Lavender is in love with Yuan, the perfect guy--kind, sweet, charming, and a musician like her. The problem? He's not real. He only exists in her dreams. *** Lavender Laxamana can't sing or play the guitar in front of anyone anymore. She hides in her dreams where she can perform and play music to her heart's desire with Yuan. Lavender has already accepted that the man she loves is just a figment of her imagination, but when she crosses paths with Aki, a starting artist who goes by the name of Musikero and looks and sounds like Yuan, Lavender is hopeful they can finally be together in real life. But reality slaps her in the face when she finds out Aki is the exact opposite of Yuan, and he loathes her. While Lavender struggles to find the connection between Yuan and Aki, can she finally find the courage to stop escaping from reality--no matter that Aki may be in love with another woman? And can she finally face the rhythm and beats of her heart and pursue her passion again? How far will she go--or not go--for her dreams? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Regina Dionela

In the heart of Rajasthan, where power is inherited and loyalty is demanded, love is the most dangerous rebellion. Shivaay Rathore-cold-hearted, disciplined, and destined to be the future King-is a man who bows to duty, not desire. Feared by his enemies and revered by his people, his world is built on control and legacy. But when his grandmother brings home a quiet, innocent village girl from Sitamgarh, his carefully ordered life begins to fracture. Isha Singh-an orphan raised in silence, shaped by struggle-is thrust into a world of silk and secrets. Chosen by fate, or perhaps by obsession, she steps into a palace where she belongs to no one... and yet, catches the eye of the man who rules it. A forced marriage. A forbidden love. She was never meant to be his queen. But he? He was always destined to fall. #1 in #royalfamily (29 may, 2025), (1 june, 2025) (3 june, 2025) (17 june, 2025) #2 in #forcedmarriage (29 may, 2025) #1 in #Indian (29 may, 2025) (3 june, 2025) (11 june, 2025) (17 june, 2025) #1 in #dark romance (29 may, 2025)

Forced into a marriage neither of them wanted, a fierce Greek mafia princess and a ruthless Sicilian underboss must navigate a storm of power, passion, and betrayal-only to discover that their greatest battle might be against their own hearts. *** They hated each other from the moment they met, but little did they know, they were destined to be together. Millicent Rhea Darmos: Princess of the Greek Mafia. At 25 years old, she's established herself as a self proclaimed boss bitch, running her own publishing company. But now it's time she fulfils her duty to her family's organisation. It's time she gets married. Costantino Salvatore Accardi: Underboss and Heir to the Sicilian Mafia. At 28 years old, he has no interest in settling down-he already has it all. He believes in family above all, so why bring in an outsider? Yet, after a strange string of events, the two of them find themselves thrust into married life. It's full of chaos, drama and all kinds of tension. The question is, how do they survive their marriage and the storm that follows? *** "I've never kissed anyone." My voice trembled with a tinge of vulnerability - something I hated. But Costa didn't seem to mind that I was nervous or anxious. "Good. You're mine." He spoke so seriously, without a flicker of doubt as he took my hand in his. "So you want it be special, principessa?" "Every girl's first kiss is special." I whispered, watching as he brought my hand up to his lips. "I only care about yours."

Valeen Rae Enriquez, a dedicated AB Journalism student at the University of Santo Tomas, navigates the bustling streets of Manila with quiet determination. Her life is a delicate balance of academic pursuits, late-night study sessions, and fleeting moments of hope that her dreams of becoming a respected journalist will someday come true. Yet beneath her composed exterior, her mind is a storm of chaos-haunted by memories of her past friendship with Cassie Carballo, once her closest confidante. Four years ago, their bond shattered, and Valeen has since gone to great lengths to avoid crossing paths with Cassie, fearing the flood of unresolved feelings and regrets that might resurface. Cassandra Rae Carballo, now a celebrated UAAP superstar, stands at the pinnacle of her athletic career, her name echoing in the halls of sports arenas and news headlines. Unaware of Valeen's silent struggles, Cassie embodies success and confidence, yet beneath her triumphant exterior lies a lingering shadow of the past. Their worlds seem destined to collide repeatedly, despite Valeen's desperate attempts to stay hidden from her former friend. In the midst of the city's noise, two lives-one seeking truth, the other chasing victory-stand on the precipice of an inevitable collision, each unaware of how deeply their lives are destined to entwine once again.

In the busy streets of Manila, under the sky that watches over the University of Santo Tomas, there's a story brewing. Meet Maria Clara Santos, a hardworking woman from a middle class family. She's a breadwinner to support them while chasing her dreams at UST. Then there's Alejandro Gabriel Reyes, the rich kid with a craving for something real. He's got the world at his feet, but he's searching for more than just status. When their paths cross at UST, sparks fly. Maria's grit catches Alejandro's eye, and soon they're diving into an unexpected romance. But life isn't all sunshine and rainbows beneath the archers' sky. They'll have to face their differences and the pressures around them. Will their love survive the test, or will it crumble under the weight of society's expectations? Join Macy and Alex in their journey through love, ambition, and identity, all set against the backdrop of UST's vibrant campus.

If we were to talk about making the first move, boys are usually the ones who do it, but not in the case of Ireena Razon. For her, it was a now or never situation. Given that it was her last year of high school, she felt she had to do everything. You only turn 17 once in your lifetime, and after that, you can't afford to make foolish decisions anymore, she thought. Little did she know, this "foolish" 17-year-old decision she was about to make would shape the rest of her life. Book Cover from: Su Minh in Pexels

"You are mine," He murmured across my skin. He inhaled my scent deeply and kissed the mark he gave me. I shuddered as he lightly nipped it. "Danny, you are mine and only mine, you understand?" Daniella Saunders had a pretty rough life. After being heartbroken and betrayed by both her father and her boyfriend, Danny moves to a small town to find the comfort of her mother. Everything is not what it seems and soon, Danny finds herself in the middle of a world she didn't even knew existed outside of fiction novels and movies. Not only does the town seem bizarre, but her senses heighten, her temper is out of control, and her hunger amplify. Throw in an arrogant, selfish, sexy, possessive player who didn't even want her in the first place, her life just seamlessly attract madness. Especially with those creepy threats coming from a "Silver Bullet", she can't keep still.

Sophia will do anything to escape an arranged marriage to the arrogant billionaire, Enrique Monteiro, but he has more control than she knows. ***** Enrique Monteiro, a powerful Brazilian billionaire, has gotten everything he wanted in life. He has looks, wealth, power, and women. He travels in his private jet to negotiate business deals all over the globe. His godly looks and reserved attitude makes seems to pull women in. With just a snap of his fingers, he can get everything he's ever wanted. Everything except Sophia Castello. [[word count: 50,000-60,000 words]] Cover designed by Karen Roberts

Enjoy this story free for a limited time. When Farrah Blake let's slip that she wants to lose her virginity this summer, she doesn't expect her childhood best friend, trust-fund baby Ethan Sinclair, to offer her a deal: if he doesn't find a nice guy for her by the end of their joint family vacation, he'll take her virginity himself. Standalone in the Just One Kiss series *** Farrah Blake is dead-set on losing her virginity as soon as she can, so when the guy she's had a crush on for as long as she remembers offers his help, she can do nothing but accept. Ethan Sinclair has been in her life forever - he's her best friend, just like his mother is her own mother's best friend, and their families go on a joint vacation to the lake house every year. Ethan Sinclair is out of time. His parents have arranged his marriage, just as they arranged his brothers. At the end of their summer vacation, he'll be expected to propose to a woman he barely knows. One last summer of freedom, one last chance to do whatever he wants - and he wants nothing more than to make sure his best friend loses her virginity in the most positive way possible, even if that means hiding his upcoming engagement from her. But as time goes on, and feelings grow, will Ethan follow his family, or his heart?

When up-and-coming fashion mogul Luna learns her company is on the brink of financial ruin, she strikes a business deal with self-made billionaire consultant Colton, who also happens to be her sworn enemy. Standalone in The Billionaire's Sweet Trouble series *** As the co-owner of a rising fashion company and daughter of a billionaire, everything appears to be going right for Luna Stavrakos. She's partnered in business with her dashing fiancé, Barry, and set for global expansion. But when financial challenges in the company pose a threat to their future, Luna desperately searches for a business consultant to navigate the storm. Who she doesn't expect to find is charming, strikingly handsome billionaire Colton Treble. The only problem? Colton is Luna's sworn enemy, and the last person Luna wants to work with. Colton's held a flame for Luna since college, even though he's buried it with playboy antics. When he discovers Luna is engaged to Barry, a man he knows has bad intentions, he promptly agrees to help save her business-and save Luna from her engagement in the process. As they're forced to work long hours together, their intense animosity shifts into something deeper. But with Colton lying about his true plan, will Luna get the fairy tale ending she's been chasing in business and in love, or will everything crumble around her?