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?

Saige Eve Garcia believed she'd moved on from her college love, Ryder Craig Rivera, but now, with mounting medical bills and time running out, she feels desperate. It's a trade: give him a baby, and he'll give her the cash. *** Saige Eve Garcia believed she'd put her reckless college romance with Ryder Craig Rivera behind her. Now, with medical bills towering and time running out, Saige is desperate. Her sister's life depends on a miracle. Ryder, entangled with his girlfriend, who can't bear children, offers her one. His proposal is cruel in its simplicity: be the mother of my child, and I'll pay for your sister's surgery. No emotions. No attachments. Just her body, his conditions, and a timeline. But when old sparks ignite and boundaries blur between lust and longing, Saige finds herself tangled in more than just a contract. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos

Peñablanca Series #2: Rebel Hearts "Go, rebel on me, love." Young, wild and rebellious, Revelia, entirely lived with the belief of celebrating her youth. Proud to be from Section D, siya at ang mga kaibigan niya'y kilabot ng mga teacher at suki ng guidance office. However, Revel and her friends might be fearless but were alarmed by the presence of someone threatening to end it. The student model, smart, strict, and handsome SSG President, Damon Louis Montezides. One Valentine's Day, the friends fooled around and sent a fake confession letter para kay Revel mula raw kay Damon at doon na nagsimula ang lahat. Circumstances happened, with secrets to be spilled if Damon won't play along with the scheme, he obliged. Revel and Damon pretended to be together until the feelings got deeper and real but aside from their young love, dreams came along and started to shake the two. Would they choose dreams for a greater future ahead or will it end up in vain? For her heart chooses this young, foolish, and rebellious love?

Sandejas Legacy #3: Chaining Lockets Sandejas Legacy continues... "He's still chained like a locket, not to me...but in someone else's neck." Crest Veronica Sandejas is the high-maintenance fashionista heiress of Atty. Iñigo Sandejas. The ultimate kikay of the century, she loves shopping, glittery things, booze, and parties. She believes in living her life to the fullest because she can only have it once. She loves spending money; she loves hanging out with friends and partying all night that her father could already imagine white strands of hair on his head. She's a happy-go-lucky woman, but behind those smiles lies the loneliest woman you'll ever meet. Crest was living the life until she met that man with seductive gray eyes and a strict, cold face, Lt. Lorcan Keith Dmitrov, the man who would turn her life upside down. She thought it was the start of her own happy ending, but soon realized she was not in a fairytale with rainbows and butterflies. Instead, they're in a dark fantasy, scary and twisted. When the secrets from their past start unraveling and monsters start chasing them, what if the ends of the links locking them met? Will they be able to free themselves from the chains tied to them?

I'm Hillary Rayne Olivar. Maganda. Sexy. Mayaman. Matalino pero nagpakatanga sa iisang lalaki na paulit-ulit lang akong niloloko. Naranasan mo na bang magmahal? Naranasan mo na rin bang magpakatanga sa isang lalaki na walang ginawa kundi balewalain ka? I don't want to give up even it hurts so much. Yung tipong sobrang sakit na pero ayaw mo pa ring bumitaw kasi may pinang-hahawakan ka at yung tipong sa sobrang sakit, masasanay ka nalang hanggang sa hindi mo na maramdaman na nasasaktan ka pala. Should I give up or continue chasing him? Sino ang pipiliin ko? Ang lalaking mahal ako? O ang lalaking minahal ako nang mawala ako? This is not your typical martyr story.

Sala sa init. Sala sa lamig. Masabayan mo kaya ang isang babaeng isang tingin pa lang ay manlalamig ka na? Sabi nila, 'Opposite attracts'. Pero paano kung makilala niya ang isang taong katulad niya? She's cold and he's cold, too. They share the same pain. They have the same bad memories. But those things will lead them to each other. Thank you @GraceAchelios_ 27 for the book cover ❤️

"You know me very well, Alexandra. I can shoot you anytime I want. I can kill you with my bare hands. I don't need to hire anyone. But I didn't kill you because I want you to feel the agony I felt before." -Enrique Van Lewis "You are the CEO but I can be the boss of the CEO. Don't ever try my patience. You know me very well. You understand me, Mr. Lewis?" -Zea Alexandra Montemayor-Lewis Isa siyang ordinaryong babae na nangangailangan ng trabaho. Hindi siya galing sa kilala at mayaman na pamilya. Kung ikukumpara siya sa mga mayayaman, isa lang siyang basahan. But she's smart, beautiful, and a body that every man wants. Hindi niya hinahayaan na may tumapak sa pagkatao niya. Until she met her new boss. The one and only Enrique Van Lewis. He's a well-known business man. Kilala siya hindi lang dahil matalino siya at gwapo. Kundi dahil isa siya sa mga makapangyarihan na business tycoon. And no one will ever dare to mess up with him until he meet his new secretary. PLEASE READ "WIFE FOR HIRE" FIRST BEFORE READING THIS STORY TO AVOID SPOILERS!!! Book cover from @GraceAchelios_27

Mateo and Maxima Author's Note: Before diving into the Prologue and the rest of the chapters, I kindly ask that you take a moment to read the Author's Note first. It contains important context, insights, and a few reminders that will help you better understand the story and its background. Please note that this version is unedited, so you may encounter a few errors along the way. I appreciate your patience and understanding. Happy reading! --- Started: November 26, 2021 Completed: December 31, 2021

In the bustling city of Manila, Mayor Dion Dawson, a charismatic leader known for his commitment to public service, experiences an unexpected twist of fate. One day, a woman named Vienna Santiago crosses his path. Vienna is not just any woman; she's a self-made millionaire and one of the most successful businesswomen in the country, known for her grit and determination. The moment Dion lays his eyes on her, he is captivated by her grace, elegance, and the air of confidence she radiates. Dion finds himself drawn to her in a way he's never experienced before. But this isn't just a tale of two hearts colliding; their connection grows more profound, blending the realms of politics and business. As Mayor Dion falls for Vienna, he faces the challenge of balancing his growing affection with his public duties. His heart is increasingly at odds with his responsibilities, and he must navigate the delicate line between personal feelings and professional obligations. Will his heart win over his responsibilities? Vienna, a woman who's always been focused on her own ambitions and building her empire with unwavering determination, finds her own feelings stirred by Dion. She's used to controlling her destiny with precision, but Dion's charm and sincerity introduce a new and unpredictable element. Their encounter sparks a tale of romance, ambition, and the challenges of balancing personal desires with public responsibilities in the vibrant heart of Manila. ••• Started: March 2, 2022 Ended: June 26, 2022