problems arise and a probable love triangle, can Adamaris overcomes her doubts and find forgiveness? Or will she choose to protect her heart?

Determined to lift her family out of poverty, Syrean Romano decided to work for the Balsameda Hotel-a place her mother forbids her to go. Iyon lang ang tanging lugar na naiisip niyang magiging daan upang makamit ang kaniyang pangarap at matupad ang kaniyang kahilingan na mahanap ang ama. Upon entering the Balsameda Hotel, she meets the man she thought she would never see again at hindi niya inakalang magiging boss niya ito. Working as a waitress in the morning and a singer at the Balsameda Bistro at night, was enough proof that she could never get away from the intense stares of Wyatt Balsameda. Wyatt Balsameda has always been compassionate with his employees but one thing is for sure, he was sure as hell attracted to the lovely Miss of the Balsameda Bistro. His constant visit to the Bistro made it difficult for him to withdraw his attention from the exquisite singer. Stealing glances, subtle aversions and almost clandestine meetings brought their feelings out of control. Syrean soon realizes that she was falling in love with Wyatt and it wasn't a part of her plan. Neither did staying. As secrets between their families were unraveled, their feelings for each other were tested by time and faith. Upon breaking her silence and a sudden call from home, Syrean have not anticipated that she was headed for another crashing moment in her life. And that...she only needed Wyatt's embrace to pull herself together.

What else is dumber than dealing with a devil while you're drowning yourself in alcohol? Kung may parangal lang para sa pinakatanga ay nakuha na ni Muriel Versales ang paunang pwesto. She was brave and bold when it comes to everything, lalong-lalo na sa paghahabol sa minamahal niyang si Marcus. However, at the end of the day, she was still the loser and the laughingstock of the show. Kaya nang makasal si Marcus ay halos gumuho ang mundo niya. And then, the devil comes to her rescue, reminding her of their deal. Bakit ba sa lahat ng taong pwede niyang makausap habang lasing siya ay si Exodus Felisarta pa? Si Exodus na mayabang, pangit sa kaniyang paningin at kalaban niya. She was left with no choice because she already agreed. Not wanting to come out weak and a loser to him, she married him. Now, the only challenge for her is to never fall in love with him. Madali lang naman iyon. She doesn't like him. He doesn't like her. Wala silang chemistry kaya madali lang. Itinaga niya sa bato na hinding-hindi niya ito magugustuhan o mamahalin man lang. However, that promise left a crack on the rock...and it's now breaking. Pero sino ba ang magbibiyak ng batong iyon, siya ba o ang kalaban niya?

During a marine patrol, marine biologist Cleora Celdran stumbled across a wounded dolphin together with her friends. Determined to save its life, Cleora brought the dolphin to land and there she meets Doctor Isidore Camporazzo, the famous veterinarian of Puerto de Marina. Una palang nilang pagkikita ay hindi na niya gusto ang doktor, and she was sure as hell that the doctor feels the same. Isidore Camporazzo thinks it's just another day to treat a marine life, but he did not expect to meet a stubborn and spoiled lady like Cleora Celdran. He knew that if he entertained her, she'll either break his barriers or ruin the perfect and cold way of his life. But he couldn't stop the lady from prying in his life, including his past. At mas lalong hindi niya rin napigilan ang sarili na umibig muli. No matter how hard he tries, Cleora can get on the nerve and the heavy pits of his heart. The goal was just to take responsibility for the dolphin, but falling for the cold doctor wasn't a part of Cleora's plan. Neither did getting pregnant and marrying him. Pinili niyang pigilan ang nararamdaman, but Cleora chose to get closer to Isidore's cold burning flame. With Isidore pushing her away and ignoring her feelings, is she still willing to pursue his heart? But if it's pain and heartbreak they're both facing, could they finally overcome everything and be at peace?

Legacy series #3: Sierra Lavelle V. Galvez Sierra Lavelle Galvez has it all---beauty, wealth, fame, and an attitude that no one dares to cross. A spoiled brat, social influencer, and Atenean college student, Velle is used to getting her way. But when she pushes her father too far, he hires Isaac, a scholar of the Galvez and a UP student, to be her bodyguard and, much to her horror, her full-time babysitter. But Velle isn't one to back down, and Isaac isn't one to break. As Velle's perfectly controlled world starts to crumble, Isaac finds himself stepping in, not just as her protector, but as something more. What happens when sparks turn to flames? Velle and Isaac are forced to face questions neither are ready to answer. But secrets have a way of surfacing, and their growing connection might cost them more than either of them is ready to lose. Can Isaac protect Velle from the dangers around her and the ones within himself? Will Velle risk everything for a love she never expected? Or will the truth tear them apart forever? Sometimes the greatest risks are the ones taken in the dark. 01/02/25