NOT A COINCIDENCE Belle Isandrina Lacasandile was in a race against time, desperately trying to get back to her university for a dreaded Inorganic Chemistry exam. After running an errand for a friend from another school, she found herself stranded, with no hope of finding a cab. Panic set in as she feared being late and having to take an even more difficult make-up test. Just as her anxiety peaked, the famous UP Maroon basketball star, Juan Gomez de Liaño, appeared and offered her a ride, saving the day. What started as a simple favor soon grew into an unexpected connection-ice cream dates, spontaneous afternoon hangouts, and an undeniable spark that everyone around them noticed. Their chemistry felt like something out of a movie. But Belle believed their meeting was merely a blessing in disguise, a chance occurrence without deeper meaning. As someone who spent countless hours in biochemistry labs, proving theories with hard evidence, she didn't believe in love born from a random encounter. Was it really just a coincidence? Or could it be something more-science, fate, and destiny intertwined?

WARNING•R18 A cruise captain and a chief executive officer's story. Falling in love was never part of my plans. It was as if the wind blew and I got swayed. Have you ever been in love? I did. Love took me as hostage. It got inside me. Nikolo became my other half. The man who gave me so much love. All my fears and worries fade away with his touch and voice. Until one day, I couldn't hear our heartbeats for each other anymore. The fragments of our supposed to be plans together were left hanging the moment a woman and a kid came out of the picture. I realized... I was cheated on. And I'll make him pay for that. ••• City Series #1

Is the answer to a breakup a hookup? Marissa is a craps dealer, and in one quick second that she never wants to remember, her life turns to crap. Her best friend convinces her that the cure for a breakup is a hookup, and reluctantly, she heeds this advice. However, Jack (what was his name again?) is not the average girl's revenge fling. Women throw themselves at Jack, toss their lingerie on the stage, and scream his name. Marissa has no idea of his public identity, and while she does not initially throw herself at him, she does go on to toss aside her lingerie and ultimately scream his name. Five minutes after parting, Marissa holds no illusions about seeing him again, but does vow a new outlook on her life and herself. Five days later, they exchange a very short text. Five months later, Jack astounds her with an invitation to Los Angeles. Although Jack is now a star in her very non rock star fantasies, Marissa is concealing a huge secret that prevents her from accepting. Five years later, the secret comes out, and despite the conflicting emotions each feels toward the other, they must bridge their two worlds together. Jack Who? by Lisa Gillis is a sweet and spicy romance that will bring smiles and wring tears—it is a one night stand gone awry, and a couple who work together years later for a fix. 'Jack Who?' is the first in the Silver Strings Series (G String Set). 'Weathering Jack Storm' is second, and 'Snow Storms' is third. The Silver Strings Series will contain trilogies for each string on a guitar, and is kicked off with this G String Set.

In the midst of solving mysteries and exploring their undeniable chemistry, Fifteen Salustiana is determined to help Xildius Vouganville confront his dark past and embrace the light once more. As they uncover the truth behind every crime, she must also seek the truth behind Xildius's fears. *** Desperate for money, Fifteen Salustiana takes a job as the personal assistant to the enigmatic Xildius Vouganville, or XV, a genius professor living in the eerie mansion of Villa Vouganville. XV, a master of anatomy and psychology, solves crimes from the shadows, haunted by a dark past that keeps him from stepping into the sunlight. Fifteen becomes XV's eyes and ears in the outside world, venturing out to gather clues and solve crimes. As they work together, she finds herself drawn to XV's brilliance and vulnerability. The more time they spend together, the more she realizes her feelings for him are growing stronger. Will Fifteen be able to help XV step out of the shadows and into the light, or will their love be consumed by the darkness? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish.

Tired of endlessly messaging his famous vlogger crush in hopes of getting noticed, Cholo Cervantes finally gives in and installs a dating app to find the right one for him. . .only to end up matching with the same woman he has a hopeless crush on, Sean Velasco. The Art of Kissing Back ynativity, 2020

After two years of not hearing anything from each other, Billie and Deion unexpectedly meet at a college orientation. Not ending up on good terms in high school, both of them knew that they are never going to be friends again-not when they could only talk in the form of arguing most of the time. Surely, they did not want to meddle with each other's lives again. The last time they did, they ended up breaking each other's young, hopeful hearts. But things take a different turn when Billie is in desperate need of a token boyfriend, and Deion is her only available option. Lovestruck Series: HATEMATE (Part Two) ynativity, 2021 Cover illustration by charameldraws

When the honest and kind Ream Oliveros crosses paths with Syl, he thought he finally met his woman. But he can't be more wrong when he finds out his supposed woman is married- and he unknowingly became her illicit lover. *** Ream Oliveros is a self-made man- honest, kind, and reliable. One night in Bali makes him think he finally met the woman of his dreams, but then Syl disappears the next day with no trace or means of contact. When fate allows him to meet her again, Ream is surprised to see how timid and submissive Syl became- a completely different person from the woman who made one night in Bali, all those months ago, magical. Discovering that she needs help against her family, Ream's sense of responsibility and care for her grows stronger and stronger each day he is more attached to her. But Syl is hiding something more than her family secret: she is cheating on her husband- with Ream. Ream is the other man to Mrs. Dinsyl Descartin-Davidson. Will his love for Syl overcome her betrayal and will Ream let her corrupt him? Or is she and their love not worth going against his principles? CECELIB | C.C. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Regina Dionela WARNING: MATURE CONTENT | R-18 COMPLETED

It began with a drunken kiss and ended with a kiss full of love. *** Maleha's life seemed perfect with a great job, her own condo, and a loving boyfriend, Jero-until he cheated, turning her world upside down. After breaking up, she found comfort in Arion, a friend's cousin. They made an agreement to help her forget Jero, promising not to fall in love. But as time passed, their connection deepened. When past lies and misunderstandings caused chaos, Maleha's life spiraled further, and painful choices had to be made. With love and betrayal at play, will Maleha and Arion find a way through the heartbreak? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish, a combination of Tagalog & English. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos

Catherine Reyes, a simple girl, has secretly loved a guy since their college days. Years later, they reunite and enter into an agreement that leads to a guilty pleasure. *** Catherine despises her childhood neighbor. In college, she falls in love at first sight with a classmate after borrowing his pen, but she never admits her feelings to him. Little does she know, he is Lucio Palermo, the boy she once disliked. Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish, a combination of Tagalog & English. Cover Design by Louise De Ramos

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